Summer Showed Up in Full Glam: Sweat, Skies & a Turtle in a Wagon


Let me tell you—Summer was that girl for this session. You know the one: hot, dramatic, maybe a little extra, but undeniably stunning. The kind that makes you glisten (yes, glisten, not sweat) and serves a golden hour like it’s her job.


We kicked things off at Lakeshore in Knoxville, a place with wide open fields, tree-covered walkways, and views that make every photo feel like a movie scene. The weather flirted with the idea of rain, but never committed. The air was hot, but still—like even the breeze was too tired to move. And honestly, we were here for it.


And then came the surprise guest star: a GIANT turtle in a wagon. Yes, you read that right. A literal family pet, rolling through the park like he had his own senior session scheduled right after ours. He was being pulled around in the cutest red wagon, living his best life and absolutely stealing the show. Highlight of the day? 100%.


After wrapping up at Lakeshore with the turtle’s blessing, we headed to old downtown Knoxville to close things out. We were getting into the groove when out of nowhere, a train rolled by and we raced to get it in the shot—just casually adding a cinematic flair like it was part of the plan all along. If you’ve never had a train photo moment downtown, 10/10 recommend.


And let’s not forget about the skies—they were giving us all the dreamy cloud energy. Soft, glowy, dramatic in the best way. No rain, just magic.


This session had everything: warm summer vibes, dreamy light, a surprise turtle cameo, and one epic train moment. Honestly? If every shoot was this much fun, I’d never put my camera down. - wait, I can never put my camera down!

Outdoor portrait in a meadow of yellow flowers with warm sunset lighting creating a dreamy summer atmosphere.
A summer portrait in a garden with yellow daylilies during golden hour as sunlight filters through tree branches.
A young woman in denim shorts and polka dot top poses in a golden wildflower meadow during sunset.
Summer portrait in a wildflower field at golden hour showing denim shorts and a blue cropped top.
Candid outdoor photography in a field of golden wildflowers during sunset with casual summer attire.
A person sits in a golden wildflower meadow at sunset wearing a blue floral top and denim.
A candid outdoor portrait amidst wild grasses and flowers on a hillside during sunset.
Woman in a polka dot top and denim shorts enjoying a sunny day in a field of tall grass at golden hour.
A casual summer portrait on a dirt path with green foliage in the background.
Ethereal portrait in a flower field featuring a flowing white tiered dress among orange and red blooms at dusk.
A carefree moment captured in a field of orange and red lilies during sunset.
A person in a flowing white dress twirls gracefully in a grassy field with flowering bushes in the background.
A person in a white tiered dress dances through a wildflower meadow at golden hour.
A woman in a white dress sits gracefully in a golden meadow during sunset.
Joyful summer portraits in a blooming meadow of wildflowers at sunset.