Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Knoxville Wedding & Portrait Photographer
With over 18 years of experience and a portfolio featuring 200+ weddings, I founded Shanell Bledsoe Photography to preserve life's most meaningful moments through expert imagery. My journey began in 2005 after transitioning from the music industry, where I cultivated a passion for capturing authentic stories through both cinematic styles with bold lighting and traditional bright, airy aesthetics. As a Certified Professional Photographer accredited by Professional Photographers of America, I prioritize personalized service, guiding clients from initial consultation to final print delivery while maintaining a deep commitment to technical excellence.My team holds permits for photography in prestigious locations like the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and offers full-service experiences including wardrobe consultation, professional styling, and heirloom product creation. We specialize in wedding documentation, senior portraits, family milestones, and commercial branding while maintaining global travel capabilities. Our studio in west Knoxville provides private boudoir sessions and holiday mini-session opportunities, combining technical precision with artistic storytelling to create timeless visual legacies.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Photography
Boudoir Sessions
Commercial Branding
Senior Portraits
Family Milestones
Engagement Sessions
Mini Sessions
Santa Photography
Destination Photography
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 18+ years documenting 200+ weddings with cinematic and traditional styles
- Certified Professional Photographer with PPA accreditation
- Licensed for photography in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Full-service experience including styling, consultation, and print production
- Global travel capabilities with local Knoxville expertise
Associations and certifications
- Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
- Great Smoky Mountain Photographers Association
What people say
Stunning work
Easy to work with
Quick turnaround
Captures personality
Heirloom quality
Services
Wedding Photography
Comprehensive wedding documentation from ceremony to reception with cinematic and traditional styles. Includes planning consultation, timeline assistance, and digital images with print release. Specializes in capturing emotional moments and intricate details while maintaining unobtrusive presence.
Boudoir Photography
Private studio sessions focusing on elegant, confidence-boosting imagery. Offers wardrobe guidance and professional styling in a comfortable west Knoxville location. Ideal for special gifts or personal empowerment through artistic nude and posed photography.
Senior Portraits
Full-service senior photography with location flexibility and styling consultation. Packages include professional hair/makeup and multiple session options to capture personality milestones. Available locally and destination-wide.
Commercial Branding
Professional photography solutions for corporate headshots and brand storytelling. Offers on-location and studio sessions with consistent visual identity creation. Packages available for short-term projects and ongoing marketing needs.
Mini Sessions
Time-efficient photography appointments for families and individuals. Themed holiday sessions and Santa visits available seasonally. Includes digital images with print rights and multiple set options in dedicated studio environments.
People
Shanell Bledsoe
Lead Photographer
Certified Professional Photographer with 18+ years experience specializing in weddings and portraits. Holds permits for Great Smoky Mountains National Park photography. Former music industry professional turned photography educator and workshop instructor.
Questions
What photography styles do you offer?
We provide cinematic styles with bold lighting and traditional bright, airy aesthetics to match client preferences.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
Yes, we offer local Knoxville services and travel worldwide for weddings, portraits, and commercial projects.
What's included in wedding packages?
Packages include planning consultation, timeline assistance, design session, and digital images with print release.
Can I finance photography services?
Yes, we offer PayPal Credit with 6 months interest-free financing for qualified applicants.
Are mini sessions available year-round?
Holiday and seasonal mini sessions run November-December with limited availability throughout the year.
Do you photograph in national parks?
We hold permits for Great Smoky Mountains National Park photography and other local venues.
