Tommy Botello Photography

10/05/2026

Eden is the captain of the Tellico Plains high school Lady Bears volleyball team and she absolutely ROCKED her senior session! I loved that she brought the captain's hat, the money gun, and plenty of other props to really make her session unique to her. She was up for anything I threw at her and asked her to do.

06/25/2026

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart! Two years in a row of receiving the DPA's Best of the Best award for best photographer and I owe it to each and every one of you for your continued support. I don't take it lightly either considering all the talented photographers in our area. The next 12 months are looking to be just as busy, if not busier 😬, and I look forward to every minute of it getting to serve the surrounding counties that continue to come back to me. I'm blessed to get to work with so many trusting clients.

My main goal is to keep everyone more up to date with more posts of all the many projects I'm working. I didn't do that great of a job keeping up with social media, but I promise you I've been nonstop busy, lol. I'm usually focused on completing one project where several others are in the queue waiting for me and social media posting is the last thing on my mind. THANK YOU AGAIN!

06/24/2026

Jake is incredibly talented both on the court and track, as well as in the classroom having earned being a valedictorian at McMinn Central High School. We had good times in the gym and at the football stadium during his senior session. He's got a bright future ahead of him, congratulations Jake!
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05/01/2026

Ryne was named after one of my childhood favorite baseball players, Ryne Sandberg. I got to capture some absolutely banger shots on the very same field I played baseball on at McMinn Central High School, along with Ryne's dad, many moons ago. We had a great sky to play along with for some great light.

04/10/2026

I had a great time photographing Andrew for his senior session both on the courts, and off. It's kind of funny seeing Andrew being serious in some of these shots, because he's ALWAYS smiling whenever you see him. I think he pulls off the serious look pretty well though. Congratulations to Andrew and the rest of the class of 2026!

04/08/2026

NOW is the time to vote! Before, I was asking for your nominations just to be included on the ballot. You all came through for me then, and I thank you. I'm on the ballot! Now, this is where I ask you for your votes...EVERY DAY for the next two weeks if you can. It will literally only take you a few seconds to do. You'll find Best Photographer within the PEOPLE category. Because of you, we brought home 1st place last year and together, I think we can do it'll again in 2026. There's a lot of great talent in the Photographer category.

https://dailypostathenian.secondstreetapp.com/BEST-OF-THE-BEST-2026

03/02/2026

It is that time of the year again where I ask for your vote for Best Photographer! Last year, everyone was gracious enough to vote for me and I brought home 1st place. All thanks to those of you that voted for me. In a world where there is a lot of talent out there, I humbly ask for your consideration and vote. In the People category, search for Photographer, and enter Tommy Botello Photography. This is simply the nomination phase. Actual voting for the selected nominees will begin on 3/30/26. Thank you in advance!

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02/25/2026

Here's a look at the 2025-2026 Athens City Middle School basketball and cheer team 8th graders!

02/24/2026

Everyone! This musical is a MUST SEE! The message is powerful. The performances will blow you away and you won't believe the talent you're seeing is coming from high school students, even some in elementary school. There's even a live orchestra performing the music. Make plans to see it this next weekend!

02/24/2026

Congratulations to the Tellico Plains high school Lady Bears and their seniors on winning the district championship!

By the way, I'm horrible at social media and staying up to date with posting. I've photographed a few thousand athletes (literally), seniors, events, and weddings over the past several months. Taking time to select pictures for social media and post those has, unfortunately, taken a back seat to ensure deliveries are done in a timely manner. I hope to do better going forward. 🥵😂