Instagram is my new jam. 2015 was officially my year on Instagram. I started the @alexbeephoto account, made new friends, and shared my life- professional & otherwise. I received 9,225 likes on 146 photos, which blows my mind! I met new clients, I connected with old clients. Like I said, it’s my NEW JAM!

What will you see on my Instagram? Behind the scene photos, travel snapshots, sneak peeks, random musings, cat photos, and more. Sounds incredible, right? I bet the cat photo thing really got you!

Let’s connect! I predict 2016 will be an even *bigger* Instagram year. See you on IG!

“She’s saying that she loves you” interpreted Alex.

They were just married & bride Shannon had her arms wrapped around Lydia, Alex’s mom. Alex did a bit of translating for Lydia & it was a moment that has remained with me since this wedding. Shannon & Alex’s wedding is a tale of cross-cultural love & the creation of a happy German-American family. It’s also the tale of the first time I was able to photograph a Barn at High Point Farms Wedding- a venue that had been on my wishlist!

Alex & Shannon are both from different places, but at the time of their wedding they had one city in common- Chattanooga. Now they have another city in common: Berlin, Germany! Right after their wedding, Shannon was packing up her worldly American possessions & heading to Europe. Talk about brave! Chattanooga was the obvious choice for their wedding. I think it’s great they were able to bring both families to the city where they met for the first time.

The Barn at High Point Farms Wedding

This sweet couple was married right outside of Chattanooga at the Barn at High Point Farms. It’s the cutest, chicest, family-owned & operated barn venue around. Come for the view of Lookout Mountain & stay for adorable goats. This charming Barn at High Point Farm wedding included a smores bar, German-American traditions & decor, and yummy Events with Taste catering.

If you’d like to see more details from this wedding, check out the Wedding Chicks feature! Are you having a Barn at High Point Farms wedding & want more info about my work? Get in touch!

Venue: The Barn at High Point Farms
Planning & Designing: Homespun Parties & Events
Florals: Sophie’s Shoppe
Catering: Events with Taste
Beauty: Salon 30 A
Rentals: Heirlooms Vintage Rentals

I met Lauren & Troy at the University of Tennessee campus for their fall engagement photos. They were smart enough to think ahead & plan their session for fall break- genius! Lauren & Troy have such an easiness with each other. It was a real treat to photograph their engagement session & get to know them a bit more!

From there we headed to Volunteer Landing. Even though I’ve been photographing in Knoxville forever, I admit I’ve never actually had a session at Volunteer Landing. The beautiful bridge, perfect sunset light- I have been missing out big time! Kudos to Lauren & Troy to opening my eyes to this gem :)

Can’t wait for their May wedding!

This mini-session proves a few things.
1) Mini-sessions are awesome.
2) Rain ain’t no thing

I was so excited when Quinn & Jesse signed up for one of my fall Knoxville couple mini-session spots. It’s always an honor when photographers hire you. I warned my mini-session clients, we will not be rescheduling due to rain. We will play in it! Quinn & Jesse were down & we got some beautiful, playful images! The rain always intensifies fall color so it doesn’t bother me one bit. I enjoy getting to bring out my umbrella collection.

All of these photos were taken within 20 minutes. Told you. Mini-sessions are AWESOME. If you’re looking for your own Knoxville couple mini-session, sign up for my newsletter to get priority booking when I announce new dates.

Thanks Quinn & Jesse for braving the weather!

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Would you believe it if I told you that Amanda & I connected on Reddit? Because we did & I think that’s just the coolest thing. I met Amanda & Paul for their colorful Knoxville engagement session at UT Gardens. We had some amazing light to play in & I love how her outfit reflects the purple at the gardens. I’m desperately trying to catch up on blogging. Amanda & Paul fell victim to my great blogging lull of 2013 but I am committed to catching up!