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. On this site, I share some of my most cherished sessions, offering inspiration and helpful tips to help you prepare for your ideal family session. Consider this your go-to resource for all things family photography!
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Grace is a mama of six (yes, six!) incredible children, and photographing her with them was such an honor. The clean white backdrop, soft blues and creams, and each child’s sweet energy made this session one of my favorites.
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One of the most common questions I get when planning family portrait sessions is where our portraits should be. Honestly, the best locations are the ones most meaningful to you and your family… but I always have a list of some of my favorite spots in Nashville for portraits. From fun neighborhoods to college campuses or beautiful gardens, there’s something for everyone! Here are a few of my favorite Nashville locations for family portraits!
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How to Choose the Best Time for Family Portraits Clients often ask me when the best time for family portraits is. The reality is that there isn’t a “good” or “bad” time to take portraits. Instead, it’s about the look you’re going for in your photos. If you’re a family who wants flowers and brighter […]
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How to Choose the Perfect Outfits for your Family Portraits in Each Season | Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography Choosing outfits for your family portraits can feel really tricky each season! While I’m all about leaning into the colors and vibes of each season, I think it’s important to think about the longevity of […]
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Lavender Field Mini Sessions at Menkveld Farms | Nashville TN Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography I recently hosted Lavender field mini sessions at Menkveld Farms and I’m so excited to be sharing these beautiful portraits with you today! I’ve had my eye on lavender field mini sessions for a while… I think they’re just so […]
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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 […]
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Snowy Nashville Family Portraits with Nashville Family Photographer DollyDeLong Photography Asher, Ashley, and Noa met up with me recently for their chilly and snowy Nashville family portraits to celebrate some very special occasions. Asher just celebrated his birthday and their daughter, Noa, just turned one! It’s been a busy few weeks in their household. Recently, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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A summer maternity session at the Nashville Ellington Ag Center by Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography
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