Smoky Mountain photographer shares tips for taking stunning pictures
From the tiniest of bugs to the grandest of skies, photographer Nate Nelson tries to capture every angle of East Tennessee's beauty.
Author: Shannon Smith
Updated: 5:44 PM EDT July 21, 2021
WALLAND, Tenn. — You've probably seen photographer Nate Nelson's photos on WBIR's website and social media pages over the last couple of years.
It's hard not to notice the knack he has for capturing beautiful pictures of the Great Smoky Mountains and the creatures that call it home.
But this wasn't always a talent Nelson possessed.
"I moved here and I was a former electrician before the crash in '07," he said. "I did handyman [work] when I moved here, but I couldn't survive on the money they were offering."