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I'm Dolly — a Nashville based family photographer and Newborn/Motherhood Photographer.

From maternity photography all the way to family photography, I have been capturing all the seasons of motherhood as a photographer since 2008, and through this blog I get to share some of my most cherished sessions! 

Use this blog as your go-to resource for all things family photography and as inspiration to help you get ready for your perfect family session!

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How To Show Graciousness And Professionalism In Photography Sessions Nashville family photographer, Dolly DeLong, shares tips in how to be gracious towards children when serving families in photography sessions Missed out on Tips #1-#9? Read Tip #1 HERE, Tip #2 HERE,  Tip #3 HERE, Tip #4 HERE,  Tip #5 HERE,  tip #6 HERE, tip #7  HERE,  tip #8 HERE , and finally tip […]

Father is holding his infant son during the golden hour of sunset in West Virginia
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Week 6 is here you all, and this tip is a funny one, or at least I hope it makes you laugh especially if you have a favorite memory about the weirdest bribe you have ever had to use as a hook to get your child’s attention! Before you dive in, don’t forget to catch […]

Nashville Luxury Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography LLC 1 year old portrait session
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It’s Wednesday which means I get to share some tips and secrets to best serving and working with children in family photography sessions! You all, I have been loving sharing these helpful tips with you all for the past several weeks, and I genuinely hope these posts are serving as a great resource guide for […]

Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography LLC Shares her best tips and secrets with working with children
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Nashville family photographer, Dolly DeLong photography LLC, shares her best tips and secrets on how to joyfully work with children for family photography sessions (read below for tip #4) Tip #4 is pretty short and sweet, but it’s to the point and has been an incredible tip in preventing some meltdowns for photo sessions. Also, […]

Nashville Family Photographer Dolly DeLong Photography LLC
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Nashville family photographer, Dolly DeLong photography, shares her best tips and secrets on how to joyfully work with children for family photography sessions (read below for tip #3) If you missed tip number #1, click HERE to read and catch up! Read tip #2: HERE Tip #3 Bring a loved one with you Bring a […]

Nashville Luxury Family Photographer Spring 2019 Session
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Nashville family photographer, Dolly DeLong Photography LLC, shares her best tips and secrets on how to joyfully work with children for family photography sessions (read below for tip #2) If you missed tip number #1, click HERE to read and catch up!  It’s officially Wednesday and I know you all have been on pins and […]

Nashville Family Photographer, Dolly DeLong Photography LLC, shares tips and secrets on how to work with children for sessions
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Nashville family photographer, Dolly DeLong Photography LLC shares her best tips and secrets on how to joyfully work with children for family photography sessions (read below for tip #1) Many of you may already know this, but I love working with children for family photo sessions, and I have been tremendously blessed to have developed […]

Dolly DeLong Photography LLC Nashville/Franklin/Middle TN Family Photographer
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Nashville Luxury Family Photography Session & Experience with The Bone Family I have been documenting the Bone family’s milestone photos since Griffin turned ONE and it has been so much fun watching their family grow through the years! So I was thrilled when sweet Ruchala (mom) opted-in for a hair and makeup artist (Kathryn Coursey) […]

Joyful Nashville Family Photographer
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The Dearing Family On Cinco De Mayo I met up with the Dearing family to take their family photos at Sevier Park and at certain parts of 12th south (aka the popular art murals). I found out that Lauren and her husband just celebrated their 6-year wedding anniversary and both of their kids are entering […]

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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 […]

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