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Franklin, TN Photographer | The Gimino Family

Life as a Franklin Photographer can be pretty sweet. Franklin, Tennessee is known for its southern hospitality, historic charm, and scenic beauty. For this photo session, we chose a location that embodied the essence of Franklin’s unique character, ensuring that the Gimino family’s photos would be a reflection of their love story set against this […]

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How to Use Composition to Take Better Photos

Using basic composition techniques to level up your photos is a crucial skill every photographer needs to know. Composition influences how viewers perceive and connect with your images. It goes beyond technical skills and equipment—it’s about how elements within a photograph interact with each other. Think about negative space, trees, skylines, fences, buildings, any environmental […]

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Is a client closet right for you?

Having a Client Wardrobe is all the rage right now for motherhood and family photographers. And I am here for it! If it aligns with the type of business and life you want to build. But this isn’t one of those black and white business decisions. So I’m going to help walk you through some […]

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Tips for Homeschooling with Toddlers

Homeschooling with toddlers can be an enriching experience but not always easy if you have older ones to contend with. But it is possible to engage and educate young children while having fun using a few simple techniques that we’ve learned to love in our own homeschool routine. A baby or toddler has been under […]

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Why We’re Changing our Homeschool Curriculum

Exciting things are coming to our 2023/2024 homeschool curriculum! Today I’m sharing what we’ve used for the past 4 years and why our growing family needs a change. Honestly, I’ve been in what feels like a black hole since 2020. On top of the pandemic, we had two babies, needed significant house repairs, and struggled […]

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Recipes

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Slushies

If you want to whip up a refreshing treat for your family, add this homemade strawberry lemonade slushy to your list! It’s a perfect blend of fruity sweetness and tangy goodness that will surely be a hit this summer. Start by combining fresh strawberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice (or organic lemonade!), and a touch of […]

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Brentwood, TN Family Photography | The Bells

Brentwood, Tennessee is nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery. It provided the perfect backdrop for this magical family photo session at sunset. With the sky painted hues of gold and pink, casting a soft, ethereal glow over the mountain, it’s every photographer’s dream! I first met the Bell family when mom, Mallory, and I […]

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Focus Tips for Shooting Film

The number one complaint I hear about shooting film are the focusing issues. Here are a few easy tips to overcome your focusing fears! 1.Use a higher aperture While I love film at 2.0, if you want more than one person in focus then you have to shoot at a higher aperture. Because of the […]

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Murfreesboro, TN Summer Family Session

This family photography session served the purpose to simply capture sweet moments that go by way too fast. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful afternoon for a family session with Valerie and her two precious daughters. Valerie’s youngest is 3-months-old and she has seen firsthand how quickly little ones grow up. So, to […]

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Lifestyle Motherhood Session | Franklin, TN

This family photo session is one of the most genuine sessions I’ve captured to date. Lindsay is a mama to three young girls. With this specific session, she wanted a casual way to capture motherhood. This is her last baby girl, so she wanted to capture and celebrate motherhood while saying her final farewell to […]

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ABOUT Grace

Mama of six, keeper of home, and daughter of the King.

I believe home is holy ground, feasting is an act of faith, and motherhood is the work of eternity.

We homeschool in a way that honors rest and wonder.
We eat meals that nourish more than bodies.
And we’re learning—day by day—to build a life that reflects the light of Christ.

If you’re needing solid recipes, craving slow rhythms, or just looking for encouragement from someone who gets it—welcome.
I’m glad you’re here. 

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