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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 clarity in the areas of branding photography, 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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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, […]

Nashville extended family portraits with four dogs
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Favorite Nashville Locations for Family Portraits | Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography  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 […]

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How to Choose the Best Time for Family Portraits | Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography 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 […]

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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 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 […]

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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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Cheekwood Estate Family Portraits | Nashville TN Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography Photographing Diana’s beautiful family at Cheekwood Estate was a DREAM come true for me! A Cheekwood Estate family portrait session has been on my bucket list for a while and so when Diana messaged me about a session here, I couldn’t say “yes” […]

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West Nashville Family Portraits with Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography I had such a good time with Jack and his parents Kelly and Mark. We captured their West Nashville family portraits together this year and we had the best time! I love photographing families with young kids because these days just go by so […]

West Nashville Family Portraits with Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography
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Nashville First Birthday Portraits | Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography Henley is ONE! I’m always so excited when families contact me about birthday sessions for their little ones because everyone is always so joyful. I mean, how could you not be? Your little baby is turning one! And the Millers were definitely excited to […]

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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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