Business Details
13 Years
experience
Professional Documentary Photographer in Knoxville, TN
Chasing Lux Photo is a documentary-style photography business founded in 2013 by Macie, our lead photographer. Initially drawn to photography through capturing family milestones, Macie discovered a passion for preserving authentic emotions and candid moments. Her expertise lies in wedding, portrait, and adventure photography, emphasizing storytelling through raw, unposed imagery. With a decade of experience, she specializes in creating visual narratives that reflect the unique essence of each client.Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, the business serves the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounding areas while offering travel services. Combining creative vision with technical skill, Macie ensures every session captures genuine connections, whether for couples, families, or individuals seeking to immortalize lifes meaningful moments.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Sessions
Smokies Adventures
Engagement Photos
Family Portraits
Maternity Photography
Senior Portraits
Elopement Coverage
Anniversary Sessions
Adventure Photography
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We specialize in documentary-style wedding photography capturing authentic emotions
- Our photographer has over a decade of experience since 2013
- We focus on candid moments and raw emotions in natural settings
- We offer personalized sessions in the Great Smoky Mountains
- Available for travel beyond east Tennessee locations
What people say
AMAZING photographer
Stunning pictures
Capture emotions
Quick and efficient
Recommend Macie enough
Services
Wedding Photography
Our documentary-style wedding photography captures every genuine emotion and spontaneous moment throughout your special day. We focus on unposed interactions, preserving the authentic atmosphere of your celebration. Clients appreciate our ability to transform fleeting glances and laughter into timeless visual narratives.
Portrait Sessions
Personalized portrait experiences that celebrate life's milestones through natural, emotive imagery. From family gatherings to individual milestones, we create authentic representations of your unique story. Our sessions emphasize genuine expressions over staged poses for lasting memories.
Smokies Adventures
Guided photography sessions exploring the scenic beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Couples and individuals receive professional images within stunning natural backdrops while enjoying personalized attention. Perfect for engagements, family adventures, or personal milestones.
Elopement Coverage
Discreet documentation of private ceremonies focusing on authentic emotions and meaningful details. We specialize in capturing the unscripted joy of intimate celebrations while maintaining the documentary style principles. Ideal for couples prioritizing meaningful connections over formalities.
Family Portraits
Creating lasting family heirlooms through natural, interaction-based photography. Sessions emphasize genuine connections between generations rather than rigid poses. Clients value our ability to showcase family dynamics in relaxed, authentic settings for timeless keepsakes.
People
Macie
Photographer & Owner
Documentary photographer specializing in emotive storytelling since 2013. Focuses on authentic moments and natural light techniques. Combines creative vision with technical expertise for meaningful visual narratives.
Questions
What is documentary-style photography?
Documentary-style photography captures unposed, authentic moments as they naturally occur. We focus on emotions, interactions, and environmental context to create storytelling images that preserve your day's genuine atmosphere.
Do you travel for sessions?
We offer travel services beyond our Knoxville base. While primarily serving east Tennessee and Great Smoky Mountains, we accommodate destination photography requests with advance planning.
How long are portrait sessions?
Standard sessions last 1-2 hours depending on location and package. Adventure sessions in the Smokies may require additional time for optimal lighting and location transitions.
What's included in wedding packages?
Packages start at $2400 and include full day coverage, professional editing, and high-resolution digital files. Custom options available for specific needs and extended hours.
How do we prepare for a session?
We provide preparation guides with wardrobe suggestions and location tips. Comfortable clothing and open mindset recommended. Clients receive personalized planning support before their session.
Reviews (7)
Stefanie Robbins
Jan 04, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Macie was amazing, she made us feel right at home. We were on vacation from Florida, never had family photos done before. We are blown away at how amazing they have turned out. I would recommend her to anyone. We had a baby with us and she was very patient with him to get the shots we wanted.
Macie was amazing, she made us feel right at home. We were on vacation from Florida, never had family photos done before. We are blown away at how amazing they have turned out. I would recommend her to anyone. We had a baby with us and she was very patient with him to get the shots we wanted.
Tiffany Robbins
Jan 04, 2022
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Macie was amazing! She was sooo sweet. I love how our family pictures turned out. She was super helpful with poses and what to do along with doing certain pics we wanted. She was great with my son. I would definitely recommend her if you are going to Tennessee and want professional pictures done!!
Macie was amazing! She was sooo sweet. I love how our family pictures turned out. She was super helpful with poses and what to do along with doing certain pics we wanted. She was great with my son. I would definitely recommend her if you are going to Tennessee and want professional pictures done!!
Rachel Washam
Dec 01, 2021
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Macie is amazing!! She is super professional, yet makes your experience so personal. We got our pics back SO QUICKLY- like surprisingly quickly!! We will be using her for all of our professional pics from now on. My husband normally hates getting his picture taken but as soon as we got in the car after our session he told me that was the first time he had ever felt comfortable in front of the camera. She even stood around talking to us after our session and asked if we wanted to go back for MORE PICS as the sun started setting so perfectly during our chat with her. I cant recommend Macie enough
Megan Perkins
Nov 30, 2021
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Macie is THE BEST! After she took my graduation photos for undergrad, I knew that there was no one else I would want as my photographer for my wedding! The pictures were breathtaking and you can tell Macie really loves her job and what she does! She made the day of the wedding so easy for me and the entire wedding party and the timeline she created made things flow so smoothly. Everyone has raved about our photos and I fall in love over and over just looking at them. She is an amazing photographer! She is professional, caring, and goes above and beyond. She surpassed all expectations I had about
Lindsay Schmerbeck
Nov 20, 2021
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Macie was incredibly patient and sweet! She took her time with our family, captured real moments and over-delivered on photos. I have already recommended her to friends traveling to Tennessee, and if we ever go back, I will call her again. Book her, you won't be disappointed.
Makayla Finkbeiner
Oct 15, 2021
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We had a shoot with Macie and the experience was incredible! From signing up, submitting payment, directions to the spot, and the shoot itself, the process was seamless. Macie even worked around our 6 month old and helped carry our props to different spots. The day was incredible, she provided great references for hair, makeup, and florists. We will certainly utilize her service again in the future and truly can't thank her enough for the lifelong memory she was able to provide.
Claire Gilmore
Oct 03, 2021
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Macie was an absolutely amazing photographer. She was professional, easy to talk to, and gave great direction for posing during the session! We have so many amazing photos to pick from for our upcoming wedding now thanks to Macie. If your looking for an engagement, wedding, or family photographer Macie is definitely the way to go
Macie was an absolutely amazing photographer. She was professional, easy to talk to, and gave great direction for posing during the session! We have so many amazing photos to pick from for our upcoming wedding now thanks to Macie. If your looking for an engagement, wedding, or family photographer Macie is definitely the way to go
