Jo Rae Photography

Jo Rae Photography My name is Renee Hall. My photography is from East Tennessee. Landscapes, Nature, and a lil Rural. Decided a few years ago to finally purchase a camera.

Chasing light and watching the skies has always been a favorite of mine. Now I’m trying to find the beauty around me to share with others. Every day presents new opportunities to see much and to be thankful for. Which in turn can help us appreciate our life and Creator.

02/22/2026

This isn't up for negotiation, you work for me

🦦
02/17/2026

🦦

02/07/2026

BREAKING: Poofy Birb Wins Stare-down with Camera. Story below…

A resident roadrunner at Petroglyph National Monument has claimed prime real estate in the corner of the visitor center window. It’s a perfect spot for warming in the sun while silently judging your life choices. Oooh, that hat? When asked for comment on the winter weather, the bird held up a tiny sign that read “Meep! Meep!” (Translation: “It’s cold, leave me alone.”)

In related news, a local coyote was seen ordering industrial quantities of paint, extra brushes, and a copy of “Faux Roads: A comprehensive guide to scenic tunnel painting.” (now in paperback)

Fun fact: In winter, roadrunners fluff up their feathers like a feathered marshmallow to trap heat while soaking up sun during the day, then tuck into sheltered spots (like window corners) to block chilly winds. This birb isn’t grumpy, he’s just patiently warming and mildly offended by flash photography.

Image: NPS /Leifheit

Blue skies, green leaves, tall trees and long shadows are some of my favorite things
01/22/2026

Blue skies, green leaves, tall trees and long shadows are some of my favorite things

01/11/2026
Recommend this company!
11/27/2025

Recommend this company!

How can we ever get bored? Pine cones are the best seed holders
11/18/2025

How can we ever get bored? Pine cones are the best seed holders

💗
11/18/2025

💗

10/26/2025

Time flies when you're having fun. 😆

If trees could talk UT Gardens Knoxville
10/26/2025

If trees could talk
UT Gardens Knoxville

UT Gardens Knoxville
10/26/2025

UT Gardens Knoxville

Address

Knoxville, TN
37901-37902, 37909, 37912, 37914-37924, 37927-37934, 37938-37940, 37950, 37995-3

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 12pm
Friday 10am - 12pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Jo Rae Photography posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Jo Rae Photography:

Shortcuts

Share

Category

It’s About Time

In 2016, I finally bought a digital camera and cannot stop taking pictures! I think the first camera I ever had was a little 110. By the time I had a 35mm camera, I was not focusing on photography, but still took many photos with that second-hand camera. Can't figure out what I did with it either. Probably laid it down somewhere and forgot where I put it. Hate it when that happens. Fast forward to today, it's been a year and a half since I bought a really old digital dinosaur DSLR. Automatic mode was great, but I had to take classes and learn how to shoot on manual mode. Always working on shooting better and trying to learn my editing program. Because making lots of mistakes is giving me a ton of learning experience. Some days I think I should’ve stuck to the point and shoot because I know nothing! Then I realize it’s time to take a deep breath and start again. Now, I absolutely cannot stand being somewhere without a camera!

Currently, working on my online store and finding local festivals to display my work. Please stop by and take a look. It will only take a moment. Thank you for all your support and kind words through the years. Much appreciated.