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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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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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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!  

family of three poses together during War Memorial fall mini sessions
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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 […]

dad kisses mom's forehead while holding toddlers at Cheekwood Estate
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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 […]

family of four hugs in field during Nashville family photos
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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 Maternity Portraits in the Spring | Nashville Maternity Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography I am SO excited for Rachel and her sweet family, who will be welcoming their new little girl this summer. When she reached out about her Nashville maternity portraits, I couldn’t wait to see them for their session. We’ve had such lovely […]

mom holds baby belly during Nashville maternity photos
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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 […]

East Nashville Green House Mini Sessions with Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong
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You all should know how much I adore the Grady family. They are truly some of the sweetest people I know and I was honored that they let me update their family photos in Franklin, Tennessee. I sincerely wish my son was Jude’s age so that they could be friends (and so that I could […]

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