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Destination Life Photography

Photographing love in The Great Smoky Mountains
 

Photography - Planning - Officiant Services
 

Elopement Astrophotography in the Gatlinburg Tennessee

Your Custom Great Smoky Mountains

Elopement Experience 

Coupled with Emotive Cinematic Imagery

Elopement Astrophotography in the Great Smoky Mountain

Designed for Adventurous Souls

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So, You Decided to Elope

That means you

Want a Stress Free Day, Centered around You 

That is...

Full of Fun and love with a Sensational View

You already know

You need an awesome photographer for the day 

You may be surprised with all of the other things that your once carefree elopement involves.  

That's why I am here! 

To keep your elopement a serene experience.

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No Worries only Fantastic Memories

Eloping means:

 

Living your Best Life on Your Elopement Day. 

Elopement Days with me mean no worries only fantastic memories

A real experience and a day where you can live in the moment and truly be there to celebrate you and your partner.

Things You Need to Elope

Permits : I will help with these

Officiant: Comes Complimentary

Marriage License: I will help make this easy

Somewhere to Stay: Your Airbnb Expert has arrived

Location Scouting: Absolutely 

Vendor Recommendations: Already Vetted, that you know you can trust

Someone to plan: A day of you centered moments and activities 

A Great Photographer:  that makes you feel comfortable and will give you gorgeous wall worthy images

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"She absolutely blew away any expectations I had for a photographer"

Leaves Shadow

Hi! I am Nicole, 

 

I am a dreamer and the first one to say "we can make it happen" and 

"yes, let's do it!" because life is  short and you should go for your dreams and most importantly


I believe in spreading joy, being kind and having fun 

Tennessee Adventure Elopement Photographer Nicole of Destination Life Photography
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How Will I Help You?

01

By planning with you a fantastic uniquely you day with fun memorable moments and  Epic Photo opportunities 

02

Help you find any vendors,hotels you need


Give You Complimentary officiant services in order to  the most you centered private ceremony possible

03

Scout locations, handle logistics, assist with permits

04

Give you film, digital and aerial photography to
Tell your story creatively through emotive imagery

There are 45 locations in the Smoky Mountains to Elope, which one do we choose?!

This is exactly why I am here.  We will chat about

 

Your likes, dislikes

 

Your Vision of your elopement backdrop

 

Your favorite activities and what you want all you want to do for your elopement

How much time it will all take 

Then we will have an easy to navigate location choices!

There are many popular locations such as :

Cades cove

National Park Scenic Overlook

Cataract Falls

Greenbrier Riverside

Foothills Parkway

Spence Cabin

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You can be ensured of...

Beautifully crafted, quality, creative images and your client experience are the priority.

 

You will receive the Elopement photography that tells your love story.  ​

 

You will be gifted a curated album, something you can hold and share for future generations.​​​​​​

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What can you do for your elopement?


Anything & everything you can imagine.  
Elopement Adventures are completely curated to you and your partner.  

I will help you brainstorm, then narrow down your ideas to make your elopement the optimal experience.

As a former Elopee, lover of adventure, professional traveler and photographer;  I will help you create a day all your own.

Your day will be 
fun, stress free, comfortable and all about you two.  An elopement a story you tell lifetime.

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"I can still look at each photo and feel the emotions through the picture. Look no further for your wedding day photographer. I can not recommend Nicole enough!"

-Precious and Alex Bullard

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"Absolutely  Amazing! Words can not express how great Nicole was! Absolutely lovely!!"

                                                                      - Haley Johnson

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You can relax, spend Your day Your way, have all the fun, with the photos to tell your story!

Just fill out this quick form (It takes less than 1 minute)I am excited to hear from you!

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Resources

 

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How to Elope in the Smoky Mountains

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Smoky Mountain Activity Guide

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