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Nashville, TN In-Home Newborn Session | The McKitricks

The McKitricks’ are back and this time as a party of five!! You may recall their outdoor family maternity session and now you get to see a glimpse of their in-home newborn session officially welcoming Baby Alec to their family Kat was radiating beauty. She wore a denim-colored dress from my client wardrobe that paired […]

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Franklin, TN Lifestyle Newborn Session

Capturing The Zjevnieks’ lifestyle newborn session in their new home was such an honor. They literally moved in to their home right before their daughter was born. Their home is absolutely beautiful and I know they are going to make many joyous memories as their little girl grows. Mama, Kirsten, knew her daughter would grow […]

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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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Nashville family sits on front steps during Nashville Lifestyle Newborn Session by grace paul photography

Newborn Photography

Nashville Lifestyle Newborn Session | The Levins

Nashville Lifestyle Newborn Family Session  I feel so at ease around the Levin family. From the brief time around them at their Nashville Maternity Session and now for their In-home Nashville Lifestyle Newborn Session, I can attest to the excellent job they are doing at raising their children. They are incredibly kind and loving. I […]

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new parents smile holding newborn son in TN

Newborn Photography

Franklin Lifestyle Newborn Session | Newborn Oliver

Tennessee In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Family Portraits  The sweet and gentle nature of a newborn should always be captured and enjoyed. I love telling the stories of all the wonderful families I photograph.  The Cozine Family recently welcomed their first born baby, Oliver. I adore the name Oliver, but I am also a bit partial considering […]

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new parents sit on bed during at home newborn portraits

Newborn Photography

At Home Newborn Portraits with Murfreesboro Newborn Photographer | Henry

At Home Newborn Portraits with Murfreesboro Newborn Photographer This sweet family just welcomed their baby boy, Henry! When they reached out about capturing at home newborn portraits for their son, I was just thrilled. I absolutely love lifestyle newborn portraits, and when the family is as wonderful as these three are, it’s even better. They […]

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mom snuggles with two babies during Nashville lifestyle newborn portrait session

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Nashville Lifestyle Newborn Portrait Session | The Cockrell Family

Nashville Lifestyle Newborn Portrait Session This beautiful family recently moved to Nashville, TN and welcomed a new sweet bundle of joy to their family. It was an absolute joy to capture these intimate family moments during this Nashville Lifestyle Newborn Portrait Session. Bringing a new baby home changes everything, whether it’s your first or your […]

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parents kiss while holding newborn baby boy at home

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In Home Lifestyle Newborn Session | Murfreesboro, TN

In Home Lifestyle Newborn Portraits in Murfreesboro TN Is there anything more special than a baby born around the holidays? When Joy and Kyle reached out to let me know that Weston was born and it was time for his portraits, I was so excited. They just moved into their beautiful new home and had […]

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Nashville Lifestyle Newborn Session | The Puryear Family

The light fell softly through the window onto his gray rocker nestled in the corner. It wrapped around her like a halo. She curated this room especially for him, for her firstborn son cradled in her arms. It has only been a month but the time spent feeding, changing, nurturing and loving him is enough […]

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When I Knew I Had to Pick Up the Camera

I sat on the floor in your nursery. The room still had a faint smell of fresh gray paint. The walls were bare. I stared at you, lying on that blanket, it had only been a week but how had you changed so much? My camera sat next to me and I could see in […]

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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.

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