
As a Nashville newborn photographer, I’m always excited to capture the unique and special moments of each family I work with. Recently, I got to photograph a newborn photography session for a baby girl (baby Nora). Photographing indoors helped us escape the Nashville summer heat. Because we photographed at the client’s home (The Clarks), we created a unique and one-of-a-kind newborn session that weaved together the grace of ballet, the charm of Beatrix Potter, and treasured family heirlooms.
This session was for their sweet newborn girl, a precious rainbow baby, making it all the more remarkable for her parents. Her mom (Arden) decorated the nursery and infused touches of ballet, Beatrix Potter, and other heirloom pieces passed down from her childhood to her daughter’s nursery! These heirlooms brought a sense of history and continuity to the session, beautifully connecting the past with the present (which added so much charm and beauty to this session).
I also shot with a film look in mind, so having this nursery decor paired with the fine-art film photography look made this newborn photography session look like art, which made me so excited to deliver to the gallery!
I also love how Arden (mom) decorated the nursery with a palette of whites, sage green, pinks, and neutrals. Those colors together make for a gorgeous and feminine girls’ nursery, which gives it a classic and comforting feel when you walk into the room!
It was so hard to pick a handful of photos to feature. Still, as you scroll through these, I hope these photos remind you of God’s goodness and how peaceful newborn sessions are (I feel so much peace whenever I work with families on their Nashville newborn photo sessions)! Thank you, Arden & Drue, for allowing me to take these beautiful newborn photos of your perfect daughter!
Nashville summers can be incredibly hot, making outdoor sessions uncomfortable for the baby and the parents. By opting for an indoor session, we ensured that everyone remained cool and comfortable, allowing us to focus on capturing those precious early moments without the distraction of the heat.
As a Nashville newborn photographer, I strive to create a personalized and comfortable experience for every family. This session was a perfect example of how indoor photography can be both practical and beautiful. It offers a safe and controlled environment to focus on the unique details of each session.
Also, since it was at home, baby girl got to take as many milk breaks as needed, which is always essential ☺️
If you’re looking for a Nashville newborn photographer who can capture the essence of your family’s story with creativity and care, I’d love to work with you. Let’s create a session that celebrates the unique and special moments of your family’s journey.
Ready to create unforgettable memories with your extended family? Book your photo session with Dolly DeLong Photography today. Visit my website to book your session, or click on the image below!

If you’re dreaming of a newborn studio session (or a home session) that feels calm, connected, and beautifully simple, I’d love to help you bring that vision to life. From styling support to optional hair and makeup, everything is designed to help you feel prepared and taken care of so you can actually enjoy this season instead of stressing over it.
You can also download my free Family Photography Session Style and Planning Guide to help you feel confident as you start planning. And if you are a mama looking for a MINI Session version of a motherhood session, I usually announce all of my motherhood minis here.
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Whether this is your first baby or another beautiful addition to your family, a newborn session is such a meaningful way to pause and remember it all.
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Dolly DeLong is a Nashville-based family & branding photographer AND a creative business owner who educates other family photographers (aka creative business owners) on systems, SOPs, workflows, and marketing (aka how to run the backend of your own family photography business as a one-woman show)! Dolly loves serving families with her bold, elevated, and radiant photography. She also loves educating other creative business owners on how to set up systems and workflows to help them save time in their businesses. Dolly produces weekly blog posts, podcast episodes on The Systems & Workflow Magic Podcast, and weekly YouTube Episodes.
Dolly shares her expertise in Marketing, Email Marketing, and Business Systems with family photographers in an encouraging, supportive way, because she believes anyone can find joy in systems, workflows, and intentional SOPs! Plus, BONUS: Systems are where the magic happens! You can streamline and automate the backend of your creative business with ease!
Dolly’s faith and love for her family motivate her to help other business owners find the joy and freedom she’s seen in running a successful small business.
Whenever she has a spare moment, she enjoys watching TV, loves eating way too many sweets, and listens to podcasts while running or walking. Fill out her contact form to work with Dolly DeLong Photography for a family photography session.
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