Franklin Maternity Photographer | Kate's Glorious Forest Maternity session
Kate has waited an extra long time to have a healthy successful pregnancy. Ever since I met Kate in Franklin, TN a few years back.... and found out about her hard journey to have a baby - I have always had a gut feeling, this story would have a happy ending. You can feel how much love she has always had to give. Its always been there, just waiting for this special baby.
By now, I have already photographed and filmed Kate's newborn baby boy, Walt. and let me tell you - the images and the story is going to bring you to your knees.
I don't find it coincidental that the majority of my clients are ones who have had the harder journey. IVF and miscarriage, rainbow babies - that entire scenario makes for a mother who just cherishes it on a deeper level.
This is why I do what I do, because life has no guarantees. We are absolutely blessed to have little babies grow within us and to be able to nurture them in life. and its all a complete miracle.
If you want your family captured, contact me here!
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Franklin Maternity Photographer | 5 Reasons to book a maternity photography session
Maternity Photography Clients seem to fall into 1 of 3 categories.
- They want a maternity session with all the things! no questions about it.
- They want a few images, just are not sure about what they would do with the photos and cant quite commit fully one way or the other.
- They absolutely do not want to be the center of attention via camera during their morphed pregnancy state.
I get it. I really do. I happened to be in the 2nd category during my first pregnancy. But then, once the session started I quickly fell in love with the process. I wasn't yet a photographer.
If you want your family captured, contact me here!
#1: It is not just about YOU
what I mean is, its about your family and your baby's future. Specifically speaking if you are having a girl, she may look back at the images of you pregnant. she may want to see what your shape was, how happy you were. Those images should be glorious - they should show the love between you and your spouse, or the love between you and your unborn child.
They should tell a story.
#2: You are worthy of being photographed
All women, regardless of shape and size, are worthy of photos. In our current society - obsessed with body image - I rarely meet a first time mom who isn't alarmed by her body shape as it morphs into this other new body - its bizarre and out of control. She questions her beauty within it.
But God created our bodies for this very purpose. We were made to MORPH like a butterfly and create people! Its just the most amazing process. and just as you morphed into this amazing creation, you will also morph out of it. I pray women can look in the mirror and see the large belly and swollen ankles as a beautiful baby making process.
The issue isn't the body, its the perception of the body.
I have never met any client who has loved their first time pregnant body. Even my clients who are yogis or cross fitters, cant always see it for what it is: a literal miracle. miraculous. Every single bit of it.
#3: You will see this differently later on.
I chose this image below for reason #3 with intention. During her session, she said "I can better see the beauty in my pregnant body this pregnancy"
She was pregnant with her 2nd baby and could see her body differently this go around. She knew her body could morph into this, create life, and morph back. So she had confidence in the process, a better appreciation for pregnancy and even loved herself entirely during it.
What I want is for women to have this perspective during their first pregnancy. I think self love and trust in the process can go a long way in terms of healthy pregnancies go too. Theres something to be said about having a healthy mindset.
#4: Set yourself free
What do I mean by this? I mean, be free of social expectations. Be free of being overly critical of yourself and your appearance, both during pregnancy and in life always. Set yourself free of judgments. Be free, Be photographed and as a result: feel beautiful.
#5: YOLO.
Its so cliche, but dammit, its true. You only live once. What if you're only going to live 5 more years? Leave behind a legacy. Don't focus on climbing the corporate ladder and having the best house in the state, and not invest in your memories - when in the end, those will matter more than the other things.
Franklin Maternity Photographer | Kacey's nature photo session
I am so excited to work with this family for their 2nd pregnancy. 3 years ago, I photographed Kacey's 1st pregnancy in nature as well. Both sessions, we have had a blast. I cannot wait to capture their 2nd baby once its born!When Im capturing memories, I do more than “take photos” - I see depth and emotion. I aim to tell the story of clients and their connection with their loved ones. (or sometimes, the connection of the client with nature). For instance, in this session, what I see - is the connection of these two people, I want to tell that story to the world. I want to show everyone how deep their connection goes, all the way to their souls. These two people, who have created their 2nd child - all so very connected with nature - because we are nature. People hire me because Im different, my work is unique, they want to hire me to see what my vision will create for them - what story I will tell about their lives.If you want your family captured, contact me here! Photography Sessions with me are so much more than "photo sessions"
East Nashville Maternity Photographer | Mallory's Glowing Pregnancy
The first pregnancy is always hard on nearly all women. We have to watch our bodies completely transform and morph. Even my clients who look fit and absolutely perfect pregnant, have a struggle watching their bodies change. So, when I get a client who has been there and now, on her 2nd pregnancy, can embrace her changes and maternal ways, I have to capture that.If you want your family captured, contact me here! 
We had the most amazing sunset. Capturing the pregnancy, the newborn and their new growing family - its all so important to me. These moments - they come and go so fast.
Nashville Baby Photographer | Penelope is ONE!
Penelope. She has always been such a sweet easy baby. She is smiley and observant. She loves nature - and I do too :)
We had such beautiful weather for her one year session. Nashville has been really pretty lately! She loved playing in the creek and I had fun capturing it all.
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Penelope's Video:
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