Fun Facts About Your Photographer in Gatlinburg TN
Hi all! Getting to know you all at our smoky mountain session is the highlight of my day, so I thought you all might like to know some fun facts about me; your Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg photographer before our session! First, I like lists, so I’m going to introdue myself with… drumroll, please….. a list!
I love coffee!
Really caffeine in general in any form. Coffee is my go-to though. I love regular coffee, lattes, espresso, you name it! You’ll often find me editing pictures in our fabulous local coffee shop that I just adore- Vienna Coffee. They have some of the best coffee I’ve ever had, and their flavors are to die for; don’t even get me started on their baked goods. They’re local and roast on site, so if you’re in Maryville while you visit, definitely give them a go!
Photography is my full-time job
A question I get quite a lot, actually! Yes, I do Smoky Mountain photography full-time! I work some crazy hours, so in honesty, it’s probably more than full time. You know what they say though - Do what you love and youu’ll never work a day in your life. I do adore what I do and have so much fun with my clients, as well as the hobby side of photography, photographing bears and mountains.
I LOVE dogs!
Seriously, your pups are always welcome to sessions when location permits. I might spend far too much time petting them, but always welcome! For years, I was just not a dog person, but after we got our first dog, Nox, I fell in love, and we ended up with 3. We have to Poodle Schnauzer mixes ( one blind rescue dog) and a Golden Doodle that identifies as a Golden Retriver. They bring me so many smiles, so of course, I love meeting your dogs too!
4. Harry Potter is my jam
Seriously, I’m kind of obsessed: All of our dogs have Harry Potter names (Nox, Norbert and Dumbledore), I have half sleeve tattoo dedicated to it, and I’ve read the books at least 6 times all the way through. Something about it was love at first read. I’m a big book worm in general, but I never get tired of this series. We even have a Dumbledore Quote above our stairs at home. It’s just a fantastic series; if you haven’t tried it, give it a go. If you have, then we’ll have plenty of trivia to challenge each other to during your session.
5. We run a Christmas light show and charity
Random fact, me and my family run a HUGE ( over 100, 000 lights) Christmas light show set to music every year.Random, I know! Think Great Christmas Light Fight
If you’d like to see some of our videos, look on our Facebook page.
It’s become so big, that we do huge charity events in our own driveway, giving away free cookies and hot cocoa while taking food donations for a our local Little Pantry. The Little pantry is a box ( like the little libraries you sometimes see) where people can drive up and take what they need anonymously. I love the idea and it’s very near and dear to my heart; I’m honored we’re able to help support it.
There it is! 5 random facts about your Pigeon Forge vacation photographer!