Lauren and Clay first booked me for their engagement session back in 2022, and then asked me to save their date for 2024. Fast forward about three years, and their wedding day arrived, making it feel like their engagement session was just yesterday. There’s truly no other way to describe these two than as incredibly loving and kind, qualities that are reflected in their relationship and the way their friends and family surround them. The entire day felt like a fairy tale or something straight out of a Taylor Swift song.

lauren + Clay

May 18th

cherokee Dock, TN

05/18/24

What I loved about this wedding day was that all of Lauren’s friends and family stayed overnight at the Estate before the big day. When I arrived at the venue (super early, since she booked me for all-day coverage), there was so much natural, fun action happening around me. Bridesmaids and groomsmen were lounging by the pool, some of the guys had gone fishing and were soaking up the sun—everything felt more like a family reunion than just a wedding day. The atmosphere was relaxed and joyful, setting the perfect tone for the celebrations to come.

the morning of

Lauren and Clay had all the ingredients for the ultimate reception: a live band, dynamic stage lights, and a sprawling dance floor. They danced ALL NIGHT LONG, and honestly, the time flew by so fast that I wish we could’ve had an after-party! It was bittersweet watching this long-anticipated wedding day come to an end (I’ve been looking forward to it since 2022), but I’m incredibly excited to see what the future holds for these two!

Lauren and Clay had all the ingredients for the ultimate reception: a live band, dynamic stage lights, and a sprawling dance floor. They danced ALL NIGHT LONG, and honestly, the time flew by so fast that I wish we could’ve had an after-party! It was bittersweet watching this long-anticipated wedding day come to an end (I’ve been looking forward to it since 2022), but I’m incredibly excited to see what the future holds for these two!




live band = Best party ever

As a photographer I value timeless editing, bold colors, and capturing the often overlooked moments during a wedding day. I prioritize relationship building with my clients so if you book with me you're not just getting a wedding photographer, but a new friend and supporter to be there with you through the whole process!

As a photographer I value timeless editing, bold colors, and capturing the often overlooked moments during a wedding day. I prioritize relationship building with my clients so if you book with me you're not just getting a wedding photographer, but a new friend and supporter to be there with you through the whole process!


the end.

Sammy Mckenzie

tn + worldwide

wedding  photographer