Destination Life Photography

  • Woman Owned

I’m Nicole, the photographer-planner-officiant behind Destination Life Photography and I’m here for the couples who want their wedding day to feel like a once-in-a-lifetime trip (with a marriage license at the end).

My style blends editorial storytelling with a digital film finish, that timeless, buttery, true-to-life look that feels like it belongs in a magazine and in a family heirloom box. Add in aerial drone coverage for sweeping Smoky Mountain ridgelines, waterfalls, and those “how is this real?” landscapes and you get a full story from ground to sky.

But you won’t just get photos. You’ll get a calm, experienced guide: location scouting, timeline building, permit help, vendor recommendations, and officiant services if you want an intimate, seamless ceremony without adding another vendor to your to-do list.

If you want Tennessee to feel wildly romantic, effortless, and unmistakably you, let’s build it.

  • Wandering Since 2026
Travel Policy

No Travel Fees

What Couples Are Saying

Read reviews from couples who’ve worked with this photographer and shared their elopement experience.

  • 5-stars

    AMAZING! From the first phone call to the day of our elopement, Nicole was AMAZING. She traveled across country for us, planned a full day for us, and did it in the most professional way. We simply couldn’t have done this without her. She planned a full day and even with my hiccup, executed it perfectly. If you are looking for a one stop shop- Destination Life Photography is your answer. I could go on and on but just know I had many photographers/elopement guiders to pick from and I am SOOO thankful we picked Nicole. Thank you for the bottom of our hearts. You were perfect!!! 🫶🏼

    Grace Clutter
  • 5-stars

    Nicole photographed our elopement as well as our party we had a few months later, and I am SO THANKFUL we hired her!!! She coordinated our elopement day and made everything so personal and special. And our pictures from both days are absolutely amazing. The candid feel really gives the vibe of exactly what the day felt like. I cannot recommend her highly enough. I wouldn’t change a thing.
    Thank you for everything, Nicole. We are so so so immensely grateful 😍

    Madeline Buck
  • 5-stars

    If you want someone to help you create the most PERFECT day to marry your best friend, this is the person. I cannot even put it into words. The pictures tell the story just perfectly. Thank you Nicole!

    Tiffany Belcher
  • 5-stars

    We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! Nicole did an incredible job capturing our special day. The photos and videos turned out amazing, and she made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. She also brought wonderful ideas that really enhanced our itinerary. Highly recommend!

    Janice Delaplaine
  • 5-stars

    Nicole is the best person you can find! She helped us in so many ways and made every moment as special as it could be! I feel like we made a friend in our elopement! I CANNOT recommend her enough!

    Trey Boles
  • 5-stars

    Nicole was absolutely with out a doubt amazing!! As an elopement planner and photographer!! During the planning process we hit several severe bumps with vendor and roads getting washed out. Nicole was very responsive with alternative locations and vendor suggestions. During the actual day it went so smooth besides a bear breaking into a car 😂. She kept everything on schedule and kept me very calm! Book her services, you will not regret it!

    Ashley Ward
  • 5-stars

    Nicole was super helpful from start to finish! Our special day went great & I’d recommend her to anyone wanting to elope! We went to several different spots in the GSMNP & did some really fun photos.

    Chelsea Estes
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