Business Details
Your Trusted Knoxville Wedding Photography Team
We are Zack & Tara, a husband-and-wife photography and videography team based in Knoxville, TN, with over 20 years of combined experience in wedding, family, and portrait photography. Specializing in cinematic wedding films and editorial-style portraits, we serve East Tennessee and the Smoky Mountains, documenting authentic moments for creative couples and families. Our approach blends artistic vision with technical expertise, capturing emotional depth while maintaining timeless quality.As a family-run business, we prioritize client trust and personalized service, ensuring seamless documentation of life's milestones. Featured as preferred vendors at premier local venues, our work has been celebrated for its emotional resonance and technical excellence by numerous returning clients.
Services
Weddings
Family Sessions
Portraits
Sports Photography
Studio Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in wedding and family photography.
- Our team specializes in cinematic wedding films and editorial portrait styles.
- We serve East Tennessee including Knoxville, Gatlinburg, and Chattanooga.
- We provide timely delivery of high-quality professional imagery.
- We are recommended by multiple satisfied clients for all photography needs.
What people say
10/10 Recommend
STUNNING and I cannot choose any favorite
Best to work with
Top quality work
Timely manner
Services
Weddings
Cinematic wedding documentation combining timeless photography with video storytelling. Our approach captures authentic moments while maintaining editorial precision across multiple locations including Smoky Mountain venues. Clients receive high-resolution images and professionally edited video content within guaranteed timelines.
Family Sessions
Documenting generational milestones through natural light photography. Services include maternity, newborn, and multi-child sessions with both outdoor and studio options. Our process prioritizes emotional authenticity while maintaining technical excellence in composition and color grading.
Portraits
Professional headshots and personal branding sessions emphasizing light and composition. Available as standalone bookings or integrated with wedding packages. We use industry-standard equipment and post-production techniques to ensure consistent, publishable results.
Sports Photography
Dynamic sports coverage including team media days and individual player sessions. Our photographers specialize in fast-paced action capture with specialized lenses and lighting equipment. Deliverables include print-ready images for promotional materials and personal portfolios.
Studio Sessions
Professional photography in our climate-controlled studio space. Offers complete creative control over lighting and backgrounds for portraits, product photography, and commercial shoots. Equipped with multi-tier lighting systems and backdrop options.
People
Zack Hawkins
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 10+ years specializing in wedding and sports photography. Recognized for capturing emotional authenticity through natural light techniques. Former collegiate sports photographer who transitioned to family storytelling after starting our blended family of 7.
Tara Hawkins
Creative Director
Visual storytelling expert managing the artistic direction of our family photography business. Coordinates multi-session bookings and develops creative concepts that clients describe as 'editorially precise yet emotionally resonant.' Balances production demands with family life as mother of six children.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
Wedding packages, family sessions, maternity/newborn portraits, sports photography, studio bookings, and commercial headshots.
How do I book a session?
Click our 'book now' link to schedule maternity, family, or portrait sessions through our online booking system.
Do you travel outside Knoxville?
We serve all East Tennessee including Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Chattanooga with no additional travel fees.
What's your turnaround time?
Clients receive professionally edited images within 4-6 weeks of sessions, with urgent requests accommodated when possible.
Can you handle large family groups?
Yes, our team manages multi-generational portraits and blended family sessions with specialized coordination techniques.
Why choose your team?
20+ years combined experience, cinematic storytelling approach, and proven reliability demonstrated through multiple client testimonials.
