There’s nothing like the joy of welcoming a new baby to the world. And when your little one arrives around the holiday season, I personally feel like the joy is tripled. I worked with the Peel Family this fall when they were expecting Baby Ada. It was so much fun to see them and capture their joy as they awaited their little girl’s arrival! But after she arrived? Capturing this sweet Nashville newborn session at home in Ada’s nursery was the highlight of my winter.
When they contacted me in December that Baby Ada had made her debut, I was so excited to meet her. I also couldn’t wait to see Mariah again – now as the mother of a new baby!! Since I had JUST taken their maternity portraits, it was amazing to get to see Ada so soon. When I arrived, I started in her sweet nursery. This sweet girl’s parents definitely put a lot of love and time into this space. With tons of books to read (many I recognized from my own son’s room) and the sweetest pink details, I was just in heaven! When Ada was ready, they brought her in and we captured some portraits of the new family together.
I love lifestyle newborn sessions and the Peel’s family was just so special. Watching these two be parents is amazing. They are definitely meant for this role! If you’re expecting this year, let’s talk about a lifestyle newborn session. I truly don’t think there’s anything as meaningful as capturing newborn photos in the place you call home!
Are you a family photographer? I LOVE working with other small business owners (aka family photographers) during my 1:1 VIP Days. These days are all about finding ways to develop a better and stronger business. If you’re struggling with maintaining workflows & systems that actually help your business and don’t feel like a hassle, then a VIP day is definitely for you! In just one day together, we’ll create a system that genuinely gives you time and energy back as a family photographer. (And hey, we even may discuss a great marketing plan for you as well!) 😄
Dolly DeLong is a Nashville-based family & personal branding photographer, and also serves as a business systems educator to new creative entrepreneurs (which is a fancy way of saying, she enjoys teaching how to best lay a good foundation for automating your new business). Dolly loves serving families, and business owners with her timeless, radiant photography. She loves capturing the joy and emotion in both digital and film photos.
She also has a heart for serving the larger business community. Dolly shares her knowledge of how to automate and set up systems of success for your small business through helpful blog posts, templates, and mini-courses. They’re all centered around the mission to show that even Muggles can become automating Wizards because creating systems IS where the magic happens!
Dolly’s faith and love for her family motivate her to help other business owners find the joy and freedom she’s found in running a successful small business.
Whenever she has a spare moment, she enjoys watching TV (i.e. Survivor), eating way too many sweets, and listening to podcasts while running or walking. To work with Dolly DeLong Photography, please email her at thedollydelong@gmail.com or fill out her contact form here.
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