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About Shane Hawkins Photography
Based in Sweetwater, Shane Hawkins Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Knoxville, Tennessee. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Weddings & Events at Walden Grove and The Farm at Morris Springs. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Knoxville
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Knoxville?
Most couples in Knoxville budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Knoxville?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Shane Hawkins Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Weddings & Events at Walden Grove | 6.1 mi |
| The Farm at Morris Springs | 6.2 mi |
| Castleton Farms | 12.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from Shane Hawkins Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Knoxville weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, September, October. The driest months are August, September, October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48° | 30° | 24% | 5:06 PM | 5:45 PM |
| Feb | 53° | 33° | 29% | 5:41 PM | 6:17 PM |
| Mar | 61° | 40° | 28% | 7:09 PM | 7:43 PM |
| Apr | 71° | 48° | 25% | 7:34 PM | 8:09 PM |
| May | 79° | 57° | 24% | 7:58 PM | 8:34 PM |
| Jun | 86° | 65° | 25% | 8:16 PM | 8:54 PM |
| Jul | 88° | 69° | 26% | 8:15 PM | 8:52 PM |
| Aug | 88° | 68° | 21% | 7:50 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Sep | 82° | 61° | 16% | 7:09 PM | 7:42 PM |
| Oct | 72° | 49° | 17% | 6:25 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Nov | 60° | 38° | 23% | 4:50 PM | 5:28 PM |
| Dec | 51° | 33° | 25% | 4:43 PM | 5:22 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Airport (10.5 mi from Knoxville). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Knoxville.
Getting to Knoxville
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| TYS McGhee Tyson Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| AVL Asheville Regional Airport | 85 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| TRI Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport | 92 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 155 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Nashville | 160 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Charlotte | 180 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Louisville | 188 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Knoxville; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 2051 Hiwassee Rd, Sweetwater, TN 37874, USA
- Where
- Sweetwater · 36 miles southwest of central Knoxville
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Knoxville
- One of 62 wedding photographers we list
- Phone
- (423) 836-0854
- Website
- Visit site
From Shane Hawkins Photography's website
“Shane Hawkins is a Knoxville wedding photographer who creates artistic, timeless images using natural colors and tones that will never go out of style.”shanehawkins.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Bridal portraits, Second shooter, Online gallery, Boudoir
- Style, in their words
- Fine art, True to color, Timeless
Read from shanehawkins.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Shane Hawkins Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Sweetwater
- Nearest venue
- Weddings & Events at Walden Grove, 6.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 2 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 1 within 10
- Communities served
- Madisonville, Philadelphia
Distances are straight-line from Shane Hawkins Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Knoxville.
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