Hello, I'm Dolly and I am passionate about connecting with families to capture the magic of the season they are in. Preserving it in photos that can be treasured for years to come brings. me so much joy.
Watching my own son change dramatically from day to day, I can testify how each photo of him holds precious memories.
Let's perfectly capture your little ones smile, the big family bear hugs, the Dad jokes, and the felicity in purely being together as a family.
There is something just so irresistible about an old family photo album. The pages filled with photos from across time. Each photo brimming with inside jokes, stories shared at the dinner table, the family car trip where someone accidentally got left behind. All of it and more comes flooding back when you look back on family photos.
Every family deserves the luxury of quality family photos. And I would be so honored to get to work with you and your family!
Welcome
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This is the first step in getting to know each other! Begin by filling out my contact form, letting me know the type of family photography session you're interested in—whether it’s maternity, family, or a newborn session. From there, we’ll work together to find the perfect package for your needs.
This is also a great time to share your vision for the session, including any special details you’d like me to capture for this milestone moment.
Let's Connect
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Once I’ve reviewed your contact form, we’ll chat about which package best suits you and your family’s milestone portraits.
I’ll then send over a contract, along with two date options—one as a backup in case of rain. You’ll also receive a complimentary gift to help you style your family session beautifully!
Contract + Next Steps
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If picking out outfits for photos takes you back to your high school days when you literally tried on everything in your closet and piled it on your bed but still felt like you had nothing to wear, you're in luck.
I've put together an extensive outfit suggestion guide with tips for every member of the family!
Wardrobe Styling
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It's time to take your family portraits! Whether we are capturing a newborn session, a maternity session, or a traditional family portrait session I will be sure to send over a "check-list" of items to pack (or have on hand at home) so that the little ones will have a fun experience!
Also, if you decide on a package which includes a Hair and Makeup Artist, we will arrange a time for them to do your hair and makeup at least 2 hours before the session!
The Session
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All images from my sessions are typically delivered within about 2-3 weeks of the shoot date via an online gallery. This gallery will allow you to share your favorites with family, order prints and even download images to share on social media.
Your gallery will remain active for 1 year, and that will give you plenty of time to download everything to your desktop.
I will also send over a print release form.
Deliver
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Are you ready to capture memories that will last a lifetime? Working with me means you’ll receive a personalized experience from start to finish, ensuring your family portraits reflect your unique story and cherished moments.
If you’re ready to begin, fill out the contact form here, or email me, and let’s start planning those legacy portraits that you’ll treasure for years to come!
Let's Work Together!
THE family experience ++ Capturing beautiful memories
the collections
you can build your collection below
$600* (this is for ONE family unit)
(if inquiring about a huge family reunion photo session, there will be an extra fee added)
PORTRAIT (MATERNITY, MOTHERHOOD, & FAMILies)
The Classic package has everything you need to capture your beautiful family with radiant photos. I’ll work with you to schedule a 45 minute session at the perfect location to fit your family. Whether at a park, in your home, or maybe your families favorite spot, we’ll have a lot of fun and make some new memories in the process. *Note: this is NOT for newborn sessions*
package 1
The Classic
$700*
the classic newborn
The Classic package, tailored for newborn sessions, includes everything needed to capture radiant family moments. We'll schedule a 90-minute session, typically at your home, allowing time for feedings and outfit changes to keep baby comfortable. This relaxed approach ensures natural, beautiful photos you'll cherish for a lifetime.
package 2
The Classic Newborn
$980*
The Delightful Family/newborn Package
I am so excited to offer this brand-new package. Not only does it include everything listed in The Classic, but we’ll double the shooting time. This means a little more time for play, grab a couple of pics of mom and dad on their own, and whatever else your heart desires.
And to all my mamas out there, here is the best part…one hour before our scheduled session, I’ll have a hair and makeup artist come to get you ready for our session together.
That's right mom! No more running a curler through your hair and praying it holds up and no more doing your make-up in the car because you ran out of time while trying to get everyone else ready. Included in this package is a professional who will come attend to you and lavish the same care on you that you continuously pour out on everyone else.
We moms know we don't need much to feel our best, but when we have it, it goes a LONG way. And that is Delightful!
package 3
The Delightful collection
$1900 (or pay $630 per session)
grow with me
Grow With Me Milestone Package
Capture your baby’s first year with 3 milestone sessions: newborn, 6 months, and 12 months. Normally $700 per session, this bundled package is $1900—saving you over $200. Pay in full or $630 per session. Sessions take place either in your home or at my selected studio for a consistent, timeless look.
(*60 minutes for each session at either your home in middle TN or a studio-hair and makeup NOT included)
package 4
the grow with me package
reserve your date
Additional Hair & Makeup Services (per person) - $250 per person
*if you want to shoot at a studio or a specific location there MAY be a permit required!
Custom packages are available upon request
**A 9.25% TN sales tax will be added to all packages and options
***Travel fees may apply to locations outside of 60 miles. Ask for details.
carte
a la carte
- Emily C.
Once you work with Dolly, it’s impossible to imagine working with anyone else. She’s kind, patient, really good at natural posing, and takes the most beautiful photos. Dolly’s ability to capture genuine emotion (especially with squirmy little!) is unrivaled. The images Dolly delivers are more than just beautiful pictures — they are sweet memories frozen in time that we will treasure forever.
"Once you work with Dolly, it’s impossible to imagine working with anyone else."
from past clients
KIND WORDS
- Taylor Davis
Dolly is an incredibly talented photographer! She made our pregnancy announcement session so fun and easy, with creative ideas and photos we adore. We felt completely at ease in front of her camera and now have memories we’ll cherish forever. I highly recommend Dolly to anyone!
"We felt completely at ease in front of her camera"
from past clients
KIND WORDS
- Jessica Waddell
Our experience with Dolly was amazing! She’s kind, professional, and incredibly talented. We’ve worked with many photographers across different states, but none compare to her. The package with hair and makeup made everything so easy. Stop searching—you’ll love working with Dolly and the beautiful photos she creates!
"Stop searching—you’ll love working with Dolly"
from past clients
KIND WORDS
I truly believe that family photos aren’t meant to exist solely in a digital world. One day, Instagram will be a memory, phones will be replaced, and those physical prints will be the most cherished way to hold onto the moments we capture together.
Here’s a thought: if I had delivered your photos fifteen years ago, they would have come on a floppy disk! With technology evolving so quickly, accessing digital-only images can become challenging over time—even online galleries will eventually disappear.
That’s why one of the best ways to preserve your family memories is with a custom album. I work with Red Tree Album Company to provide beautifully crafted 10x10 albums starting at $1100. These high-quality albums come in a range of elegant linen and leather options, lay perfectly flat, and look stunning on a coffee table. If you’re interested in adding an album, I’ll guide you through the design process alongside my in-house designer to ensure it’s exactly as you envision. It’s a timeless way to keep your family’s legacy alive for generations.
*If you are mostly interested in prints, I will send you a print release and let you know where to print off your portraits!
THE PERFECT WAY TO REMEMBER YOUR FAMILY SESSION
Handcrafted Albums
Yes, you are welcome to print the images on your own. If you do this, I recommend making sure that the printer does not color correct the images (many automatically do this.) I also recommend looking for a high quality printer. While 10 cent prints sound great in theory, the cheaper printing quality often won’t do your images justice. Paper quality, color correction and a handful of other factors play a big role in the way your prints turn out. This is one of the reasons why I send off a print release to clients with print lab recommendations & I offer printing options from your gallery!
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Can I print the images on my own?
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While I don’t guarantee an exact number of images, I will make sure I capture your family thoroughly. Most families should expect to receive at least 60 edited images following their session.
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How many images will I receive?
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As a matter of fact, I do! I have travelled to West Virginia, Montana, Utah, Arizona, Arkansas, and even Prince Edward Island for sessions! So if you are wanting a family session in your home state (or country) we can arrange a custom session for you!
*Travel fees WILL apply!
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Do you travel for family sessions?
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While turnaround times can vary by season,
I aim to deliver all images within three weeks of your session.
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When will I receive my images?
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You are absolutely welcome to share images on social media. To ensure that my work is properly represented, I ask that you refrain from any edits. I also appreciate image credits and tags as they help me to continue to grow as a business.
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Can I share the images on social media?
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By default, the creators of images always own the rights to the images. However I'll give you a release to use, print and share your images. The only thing you won’t be able to do is sell your image as a stock photo. I won’t do this either without your written permission!
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Do I own the rights to the images?
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I typically plan about 90 minutes for sessions. While we likely don’t need to be shooting this entire time, this does give us the flexibility for location changes, rowdy kids and time to warm up.
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How long should we plan for the session to take?
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I do light retouching on all of the images. This means that if there are any glaring objects that should be removed (such as a bump from the tumble your toddler took that morning,) I'll remove it. Larger edits (such as removing tan lines, or changing the background, etc.) require more time and would require me to reach out to a private editor to work on photoshop edits per photo (which is $50 per photo)
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Will you retouch our images?
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Thank you so much for considering me as your family photographer! If you’re ready to move forward, simply let me know which package you'd like to book. Since you've already completed the contact form, just email me your preferred package at thedollydelong@gmail.com, and we’ll get everything set up!
