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Photo Prompt Backlighting

Jan 18, 2026

Week Three Photo Prompt: Backlighting Backlighting introduces a more creative way to work with light. This prompt helps you notice how light behind your child can add warmth, glow, and atmosphere to a photo — without needing special conditions.This Week’s Photo PromptPlace your child with a light source behind them — a window, doorway, or shaded outdoor space — and take the photo with the light coming from behind. Why This WorksWhen light comes ...

Photo Prompt Morning Light

Jan 11, 2026

Week Two Photo Prompt: Morning Light Morning light has a softness that’s difficult to recreate later in the day. This prompt is an invitation to notice how gentle early light feels — and how it naturally supports quiet, meaningful photos.This Week’s Photo PromptTake a photo of your child within an hour of waking up, using only natural light. Why Window Light WorksMorning light sits lower in the sky and is often more diffused. Indoors, it wraps softly around ...

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When to Book a Newborn Session (A Nashville Photographer’s Honest Guide)

Jan 10, 2026

The Question Every Expecting Parent AsksYou're halfway through pregnancy, and between picking out a crib, reading parenting books, and trying to decide if you really need a wipe warmer (you don't, trust me), there's this nagging thought: When should I book newborn photos?Here's what usually happens: You think, "I've got time. Baby's not even here yet!" Then suddenly you're 36 weeks along, nesting like your life depends on it, and you realize that every Nashville baby photographer you've been ...

Photo Prompt Window Light

Jan 01, 2026

Week One Photo Prompt: Window Light Natural light is one of the simplest ways to improve photos of your children — and it’s available in every home. This gentle prompt helps you slow down and notice how light shapes a moment, without pressure or perfection.This Week’s Photo PromptFind a window in your home and turn off any overhead lights. Bring your child close to the window and photograph them using only the natural light coming in. Why Window Light WorksWindow ...

5 Tips for Stress-Free Family Photos with Toddlers (Yes, It's Possible!)

Oct 26, 2025

Let's be honest — getting toddlers to sit still for photos is like trying to nail Jell-O to a wall. If you've ever spent thirty minutes wrangling your little one into an outfit only to have them refuse to smile, run in opposite directions, or decide right now is the perfect time for a meltdown, you're not alone. Every parent I work with worries about the same things: the chaos, the messes, the inevitable tears (from both kids and adults!).But here's what I've learned after guiding ...

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When to Book Your Maternity and Newborn Photos in Nashville (Don't Miss the Perfect Window)

Oct 07, 2025

You know that moment when you're standing in Target, staring at the baby section with your hand on your belly, thinking "I should probably book those maternity photos soon"? And then life happens—another doctor's appointment, nursery shopping, figuring out what a Diaper Genie actually is—and suddenly you're 36 weeks pregnant, realizing every photographer in Nashville is booked solid until your baby's college graduation.I've been photographing expecting and new mamas in Nashville for ...

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What to wear for your maternity session (and what to skip)

Sep 24, 2025

What to Wear for Your Maternity or Family Photo Session (And What to Skip)So you've booked your photo session—yay! Now comes the big question that has you staring at your closet at 2 AM: what on earth do we wear?Take a deep breath, mama. You're not alone in this wardrobe panic. This is hands-down the #1 question every single one of my clients asks, and I totally get it. You want to look stunning, feel comfortable, and create images that your great-grandkids will treasure someday. No ...

dark haired preschooler in a cream sweater plays with a truck in the fall leaves

Why Fall & Winter Are Perfect for Kid Sessions

Aug 19, 2025

Why Fall & Winter Are Perfect for Kid Sessions The Magic of Seasonal Childhood PhotographyPicture this: golden leaves dancing around your giggling toddler. Or your little one bundled in a cozy knit hat, their cheeks pink from the crisp winter air.Fall and winter create the most beautiful backdrop for childhood photography. As a Nashville child photographer, I've watched these seasons transform ordinary moments into pure magic.The soft, warm light of autumn. The timeless elegance of winter ...

How to Prepare for your Child's First Photoshoot

Aug 04, 2025

The Importance of Preparing for Your Child's PhotoshootYou've booked the session, now what? Don't worry. Preparing for your child's first photoshoot is easier than you think!I get it. First-time parents often feel nervous about bringing their little one to a photo session. Will they cry? What if they won't smile? What if the day feels chaotic?Here's what I've learned after years of photographing sweet families in Nashville. The most beautiful sessions happen when parents feel prepared and at ...

What does a typical newborn session look like?

May 04, 2025

What Does a Typical Newborn Photo Session Look Like? Your Guide to a Calm, Beautiful ExperienceWelcoming a new baby into your family is one of life’s most tender moments. A professional newborn photo session is a way to preserve the quiet beauty of this season—those tiny fingers, sleepy yawns, and the feeling of holding your entire world in your arms.If you're wondering what a typical newborn session looks like, here’s everything you need to know. A Calm, Baby-Led ...