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About Don Fields Photography Family Photographer
Couples planning a Gatlinburg wedding will find Don Fields Photography Family Photographer among the Pigeon Forge area's wedding photographers. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. 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 Gatlinburg
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Gatlinburg?
Most couples in Gatlinburg 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 Gatlinburg?
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 Don Fields Photography Family Photographer
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Elegant Elite Estate | 1.3 mi |
| The Southern Pines Wedding and Event Venue | 1.4 mi |
| The Mustard Seed Venue & Cabins | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Don Fields Photography Family Photographer to each venue listed on Lazo.
Gatlinburg weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, July, August, September, October. The driest months are September, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47° | 27° | 31% | 5:05 PM | 5:44 PM |
| Feb | 51° | 29° | 34% | 5:40 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Mar | 59° | 35° | 33% | 7:07 PM | 7:41 PM |
| Apr | 69° | 42° | 30% | 7:33 PM | 8:07 PM |
| May | 75° | 51° | 33% | 7:56 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Jun | 80° | 59° | 36% | 8:13 PM | 8:51 PM |
| Jul | 83° | 63° | 35% | 8:13 PM | 8:50 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 62° | 30% | 7:48 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Sep | 78° | 56° | 24% | 7:07 PM | 7:41 PM |
| Oct | 68° | 44° | 19% | 6:23 PM | 6:58 PM |
| Nov | 58° | 34° | 25% | 4:49 PM | 5:26 PM |
| Dec | 50° | 29° | 31% | 4:42 PM | 5:21 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Gatlinburg 2 Sw (2.4 mi from Gatlinburg). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Gatlinburg.
Getting to Gatlinburg
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| TYS McGhee Tyson Airport | 28 mi | 40 min |
| AVL Asheville Regional Airport | 58 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| TRI Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport | 81 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 145 mi | 3 hr |
| Charlotte | 154 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Nashville | 186 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
| Louisville | 215 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Gatlinburg; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 3152 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA
- Where
- Pigeon Forge · 6 miles northwest of central Gatlinburg
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Gatlinburg
- One of 52 wedding photographers we list · 9 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (865) 774-7610
- Website
- Visit site
From Don Fields Photography Family Photographer's website
“Don Fields Photography is the #1 family and wedding photographer in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg TN. Book your photography session today!”donfieldsphotography.com
- Services they list
- Heirloom albums, Elopements
- In business since
- 1992
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Around Pigeon Forge
- Nearest venue
- Elegant Elite Estate, 1.3 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 47 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 9 within 3 mi, 25 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 105 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Sevierville, Pittman Center
Distances are straight-line from Don Fields Photography Family Photographer; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Gatlinburg.
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