Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Photographer in Knoxville, TN
Southern Charm Portraits is a Knoxville-based photography studio founded in 2007 by Rebekah Walden and Megan Parker. With over 30 combined years of experience, we specialize in capturing life's most precious moments for families through maternity, newborn, baby, and children's photography. Our centrally located commercial studio, conveniently situated off I-75 in Powell, offers a welcoming environment for creating timeless portraits. Rebekah's natural talent for working with young subjects pairs perfectly with Megan's expert photo retouching to deliver consistently beautiful results. We pride ourselves on personalized service, having photographed thousands of sessions and built lasting relationships with growing families.Our approach prioritizes comfort and flexibility, particularly for newborn sessions where we create a calm, warm environment to ensure optimal results. We offer comprehensive guidance for session preparation, including clothing recommendations and timing considerations. Clients receive high-quality digital downloads or print packages with fast turnaround options available. Our commitment to excellence extends to safety protocols, including studio sanitization and vaccination status transparency. We maintain active online presence through social media and email updates to keep clients informed about seasonal offerings and promotions.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Sessions
Baby Milestones
Family Portraits
Print Packages
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years combined experience in family photography
- Our team includes a certified early childhood development specialist
- We provide personalized newborn session preparation guidance
- We maintain a dedicated commercial studio with controlled environment
- We offer flexible scheduling up to six months in advance
What people say
Hidden gem
Patient professionals
Beautiful photos
Perfectly captured milestones
Treasured memories
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn sessions focus on capturing delicate details and natural poses during baby's first two weeks. Our studio maintains optimal temperature with provided props and blankets. Parents receive preparation guidance including feeding timing and clothing recommendations. Sessions include family poses at no extra cost with digital or print options available.
Maternity Sessions
Celebrate your pregnancy journey with elegant maternity portraits. Sessions emphasize natural beauty and anticipation through both studio and outdoor settings. We provide styling guidance for outfit coordination and offer flexible scheduling around expected due dates to accommodate changing timelines.
Milestone Sessions
Document developmental milestones at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Each 30-minute session captures personality through age-appropriate poses with two outfit changes allowed. Digital downloads preserve memories while print packages create tangible keepsakes for important growth stages.
Family Portraits
Professional family photography includes immediate and extended family compositions. Outdoor sessions accommodate multiple households with coordinated styling recommendations. We provide guidance for outfit selection to ensure cohesive visual storytelling across all family members.
Print Services
Professional printing through recommended partner MPix ensures gallery-quality results. We provide digital files for personal printing while offering curated print packages with selected image collections. Clients receive storage recommendations for long-term preservation of digital files.
People
Rebekah Walden
Lead Photographer
Certified early childhood development specialist with 17 years of photography experience. Specializes in newborn and family portraiture while managing studio operations and client relations.
Megan Parker
Photo Editor
15-year photography veteran with expertise in post-processing. Manages digital workflow and editing while providing client support for session preparation and follow-up.
Questions
What's the best time for newborn photos?
Schedule sessions within baby's first two weeks for optimal sleepy poses. Adjustments available if delivery dates change.
What should we wear for family portraits?
We recommend neutral colors for cohesive compositions. Dress warmly for studio sessions which maintain higher temperatures for newborn comfort.
How quickly will we receive our photos?
Standard turnaround is two weeks, often faster. Rush delivery available in 72 hours for $72 additional fee.
Do you offer print release options?
Yes! Choose between digital downloads or print packages. Digital files include print release for personal use.
