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Franklin Lifestyle Newborn Session: The Hantle Family   I love in-home newborn sessions for many reasons, but this lifestyle newborn shoot with the Hantle Family at their home in Franklin was especially sweet. You’ll have to scroll through to see for yourself!   The Hantle family welcomed their second child, Caleb, home recently. Because of […]

Easy and Delicious Banana Bread Perfect for entertaining or lazy Saturday mornings, this is my favorite easy and delicious banana bread.   I adore a fresh out of the oven loaf of banana bread with a crispy crust and slathered with butter. Throw in a steaming cup of medium roast coffee and happy children and […]

Minimal Stocking Stuffers Your Kids Will Love Our journey to minimalism 3 years ago started intentionally but has evolved to be more like a life of simplicity. After all, it isn’t about less stuff per se. It’s about making the things you spend your hard earned money on and have surrounding you in your home […]

Do you ever wish you could have a professional photographer on stand by for Christmas morning? How nice it would be to have beautiful photos of you and your children opening gifts together. Well, mama, it’s possible. And I’m going to tell you how to do it completely for free using your own DSLR.  1.Find […]

My Top 3 Ways to Have a Stress Free Family Session There is nothing more exciting than having family photos taken. I have served countless families and wanted to share with you a few of the most helpful things I’ve learned.   1. Set Expectations with your family     We’ve all heard it said […]

Small, consistent, and intentional Christmas activities with kids make memories that last a lifetime. A meaningful Christmas season doesn’t have to be filled with a packed calendar or cost a fortune. Some of the most magical things you can do for your family are right at home. Here are the Christmas activities that we are doing. […]

Reed Family Photography Session at Country Cove Christmas Tree Farm Outside Nashville, TN This outdoor family photography session at Country Cove Christmas Tree Farm just outside Nashville, TN was so much fun! I worked with Lindsay to pick the perfect outfits for sweet family photos they’ll treasure forever.   Finding the perfect location for your […]

Fall is one of the best times for family photos. Between the gorgeous golden hour, crisp fall leaves, and beautiful weather — your photos are sure to be stunning. But when it comes to getting the family dressed up for the big photo shoot, you might not know where to begin. Don’t worry, most people […]

Modern Nashville Maternity Session: Joy & Kyle at Country Cove Christmas Tree Farm   This stunning, modern Nashville maternity session at Country Cove Christmas Tree Farm just outside of Nashville, TN was the perfect way for this couple to document their last moments together as a couple before their first baby arrived!   Fall in […]

My Favorite Homeschool Books from Amazon   One of the hardest parts about homeschooling is picking books that are educational and that your kids will love. But the right books can fill your child’s mind with whimsical imagination and a love of reading — so it’s important to find good ones. That’s why I’ve put together this […]