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Hospital Bag Essentials | Part One

Do you ever get nostalgic about weird things? I do. This time it was my to-do list for the week that I ended up going into labor with my 5th baby boy.  Maybe it’s because he was a month early and this marked a big change in our lives. Or maybe it was overly optimistic […]

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Tennessee Maternity Portraits by Brentwood Maternity Photographer | The Kaplans

Brentwood Maternity Session I recently had the pleasure of meeting Jill and Evan for their Brentwood Tennessee Maternity Portraits. This amazing couple radiated joy from start to finish, and rightfully so, as they are expecting their first baby boy! Maternity sessions are always so much fun, especially when it’s a parents first born! As a […]

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Murfreesboro TN Lifestyle Family Session | The Kinchler Family

I first met Baylee and her son, Henry, almost a year ago when she and her husband brought this adorable little guy home from the hospital. It is hard to believe that much time has passed! I thought it would be fun to capture Baylee and Henry for a Murfreesboro TN Lifestyle Family Session, and […]

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Tips for how to care for your heirloom album

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How to Care for Your Heirloom Album

Now that you have your beautiful Heirloom Album, I am going to share tips on how to care for your heirloom album.  By following these simple tips you will keep your album beautiful for all time. Be sure to follow these simple rules on How to Care for Your Heirloom Album: When storing your heirloom […]

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preserve your photos with heirloom albums

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Preserve Your Photos with Heirloom Albums

Preserving photos with Handcrafted Heirloom Albums I am thrilled to share that starting this year, I will be offering handcrafted heirloom albums for each session! This new offering is a way to preserve your photos, and your memories, for the years to come. A handcrafted Heirloom Album is a way to tell your family’s unique […]

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Husband + Wife hold hands as they walk during Brentwood TN Maternity Session by Grace Paul Photography

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What Is The Best Time To Take Photos?

The Best Time For Photos I’m a natural light specialist because I believe that natural light, from the sun and its reflections, create photographs that feel fresh, timeless, and truest to you. I specialize in light and airy images that bring joy in the memories captured. To get those light and airy images it comes […]

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Brentwood TN Extended Family session

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Brentwood TN Family Portraits | The Jessee Family

I had the honor of photographing the Jessee Family while on vacation here in Nashville, TN! I LOVE when families take the time to capture family photos while on vacation. Taking the time to document these special moments during vacation, when life is running at a slightly slower, relaxing pace, is a great idea! This […]

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Brentwood Tennessee Family Session | The Reeds

Brentwood Tennessee Family + Maternity Photographer  My recent Brentwood Tennessee Family Session featuring the Reed family was amazing for so  many reasons. First, Lindsay, the mama of the family, and I have been friends for a couple of years, and she is just so sweet! I have LOVED watching her sweet girls grow up and […]

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newborn on white blanket - 5 Tips for Taking Photos of Your Baby at home

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Tips for Taking Photos of Your Baby at home

At Home Photography Tips We all know the importance of documenting your baby, especially during that first year of life where they seem to change almost daily! Today, I am excited to share with you 5 tips for taking photos of your baby at home! I want every mama out there to have memories of […]

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My 2022 Book List

I remember countless hours as a kid being spent in bookstores and on library floors. Or Tucked in bed with a hot pad over my toes and a crisp new book in hand. Even now Tyler will find me asleep at night, a half read novel atop my face and all lights blazing.   So […]

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Hey friend, I'm Grace, a mother to 6, home advocate, and big believer that God is for everyone. 

I love the Bible because it's the only thing that has sustained my motherhood. It gives me hope on the hard days and speaks life when my feelings say otherwise. It has been the light to guide my home into peace and I'm so excited to share it with you. 

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