Escape the Ordinary

Because your love can do anything 

TENNESSEE BASED ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

 If I had to guess, you're planning to elope because you want the focus to be solely on the two of you. You want the intimacy of only each other (maybe including a few guests), somewhere special, where you do not have to stress over being the "host" of huge party.

Friend, you are in the right place. Whether it's a downtown courthouse elopement or somewhere nestled within nature, I'm here to help you create a moment in time that honors who you are and how you wish to start your next chapter together as a married couple. 

here's to creating your own
traditions

now you're searching for your            photographer

You found the love of your life

Choosing your photographer is something you're putting a lot of time and energy into and you want a photographer who is  excited to do the same for you. You want someone who is invested in getting to know who are and what your priorities are for your day. 

You want a photographer who can be intentional about every moment they capture for you, but also able to honor these intimate moments by giving you the space to feel them without feeling rushed or overwhelmed by a camera hovering over your shoulder. I understand how important these moments are for you and it's my mission to document every moment as they happen while also fading into the background.

We won't work off a shot list created months ago, instead I'll capture your day as moments unfold and direct you with prompts that encourage you to be present and in love. Your photos should look and feel like you, so when you are in front of my camera my goal is keep it fun, romantic, carefree, and genuine. Always.

Planning your elopement shouldn't be stressful or full of uncertainty. You may have questions about where the best locations are for your ceremony, what permits will you need, or what lodging is available in the area? I'm here to help you every step of the way to ensure your elopement is everything you wanted and more. 

Contact Chelbe

Dream

" We cannot say enough amazing things!"

WE CANNOT SAY ENOUGH AMAZING THINGS! We got married on 4/20/2024 and oh my god.... perfect. What made it even better, we were honored to have Chelbe capture our day! They are very warm and romantic. She is like a little mouse during the ceremony so you don't even see her but yet, it's like the pictures she's taking are as if she was standing in the middle of it all. Chelbe was so kind and extremely patient, on time, and was so professional. Man oh man, if we didn't live in WI, I would have her do every single event of my life.

Chelbe, I know I just sent you an email with all caps and lots of heart emojis, but we just have to say it again. Thank you. So much. These pictures are about to be hung up in our home forever. They are beautiful photos.

Madeline & Quentin

01/05

"Get ready to be wowed!"

She is very attentive to the needs of the bride and groom. Get ready to be wowed! She was great with the wedding madness and so sweet the first time we met for our engagement session. Couldn't thank her enough for being such a great photographer and sweet professional person."

Naomie & Grant

02/05

"She is extremely talented and captured our day perfectly!"

"Chelbe was our photographer for our elopement in TN. She is extremely talented and captured our special day perfectly. She is also very creative and delivered our photos fast! She is the sweetest and I will definitely be texter her for my sessions!"

Stephanie & David

03/05

"I felt confident and comfortable in her presence."

"She was my photographer for my wedding in October 2021. We worked together before the wedding for a boudoir session. I felt not only comfortable, but confident in her presence. I am so glad we chose Chelbe to work with and I plan to work with her again in the future!"

Bella

04/05

"She knew how to make us feel comfortable and has a great eye for scenery."

"Chelbe is one of a kind. We have never taken any sort of professional pictures before and we are very awkward. She knew how to pose us, make us feel comfortable, and she has an amazing eye for scenery. She was great to work with.

Francesca + Logan

05/05

Photographs that help you remember an adventure you never want to forget

+ Personalized Planning
Based on your unique vision for your elopement, I'm here to help piece together all those beautiful details. Through Pinterest boards and phone calls we will bring to life the elopement of your dreams.

+ Permit Researching
Take the unknown out planning. When it comes to permits, location rules, guest counts, props, etc. I'll help you know which permits you need and when/how you need to obtain them. 

+ Lodging and Travel
Most couples are planning a destination elopement and need help finding the best places to stay along with tips on travel. I'm happy to help in anyway I can to make planning stress free.

+ Vendor Recommendations
I have a list of vendors I've had the privilege of working with over years and I'm happy to share them with you to help build your dream team


+ Location Recommendations
Need location ideas for your elopement? I got you. The Smoky Mountains are basically my backyard, I am happy to share these hidden gems with you. If you're eloping somewhere else, I scout locations for you so you don't have to and share my findings with you. Together we will find the place that best aligns with your vision

+ Online Gallery
Your images will be displayed in an online gallery where you can conveniently download, print, and share your favorite memories from you day 

+ Elopement Planning Guide
A gift for you - an elopement planning guide to help answer every question you come up against during elopement planning. Like seriously, this thing is legit.

+ Timeline Creation
Together we create a photography specific timeline centered around your top priorities of your day. We finalize this timeline a couple months before your elopement.

Thinking of you in every package 

by providing This and more

What's included?

What's included?

starting at $3399

starting at $2233

starting at $1233

Within the States

Overseas

Tennessee

TENNESSEE and destination elopement packages
for the down to earth and romantic lovers

+ Continuous coverage from 3, 6, or 9 hours 

+ High resolution images, for printing your favorite memories

+ Low resolution images, perfect for social sharing

+ Print and album store to make ordering photos stress free

+  Timeline planning guidance for an intentional and stress free experience

+ Thoughtfully curated questionnaires I capture your day reflecting who you are authentically

+ Location and vendor recommendations to cut out on the endless searching

+ Continuous coverage from 6, 9, or 12 hours

+ High resolution images, for printing your favorite memories

+ Low resolution images, perfect for social sharing

+ Travel included for out of state couples *no hidden fees

+ Print and album store to make ordering photos stress free

+ Timeline planning guidance for an intentional and stress free experience

+ Thoughtfully curated questionnaires ensuring I capture your day reflecting who you are authentically

+ Location and vendor recommendations to cut out on the endless searching

+ Continuous coverage from 6, 9, or 12 hours

+ High resolution images, for printing your favorite memories

+ Low resolution images, perfect for social sharing

+ Travel included for out of state couples *no hidden fees

+ Print and album store to make ordering photos stress free

+ Timeline planning guidance for an intentional and stress free experience

+ Thoughtfully curated questionnaires ensuring I capture your day reflecting who you are authentically

+  Location and vendor recommendations to cut out on the endless searching

request full pricing guide

What's included?

Faq

I'm based out of East Tennessee. I'm always ready for a new adventure and enjoying traveling wherever you've decided to celebrate! While my travel dates are limited, my calendar is open for destination weddings and elopements. 

Q7. How do we book you?

Q6. Do you offer payment plans?

Q5. We are nervous about being in front of the camera, any advice?

Q4. How and when will I receive my photos?

Q3. Can we view a full gallery?

Q2. What are your travel fees?

Q1. Where are you based and do you travel?

Q1. Where are you based and do your travel?

Faq

Travel is included in all packages with a destination of 50 miles outside of Knoxville, Tennessee.

If you are booking an out of state or abroad wedding/elopement, travel accommodations such as these have already been included at at estimated rate: round trip airline ticket, overnight stay, rental car, and dinning. 

Learn more about getting me to you by requesting a full destination wedding pricing guide.

Q7. How do we book you?

Q6. Do you offer payment plans?

Q5. We are nervous about being in front of the camera, any advice?

Q4. How and when will I receive my photos?

Q3. Can we view a full gallery?

Q2. What are your travel fees?

Q1. Where are you based and do you travel?

Q2. What are your travel fees?

Faq

Your gallery will be delivered via email link through your client portal. From this gallery link, you are able to download, share, and print your favorites from a professional printing service. 

It is my goal to get your photos to your asap while still putting the time and attention to detail they deserve to make sure they are perfect. I will send 20-30 previews within one week of your wedding and full galleries are delivered 4-8 weeks after your wedding depending on the business of the season.

Q7. How do we book you?

Q6. Do you offer payment plans?

Q5. We are nervous about being in front of the camera, any advice?

Q4. How and when will I receive my photos?

Q3. Can we view a full gallery?

Q2. What are your travel fees?

Q1. Where are you based and do you travel?

Q4. How and when will I receive my photos?

Faq

You are not alone here - every one is a little nervous about being in front of the camera. I want to make sure you feel comfortable and confident by creating an atmosphere that is laid back and fun. I included engagement sessions for the sole reason of breaking the ice and helping you get comfortable with me before your wedding. I promise to guide you through posing with prompts that help you interact with your lover in natural and carefree ways - so you never feel awkward or still. 




Q7. How do we book you?

Q6. Do you offer payment plans?

Q5. We are nervous about being in front of the camera, any advice?

Q4. How and when will I receive my photos?

Q3. Can we view a full gallery?

Q2. What are your travel fees?

Q1. Where are you based and do you travel?

Q5. We are nervous about being in front of the camera, any advice?

Faq

Yes - payment plans are included in every package. At the time of booking, 40% of your package is due. The remaining balance is broken into 2 payments. You can see the payment amounts and their due date within your contract. If at any time you wish to pay your balance in full, you are able to do so through your client portal.

Q7. How do we book you?

Q6. Do you offer payment plans?

Q5. We are nervous about being in front of the camera, any advice?

Q4. How and when will I receive my photos?

Q3. Can we view a full gallery?

Q2. What are your travel fees?

Q1. Where are you based and do you travel?

Q6. Do you offer payment plans?

Faq

The first step to booking with me is to head over to my contact form and tell me about your wedding! I cannot wait to hear all about it! From there, we will schedule a Zoom Call to get to know each other outside our inboxes and chat about your vision for your day. I'll guide you to the packages meeting the priorities you have for your day so you have the coverage you need to capture what matters most to you. Once you've decided I am the photographer for you, 40% of your package and a signed contract will secure your date. *Cue the celebration, because you just found your wedding photographer!*

Q7. How do we book you?

Q6. Do you offer payment plans?

Q5. We are nervous about being in front of the camera, any advice?

Q4. How and when will I receive my photos?

Q3. Can we view a full gallery?

Q2. What are your travel fees?

Q1. Where are you based and do you travel?

Q7. How do we book with you?

Photography is a big investment, financially and emotionally. I understand you are entrusting me with your memories and trust me when I say I do not take my job as your photographer lightly. Rather it is an honor to serve you by protecting your memories with intention and great care.

My approach looks like this: From day one, I'm pursuing a relationship with you. Breaking the stranger barrier to better understand who you are as a couple. What's your love story look like? What are your top priorities for your day? When you look back on this day years from now, what are the overall emotions you want captured? The answers to these questions are my roadmap to creating a gallery that looks and feels like you.

I value you and your unique qualities. There is no such thing as awkward when you stand in front of my camera. I want to capture exactly who you are - if you are quiet and calm, your photos should reflect this. If you are carefree and full of spirit, your photos should reflect this. 

I understand you are new to the process, but you can rest assured knowing I am not. Through emails and calls, I'm here to help guide you through the entire process - with vendor recommendations, timeline planning, location scouting, and more!

as invested in you
as you are in each other.

because your memories are too good to miss