Motherhood Photography

As a family photographer in Nashville, I’ve worked with many incredible families. We’ve had sessions in some of my favorite spots, and I always walk away grinning because we have fun. While talking with other photographers (and some families) about why that is, I realized that the prep I do with my families beforehand means we have a great time. Everyone knows what to expect – even the kids – so sessions become fun instead of stressful. So today, I wanted to share my tips on how to prepare your kids for family photos. Whether you’re a family about to have a session or a family photographer looking to help your clients, I hope these simple tips make a difference for you!

6 Posing Ideas When Working With Dads For Family Photos With Father’s Day coming around the corner, I wanted to dedicate a blog post to dads & share the top 6 poses I always do with kids + dad in order to not only make the session more memorable but get more real & raw […]

East Nashville Greenhouse Mini Sessions | Nashville TN Family Photographer Although we had a rainy day for this year’s spring mini-sessions at the East Nashville Greenhouse, I still had the most wonderful time. Thankfully, our sessions were inside the Greenhouse so we could stay nice and dry! I’m so happy that I got to meet […]

Murfreesboro Family Portraits with Film Photographer | Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography Before we dive into this blog post, I want to say a HUGE thank you to Grace Paul Photography who mentored me through my first full family session on film! Each year, I set goals for myself and my business. This year, […]

A Maternity Session at Vanderbilt University by Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong

Franklin TN Newborn Portraits at Home | Lifestyle Newborn Photos with Dolly DeLong Photography   Katie and Chad are some of my favorite people – I’ve worked with the Herndon family for several years! Seeing my clients and their families grow every year is a blessing. Katie, Chad, and their three kiddos welcomed Baby #4 […]

Nashville Newborn Session at Home in Baby Girl’s Nursery | Nashville Newborn Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography 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 feel like the joy is tripled. I worked with the Peel Family this fall when […]

First Birthday Portraits at Union Station Hotel with Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography I can’t believe Emme is ONE! Just a year ago, I was capturing her newborn portraits for her family here in Nashville, TN. And now, we’ve celebrated her first birthday. We planned a super fun winter portrait session at the Union […]

Are you a newer family photographer who is looking to help elevate your client experience? Scroll down to read these 3 easy tips that you can begin implementing in your family shoots today so that you not only WOW and impress your families, but you create life-long clients! In 2007 I did my first family […]

Are you a new photographer who needs extra inspiration to build momentum in various areas of your small business? Check out these lead magnets that will not only boost your social media presence, but they will inspire you to work on different aspects of your creative business in multifaceted ways! If you are running the […]