Knoxville Wedding & Elopement Photographer

More Than Just Photos: Your Wedding Experience

Your go-to Knoxville wedding photographer. I’m Chelsea Babin, the heart behind Chelsea Babin Photography—a wedding photography studio dedicated to creating an experience that feels just as meaningful as the photographs themselves.

From the moment you inquire, I’m here to guide you through the process, help you feel confident in front of the camera, and make sure every detail is thoughtfully taken care of. I personally handle your planning and coordination, photograph your engagement session, and carefully edit every image from your wedding day so your final gallery reflects the timeless, intentional style you fell in love with.

On wedding days, you may have me behind the camera—or one of my trusted associate photographers. My associates are an extension of Chelsea Babin Photography and are carefully selected to capture your day with the same attention to detail and artistic vision. Regardless of who is photographing your wedding, you’re still working with me throughout the entire experience, from planning to final gallery delivery.

Because your wedding day deserves more than someone simply showing up with a camera. It deserves a team who knows your story, understands what matters to you, and is invested in preserving it beautifully.

You live it. We’ll make sure you remember it.

Knoxville Wedding Photographer at Valley View Venue

Knoxville Wedding Photographer at Valley View Venue in Parrotsville, TN

Your love, your rules.

Dreaming of an intimate, heartfelt elopement adventure? I specialize in capturing the genuine, authentic emotion of your small, unforgettable day. Let's trade the big guest list for breathtaking moments!

Max Patch Mountain Elopement by Knoxville Wedding Photographer

Meet the team

Happy bride and groom standing in front of a house decorated for a wedding, smiling at the camera. The bride wears a white wedding dress and the groom wears a brown suit with a orange tie. The house has a porch with outdoor furniture, potted plants,

bridal details at the Kincaid House in Clinton, TN

A couple on their wedding day embracing outdoors, with the man wearing a black suit and large black hat, and the woman wearing a white lace wedding dress, veil, and a necklace, standing in front of green foliage.

A wedding celebration with a bride and groom kissing while surrounded by friends outdoors under string lights.

A couple in wedding attire standing in a grassy field with mountains and blue sky in the background. The groom is in a military uniform and the bride is in a white wedding dress, with the groom touching the bride's head gently.

A bride and groom sharing a kiss during their outdoor fall wedding ceremony, surrounded by friends and family, with trees and colorful autumn leaves in the background.

A bride and groom are outdoors on a grassy field, with the groom lifting the bride who is wearing a white wedding gown. They are close together, smiling and touching foreheads, with mountains and trees in the background under cloudy skies.

A bride and groom embrace by a lake in a park, with trees and autumn leaves in the background, during sunset.

A groom and groomsmen preparing for a wedding in a cozy room with vintage decor, including a Coca-Cola sign and a patterned rug, as they help the groom with his boutonniere.

A bride and groom with foreheads touching outdoors during daytime, holding hands, with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.

Bride and bridesmaids in matching PJs while getting ready

Bride and groom at their outdoor wedding, standing by water, with a stone bridge and greenery in the background. The bride holds a bouquet of orange and peach flowers and is wearing a white wedding dress and veil. The groom, with red hair and beard,

Six women in formal dresses are taking a selfie outdoors with trees and a wooden deck in the background.

A couple in wedding attire walking hand in hand through a grassy field with mountains in the background on a clear day.

A wedding celebration outdoors with a bride and groom kissing, surrounded by friends and family holding bouquets and cheering, on a grassy field with trees and overcast sky in the background.

A man lifting a woman in a white dress in a park with green trees in the background.

A bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors amidst greenery. The bride wears a white strapless dress and pearl jewelry, and the groom is in a white tuxedo jacket with black lapels, black pants, and a black bow tie.

Bride and groom sharing a drink at their wedding reception, surrounded by guests.

A bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors on their wedding day, with sunlight and greenery in the background.

A pair of white high heels, a bridal veil, and a bouquet of white flowers on a vintage blue sofa.

A group of five young women sitting on a vintage-style beige sofa in a brightly lit room with white walls and window curtains. They are all wearing matching black pajamas, except for one woman in the center wearing a white pajama set, and are smiling

A bride and groom standing on a wooden dock near a lake, facing each other, holding hands, with trees in the background during sunset.

Fairytale wedding at the Kincaid House in Clinton, TN

A couple sharing a kiss outdoors against a landscape of rolling hills and clear sky, with the woman wearing a lace dress and the man in a suit.

Wedding accessories and invitation on a white table, including white velvet wedding shoes with pearl and ribbon details, a red ring in a white box, a bouquet with orange, yellow, and white flowers, a silver mirror, a water-filled decorative silver ca

Young woman wearing a white lace dress and a lace veil, holding her hand near her face with a green ring, outdoors near a lake with trees in the background during daytime.

Bride in a white wedding dress walking through a garden archway covered with greenery during sunset.

A wedding party standing on a covered porch in front of a house, with the bride in a white gown and the groom in a white suit, surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen in black attire, holding bouquets of white flowers.