Photography

Wondering whether mini sessions in Nashville or a full service photography experience is right for your family? In this guide, you’ll learn the key differences between both options, who each session is best suited for, and how many families use both throughout the year to beautifully document every stage of life. Whether you’re looking for quick seasonal updates or a fully customized portrait experience, this post will help you decide which option fits your family’s needs best.

Every spring, right before Mother’s Day, I set aside a day to photograph moms with their children here in Middle Tennessee. This year, I had the joy of working with five different families across Franklin and Nashville, and I have been wanting to share a little recap of how special that day was. If you […]

Graduating from college is one of those milestones that deserves to be remembered well. When Claudia reached out about her Vanderbilt graduation photos in Nashville, TN, I knew we were going to capture something special. She was wrapping up her senior year at Vanderbilt University, and she wanted portraits that honored this huge season of […]

As a Nashville photographer who has been capturing portraits since 2018, I have had the joy of photographing sessions all over Middle Tennessee. But somehow Belmont University had never made it onto my list, even though I have lived in Nashville since 2007. So when Lauren reached out about her college graduation photos at Belmont […]

The Best Mother’s Day Gift Idea (Motherhood Portraits) As a Nashville motherhood and family photographer, I hear the same thing from mamas over and over again: “I am always the one taking the photos. I am never in them.” If that sounds familiar, this post is for you. I am Dolly DeLong, a Nashville-based family […]

This sweet summer session at Ellington Agricultural Center was filled with sunshine, laughter, and the most precious moments between Anna Claire, Damian, and their 15-month-old daughter, Daisy. From a tree-lined path with a white fence to a quiet spot near the water, every part of their session captured the gentle joy of this season in their lives. If you’ve been dreaming of light-filled, natural portraits that feel like you, these Ellington Agricultural Center photos might be the perfect inspiration.

Looking for natural and joyful family photography poses? Explore fun, movement-based ideas that help capture genuine connection, cuddles, laughter, and those perfectly imperfect moments your family will treasure for years to come.

Spring is the perfect season to refresh your family photos with soft light, blooming landscapes, and natural connection. Discover what to wear, how to prepare, and how to make the most of your spring family photos for a relaxed and meaningful session.

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 […]

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 […]