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Sep 16, 2021

Mini Session or Full Session – Which One Is Right For You?

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  Mini Sessions vs Full Sessions   I get this question all the time, so I felt like it deserved it’s own space on the blog. “Which type of session should I schedule?” “We only need a couple of pictures so a mini session should be fine right?” Well…it really depends on several things. Let’s […]

Sep 14, 2021

Fall Dresses for Children | What to Wear for Fall Family Photos

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Fall Dresses For Children   I don’t know about you, but as a girl mom, I am OBSESSED with pretty fall dresses for my girls. If I had unlimited time I would probably lose myself in online window shopping for them. The downside to this obsession? Overwhelm and decision paralysis!!! That’s where I come in. […]

Sep 13, 2021

Milestone Minis | Murfreesboro Photography | Ashley Erin West

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Murfreesboro Photography – Milestone Mini Sessions   My oh my how time flies.  They weren’t kidding when they said babies don’t keep! These sweet mini sessions are designed with your kiddo in mind. They are short, sweet, and SO much fun.   Milestone Mini Session Details   Beautiful Field in Murfreesboro, TN October 16th, 2021 […]

Sep 10, 2021

Nashville Newborn Photographer | Rosemary + Her Daddy

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Nashville Newborn Photographer | Rosemary + Her Daddy   So often we see newborn sessions focused on the relationship between mothers and their new babies. These sessions are absolutely beautiful of course – but I also love showing off new daddies holding their precious babes. Becoming a father is no small thing, and seeing a […]

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Sep 9, 2021

The Best Dresses for Fall Family Photos | Photographers Murfreesboro TN

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Photographers Murfreesboro TN, Fall Family Photography, What To Wear for Fall Pictures, Dresses for Fall Photography, What to wear guide

The Best Dresses for Fall Family Photos | Photographers Murfreesboro TN   Attention Mamas and Photographers of Murfreesboro TN: It’s Fall Family Photo Season! Let the panic of finding the perfect fall dress ensue! Just kidding…you should never have to panic (or even stress) about what to wear for family photos! Choosing the right Murfreesboro […]

Sep 9, 2021

The Best Dresses for Fall Family Photos | Photographers Murfreesboro TN

Photographers Murfreesboro TN, Fall Family Photography, What To Wear for Fall Pictures, Dresses for Fall Photography, What to wear guide

The Best Dresses for Fall Family Photos | Photographers Murfreesboro TN   Attention Mamas and Photographers of Murfreesboro TN: It’s Fall Family Photo Season! Let the panic of finding the perfect fall dress ensue! Just kidding…you should never have to panic (or even stress) about what to wear for family photos! Choosing the right Murfreesboro […]

Jul 12, 2021

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Outdoor Maternity Session, Nashville Maternity Photographer, Maternity Portraits

Maternity Monday   Happy Monday! I ADORE baby bumps (and I’m kind of missing mine) so I thought it might be fun to try something new. I’m going to start posting a fav maternity photograph every Monday! My goal is just for this to serve you in whatever way is best for you.  Maybe it […]

Maternity Monday | Outdoor Maternity Session | Nashville

Jul 7, 2021

Your Motherhood Story Project | Nashville, TN | Motherhood Photography

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Your Motherhood Story Project I started this Your Motherhood Story project just before the world fell apart. Now that we are through the shadows of 2020 and we can see light at the end of this pandemic tunnel – it’s time to bring this beautiful motherhood photography project back to life. This photography series is […]

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May 5, 2020

Top 10 Tips for In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Sessions

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In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Sessions Our Top 10 Tips   1. Choose your photographer carefully.   Photographers are SO UNIQUE. Photography genres (from studio posed newborn, to outdoor lifestyle portrait, to in-home lifestyle newborn sessions) are so creatively different. Photography is an art, and each photographer’s art work shines a little bit differently. When you’re choosing […]

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May 1, 2020

Outdoor Milestone Session | Eleanor | Murfreesboro TN

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Ellie Turns 3 in this Golden, Outdoor Milestone Session When I was in my early college days I worked at a photography studio in a mall. The sessions we did were the absolute opposite of anything an outdoor milestone session offers. Now don’t get me wrong – little studios like that have their place, and I […]

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Apr 28, 2020

Top 10 Questions About Breastfeeding Photography

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1. Is breastfeeding photography a real thing?   YES! 1000 times yes. I know you either haven’t seen very much information about it OR have never seen it before at all.  That’s because breastfeeding is only VERY recently becoming normalized and valued again amongst the general population. There was a lengthy period of time where […]

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