Why LGBTQ+ Couples Choose Raine Studios for Their Wedding Day

Your Wedding Day Should Feel Like You — All of You

Finding a wedding photographer as an LGBTQ+ couple isn't just about finding someone with a good portfolio. It's about finding someone who genuinely sees you, celebrates you, and has experience photographing relationships that look like yours.

At Raine Studios, LGBTQ+ affirmation isn't a checkbox — it's woven into everything we do. Both raine-studios.com and chasingraine.com are proudly inclusive spaces, and we've had the privilege of photographing queer couples, same-sex weddings, non-binary partners, and everyone in between.

What LGBTQ+ Couples Tell Us They're Looking For

Over the years, LGBTQ+ couples have told us the same things come up when they're choosing a photographer:

• Someone who doesn't make assumptions about roles, poses, or who stands where

• A photographer who has actually photographed queer couples before — not just says they're friendly

• Someone who uses correct names and pronouns without needing to be reminded

• A space where they can be openly affectionate without feeling like they're making someone uncomfortable

• Work in the portfolio that reflects their own relationship

These are baseline things that should be standard — and at Raine Studios, they are.

LGBTQ+ Weddings and Elopements in Tennessee

Tennessee is fully legal for same-sex marriage, and there are beautiful venues, parks, and locations across the state that welcome LGBTQ+ couples warmly. We've photographed same-sex weddings and elopements in Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Knoxville, Asheville NC, Nashville, Charleston SC, and more.

If you're unsure about a specific venue's culture or want recommendations for LGBTQ+-affirming vendors in East Tennessee, we're happy to share what we know.

Couples Boudoir for LGBTQ+ Partners

Beyond weddings, Raine Studios also offers couples boudoir sessions for LGBTQ+ partners — a bold, intimate, and incredibly fun way to celebrate your relationship at any stage. Visit raine-studios.com to learn more.

Let's Talk About Your Wedding Day

Raine Studios is based in Johnson City, TN, proudly serving LGBTQ+ couples across East Tennessee, Asheville, Nashville, and available to travel anywhere for the right wedding. Reach out at raine-studios.com or 423-707-2489. We'd love to be part of your day.