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I'm Dolly — a Nashville based family photographer and Newborn/Motherhood Photographer.

From maternity photography all the way to family photography, I have been capturing all the seasons of motherhood as a photographer since 2008, and through this blog I get to share some of my most cherished sessions! 

Use this blog as your go-to resource for all things family photography and as inspiration to help you get ready for your perfect family session!

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Nashville Extended Family Portraits | Nashville TN Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography I just adore Ann Marie and her sweet family. Ann Marie reached out to me about capturing a photo session for her, her siblings, and her parents while they were visiting the area. We met up on New Year’s Day here in Nashville […]

Nashville extended family portraits with four dogs on local farm
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What Many Photographers Still Forget In Photography Sessions It is very important to respect everyone’s personal boundaries during a photography session. You sometimes do not know what type of situation you will be walking into, and you want to respect everyone present. Unfortunately, many photographers (especially newer photographers) are socially unaware of how to interact […]

Mother Wearing A White Dress Holding her Baby Daughter in the Air while sitting in a field of flowers
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Week 6 is here you all, and this tip is a funny one, or at least I hope it makes you laugh especially if you have a favorite memory about the weirdest bribe you have ever had to use as a hook to get your child’s attention! Before you dive in, don’t forget to catch […]

Nashville Luxury Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography LLC 1 year old portrait session
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It’s Wednesday which means I get to share some tips and secrets to best serving and working with children in family photography sessions! You all, I have been loving sharing these helpful tips with you all for the past several weeks, and I genuinely hope these posts are serving as a great resource guide for […]

Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography LLC Shares her best tips and secrets with working with children
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Nashville family photographer, Dolly DeLong photography LLC, shares her best tips and secrets on how to joyfully work with children for family photography sessions (read below for tip #4) Tip #4 is pretty short and sweet, but it’s to the point and has been an incredible tip in preventing some meltdowns for photo sessions. Also, […]

Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography LLC
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Nashville family photographer, Dolly DeLong photography, shares her best tips and secrets on how to joyfully work with children for family photography sessions (read below for tip #3) If you missed tip number #1, click HERE to read and catch up! Read tip #2: HERE Tip #3 Bring a loved one with you Bring a […]

Nashville Luxury Family Photographer Spring 2019 Session
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Nashville family photographer, Dolly DeLong Photography LLC, shares her best tips and secrets on how to joyfully work with children for family photography sessions (read below for tip #2) If you missed tip number #1, click HERE to read and catch up!  It’s officially Wednesday and I know you all have been on pins and […]

Nashville Family Photographer, Dolly DeLong Photography LLC, shares tips and secrets on how to work with children for sessions
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Nashville family photographer, Dolly DeLong Photography LLC shares her best tips and secrets on how to joyfully work with children for family photography sessions (read below for tip #1) Many of you may already know this, but I love working with children for family photo sessions, and I have been tremendously blessed to have developed […]

Dolly DeLong Photography LLC Nashville/Franklin/Middle TN Family Photographer
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Nashville Motherhood & Family Photographer, Dolly DeLong Photography features a sweet Mommy and Me session in Mount Juliet with the Evans family! I am so excited that my sweet friend, Briana, reached out to take portraits with her son, Ezekiel.  In addition to the photos, it was also nice getting to pamper her with hair […]

Dolly DeLong Photography LLC Nashville Luxury Family Photographer
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Aakash’s Farmers Market Session Aakash’s parents (Saurin + Swati) and older brother (Aalam) wanted to celebrate Aakash’s 1st birthday with a Farmers Market Theme because Aakash loves fruit and his parents wanted to feature several photos at a local farm in Franklin, TN and even in their neighborhood as well. This family adores Aakash, and […]

Nashville Luxury Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography LLC 1 year old portrait session
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