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Getting to capture Laura and Will’s Nashville lifestyle newborn session made everything come full circle. I actually first met Laura and Will for their maternity session which you can check out here. It was such a dreamy outdoor session! Meeting baby Lucy this past September was such a pleasure. Laura and Will are first time […]

There doesn’t ever have to be a reason for a family session, in my opinion, but the reason the Combs decided to have an indoor lifestyle family session made my heart melt. They actually listed their home on the market the day that we had this session! They had so many great memories within their […]

Announcing Spring Petite Sessions Seed catalogs are starting to arrive in the mail, and with them, my anticipation for the beauty so unique to springtime—longer days, warm sunshine, sprouting flowers, and budding trees.  I didn’t want to let this season pass without pausing and celebrating the new life you are working so hard to nourish, too. So, […]

This tutorial is for you if you need help with how to rate film. I’m covering everything you need to know and sharing how I rate the most popular film stocks like Portra 400, Portra 800, and Kodak Gold 200. Check out this post here if you still need help metering your film. How To Meter […]

Learn how to cast a vision and live a more purposeful life. When thinking of casting a vision for my life, the first place I go is Philippians 4:8. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about […]

We’re all familiar with the notion of settings goals in the New Year. But according to this study, only 9% of people feel like they reach them. The problem isn’t you or the resolution, we’re all in this together. So this year, let’s worry less about setting specific goals and more about creating healthy boundaries […]

These simple and easy homemade bagel bites are about to become a family favorite. Junk mail. That’s how it started. As soon as my kids were old enough to check the mail by themselves they became enamored with any and every flyer, pamphlet, and sales ad. So for today’s reading pleasure, my five-year-old snuggled up […]

Vintage art is all the rage, and I am here for it! I’ve always appreciated things of old, whether history, books, or art. But figuring out where to find vintage art and other gems can be challenging.  So today, I’ll share my favorite places to find vintage art for your home and tips for making […]

This Franklin TN lifestyle newborn session was one for the books! Kristen and her husband are actually Jill and Evan’s next door neighbors. After I shot baby Coopers newborn session for Jill and Evan, Kristen reached out to me about a lifestyle session with her 3rd baby. FRANKLIN, TN LIFESTYLE NEWBORN SESSION Kristen and her […]

A Franklin newborn lifestyle session is just what my heart needed. You may recognize this sweet couple as I also captured their maternity session. The Kaplans moved from California to Tennessee so they could grow as a family. It’s amazing how quickly babies remind you about the most important things in life. Jill designed and decorated […]