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 […]

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, […]

Nashville Motherhood & Family Photographer, Dolly DeLong Photography features a sweet Mommy and Me session in Mount Juliet with the Evans family! I am so excited that my sweet friend, Briana, reached out to take portraits with her son, Ezekiel.  In addition to the photos, it was also nice getting to pamper her with hair […]

Aakash’s Farmers Market Session Aakash’s parents (Saurin + Swati) and older brother (Aalam) wanted to celebrate Aakash’s 1st birthday with a Farmers Market Theme because Aakash loves fruit and his parents wanted to feature several photos at a local farm in Franklin, TN and even in their neighborhood as well. This family adores Aakash, and […]

A summer maternity session at the Nashville Ellington Ag Center by Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography

The Mullins Family Rainy Day Newborn Session as featured by The Bump by Nashville Family Photographer, Dolly DeLong Photography Update to this session, very recently The Bump featured this session to highlight the importance of Paternity Leave. To check it out, please click the link HERE.  Introducing Baby Micah Reggie and Caroline just welcomed sweet […]

The Meadows Family In December of 2018, I was messaged by a member of the Meadows family asking if they could gift their cousins (this family) with a family session in Spring of 2019. I am somehow connected with Rebekah (mom) through my childhood friends (The Watrous Sisters) and also, I went to college with […]