My promise to my couples is simple: to create intentional, romantic, documentary style images with purpose and a classic feel.
Knoxville BASED photography studio FOCUSED ON blending TIMELESSNESS and creativity.
About Tori
Whether you’re newly engaged, seeking a photographer for a few cherished moments, or simply drawn to storytelling imagery, I’m thrilled you’re here. I’m Tori, a documentary-style wedding and portrait photographer originally from the Pacific Northwest, and currently based in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee.
My journey in photography began in my teen years, when I first picked up a film camera in art class. Inspired by the emotional, documentary images in vintage National Geographic magazines in my school library, I knew I was being pulled to photojournalism. Even today, the flame that ignited then has inspired me to travel to many corners of the globe, and my love of exploration shapes the way I see the world, and those experiences continuously inspire my work. I believe that everyone has a story to tell, and I strive to capture those unique perspectives in my photography. My passion for capturing stories has only deepened over the past six years of being a professional wedding photographer. Every day, I feel incredibly fortunate to photograph life’s most beautiful moments. To me, those memories, those milestones, truly matter.
The Heart Behind the Work
I knew when I started this journey that I wanted to offer a different experience. I care about telling a story that reflects your unique connection in a way that feels honest and heartfelt. My approach is to intentionally capture your memories through artful photographs rooted in genuine emotion and feeling. I’m here to catch those fleeting moments and keep them in a glass jar for you to revisit forever. I believe that your wedding photos should be a true and honest reflection of your day, allowing you to simply focus on living it. Purpose and intentionality are the pillars of my creative process, and I strive to create images that transport you back to a specific time and place.
On your wedding day, my presence is calm, collected, and unobtrusive—like a fly on the wall, quietly observing and documenting the moments as they unfold. Observation is at the heart of what I do, from capturing the way light falls through a window to the small but meaningful moments you might not notice in the whirlwind of your day. I believe that great wedding photography is not just about technical skill but also about understanding and anticipating the emotions and details that make each wedding unique. This philosophy, combined with my experience and dedication, is why I do what I do.
xo, tori
My Approach
The following points are vital to achieving my signature style, and allow me to create photographs that are as unique as you are.
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TIMELESSNESS
My work is a celebration of timeless elegance, inspired by the beauty of film and the enduring grace of natural tones. Each image is thoughtfully crafted to feel both classic and organic, a reflection of love and moments that never go out of style. As a hybrid photographer, I embrace the artistry of shooing both film and digital mediums, ensuring your memories are preserved in a way that feels enduring and refined. I strive to create photographs that will remain as captivating decades from now as they are today—artful, nostalgic, and forever cherished.
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COLLABORATION
Every love story is unique, and my approach is inspired by the individuality of my couples. No two galleries are the same because no two couples are the same. Together, we create something truly one-of-a-kind—a blend of your connection and my vision. Your story guides my poses, my angles, and my artistry, resulting in images that feel authentically you. This is not just photography; it’s a collaboration to tell your story in the most meaningful and beautiful way possible.
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EXPERIENCE
With over six years as a wedding photographer and more than 200 weddings behind me, I bring a wealth of experience to every celebration I capture. I know how to handle everything from perfect timelines to unexpected moments with confidence and care. With years of experience in the industry and deep connections within the local wedding community, I work seamlessly with other vendors behind the scenes to ensure every detail is carefully considered and executed. My couples can trust that they are in good hands, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in their day while I ensure every detail is beautifully documented. My experience sets me apart, and my goal is to provide not just a beautiful final gallery, but peace of mind every step of the way.
Analog love stories
As a hybrid photographer, I blend the timeless beauty of film with the precision of digital photography to create a rich, multidimensional experience. There’s an indescribable magic to film that I fell in love with, and being able to be able to share that magic with my couples through their wedding photos is something I value deeply. I photograph on both 35mm and 120mm film, as well as Polaroids, which are available as an add-on to your wedding day package. Film offers a nostalgic, organic feel that digital simply can’t replicate—its grain, colors, and imperfections bring an authentic, artistic touch to your day. My love of film has driven me to learn how to personally scan all my film at home with the utmost care, ensuring the highest quality end result. This hands-on process is a rare skill that sets my work apart, and allows me to produce results that very few large commercial labs can replicate. In addition to your film images being delivered to you in the final wedding gallery, you will also receive your Polaroid images in a beautiful crafted keepsake box that will be mailed to you after final gallery delivery. By adding film to your collection, you’re capturing memories with a unique, heirloom-quality medium that will last a lifetime.
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FAQ
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Please send me a message via my contact page and give me all the details about your wedding or session. After determining which package is perfect for you, I’ll send you a booking packet which contains a contract to book your date + time, as well as a deposit (50% for sessions, 35% for weddings). No wedding or session is booked until the booking packet is completed. Payment plans are available.
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I always recommend booking sooner as opposed to later. Dates fill up fast, and I typically begin booking weddings 1-2 years in advance. I do take on a limited number of weddings per year, so I can be deliver the highest quality of work possible for my clients.
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Payments for weddings are typically broken down into 3 payments: the first is due to reserve the date, the second due halfway through, and the last is due 30 days prior to the wedding date.
Payments for sessions can be broken down into 2 (50/50) payments, the last of which will be due 1 week prior to the session date.
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Turn around times for weddings will be between 8-12 weeks, depending on the time of year. Sneak peek galleries will be delivered usually within 1 week of the wedding date.
Turn around times for sessions will be between 2-3 weeks.
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I do retouch small distractions and anything that isn’t permanent. (ie: a bruise, a blemish, a stain on a shirt, etc.) However I won’t drastically photoshop or alter the look of any of my subjects in any way.
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Rescheduling a wedding day will require payment of a second retainer fee (35%).
Rescheduling of a session will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, however any session that needs to be rescheduled where there is a studio fee included will need to be made again, since any fees made for the original booking will be lost.
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Yes, I include a second shooter in all of my wedding packages of eight hours or more to ensure no moment is missed. The second shooter helps capture different angles, serves as a backup, and can be in places I can’t be if multiple events occur at once or if things run behind schedule. Most of the time, my second shooter is my husband, Matt, and together we’ve worked seamlessly as a team since 2020 to document your day with care and precision.
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I would be honored to capture your love story wherever your dream destination is. I do however only take on a very limited number of destination weddings per year. I have crafted packages specifically for destination weddings with all the travel fees rolled up into one figure to make things easy.
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