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I'm Dolly — a Nashville based branding photographer for small business owners, milestone family photographer & a systems + workflow educator (and Podcast Host) for creatives who want to be more streamlined and organized with System, Workflows & SOPS. I'm here to help you look awesome (for your photos) & feel great about workflows!
All of my blog posts are written to help the reader find inspiration for your next family session, clarity in the areas of branding photography, and "ah-ha moments" with systems/workflow education, and I even have peppered some of my own personal life in several blogs so you can get to know me! The most important thing is: I want you to walk away with tangible next step resources! Thank you again for being here!
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If you are visiting Nashville, Tennessee for an upcoming family vacation and you know that family photos in a new location are a top priority for you and your family here are some details you should think through in order to have a smooth (and successful) family photography session!
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, […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
Nashville Studio Family Portraits for First Birthday with Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography Happy first birthday to the cutest little twins ever, Parker and Kennedy! When their mom, Heidi, reached out about planning their Nashville studio family portraits to celebrate their first birthday, I was so excited! It turned out to be pretty lucky […]
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 […]
Family mini sessions at the Nashville War Memorial in Downtown Nashville with Dolly DeLong Photography
East Nashville Greenhouse Mini Sessions | Nashville TN Family Photographer Although we had a rainy day for this year’s spring mini sessions at the East Nashville Greenhouse, I still had the most wonderful time. Thankfully, our sessions were inside the Greenhouse so we could stay nice and dry! I’m so happy that I got to […]
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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