Wedding couples looking to get married within the national park are required to obtain a permit for their ceremony. Photographers are authorized to photograph weddings under the wedding couple's permit, but cannot photograph an engagement or portrait session without a (CUA) Commercial Use Authorization. A CUA is a permit required of the wedding professional, to work within the park. In order to have a CUA with the park, photographers are required to be a licensed Tennessee business, hold a current Liability Insurance policy, be approved by the National Park Service and pay an annual permit fee to the park.
I am proud to be one of the few licensed photographers, authorized to work within the park. Here is a list of the currently approved wedding professionals: CUA Holders. I am also proud to be a member of the official Great Smoky Mountain Photographers group.