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!


NASHVILLE-BASED FAMILY & MOTHERHOOD PHOTOGRAPHER

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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...

Spring Maternity Portraits in Nashville

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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 […]

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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 […]

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capturing photographs that illustrate your stories: Alana + Gabe’s mommy & me session It’s hard to beat the summer heat sometimes, but despite the heat, it was fun to go outside and capture several mommy & me portraits of this dynamic duo who were visiting from Rhode Island. Getting to help capture Mommy & Me […]

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Nashville Luxury Family Photography Session & Experience with The Bone Family I have been documenting the Bone family’s milestone photos since Griffin turned ONE and it has been so much fun watching their family grow through the years! So I was thrilled when sweet Ruchala (mom) opted-in for a hair and makeup artist (Kathryn Coursey) […]

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Planning a family photo session can feel overwhelming, but I’ve got you! Grab my free guide to plan, prepare, and get excited for your next session with confidence.

Family Photography Session Planning & Style Guide

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