I shot Brittainy and Brandon’s e-session at Cataloochee in the Great Smokies National Park. I have done several engagement sessions out there in the last couple years. I try really hard to make them all look different. I was especially conscious of making Brittainy’s photos different than Rachel’s since their moms work together and the weddings are only a couple weeks apart.
Cataloochee is known for the elks that they brought in a few years ago. It is a popular place for both tourists and locals. It is so remote and has such beautiful panoramics. We did actually see 3 elk this day, but they were so far away that even with the long lens I couldn’t get a decent shot. A couple that had been there for 10 days was just seeing elk for the first time. Every time the elk would lift their heads, they would fire off about 50 shots on their cameras with massive lenses. So, when Brittainy and Brandon were down in the creek and kissed, I shot off a bunch of frames. It was fun!
It was my first time meeting either one of them, since I met with Brittainy’s mom while she was still in school in Chapel Hill. They are so awesome together. Couples that have been together since high school always amaze me. I hardly even know where any of my friends from high school are now. I am looking forward to Brittainy’s bridal session in a couple weeks and their wedding in July!
Click here to see their engagement slideshow.
