Thanks to Savannah, Hilton Head, Sea Island, Tybee, Jekyll and St. Simons – being great vacation destinations – I photograph a lot of families while they are vacationing here.  From Historic downtown Savannah and Forsyth Park to the pristine beaches of our coast – it is a welcome change of scenery for lots of visitors.  They want to document, artistically their visit and a reminder of how beautiful and wonderful their escape was.

When I learned that we were going with DeWayne’s family to Gatlinburg, Tennessee for our family vacation, I wanted to experience the same with our family.  I began my search, like many of you, on the internet.  I searched for a photographer with a similar style as mine, similar education and professional background, similar standing and recognition in our industry and someone who has an established business as a career – full time photographer.  I wanted a real photographer who operates a real business.  I checked to make sure she had a business license, sales tax I.D. number and other indicators of a serious business professional.  My research pointed me to Regina Starkey, the owner of Honeysuckle Hills Photography.

I had met Regina a few years ago, when I spoke to the Tennessee Professional Photographers Association.  Her work is exquisite.  She was even featured on the cover of a Professional Photographer’s of America LOAN book a few years ago.  You have probably seen that book here at the studio…if not, let me show it to you next time. 

It was so much fun to experience this with DeWayne’s family, from a client’s perspective.  The session was fun and demanding!  I had to buy matching clothes for the entire family and iron them.  In addition, I had to make sure we all had matching accessories..and all the other details – that I put each of you through.  WOW – you are right, it is A LOT of work.  But the end result is breathtaking.  Here is a sneak peak from Regina.  We are working to finalize my order and will soon have more to share.

Thanks, Regina, for a wonderful photography experience.  As a fellow Master Photographer, she really creates works of art – that we will certainly enjoy for years to come.

If you are in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, Tennessee area – contact Regina and book a portrait session.  You have to plan ahead – because she is VERY popular and books out significantly in advance.