Portrait Photographers
Capturing Timeless Portraits with a Personalized Experience
Portrait photography is more than just taking pictures—it’s about telling your story. At Golightly Studios, as professional portrait photographers, we provide a full-service, personalized experience designed to create meaningful and artistic portraits that you will cherish for years to come. Whether you are looking for family portraits, maternity sessions, high school senior photos, prom photography, couples’ sessions, or pet portraits, we ensure that each session is tailored to reflect your unique personality and style.
Our process is carefully designed to provide a seamless and enjoyable experience, from our initial conversation to the moment you hold your beautiful printed artwork in your hands. We take pride in creating high-quality images that capture genuine moments and emotions, ensuring that you walk away with more than just pictures—you leave with lifelong memories.
The Portrait Experience
We believe in delivering more than just a photo session—we offer a guided experience designed to bring out the best in you and your loved ones. Our process includes:
1. Discovery Meeting – Learning What Matters to You
Every great portrait starts with understanding what’s important to you. During our initial Discovery Meeting, we take the time to learn about you, your story, and what you value in your portraits. We discuss what moments matter most, any special requests you may have, and how you envision your final images.
2. Pre-Session Planning – Choosing the Perfect Setting
The right setting and time of day play a crucial role in creating stunning portraits. We help you select the ideal location, wardrobe, and session timing to ensure everything aligns with your vision. Whether you want a nature-filled backdrop, an urban setting, or a cozy at-home session, we guide you through every detail to make sure your photos turn out exactly as you imagined.
3. The Portrait Session – A Fun and Relaxed Experience
On the day of your session, we ensure a stress-free and enjoyable experience. We create a comfortable environment where you can be yourself, allowing us to capture genuine expressions, emotions, and interactions. Our expertise in posing and lighting ensures you look your best in every shot, whether you're going for a classic, elegant look or a fun and playful vibe.
4. Image Reveal & Ordering Session – Choosing Your Favorites
One to two weeks after your session, we invite you to an Image Reveal & Ordering Session, where you’ll see your beautiful portraits for the first time. We guide you through the selection process, helping you choose the images that best represent you and your loved ones. This is also when you can select from our variety of premium products to preserve your memories in a tangible and meaningful way.
Portrait Photography Services We Offer
Family Portraits
Family moments are precious, and we capture the love and connection between you and your loved ones in timeless portraits. Whether it’s an annual family session, a multi-generational gathering, or a milestone moment, we create images that tell your family’s unique story.
Maternity Photography
Celebrate the beauty of motherhood with a maternity session that highlights this special chapter in your life. Whether you prefer a serene outdoor setting or a cozy studio session, we create stunning images that capture the anticipation and joy of welcoming a new life.
High School Senior Portraits
Senior year is a milestone worth celebrating! We specialize in capturing the individuality and personality of high school seniors through dynamic and creative portraits. From outdoor locations to urban settings, we tailor each session to reflect your senior’s unique interests and style.
Prom Photography
Prom is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and we help you capture the glamour and excitement of the night. Whether you want individual portraits, couples’ photos, or a full group session with friends, we make sure you have memories to look back on forever.
Couples’ Portraits
From engagements to anniversaries and just-because sessions, we capture the connection and love between couples in stunning portraits. Whether you’re looking for romantic, playful, or adventurous shots, we create an experience that reflects your relationship beautifully.
Pet Photography
Pets are part of the family, and we love capturing their personalities and unique quirks! Whether you want a solo pet session or portraits with you and your furry friend, we create heartwarming images that celebrate the bond you share.
Premium Products to Preserve Your Portraits
Your portraits deserve to be displayed and cherished for generations, not just stored on a hard drive. We offer a range of premium printed products to transform your images into lasting keepsakes, including:
1. Albums & StoryBooks
Our custom-designed albums and StoryBooks are perfect for preserving your portraits in a beautifully curated collection. These handcrafted books feature premium materials and stunning layouts that tell your story in a way that digital files simply cannot.
2. Wall Art
Showcase your favorite images with breathtaking wall art options, including framed prints, canvas wraps, and metal prints. These statement pieces turn your portraits into stunning home décor that brings warmth and personality to any space.
3. Gift Prints
Perfect for sharing with family and friends, our gift prints allow you to share cherished memories with loved ones. Whether as holiday presents or keepsakes for grandparents, these high-quality prints make for meaningful gifts.
4. Digital Images
For those who prefer digital files, we offer high-resolution images for printing and sharing online. Digital images are perfect for creating holiday cards, sharing on social media, and keeping a backup of your memories.
Pricing
For the most up-to-date pricing information for portraits, please visit our portrait photography pricing page.
Our Service Areas
We proudly offer portrait photography services in:
Primary Service Areas:
- Knoxville
- Oak Ridge
- Lenoir City
- Maryville
- Townsend
- Pigeon Forge
- Gatlinburg
- Sevierville
For those located outside of our primary service areas, we are happy to discuss travel arrangements to bring our portrait photography experience to you!
Knoxville Portrait Photographer
Our service areas as a Knoxville Portrait Photographer include Adair Park, Avalon, Bearden, Bellview, Biscayne, Blue Grass, Broadacres, Colonial Village, Colonial Heights, Concord, Downtown Knoxville, Fairmont, Farragut, Fifth and Gill, Fort Sanders, Fountain City, Gibbs, Glenwood, Halls, Happy Valley, Holston Hills, Island Home, Lakeshore, Lonsdale, Mechanicsville, North Knoxville, Old North Knoxville, Old City, Riverbend, Sequoyah Hills, South Knoxville, Standard, St. John's, University of Tennessee Area, West Hills, Westmoreland, and Windy Hill.
Oak Ridge Portrait Photographer
Our service areas as an Oak Ridge Portrait Photographer include Briarcliff, British Woods, Centennial Village, Emory Heights, Forest Creek Village, Groves Park, Harbour Pointe, Harbour Cove, Summit Place, The Preserve, and Westwood.
Lenoir City Portrait Photographer
Our service areas as a Lenoir City Portrait Photographer include Avalon, Covered Bridge, The Grove at Chatuga Coves, The Grove at Harrison Glen, Kahite, Rarity Bay, Split Rail Farm, Tellico Village, and WindRiver
Maryville Portrait Photographer
Our service areas as a Maryville Portrait Photographer include Adams Run, Amerine Downs, Asbury Place Maryville, Avalon, Bayberry Terrace, Berwyn Fields, Bittle Heights, Briarcliff, Broady Court, Broady Place, Brookshire, Buena Vista, Cherokee, East Forest, Everett Heights, Heritage Condominiums, Homewood, Hubbard Hills, Jett Woods, Kirklands Estates, McNeilly Place, Mercer Place, Montvue, North Maryvale, Northfield, Oakland Park, Oakhurst, Olympia Mountain View Condominium, Oxford Hills, Providence Place, Reserve at Ross Springs, Savannah Park, Sequoyah Square, Sevier Heights, Silver Creek Village, Sterling, Sunset View, The Village at Worthington, Treymont, Trotwood Farms, Turner Place Condominiums, Turnberry Vista, Vintage Village, Westcliff, Westfields, Wimbledon, Windridge, and Windsor Village.
Townsend Portrait Photographer
Our service areas as a Townsend Portrait Photographer include Big Valley Resort, Kinzel Springs, Laurel Valley, Lawson Crossroad, Miller Cove, Stonegate, and Tremont.
Pigeon Forge Portrait Photographer
Our service areas as a Pigeon Forge Portrait Photographer include Alpine Mountain Village, Arrowhead, Bear Cove Falls, Bear Creek Crossing, Big Bear Lodge, Black Bear Ridge, Bluff Mountain Acres, Cedar Falls, Covered Bridge, Eagles Ridge Resort, Grand View, Hidden Springs, Legacy Mountain, Sherwood Forest, Walden Creek, and Woodridge Village.
Gatlinburg Portrait Photographer
Our service areas as a Gatlinburg Portrait Photographer include Alpine Village, Chalet Village, Cobbly Nob, Deer Ridge, Glades, Hemlock Hills, Laurel Estates at the Glades, Norton Creek, Pittman Center, Riversong Estates, Sky Harbor, Smoky Mountain Village, and White Oak Lodge and Resort.
Sevierville Portrait Photographer
Our service areas as a Sevierville Portrait Photographer include Appleview River Resort, Asbury-Forks of the River, Barington Park, Beal Woods, Belle Meadows, Boyd's Creek, Catlettsburg, East Sevierville, Fair Garden, Grandview-Whites Village, Harrisburg, Kinberlin Heights, Northview-Kodak, Old Town, Riverview, Sevier Home, South Sevierville, and Wildwood.
Book Your Portrait Session Today
Your memories deserve to be captured beautifully, and we are here to make that happen. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, updating your family portraits, or simply capturing the love between you and your loved ones, we are honored to be part of your journey.
Let’s create something truly special together. Contact us today to schedule your discovery meeting and start planning your perfect portrait session!