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Destination Life Photography

Bride and Groom Kiss in Front of Sunset Mountain Backdrop Foothills Parkway Tennessee

Smoky Mountain Elopement Photography
 

Videography,Planning & Officiant Services
 

 Your Custom Smoky Mountain Elopement Experience, where you you can be you. 

 Coupled with Bold, True-to-life images you can Feel 

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You decided to Elope!
 

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That means you

Want a Peaceful Day, Centered around You 

That is...

Full of Fun and love with a Sensational View

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Perfect, Let's get started

You already know

You need a 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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"AMAZING! From the first phone call to the day of our elopement, Nicole was AMAZING. She traveled across country for us, planned a full day for us, and did it in the most professional way. We simply couldn’t have done this without her. She planned a full day and even with my hiccup, executed it perfectly. If you are looking for a one stop shop- Destination Life Photography is your answer. I could go on and on but just know I had many photographers/elopement guiders to pick from and I am SOOO thankful we picked Nicole. Thank you for the bottom of our hearts. You were perfect!!!"

                                                           - Mr. & Mrs. Clutter

xSmoky Mountain River Elopement

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.

"She made the photo experience so joyful and special!" We were so excited and so happy to finally have amazing images of our family and us She was professional and transparent through the booking & planning process We felt so incredibly comfortable with her from the get-go!! She made my day so special!!!!"         

                    -Dea Ana Ramsey

Elopement Couple Looks at Little River Townsend Tennessee

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"

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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
Alternative Elopement Photography for Tennessee Micro Weddings

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

Bride at Ely's Mill in Gatlinburg Tennessee

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.  ​

 

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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. Then 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!

P.S. It's okay if your ideas are vague, I am here to help

Elopement
Resources

 

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How to Elope in the Smoky Mountains

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Elopement at Ely's Mill

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Smoky Mountain Activity Guide

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