Surprise Proposal, Wedding & Elopement Photography in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains

I'm Celeste, wife of 27 years, mother of 4, dairy goat farmer, and storyteller.

Spending time with my family is my favorite past time. I think our kids still like hanging out with us (3 of them are adults now), so I'm riding that wave for as long as I can. 

I love to hike, float in a clean lake, road trippin' is livin', and I can talk about goats until the cows come home—except no cows for me, 'cause them things will kill ya. We like to pretend we're farmers, so we live on a small farm. It's very possible that I am watching a goat on camera, waiting for her to go into labor right now.

I am originally from Vermont, but I was raised in Texas, and then I spent the first half of my adult life in Florida. We started vacationing in Gatlinburg in 2005, and by 2010 we were trading Mickey Mouse for Mountains. Moving to Tennessee was one of the best decisions we ever made, and I have never regretted it.

My love for photography was written in the stars long before I had any idea that I would find myself on this path. I'm a Pisces. They say we're creative & artistic by nature, but I never thought of myself that way. I grew up watching my father develop pictures in a dark room, so maybe he just rubbed off on me, but I have been taking pictures for as long as I can remember.

Photography was always something I did for fun. It took years of hearing people tell me that I should actually start doing it professionally before I would finally take that step. I'm so glad I did, and I am truly thankful for the encouragement and support of my friends and family because, without them, I never would've believed I could actually do this. It really IS my dream job. I just wish I started 20 years earlier.
"Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life."
True story.

Now, it’s not just me telling these stories. My son, Jacob Martinez, is my trusted partner for every wedding and proposal. He’s been by my side for the past 3 years, offering incredible content creation and videography. Having Jacob as part of the team is a dream come true—it’s such a joy to work alongside him while capturing your love story. Together, we bring your moments to life in photos and videos you’ll cherish forever.

Now let's tell YOUR story with pictures (and videos!) that you'll treasure for a lifetime!

For more information visit the WORKING WITH ME page to find out if I'm a good fit for you.

If the farm is of interest to you, head on over to our farm page to read about goats & other homesteading stuff. 

 Jacob Martinez isn't just my son; he's my trusted partner in making every wedding and proposal session extraordinary. At just 21, Jacob has already earned his degree in Digital Graphic Design and has an eye for storytelling that's as sharp as his wit.

When he's not behind a camera or crafting captivating content, you'll find him diving into a world of imagination—whether he's writing, acting, or leading epic quests in Dungeons and Dragons. Jacob's creative spirit and thoughtful, caring nature make him an absolute joy to work with. He's also the ultimate introvert, which means he's happiest as a fly on the wall, quietly capturing the most authentic, beautiful moments of your day without ever stealing the spotlight.

Jacob specializes in video and content creation, bringing the video side of your story to life. Whether it's the happy tears during your vows, the laughter at your first dance, or the joy in a surprise proposal, Jacob's work ensures you'll relive those moments forever.