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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Planning for Extended Family Portraits | Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography I love, love, love photographing extending family sessions. There’s something SO special about being able to photograph multiple generations in one portrait session. Extended family sessions are generally for bigger groups and can feel a bit overwhelming if you aren’t totally prepared. Today, […]

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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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Nashville Studio Family Portraits for twins’ first birthday photos with Nashville family photographer Dolly DeLong Photography.

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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 […]

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Family mini sessions at the Nashville War Memorial in Downtown Nashville with Dolly DeLong Photography

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Murfreesboro Family Portraits with Film Photographer | Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography Before we dive into this blog post, I want to say a HUGE thank you to Grace Paul Photography who mentored me through my first full family session on film! Each year, I set goals for myself and my business. This year, […]

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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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Summer family portraits at the Nashville Ellington Agricultural Center featuring the Mullins family. Earlier this summer I got to work with the sweet Mullins family and I wanted to not only share some of my favorite portraits, but I also wanted to share some of Reggie and Caroline’s favorite moments about what they have learned […]

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