Family

Not sure what to wear for your maternity photos? From flowy dresses to cozy neutrals, this guide will help you choose outfits that highlight your bump and your personality—so you feel radiant, relaxed, and ready to capture this beautiful season of life.

Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s sweetest gifts, and those first weeks at home are filled with fleeting, beautiful moments you’ll want to hold onto forever. Hi, I’m Dolly Delong, a Nashville newborn photographer and I’m so glad you’re here! As a proud mama myself, I know how quickly those tiny details fade. […]

Every now and then, a session comes along that feels extra special—not just because of the photos themselves, but because of the people in front of the camera. That’s exactly how I felt during this recent motherhood studio session with my friend and fellow photographer, Grace Paul. Grace has played such an important role in […]

There’s something so special about celebrating a baby’s very first birthday. As a Nashville family photographer, I love helping families document milestones in a way that feels joyful, timeless, and elevated. Recently, I had the joy of photographing sweet Ellie Jo’s cake smash session at Studio Ivoire in Franklin, TN, and it turned into the […]

As a mom and a Nashville family photographer, I get it! Wrangling everyone for a family photo session can feel like a lot. You want beautiful images that reflect your family’s connection, but you also want to survive the day without a meltdown (yours or the kids’). Here’s the good news: when you work with […]

When people think about family photos, their minds often go straight to the holidays—Christmas cards, Easter outfits, or fall leaves as a backdrop. And don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love holiday sessions! But there are so many other beautiful, meaningful milestones that deserve to be documented, and they often go overlooked. As a Nashville […]

One of my favorite things about spring in Nashville is that it gives us the perfect backdrop for fresh, joyful family portraits. This year, I shot Spring mini sessions at the Nashville Ellington Agricultural Center, and they were no exception. The magnolia trees were in full bloom, the weather was warm and inviting, and I […]

One of my favorite things about being a family photographer in Nashville is getting to work in such unique, meaningful spaces. My recent session at The Russell, Nashville might be one of my favorites yet. Not only is it Nashville’s #1 boutique hotel, but it also has a powerful story and a heart for giving […]

Getting to photograph a family through multiple seasons of life is one of my favorite parts of this work. And this sweet family? They’ve been such a joy to capture from the very beginning. I had the honor of photographing their maternity session back in December 2024, and now, just a few months later, I […]

One of the greatest joys of working with families is being invited back to document the next chapter of their story. That’s exactly what happened with this sweet family in Nashville! I photographed their maternity session a few months ago, and they recently reached out again to schedule newborn photos in their home. This session […]