
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 […]

A Garden I Love, and the Families Who Bloom in It Every summer, the garden outside my studio becomes more than just a backdrop—it’s a living, blooming space that makes garden photo sessions in Franklin, TN feel magical. As someone who loves both photography and gardening, it brings me so much joy to watch this […]

The Beautiful Blur Between Baby & Teen Family photos aren’t just for first steps and graduation caps. There’s this quiet stretch of childhood that sometimes gets overlooked. Not quite a baby anymore, not yet a teen—but still very much your little one. It’s what I like to call the beautiful blur between baby and teen. […]

Motherhood minis have always held a special place in my heart, and this year’s session in the garden was no exception. What started back in 2020 as a way to celebrate the beautiful bond between mamas and their little ones has now become a cherished tradition, back by popular demand. Every year, I’m amazed by […]

In 2022, I had the privilege of spending a delightful day with three amazing siblings – two sisters and one brother. Their parents brought them to my studio in Nashville, TN, where we transformed the space into a world of wonder and imagination. These charming little girls, dressed up in their favorite dresses, added a […]

In today’s fast-paced digital world, where photos are taken and shared instantaneously on our phones and computers, the tradition of portrait sessions still remains strong. Portrait sessions allow for the entire family to spend time together and have those memories artistically documented and preserved forever.There’s something deeply nostalgic and heartwarming about holding printed photos from […]

Join me on an exciting outdoor adventure as we celebrate Baby Jane’s 2-Year Milestone (Jane Bradely, aka JB). It’s crazy to think I just recently photographed her 3rd birthday & she is about to become a big sister any day now!For now we are revisiting JB’s 2nd birthday session taken last summer. For all of […]

As a photographer, I have always wanted to offer my clients the chance to capture special moments between siblings. I know from personal experience how meaningful it is to look back at photos from childhood and having the chance to provide that for my clients means a lot to me. Recently, I had the pleasure […]
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