Monthly Archives: October 2009

apple picking at Carver’s

In the midst of this crazy October with so many photo sessions and weddings we made some time for our traditional outing to Carver’s Apple Orchard in Cosby, TN. We love Carver’s! A place to get some yummy apples and other fall fare and of course, have a fried apple pie! Plus some fun places...

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Dear Five on Friday,

I have missed you. It’s not that I haven’t thought of you, because I have, but I have neglected you and for that I am sorry. Please forgive me and know that next week you will have my undivided attention. xoxo, Shannon

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how does your city smell?

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting New York City for a short trip. It was only for a night but I made the best of it and went up early to enjoy a walk through Manhattan, Times Square, some yummy food, and an amazing hotel, the Wyndham. The Wyndham is now up there...

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the Crandall’s | UT Botanical Gardens

I met up with Jenn and Jayson for some family photographs at UT Botanical Gardens in Knoxville. The UT Botanical Gardens are a huge favorite among knoxville photographers but we lucked out with not too busy of a day there except for a fairy birthday party (which was quite cute!) For those local photographer’s reading,...

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Oakes Farm Corn Maze | family

This past week I had a few sessions at the Corn Maze and decided to sneak out early with Lena and Mom for some fun family photos! Oakes Farm is just outside of Knoxville, in Corryton and a great tradition for our family! It was a beautiful day outside (a little chilly but we bundled...

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the family barn | E&D

When Erin and Dan told me they were getting married in Maryville, at a family barn, I had happy visions of awesome wedding pictures in my head. Little did I know the wedding would far exceed my visions, and the pictures didn’t turn out so bad either:) Maryville is so beautiful this time of year...

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an empire state of mind

my birthplace, the city where my mom grew up, the place that at 15 showed me what it was like to give back to those in need and love the differences we all hold, the destination of some roadtrips in college, once to view the fresh dust of 9/11. new york. There is nothing better...

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remembering summer… (knoxville market square photographer)

I’m sitting here with my computer working in overdrive both uploading and downloading pictures so I thought of no better time to come and tend to my poor blog:) October is a huge month in Knoxville, Tennessee for weddings because the weather is usually spot on. This year its been a little less predictable than...

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