
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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]

So you’ve booked a maternity session – yay! But you have no idea what to wear!?Don’t worry – I’ve got your back! Let me start by saying that my number one tip is to wear whatever you feel comfortable and most confident in. So if you like to dress up, dress up! If you like […]

Let’s talk fall family photos, but not just photos… an outfit guide for fall family photos!! I think one of the most popular questions I get asked is “What should I wear?”. Clothing can make or break your photos! You could love the lighting, the location, & expressions in a photo & still not be […]

So why should you hire a professional hair and makeup artist? Let’s talk about it. Here are 6 reasons for hiring a professional hair & makeup artist! Adding hair & makeup enhances the experience of getting your photos taken! It’s also an easy add on to photos & doesn’t disrupt the schedule/flow of the day […]

Clothing can make or break your family photo session. You could love the lighting, location, & expressions in a photo & still not like the photo overall if the clothing is distracting you from appreciating all the good aspects! What makes a good outfit for a family photo session depends largely on balancing colors & […]
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