Knoxville, Tennessee Engagement Session with Konnor and Emily

We’re happy to share these Knoxville Meads Quarry engagement photographs with you today! These two are such an amazing couple! Konnor and Emily had been friends with my friend Jacob, who is usually my second shooter at weddings, for a few years now. I photographed the two of them several years ago, and Emily told me at the time, "When we get married, you're going to photograph our wedding." When Emily and Konnor got engaged last year, they contacted me right away to set up a date with me. They hired me before deciding on a place for their wedding, and it makes me fluttered!

These two were in a long-distance relationship at the time of their engagement session. Konnor was pursuing his master's degree in South Carolina, while Emily was working at the University of Miami (Ohio). We felt that meeting midway would be ideal, so we settled on Knoxville, Tennessee. This session was originally set two weeks earlier, but Emily got Covid, so we had to reschedule.

I'm so glad we took engagement photographs in Knoxville while the sun was shining beautifully and there was a gorgeous backdrop! We began their session in Knoxville's Meade's Quarry. Shooting with the rocks became a lot of fun for a couple who genuinely loves each other, and it was also a lot of joy to explore the environment while capturing the couple's intimate and smiling photos. Because there was moss everywhere, I thought it was such a fun and intriguing environment to shoot in, and it added the perfect scene for the couple's engagement session. After that, we went to McKay's Bookstore to finish up their session. The session was amazing, and I had a great time!

The Meade's Quarry in Knoxville

Meads Quarry, located near downtown Knoxville, first opened in 1881 and provided pink marble for local and national monuments. The pink marble cliffs provide a lovely backdrop for photography besides the ice-blue lake and reflections in the water, even though it is no longer a working quarry.

One of the most beautiful quarries in the country. Guests can enjoy paddleboarding and explore the gorgeous surroundings during the summer. There are docks to jump from and loads of beautiful moss covering the cliffside. It's also a great spot for a Knoxville Tennessee elopement. You'd never guess we were only minutes away from a vibrant, gorgeous tiny town with a little trek, and you'd feel so much delight walking down these gorgeous trails with trees around the paths. Before getting to this lovely quarry, you have to trek through a lot of trees and bushes. A rock was strewn about the place. There were deep cuts in the dirt, and it was a fantastic location for such an intimate photo. I'm not sure it'll be the last time I shoot there. I'm looking forward to seeing it in the summer when everything is lush and green!

McKay’s

Knoxville became the first site in Tennessee in 1985. McKAY's Chattanooga and McKAY's Nashville have both opened since then. McKAY's purchased the Edward McKay stores in Greensboro and Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in the summer of 2017, reestablishing our presence in the state. Music, movies, electronics, games, musical instruments, collectibles, and more have all been added to the initial concept of a bookstore.

McKay's is a one-of-a-kind place to shop. People are welcome to bring in their previous cherished books, movies, video games, music, and so on, and Mckays will reward them with cash or store credit. Everything on their shelves was brought in by other customers, some of whom may be similar to you! McKay's is a unique experience!

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