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Embracing Senior Moments at South 40 Farms

March 30, 2024March 30, 2024Posted in Portrait Sessions, Seniors & Teens, South 40 FarmTagged Class of 2024, creek, Senior Girl, Senior Portrait Photographer, South 40 Farm, spring, Summit High SchoolLeave a comment

Once again, South 40 Farms proves to be the perfect backdrop for capturing precious memories, especially during this senior session with a future Georgia Bulldog. But let me tell you – these senior sessions are hitting differently for me this year, as I have a senior of my own.

As April approaches, the reality of my own child’s senior year sinks in. The calendar is filled with senior walks, celebrations, and graduation practices. It’s a bittersweet time, marked by excitement for the future and a tinge of sadness as we prepare to say goodbye to this chapter of our lives.

Planning for life after graduation is both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. There’s a sense of anticipation for what lies ahead, coupled with the fear of the unknown.

So, as we navigate these final months before our babies leave the nest, I ask for your thoughts and well wishes for all of us Class of ’24 parents. It’s a journey filled with mixed emotions, but one that we embark on with hope and excitement for what the future holds.

I am thankful to be able to celebrate with them through capturing their senior photos. Class of ’24, enjoy these days and be proud of all you have accomplished!

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Capturing Sunshine and Adventure: A Senior Girl Session at South 40 Farms

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024Posted in Seniors & Teens, South 40 FarmTagged creek, franklin, Franklin TN, senior, Senior Girl, South 40, spring, Thompson Station, WeedsLeave a comment

This week, I had the pleasure of photographing a senior portrait session at South 40 Farms. It was the first time I had shot at the farm this early in the year, and I loved it just as much as I did in the fall. I admittedly have always loved photographing in the weeds just as much as in a field of flowers, and this session is a perfect example of that.

We encountered some unexpected challenges with the creek due to recent rains, which left what was usually a large dry rock area in the creek, almost completely covered with water. The creek photos were very important to this senior, so she didn’t let the high water deter her, but braved the mud and the water.

After that, I found this little patch of weeds that had the sun shining through them in the most lovely way. The texture created by the stalks along with the hazy sunlight is lovely. Nearby, there was a gorgeous dogwood, which I love. I wish the flowers lasted longer because they photograph beautifully.

I think my favorite photos of the session are of her standing in the tall weeds. So gorgeous.

I ended the session at the pond, which I hadn’t shot at before because there are so many options at South 40 that it’s impossible to get to them all in one session.

This session had me thinking again about how much I enjoy Senior sessions. When I first started shooting professionally almost 10 years ago, I was much more comfortable photographing little kids, and wasn’t so sure about Seniors. But now they are some of my favorite sessions. I love being able to capture their individual personalities, and also being able to play around with light more than I am able to with younger kids or family groups.

Family of Five Photos in Franklin TN

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023Posted in Eastern Flank Battlefield Park, Family, Portrait SessionsTagged creek, fall, Family of 5, franklin, outdoors, siblings, sisters, sunset, TennesseLeave a comment

Family of 5 photo session in Franklin TN

I’m getting to that part in the annual portrait photography busy season where my neck is stiff from editing and I’ve run out of words. It inevitably happens every year. But I’m never lacking in images.

I loved hanging with this beautiful family. These sweet sisters were so much fun to photograph. The sunset and the giggles were my happy place.

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Senior Photos at Harlinsdale Farms in Franklin TN

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020Posted in Portrait Sessions, Seniors & Teens, The Park at Harlinsdale FarmsTagged "The Park at Harlinsdale Farms", barns, creek, Fall color, Franklin Portrait Photographer, Independence High Schooll, pond, Senior Girl, seniors, seniors 2020, TeensLeave a comment

Senior Photos at the Park at Harlinsdale Farms in Franklin TN

I’m pretty sure that I say this every year, but the best time to get Fall portraits done if you want Autumn color is the first or second week in November. This year’s most perfect Fall session was definitely snagged by Kendall for her Senior photos.

I was afraid that we might have to postpone this session for rain. But the rain cleared out in time for the portrait session and everything was just perfect. I love the lighting that you can find after the rain, and the overcast skies really make the fall colors pop. I’m in love with this senior portrait session. I hope Kendall and her family love them as much as I do.

To see other senior photo sessions I’ve photographed recently, click here and here.

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Summer Family Portrait Session by the Creek | Spring Hill, TN Photographer

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020Posted in Big Kids, Family, Little Kids, Portrait Sessions, Seniors & TeensTagged boys, cousins, creek, extended family, outdoors, sisters, Spring Hill TN Photographer, summer, TeensLeave a comment

“Then followed that beautiful season… Summer…. Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape. Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood.”
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

I had so much fun at this family portrait session in Spring Hill last night. There is something about summer photos that I find magical, despite the heat. I think the quote from Longfellow above sums up why….I love the magical light and the wonder of childhood that you don’t get in the other seasons.