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 […]

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 […]