Knoxville Wedding Photographers
Local to Knoxville, TN
Serving Nationwide
At Golightly Studios, we believe your wedding photographs should do more than just document the day — they should move you. As premier Knoxville wedding photographers, we specialize in romantic, cinematic, storytelling imagery that tells the full story of your wedding day— from those candid, in-between moments to breathtaking couples photos at sunset, and everything in between.
Of course, we also take the time to capture those formal photos of family & friends, in addition to photos of your details & attire.
When you view our wedding photography portfolio, you will notice that our work is a step above most. This isn't by accident; we are extremely dedicated to our craft and believe in delivering you the best.
More Than Just Photos — A Legacy in Print
We don’t just capture memories — we preserve them in handcrafted wedding albums designed to become part of your family’s story. Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Your photographs deserve to be more than files on a hard drive. They deserve to be held, shared, and relived.
That’s why every wedding experience with Golightly Studios ends with a custom-designed album made with timeless materials and artistic detail — a tangible expression of your love, made to last for generations.
A Personalized Experience from Start to Finish
Your wedding is uniquely yours — and your photography experience should be, too. From the first consultation to the final album delivery, we provide a tailored approach to ensure your vision is brought to life. Our talented team of photographers works seamlessly to capture the genuine emotion, stunning details, and unforgettable moments that define your day.
We’ve photographed love stories at nearly all of the top Knoxville wedding venues, such as the Press Room, Cherokee Country Club, as well as Gettysvue Country Club, and we bring that insider knowledge to help you plan the perfect timeline, lighting, and locations for unforgettable images.
Documenting wedding stories isn't limited to Knoxville; we have also had the honor of capturing beautiful weddings all over East Tennessee and surrounding areas at venues such as Ashton Gardens - Atlanta, Barn at Highpoint Farms, Barn Event Center, Berry Hill Mansion, Brady Mountain Wedding & Events Venue, Capitol Theatre, Crescent Bend
Dancing Bear Lodge, Dara's Garden, Harper's Vineyard, Heartland Meadows, Knoxville Botanical Gardens, Lily Barn, Nolichucky Vineyard, Magnolia Venue, Marblegate Farm, Mountain Mist Farms, Poarch Manor, Ramble Creek, Relix Variety, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sanderling Resort, Tellico Village Yacht Club, Venue at Lenoir City, and more!
For Couples Who Value More Than Just Pretty Pictures
Our couples don’t just want photos — they want meaning. They want to look back and feel the emotions, the laughter, the happy tears — and they want to be able to relive these moments in a way that lasts for generations, through handcrafted artwork in their home.
If you value authentic storytelling, artistic photography, and heirloom albums you’ll be proud to share, we might be the perfect fit.
Your Knoxville Wedding Photographer Dream Team
Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, we’re a husband-and-wife-led team of passionate photographers with years of experience crafting luxury wedding experiences across East Tennessee and beyond. Whether you're planning a classic downtown celebration or a mountain escape in the Smokies, we bring artistry, warmth, and professionalism to every event.
We offer a variety of wedding services and coverage options for Single-Day Weddings, Multi-Day Weddings, Destination Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Brunch, Elopements & Micro-Weddings, Courthouse Weddings, Engagements, Wedding Videography, and more.
Next Steps
Knowing the next step to take can sometimes be difficult. We recommend reviewing our portfolio first, if you like our work, learn a little about us, and view our pricing. If we are within your budget range, connect with us to check our availability.
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Additional Services
As professional full-time photographers, we also offer several additional photography services that can be found below.
Commercial Photographer
We provide commercial photography to companies and small businesses in Knoxville and surrounding areas. Our current commercial offerings include headshot photography, new-hire headshots, job fair headshots, event photography, industrial photography, construction photography, real estate photography, interior/exterior photography, product photography, and more. Our studio has experience working with a variety of professionals, including lawyers, doctors, shareholders, dentists, fire chiefs, real estate agents, real estate companies, banks, and more.
No matter if you are a large company requiring professional headshots of your new hires or a solo entrepreneur starting a new endeavor, we can provide you with commercial photography that will help you stand out. One of the benefits of choosing our studio is that we take the time to understand your needs and overall vision in advance, which helps us tailor the overall photography and style to fit your requirements.
Event Photographer
As an event photographer, we photograph a variety of commercial events, personal events, and sporting events. Our event photography is mostly candid in nature, however, we do capture more formal portraits when required or requested.
Commercial events that we photograph include annual general meetings, banquets, book signings, conferences, conventions, corporate anniversaries, corporate celebrations, corporate dinners, corporate retreats, executive summits, family business retreats, fundraising events, galas, general manager retreats, golf tournaments, holiday parties, incentive programs, networking events, political events, product launches, ribbon cuttings, retirement parties, seminars, symposiums, team building activities, trade shows, workshops and more.
If you are hosting an event and would be interested in on-location headshots of your attendees, we can certainly help you out! Some ideal events for this include job fairs, networking events, and training events.
Personal events that we photograph include anniversaries, bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, baby showers, baptisms, birthday parties, bridal showers, celebrations of life, Christmas parties, confirmation, cotillion events, dances, debutante balls, engagement parties, farewell parties, funerals, gatherings, gender reveals, graduations, graduation parties, holiday parties, housewarming parties, family reunions, masquerade balls, picnics, proposals, retirement parties, vow renewals and more.
Sporting events that we photograph include badminton, cycling, golf, fishing, pickleball, roller derby, and more.
Quinceañera Photographer
Hablamos español! Our studio offers Quinceañera event photography as well as pre-quinceañera Mis XV sessions. When it comes to photographing Quinceañeras, we are one of the few photographers in not just Knoxville, but Tennessee that specializes in photographing the event itself.
When it comes to Quinceañera photography, you will notice that our images are superb in quality and lighting. We do take the time to ensure that your photographs will not only be the best around but will also be meaningful to you and your family.
Portrait Photographer
Our passion for documenting the important moments in life doesn't just include weddings! Naturally, many of our couples go on to have families of their own. Our portrait photography services include High School Senior Portraits, Prom Portraits, Family Portraits, Maternity Portraits, Newborn Portraits, Couples Portraits, Beauty/Glamour Portraits, and Pet Portraits.
Service Areas
We provide photography services for all of Knoxville and the surrounding areas including Adair Gardens, Adell Ree Park, Alice Bell, Alpine Meadow, Anteelah, Bearden, Boright, Brittany Place, Burlington, Carriage Lane, Cedar Heights, Chilhowee Park, Cold Springs, Colonial Village, Cumberland Estates, Curtis Lane, Dalton Place Way, Dandridge Avenue, Deane Hill, Deerfield, Delrose Drive, Downtown Knoxville, East Knoxville, Eastport, Edgewood Park, Estates of Wellsley Park, Emoriland, Farragut, Fairmont, Fire Street, Five Points, Forest Brook, Forest Heights, Fort Sanders, Fountain City, Fountaincrest, Fourth and Gill, Foxboro, Glenview, Harrill Hills, Highland, Historic Fort Sanders, Historic Fourth & Gill, Historic Gibbs Drive, Holston Hills, Holston Meadows, Inskip, Island Home Park Kendrick Place, Lake Forest, Lake Glen Lane, Lenoir City, Lindbergh Forest, Lonas Drive, Lonsdale, Lyons View, Marble City, Maryville, Mechanicsville, Michael Meadowview, Montgomery Village, Morningside Heights, Moss Creek, Murray Drive, North Hills Historic District, North Knoxville, Northshore, Norwood, Oakwood, Old City, Old North Knoxville, Parkridge, Pond Gap, RiverHill, Rocky Hill, Sequoyah Hills, Sherwood Court, South Haven, South Knoxville, South Woodlawn, Spring Hill, Tatewood, Tazewell Pike, Tower Heights, Turkey Creek, University of Tennessee, West Hills, Westavia Woods, Westmoreland Heights, Westmoreland Hills, Westwood, Woodview Drive and more.
Service areas just outside of Knoxville include Maryville, Lenoir City, Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Oak Ridge, and Townsend. Beyond Knoxville & East Tennessee, we frequently photograph in Nashville, Belle Meade, Chattanooga, and Franklin, TN. Beyond Tennessee itself, traveling to Atlanta, GA, Asheville, NC, Lexington, KY, and Frankfort, KY has always been enjoyable.