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10 Tips for Photographing your child's birthday party

July 22, 2019 - I know not everyone agrees with me, but I've always enjoyed throwing birthday parties for my children. They've run the g...
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Wanderlust: Our St Louis Family Vacation (3 years ago)

July 17, 2019 - Ok, so why am I writing this now? So I intended to write this blog post 3 years ago. At the time, I had decided that blo...
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Let's talk about aspect ratio and cropping photos

April 29, 2019 - You all know that I pretty often get excited about beautiful light or a gorgeous sunset, but I have to say that this is...
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Hannah's First Communion Portrait Session at Catholic Church of the Nativity

April 28, 2019 - Two years ago, I shot Haley's First Communion Photos. This time, it was middle sister Hannah's turn. It's always emotio...
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Combination Family & Senior Portrait Session in Thompson Station TN

April 08, 2019 - A few times, I've been approached by a mom who needs to book a senior session for her child (or in this case, children)...
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Baby Azure's At Home Newborn Portrait Session in Spring Hill

March 28, 2019 - I first met this lovely family a little over two years ago at big sister Scarlett's newborn session. I was excited when...
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Margot & her dolly

December 06, 2018 - This photo session included two of my favorite things...toddlers and lovies. Margot loves her special doll and carries h...
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Sweet Baby Abigail

December 04, 2018 - What a gorgeous day for a photo session for sweet baby Abigail. Who would even know that it was December already because...
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Alicia's Quinceanera Part 2: The Celebration

November 26, 2018 - As I said in my blog post the other day, I have soooo many pictures of beautiful Alicia's Quinceanera last week that I d...
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Alicia's Quinceanera Part 1: Formal Pics at Homestead Manor

November 24, 2018 - I have soooo many pictures of beautiful Alicia's Quinceanera last week that I decided to split it into two blog posts. T...
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Capturing Christmas Traditions

November 20, 2018 - The years pass quickly, and that's one reason why Whitney wanted a home portrait session to capture her family's Christm...
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My first "real" clients

November 16, 2018 - I cannot believe it's been almost four years now since I began on this adventure as a professional family & children pho...
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My ideal clients

November 15, 2018 - I want to apologize for the large amount of photos in this blog post. I really am trying to get better about that, but I...
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The best weekend for Family Photos with Fall Color

November 13, 2018 - First of all, I want to say that any time of year is perfect for a family portrait session. The important thing is to ge...
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and I love it!

November 12, 2018 - It's that time of year when the great Christmas Tree debate happens. You know, where half the people on social media are...
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A list of things I can (and will) photoshop for you, and a few things I won't

November 10, 2018 - This was supposed to be an outdoor session but unfortunately, it started raining right before the session time. As I dis...
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Repeat clients are my favorite

October 31, 2018 - One of my favorite things about my job as a family portrait photographer is getting to know families, especially when th...
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Tell me about some "things" that are valuable to your family

October 23, 2018 - I'm sometimes asked by potential clients about what props that I include in a session, or if there are any props that th...
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No, we aren't doing photos with Satan...and other reasons I need a copy editor.

October 11, 2018 - So apparently I invited the "I heart Spring Hill page" to come have photos made with Satan at Spring Station Middle Scho...
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What exactly is Lifestyle Photography?

October 10, 2018 - This beautiful family was able to take a last minute opening that I had available, and I am so glad they did. We had so...
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The Junk in my Trunk

October 09, 2018 - I've photographed the birth of both of these beautiful babies, and documenting their growth through photographs is truly...
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10 moments I want to capture for you

October 08, 2018 - I feel like I was super lucky at yesterday's marathon sessions. I had three sessions scheduled with a 15 minute break be...
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10 things I'm thinking while I shoot a session

October 02, 2018 - First of all, I want to be like this little boy when I grow up. He was so amazing! He gave the best super hero pose ever...
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Mom was there too.

October 01, 2018 - Lisa said something in her questionnaire when she booked me that really struck a cord with me. "I have almost no pict...
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Of all the families I photograph, mine is the hardest

September 29, 2018 - I wish that I could say that this was a lovely, easy experience, but that would be a lie. Last weekend, I was quite sur...
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What the world needs is more dancing in the kitchen.

September 26, 2018 - What the world needs is more dancing in the kitchen. I saw that written in a meme recently and it spoke to me. I love a...
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Home...where our story begins | New Home Sweet Home Portrait Sessions

September 25, 2018 - It's no secret that my passion is family photography. I enjoy seniors, newborns & couples photography as well, but famil...
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A Strong, United Pair

September 18, 2018 - When Jessica contacted me about doing this family portrait session, she told me that she was going through a divorce, an...
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How I fell in love with photography

September 05, 2018 - I first fell in love with photography when my youngest was a baby. That's when I got my first DSLR. I had no idea what I...
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Bold Beautiful Color

August 22, 2018 - I'm so in love with the beautiful wardrobe choices that my friend Emily made for her family's summer portrait session. I...
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The Good Memories

August 21, 2018 - I'm really struggling with how to start off this post, so I'm going to jump right into it. This is my beautiful friend...
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Photo Session Location Selection - Light & a good dose of Imagination

August 20, 2018 - Sometimes, clients already have an idea of the type of location they would like to use for their family portraits, and o...
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Summer Family of Four Session at Harlinsdale Farms

August 07, 2018 - What an absolutely gorgeous day it was for this family portrait session at Harlinsdale Farms in Franklin. We had the bes...
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Breathtakingly Beautiful - with BrandiLee

August 05, 2018 - "Life is amazing. And then it's awful. And then it's amazing again. And in between the amazing and awful it's ordinary a...
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Out of the Park - Baseball Themed Family Portrait Session

July 26, 2018 - "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - Babe Ruth I am just so excited about this photo...
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Embracing the Rain

July 23, 2018 - "I love the rain. I love how it softens the outlines of things. The world becomes softly blurred, and I feel like I migh...
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You too can survive a summer portrait session

June 26, 2018 - Yes, it's hot. I admit it. It's summer in Tennessee. But it is possible to have a beautiful outdoor family portrait sess...
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What is keeping you from booking family portraits?

June 20, 2018 - So many times, I meet families who have never had a profession family portrait session. I feel very honored to have been...
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Hadley's Cake Smash and Family Portrait Session

May 04, 2018 - "A baby makes love stronger, the days shorter, the nights longer, savings smaller, and a home happier." I cannot believe...
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The days are long but the years are short

May 03, 2018 - "The days are long but the years are short" That is one of my friend Michelle's favorite sayings and it's so true. It co...
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Through the eyes of a child - Childhood photography

April 30, 2018 - "If we could all see the world through the eyes of a child, we would see the magic of everything." The wind in her hair.
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What to do in the case of rain for your portrait session

April 23, 2018 - "A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost." - Marion Garretty This session had to be rescheduled due...
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Treat your photo session like a fun family outing

April 21, 2018 - I prefer children (and parents) to have fun and be carefree at our photo shoots....often thinking of them more like play...
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How to Choose a Photographer

April 19, 2018 - I just love photographing this family so much. They are friends, but also one of my oldest clients. I am always excited...
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What a difference a year makes

April 16, 2018 - You might remember this gorgeous family from one of my most popular blog posts last year. Jenn had the adorable idea to...
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Filled with Joy - Capturing Childhood in Portraits

April 08, 2018 - I photographed this family about a year and half ago, but it was an extended family session with grandparents, cousins,...
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Welcome to Spring Portrait Season

March 05, 2018 - Fall was so amazingly busy and beautiful at the same time, and my Fall portrait season seemed to run right up until Chri...
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Top 100 Personal Images in 2017 | Crystal Freemon Photography

January 09, 2018 - Last year, I did a blog post of my top 100 personal images of 2016. I really enjoyed looking back through the year to ma...
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Cozy winter moments with a family of four home session

December 11, 2017 - Y'all, I think I survived the busy season. It was busy, but beautiful and I just absolutely love all the wonderful famil...
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Capturing the Moments - Harlinsdale Farms Family Portrait Session

December 05, 2017 - I just love this session. The colors, the light, the giggles....and it reminded me of the connection between my own girl...
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Let's be silly - Family Portrait Session at Harlinsdale Farms

December 05, 2017 - If I had to say what age group is the most challenging for photos, I'd have to say it is big kids / tweens. Most people...
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Laurel's Lifestyle Newborn Session

November 26, 2017 - Gah, I don't want to leave this baby. Can she just come home and live with me? (Her mommy says no.) I'm so glad I was a...
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One thing you absolutely must tell me before your family portrait session.

November 21, 2017 - Whenever you book a family portrait session with me through my online calendar, I ask that you answer a few questions to...
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Extended Family Portrait Session at the Factory at Franklin

November 20, 2017 - Pam contacted me for a portrait session after I had photographed her grand-daughter Lily at Spring Meadows Academy. She...
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Chelsea & Molly

November 15, 2017 - I don't get to see Chelsea enough these days, so it was so good to hang out with her for her annual family portrait sess...
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Way too easy photo session with Alys & Grayson

November 14, 2017 - I've been taking Grayson's photos for literally his entire life, since the exact moment he was born, and I always look f...
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Yes to Puppies

November 08, 2017 - I am often asked, sometimes hesitantly, if it's ok to bring the family dog to a photo session. The answer is always, one...
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It's only reasonable that I'm going to Disney World

November 07, 2017 - I just love working with repeat clients. It's so much to see the children grow from year to year at their annual family...
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Survivor

November 06, 2017 - Elizabeth Yancey is one of the strongest women I've known. Exactly one year ago from the date of this session, she was d...
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

November 03, 2017 - The entire time I've been editing this session, I keep thinking about Christmas. The lovely reds in the clothing they wo...
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Laurel's First Day - My New Niece

October 31, 2017 - I may be a little biased, but Laurel Caroline Rogers is absolutely perfect. It was so hard to leave her in Ohio, but tha...
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Birth of Laurel Caroline Rogers

October 26, 2017 - This definitely ranked as one of the most awesome nights of my life. My baby brother and his amazing wife asked me to ph...
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Family Portrait Session at Harlinsdale Farms

October 26, 2017 - This is one of my favorite families to photograph, so I was so happy to be able to meet their newest sweet family member...
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A Little Bit of Autumn- Family Portrait Session

October 23, 2017 - It is so hard trying to predict the exact right time for a Fall family portrait session when clients really want that "a...
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Aspen Grove Park Family Portrait Session

October 23, 2017 - I'm not sure how it is possible that I had never heard of Aspen Grove Park until recently. Whitney is one of my oldest a...
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Why I love photographing children

October 06, 2017 - "There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child, there are seven million." - Walk Streightiff I met Haye...
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What to do when you are too late for Fall Family Photos

October 02, 2017 - Guys, it's officially October. If you need me between now and December, I'll be either shooting or editing. It's the edi...
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Playground fun with three siblings

September 18, 2017 - For this photo session, Karen wanted the focus to be on the kids, but we did stop to take a few family shots, because th...
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Exploring with Sebastian

September 07, 2017 - I was so excited when my old friend from college booked me for a family photos session. I had not had the opportunity ye...
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Ada's Fairy Birthday Party Session

August 26, 2017 - I cannot believe this sweet girl is seven years old already. She is the daughter of one of my dearest friends, who moved...
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5 Years Ago in a Galaxy Far Far Away....

August 24, 2017 - 5 Years Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away...Jackson was born. And what an epic Star Wars themed birthday party this was for...
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Scarlett Pearl's First Birthday Session

August 10, 2017 - They say the days are long, but the years are short. That is so true about parenthood and I can't believe I just sent my...
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Beautiful Summer Evening with Adorable Twin Girls

August 08, 2017 - Whenever someone books a session in August, I worry about the heat. People often ask me if there is a particular season...
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Family Fun on the Farm

July 23, 2017 - Is there anything more fun than a summer evening with cousins playing on the farm? When Katie booked this family portrai...
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Love, Happiness, Grand-babies & Family

June 13, 2017 - When you book a session with me, I ask that you fill out a little survey with a few questions that will help me plan for...
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Hadley's Newborn Session with Adorable Big Brother Harper

June 09, 2017 - When I entered this beautiful home yesterday, I was greeted by adorable three year old Harper, who is FULL of energy. Wh...
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A Summer Evening with family - Cousins Portrait Session

June 01, 2017 - I was able to photograph this beautiful family two years ago and loved being able to capture their fun time playing in t...
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Pinkerton Park Family Portrait Session with an assist from a Drone

May 31, 2017 - One thing that I really love about having left my Engineering "day job" to be a family portrait photographer is that it...
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Extended Family Session -Together | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

May 11, 2017 - Becca lives in Seattle with her husband Drew, but was coming to Spring Hill to celebrate her mothers graduation for her...
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Neighborhood Family Portrait Session | Franklin, TN Family Photographer

May 08, 2017 - This family decided to have their family session in their neighborhood common areas. I love including a place that has m...
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Catalina's Newborn Session | Spring Hill, TN Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

May 05, 2017 - I so love getting to meet sweet tiny babies in their first weeks of life and photographing them with their new parents,...
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My Passion for Family Sessions | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

May 04, 2017 - In the photography classes and lectures that I often listen to, they always talking about finding your niche or your pas...
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Haley's First Communion Portraits | Spring Hill, TN Children's Photographer

May 01, 2017 - I've been photographing Haley since she was itty bitty, so it was an honor when Christy asked me if I would capture thes...
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Andrew's Bar Mitzvah | Spring Hill, TN Children's Photographer

May 01, 2017 - Peri is a friend that I met through the MOMS Club about 8 years ago. She had wanted me to shoot her older son's Bar Mitz...
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Three Brothers Family Session at the Factory | Spring Hill Family Photographer

January 31, 2017 - I had a fantastic time photographing this family of five at the Factory of Franklin. These three brothers were loads of...
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Top 100 Personal Images in 2016 | Crystal Freemon Photograph

January 06, 2017 - So, I'm going to just admit from the start that these selections are absolutely clouded by mommy goggles, and I'm OK wit...
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Outdoor Extended Family Session with a Puppy! | Spring Hill Family Photographer

January 04, 2017 - When I found out that this family got a new puppy for Christmas, just before our session, I had to beg them to bring her...
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At Home Family Lifestyle Session | Spring Hill Family Photographer

December 27, 2016 - It was ridiculously warm weather in Spring Hill for the day after Christmas, so we totally could have done an outdoor se...
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Send me your Christmas Cards! | Spring Hill Family Photographer

December 05, 2016 - It was a dreary, drizzly and cold day and we almost cancelled this session because of the rain, but I'm glad that we did...
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The Colors of Autumn | Spring Hill Family Photographer

November 20, 2016 - The Colors of Autumn This family has not had professional family portraits made since this kids were very little. I am...
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Chelsea and Molly & Why I prefer Defective Coffee Mugs | Spring Hill Family Photographer

October 28, 2016 - “Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow.” – Imogen Cunningham " One of my good frie...
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Capturing the Feelings at Family Portrait Sessions | Spring Hill Family Photographer

October 25, 2016 - "I don't shoot what it looks like. I shoot what it FEELS like." I saw that quote on the internet the other day and I'm n...
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10 Ways Outdoor Family Sessions Beat Studio Photography | Spring Hill Family Photographer

October 20, 2016 - 10 Ways Outdoor Family Sessions Beat Studio Photography 1. Beautiful Magic Hour Light - especially when it streams thro...
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What to expect during a family portrait session | Spring Hill Family Photographer

October 18, 2016 - What to expect at your Family Portrait Session with Crystal Freemon Photography I'm the type of person who likes to kno...
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Always time for the Norwood Family | Spring Hill Family Photographer

October 16, 2016 - October is to Photographers what April is to Accountants. And boy am I feeling the rush right now..but loving every minu...
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Fall Fun & S'mores Henry Horton Family Session | Spring Hill Family Photographer

October 14, 2016 - I absolutely love it when a family has an idea to integrate something that is special to their family in a family portra...
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Charlott'e Newborn Session | Spring Hill Family Photographer

October 13, 2016 - One thing I love about photographing newborns (besides the obvious sweetness) is being able to see the love and care the...
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Sweet Rowan - Photographing what I love, for my People | Spring Hill Family Photographer

October 12, 2016 - I recently watched a live stream of a portion of a Clickin Moms photography conference. The video was talking about grow...
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Sweet Sisters at Harlinsdale Farms | Franklin TN Family Photographer

October 04, 2016 - I always hear the same types of things from parents of toddlers about how they aren't sure a photo session will "work" b...
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Ladd Family Fall Photos at the Farm | Middle TN Family Photographer

September 30, 2016 - It's no secret that I love Lucky Ladd Farms. Another thing I love is hanging out with the Ladd Family. Last year, they h...
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Shelly's Boys | Spring Hill TN Family Photographer

September 20, 2016 - As I've written before, Shelly is one of my oldest and dearest friends from college. It's been a joy to watch her family...
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By the Big Red Barn in the Great Green Field | Middle Tennessee Family Photographer

September 19, 2016 - When Patty booked her session, she already knew that she wanted the pictures to be taken on her friends farm, and the lo...
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Haley's Fairytale Portrait Session - Middle Tennessee Family Photographer

September 12, 2016 - I've been photographing Haley & her family for years. They are some of my oldest and most loyal clients whom I appreciat...
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Traveling Photographer - Athens Georgia Outdoor Family Session

September 06, 2016 - You might remember my best friend Adina and her family from their photo session last year. It was one of my most popular...
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Summer Family Photo Session - Chasing the light and seeing the potential

August 29, 2016 - I always get to my portrait sessions about half an hour early. Even if it's a location that I've shot at frequently (lik...
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Williamson County Fair 2016 - A Family Tradition

August 11, 2016 - Last year I did a post about how the Williamson County Fair is my happy place, and that I demand for my family to take m...
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Boys will be adorable, fun loving boys | Franklin TN Summer Family Portrait Session

July 29, 2016 - I am a board member for the PTO at Chapman's Retreat Elementary, and each Spring we host a giant family fun event and si...
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Summer evenings at the farm - Photographing Moments to Remember in Spring Hill, TN

July 20, 2016 - For years and years, Michelle was someone who I considered a friendly acquaintance....a friendly face of someone I saw o...
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Estelle Family Photo Session - Portrait of a Family | Franklin, TN Family Photographer

June 30, 2016 - When I book a family portrait session, I send the client a brief survey asking them a few questions to try to get to kno...
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Letting go of Excuses & Scheduling your Family Photo Session | Spring Hill, TN Photographer

June 06, 2016 - So many times in conversation, people tell me that they’ve wanted to book a family photo session for a long time, but th...
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An Easy & Fun Portrait Session | Middle Tennessee Family Photographer

May 31, 2016 - Earlier this year, I donated a portrait session to the Longview Elementary School PTO for their Reptile Ruckus Silent Au...
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Perfect Timing | Franklin, TN Family Portrait Photographer

May 24, 2016 - When Sarah contacted me to schedule family portraits, she told me that with one daughter away at college, it was difficu...
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Kickin' it with Logan | Franklin, TN Portrait Photographer

May 23, 2016 - An old friend from college contacted me a month or so ago and wanted to schedule a portrait session for her daughter, Lo...
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The Clouds Departed | Spring Hill TN Family Portrait Photographer

May 03, 2016 - I met the Schuler family when I was shooting a class photo at school to be used for the PTO Silent Auction. Leslie menti...
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Beautiful Moments | Spring Hill, TN Portrait Photographer

April 19, 2016 - On May 4 of last year, I shot a portrait of Amanda for my Motherhood project. I remember being so pleased with it becaus...
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Like Herding Cats But Way More Fun | Spring Hill TN Family Photographer

April 06, 2016 - I’ve known the Bell family for probably 7 years now. I met Tonja when I joined the MOMS Club of Spring Hill. I’ve always...
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Camila's One Year Old Spring Portrait Session | Spring Hill, TN Baby Photographer

March 26, 2016 - Sweet Baby Camila is one of my repeat customers. In fact, I've photographed her several times since I captured her birth...
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The 'C' Family - A Ball Full of Energy | Franklin, TN Family Photographer

January 25, 2016 - It was a chilly winter day in Franklin, but the snow was beginning to melt. Thankfully, the roads were clear enough so t...
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Quarantello Family - a gorgeous December Day | Franklin, TN Family Photographer

December 08, 2015 - This week, I had the opportunity to photography my youngest daughter's first grade teacher from last year and her family...
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Evans / Dealy Family - Cousins Doing Life Together | Franklin, TN Photographer

November 25, 2015 - Back in July, I shot baby Hannah's newborn session. This time when Jennifer contacted me, she wanted photos of just the...
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Chelsea & Molly - I hope you dance | Spring Hill, TN Photographer

November 25, 2015 - This is probably one of my favorite sessions ever. I’ve gotten to know Chelsea this year as we work on the school PTO to...
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McGuire Family - Winter in Downtown Franklin | Franklin, TN Photographer

November 24, 2015 - There is something about downtown Franklin during the holidays that is just magical. This session felt especially festiv...
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Brandon Family Dancing in the Wind | Spring Hill, TN Photographer

November 23, 2015 - I am loving all the big families I am shooting lately for family photo sessions - so much love and joy. It was a chilly,...
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Leach Family - a year in the making | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

November 21, 2015 - Just a little over a year ago, this mom contacted me wanting to schedule family pictures. She had seen photos I had take...
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Brownlee Family - It's about time | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

November 17, 2015 - This is the family of one of my closest friends, Michelle, but this is the first time I've ever done a session for her f...
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Bumpus Family Session - Chaser of Light | Middle Tennessee Family Photographer

November 15, 2015 - I always get a little nervous when clients ask me to shoot somewhere that I've never been before. Often, non-photographe...
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Giltz Family Photo Session - This is going to be fun! | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

November 15, 2015 - These girls are always a joy to photograph and this session was no exception. The whole family is so much fun and some o...
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Norwood Family - what happens when I run out of things to say. | Spring Hill, TN Photographer

November 10, 2015 - 20 years. This is what text messages look like when you've been friends for 20 years. Beth: "Do you have any arrowroo...
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Cody & Ryan - Double the Fun | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

November 09, 2015 - So I think I finally found the trick in getting siblings to run towards me at the same speed....they must be twins. Cody...
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Entremont Family - Flying High | Nashville Family Photographer

October 27, 2015 - It's no secret that I love a flying baby or child. I am always looking for anything that can be done to make the childre...
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Ladd Family Fall Session - Sweet Brothers | Middle Tennessee Family Photographer

October 26, 2015 - Oh to be two and a half years old and to have the whole world in front of me to explore! So many things to see and disco...
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Boise Family Photo Session - Watching them Grow | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

October 25, 2015 - I've been a professional photographer for not quite a year now, but I have for years shot portrait sessions for close fr...
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Jatko Family Fall Session - Full of Smiles | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

October 23, 2015 - I've been photographing this family for as long as I can remember, and I have to say that I am particularly proud of thi...
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Christian Family Session - Unanswered Prayers | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

October 20, 2015 - It was such a cold October day for this shoot with the Christian Family, but the beautiful fall color was starting to pe...
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Rodriguez Family Session - A Crazy, Beautiful Mess | Franklin, TN Family Photographer

October 19, 2015 - I texted this mother right after I arrived at Pinkerton Park for our scheduled family session to let her know where I ha...
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I love you, Stick Daddy | Spring Hill, Family Photographer

October 18, 2015 - So, do you want to know what happens when your wife has scheduled a family photo session and then you plan a work trip o...
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Ladd Family Photo Session - A Magical Childhood | Middle Tennessee Family Photographer

October 16, 2015 - My family has loved going to Lucky Ladd Farms for years, and recently I have done marketing work for them on a couple of...
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Cowan Family Backyard Photo Session | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

October 13, 2015 - The Cowan Family chose to have their family photos made in their own backyard, which is a wonderful way to have photos i...
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Baby Camilla's Six month Session | Spring Hill, TN Baby Photographer

October 05, 2015 - I cannot believe this baby girl is six months old. It seems like only last week that I shot her birth session. You may a...
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Felmlee Family | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

September 30, 2015 - Most of my portrait session clients come from referrals. This family actually found me on google, which was exciting bec...
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Fall Fun at Lucky Ladd Farms | Nashville, TN Photographer

September 28, 2015 - Fall is absolutely my favorite season. I love everything about it...the weather, the colors, the food, and especially th...
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McClellan Family at Harlinsdale Farms | Franklin, TN Family Photographer

September 22, 2015 - I'm not doing a very good job picking venues for my family sessions this week. Saturday night my venue was overtaken by...
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Steiner Family - All it takes is suckers and some fun | Spring Hill, TN Photographer

September 20, 2015 - So many times I'm told that a family has put off pictures because they don't think their toddler will cooperate. Well, o...
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Pfund Family Photo Session - Fun at Harlinsdale Farm | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

September 07, 2015 - Last night, I had the pleasure of shooting such a fun family photo session. The family said that they hadn't had family...
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Minshew Maternity Session - Prayers Answered | Nashville Maternity Photographer

August 15, 2015 - The road to parenthood begins in many different ways, and that journey is much longer and harder for some couples than f...
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Williamson County Fair - My Happy Place | Williamson County TN Family Photographer

August 10, 2015 - I LOVE the fair. It happens on the week of my birthday every year, and I think that makes me special.:) So since it's my...
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Evans Family Lifestyle Newborn Session | Spring Hill, TN

July 22, 2015 - It was probably about six months ago that I told my best friend that I hated shooting newborns. I was trying too hard. T...
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Jatko Family Photos at Thompson Station Train Depot | Spring Hill TN Family Photographer

July 16, 2015 - The Jatko family is one of my oldest clients, trusting me with their family photos well before I was a professional, and...
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Beach Family Photos - Fun with a tripod | Nashville Family Photographer

July 06, 2015 - I was super excited to take our family photos at the beach this year, and my new tripod and wireless remote worked great...
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It takes a village - Camila's Three Month Shoot | Nashville Baby Photographer

June 29, 2015 - You may remember sweet baby Camila from reading her birth story, or from her newborn lifestyle portrait session. Camila'...
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Webb Family Maternity Session | Nashville Family Photographer

June 25, 2015 - This gorgeous mother contacted me months ago about a bundle for her maternity, birth and newborn photo sessions, but we...
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Heep Family Photo Session - Swimming at Grandparent's House | Franklin, TN Lifestyle Photographer

June 24, 2015 - Last week I had a Grandmother contact me wanting me to shoot a lifestyle portrait session with her two sons and their wi...
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Family of Four Silent Auction Winners | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

June 04, 2015 - In April, I donated a free session for the silent auction at Chapmans Retreat Elementary held during their annual Spring...
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New Family of Four - Grayson's Newborn Session | Middle Tennessee Family & Birth Photographer

May 31, 2015 - It's been 11 days since I first met newborn baby Grayson when I was able to photograph his birth story at Williamson Med...
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Ladd Family | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

May 18, 2015 - These boys were super fast but a lot of fun. We were afraid our family photo session would get rained out, but it turned...
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Prey Family - Hunting Bears and Slaying Dragons | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

April 27, 2015 - Shelly is one of my oldest and dearest friends. We went to college together at TTU way back in the day and share many fo...
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Throwback Thursday: At least it's not poop. | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

April 22, 2015 - So I may have an issue grabbing the camera at times when other people may find it inappropriate. Apparently it's been go...
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Go outside and play. | Spring Hill, TN

April 20, 2015 - "Go outside and play." That's a phrase I'm determined to say more often. I think it's important for kids to go out and p...
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It's Raining! It's Pouring!... | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

April 19, 2015 - Who says you can't have a fun family photo shoot in the rain? I had a blast with the Myers girls this morning. We had Ha...
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My Tiny Dancer | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

April 18, 2015 - “It’s one thing to make a picture of what someone looks like. It’s another to make a portrait of who they are.” -Paul Ca...
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Go, Alys, Go!! | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

April 10, 2015 - Photographing this family was a dream. The weather was perfect (despite teasing with the threat of storms all day). They...
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Crabtree Family Spring Session | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

March 28, 2015 - I had a beautiful spring shoot with the Crabtree family today. It was a little chilly, but they were troopers.
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Camila's Newborn Shoot - No basket required | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

March 25, 2015 - I have a confession to make. I don't like taking pictures of swaddled babies placed in cozy baskets. I know. It's awful...
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Rainbow Art Birthday Party | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

March 22, 2015 - I cannot believe my baby turned nine. She had a great time at her Art Party at the Longview Rec Center. My very talente...
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Camila's Birth | Nashville, TN Birth Photographer

March 19, 2015 - I had the wonderful opportunity to welcome this little beauty into the world on March 15. Baby Camila was scheduled for...
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Waiting for Camila | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

March 04, 2015 - I had a beautiful maternity session with this mom and dad between all the bad weather we've been having. Little brother...
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Glowing Pregnant Momma | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

February 28, 2015 - I had the pleasure of capturing this beautiful momma as she anticipates the birth of her precious baby boy. She was SO m...
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My Little Pony Sixth Birthday Party | Spring Hill, TN Family Photographer

February 19, 2015 - Most grownups probably aren't thrilled about going to a child's birthday party. I, on the other hand, generally love the...
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Hi, friends!  Welcome to my blog! I’m an engineer turned family photographer, obsessed with chasing light and capturing real moments. I believe family portrait sessions should be fun! I’m a hockey mom, Predators fan & retired PTO president.  I picked up the camera when my youngest was a baby and fell in love with documenting our life as a family. Don't wait to book a session to capture your family's special memories today! 

 

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