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05/16/2026

Alderson | McCallie School | Class of 2026

Congrats to all of the McCallie students graduating tomorrow!

05/14/2026

Abigail | CCA | Class of 2026

This senior session was so much fun in downtown Chattanooga!

05/12/2026

Tucker | McCallie School | Class of 2026

Graduation is fast approaching, and I love sharing all of my seniors that I’ve gotten to photograph!

05/06/2026

Cheers to Iris on graduating from ! We took a little campus stroll to celebrate this season 🎓✨

It was so fun getting to capture these memories at UT Knoxville. 🧡🍊

05/04/2026

We woke up with the sun for Justin and Melissa’s brunch wedding on Hilton Head Island, and it was such a gorgeous morning to get married on the beach. I can’t wait to share more!

04/28/2026

Congratulations to the Dunns on the newest addition to their family. Sweet Avery. 🎀

04/22/2026

Happy 🌎 day. Some of my most meaningful memories have happened outside…chasing light, exploring new places, and slowing down enough to really see. These spaces aren’t just beautiful, they’re meant to be shared, respected, and preserved so everyone can experience their magic. 🪄

These shots are from my California to Oregon roadtrip last summer.

04/21/2026

Lila | Notre Dame HS | Class of 2026

I met Lila last summer when she was getting ready to attend ! I’m so excited she asked me to take her senior photos this year AND that she’s coming back to Girls State as a counselor this summer!

04/06/2026

There’s something about photographing Poppy on black & white film that just feels timeless 🖤

I’ve been becoming more and more obsessed with the idea of owning a Mamiya 7… and thanks to Michael (.street ) for letting me borrow his, that obsession only grew after seeing the results. The tones, the depth, the simplicity — it’s hard to put into words.

Film is slowing me down in the best way. It’s forcing me to think, trust my instincts, and compose each frame with intention instead of just snapping away on my digital cameras. Every click matters. Every moment feels more deliberate.

The only caveat? Shooting film isn’t cheap — and these cameras are truly top-tier. By the time I buy the film, ship it off to a lab, and get the scans back, each photo of Poppy ended up costing around $5. Only ten shots a roll on 120 film. Every frame suddenly carries a little more weight. Is it worth it? Maybe so. Who wants to convince me to buy one?

After 16 years of shooting, this kind of slowdown is so welcomed. It’s reminding me why I fell in love with photography in the first place — observing, waiting, and capturing something meaningful… especially when my sweet Poppy is the subject 🐾📷

04/02/2026

Abby + Taylor’s engagement session in downtown Chattanooga, TN!

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