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Big brothers can be equal parts hilarious, curious, and completely unpredictable — especially when there’s a brand-new little sister in the house. This newborn session in Franklin, TN had all the best moments: sleepy snuggles in mom’s arms, tiny yawns, and one little guy trying very seriously to figure out how to hold his baby […]

Baby Announcement Photos in Franklin, TN | A Growing Family Some sessions you can just tell are going to be memorable before they even start. This baby announcement session in Franklin, TN was one of those — mom, dad, and their three kids sharing the news that their family is growing again. And right from […]

Spring is basically nature’s confetti, and daffodils are the cheerful, sunny version that show up just when you need them. I had the sweetest morning photographing a mama and her two daughters just outside of Franklin, TN, wandering through a field of bright yellow blooms. The girls wore matching pink outfits, twirling, laughing, and stealing […]

There’s something about this age that just makes you smile. They’re big enough to have their own personality (and opinions), but still happy to stay close to mom when it matters. I’ve been photographing Stacey since her maternity session, and now here we are — years later — with her son running around, making her […]

Every spring in Franklin there’s a short stretch of time when the flowering trees suddenly start showing off. One week the branches are bare, and the next they’re covered in soft blooms. It’s one of those seasonal moments that feels like it arrives overnight. These spring bloom family photos in Franklin, TN were taken during […]

A Stress-Free Way to Plan a New Puppy Photo Session If you’ve ever added a puppy to your family, you know one thing for sure: timelines are… flexible. That’s exactly why this new puppy photo session worked so well — and why it’s quickly becoming one of my favorite ways to document this season. When […]

How to Plan a First Birthday Photo Session (Without Overthinking It) If you’ve found yourself googling how to plan a first birthday photo session while wondering how your baby became one so fast — you’re not alone. First birthdays come with a lot of emotion, and it’s easy to feel like the photos need to […]

If the thought of family photos makes you feel a little nervous — especially with kids involved — you’re not alone. Many parents worry about how to prepare kids for family photos while also wondering how they are supposed to keep everything calm, happy, and “successful.” Here’s the gentle truth: preparing for family photos isn’t […]

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