I'm Dolly, a Nashville-based family and newborn/motherhood photographer.
Since 2008, I’ve had the honor of capturing all the beautiful seasons of motherhood—from maternity to family photography. Through this site, I share some of my most cherished sessions, offering both inspiration and helpful tips to get you ready for your ideal family session. Consider this your go-to resource for all things family photography!
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A special thanks to the sweet Grace Paul (of Grace Paul Co) for inviting me to her beautiful home to take maternity portraits of her and her little girl. Fun fact about Grace, she is a boy mom of 5 boys, so the arrival of this sweet girl is full of joy and anticipation. I loved this session for so many reasons...
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If you’re brand new to owning a business, you might be wondering what all the hype is around workflow automation. Automating workflows is one of the best ways to optimize your time and grow your business quickly. And guess what? It IS possible even as a NEW business owner! So here’s the thing with workflows… […]
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If you’re wondering what all the random, short videos are that keep popping up on your Instagram -wonder no more. Reels are the new Tik Tok and they’ve made it to your Instagram. But rather than rolling your eyes at the latest social media trend, join in on the fun! Here are five ways to […]
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Most new creative business owners are asking one question all the time — “How do I grow my business?” We’ve all been there. Growing your business can feel overwhelming, especially at the beginning. That’s why I developed the T.A.S.K. Framework. This simple, four-step plan is exactly what you need to help you begin automating and […]
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When most people think of blogging for business, their gut reaction is that it’s a necessary evil. We all know blogging is great for things like SEO and user engagement, but it can feel tedious, time-consuming, and hard to know if you’re actually going to get a return on your investment. But what if there […]
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Effectively marketing your small business in 2020 can feel overwhelming and confusing. There are so many options! But I’m making it simple with 3 creative marketing ideas for Instagram that you can put to work today! You can’t make sales without marketing your business. But if you’re like most small business owners, you’re doing everything […]
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If you are having trouble with Facebook group engagement and are looking for tangible ways to grow your business’s presence on the online social media platform of Facebook here are five ways you can increase engagement over time. 1. Be Consistent (don’t just post and ghost) Post and interact with the members who are also […]
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Nashville Branding Photographer, Dolly DeLong Photography, shares 3 reasons why having contracts for your small business is essential. Scroll below for resources for your small business! 1. They Serve As A Record Of Commitments For Both Parties At its very core, a contract is basically a relationship. This “relationship” involves two (or more) parties which […]
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