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About Shanell Bledsoe Photography
Couples planning a Knoxville wedding will find Shanell Bledsoe Photography among the Knoxville area's wedding photographers. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Meadow Barn and Maple Grove Estate. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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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 Shanell Bledsoe Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Meadow Barn | 1.6 mi |
| Maple Grove Estate | 3.4 mi |
| The Pavilion at Hunter Valley Farm | 4.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from Shanell Bledsoe 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
- 122 S David Ln, Knoxville, TN 37922, USA
- Where
- Knoxville · 12 miles west of central Knoxville
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Knoxville
- One of 62 wedding photographers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (615) 390-8344
- Website
- Visit site
From Shanell Bledsoe Photography's website
“Shanell Bledsoe is an award winning, nationally published photographer specializing in senior portraits, boudoir photography, wedding photography and lifestyle portraits. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee.”shanellbledsoephotography.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Boudoir
- Style, in their words
- Cinematic, Candid
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $300
- In business since
- 2002
- Travel
- Takes weddings outside the area
Read from shanellbledsoephotography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Shanell Bledsoe Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Knoxville
- Nearest venue
- The Meadow Barn, 1.6 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 19 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 14 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 34 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Farragut, Louisville
Distances are straight-line from Shanell Bledsoe Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Knoxville.
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