
Doing the Least: A Stress-Free Newborn Session Does the idea of getting dressed & looking “photo ready” right after having a baby – make you want to run away or hide? If so, this blog is for you.And it’s not what you think.I’m a Nashville newborn photographer of 10+ years and I will NOT be […]

A Dreamy Studio & Garden Maternity Session This maternity session with Megan was designed to feel calm, timeless, and fully centered on mom. We photographed part of her session in the studio, then stepped outside into the garden, and finished nearby along a beautiful tree-lined path. The result? A mix of clean studio portraits and […]

Let It Snow Sessions 2025 — A Holiday Favorite Every year when December rolls around and the air starts to feel a little colder, I’m reminded just how special these sessions have become. Nashville usually gets its first snow AFTER the New Year – so this holiday mini session traditions always help enhance the felt […]

Why Family Photos Still Matter With Older Kids Family photos matter in those elusive tween & pre-teen years. (Yes, even when your calendar already looks impossible) With 10+ years of family photography experience, I’ve noticed a common trend:as kids enter the “tween” era, parents often stop booking family photos. Is it the busier schedules? Sure—that’s […]

As a family photographer in Franklin, TN, I’ve learned that sessions with little kids (and pets… and even more pets) are basically the most delightful kind of chaos. And honestly? That’s my favorite part. For this sweet session, we met at the family’s home — and right away, I knew it was going to be […]

As a family photographer in Franklin, TN, I’m always drawn to places that let families simply be themselves. This gorgeous tree-lined path is one of those spots — quiet, natural, and full of little pockets of light that make every session feel easy and connected. For this session, I photographed a wonderful family with two […]

(Featuring Rowan’s 6-Month Session — Family Photographer in Franklin, TN & Nashville) As a family photographer in Franklin, TN, I’ve learned that the magic rarely comes from perfect posing. It shows up in the real moments — the snuggles, the giggles, the way your kids look at you, and the way you look back at […]

Welcome Baby Sofia This summer I had the joy of photographing baby Sofia during an in-home newborn session in Nashville with her mama, dad, and big brothers. Returning to families I’ve worked with before, especially for in-home newborn sessions, is always so special — it’s like watching little milestones unfold right in front of you. […]
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