Nashville Newborn Photographer | The Smith Family welcomes baby #2
I just loved spending a fall morning with The Smith family, capturing them in their new life with baby #2, a boy. They have enjoyed their time with a newborn and their 4 year old, being out on their land with their chickens, in their kitchen drinking coffee together... life together raising a 4 year old sweet girl who just became a big sister - who loves to read and put on makeup and be with her parents and baby brother. This time with littles is so fleeting (and exhausting!) and I love being able to give my sweet families their memories of this time that can go by in a blur. If you want your family captured, I would LOVE to chat! 
Franklin, Tennessee Family Photographer | The Richardson Family
Yesterday, I spent a few hours in the afternoon after finishing this film in a space of deep deep gratitude. I spent years in the photography industry and had NO idea I was not yet at my calling. Knowing this is my calling gives me an indescribable feeling - the closest thing I can use to describe it is if you know what it feels like to be filled with the Holy Spirit. (Which I believe I am when I film). I cannot believe I am this talented (Which is hard for me to admit, I am definitely my own worst critic). I cannot believe that I get to do this for families. It is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen (family films) and the most beautiful thing I feel so incredibly honored to create. I feel so blessed.
I know, that was a lot of cheesy, but it's truly what is on my heart and I write what is on my heart.
I feel SO honored to film this beautiful family twice a year. This film is my best work so far. I love it and them so incredibly much. (Mushy aren't I?)
They love their kids immensely and play and laugh often. I love Meg's Pregnant belly as part of the story but not a bold declaration like in a maternity session. I love telling the story of each relationship in the family... so Meg and her baby girl and how connected they are... the season where she won't really go to anyone else often. The season of their son and dad being more bonded and how they horse around a lot. The season of just two kids before they add another... I cannot wait to film them this fall again with their third child.
Family photo sessions can be fun, relaxed AND super easy! Contact me and let's have the easiest session of your life!
The Richardson Family | April 2023 from Jennie Pyfferoen on Vimeo.
Franklin, Tennessee Family Photographer | The Hartsfield's Family Film
Sometimes, when I write about families, I feel like a broken record. and I Think to myself, How can I say this differently? However, its almost impossible. But every word I write, is more than words to type into a blog or instagram post. The words come straight from my heart. I mean them immensely.
I have been this family's photographer for 5 years. I photographed Lauren and Miles when they were pregnant with their first, Kennedy. I took a hiatus for a small time while figuring out who I was as an artist when I was moving into films. I wrestled with the change and how to go about the change. It was an odd shift emotionally and mentally for me. But when I came back, Lauren was right there ready for more. So many amazing clients rolled with me from doing very posed lifestyle work right into documentary and family films. I think the credit goes to God, but regardless, I am SO grateful. I remember so many moments, wanting to quit and wondering how I would ever book clients when no one even knew to google about family films. (Thus, a miracle from God!) and now, in 2022, I was FULLY booked for 2022 by July 1.
Okay, enough of the rambles. I was HONORED and completely humbled to film this sweet family for the 4th time. I directed Lauren a little on this one. I looked back and saw there weren't films with many giggles, or intimate moments. I asked her to keep it SUPER simple and just focus on connection and sweet moments with her babies. The result was AMAZING.
2023 Family film bookings open October 10th, 2022! contact me now so you don't miss out!
Hartsfield Family | August 2022 from Jennie Pyfferoen on Vimeo.
Franklin Family Photographer | What is the purpose behind photography?
What is the purpose behind photography? When I googled this, here is what I found:"Essentially, the purpose of photography is to communicate and document moments in time. When you take a photograph and share it with others, you're showing a moment that was frozen through a picture. This moment can tell someone many things, from the environment to what people are doing." Credit: Portraits Refined.I also found Why do we need photography? "Images can keep the memory of a loved one alive, hold a moment in history for future generations, be a witness to tragedy or joy." Via Time.com
(Two sisters from a recent family session)I asked this question to my followers on IG and here are some of the replies I received:"To preserve memories""capture moments""To document""To take you back to another time, place and feeling""To Remember""To freeze a moment in time""To Capture the essence of today and preserve the memories for tomorrow""To tell a story" (thats a favorite!)"To remember the little things that fade in our memories"So we need to ask ourselves, as parents who hire photographers, and as photographers who's job it is to serve our clients best, are we doing this?I have made it my job to best serve my clients by mentoring them through this, helping them to see their future and what is going to come - and what they will miss. While I am VERY happy to capture clients in the fall on a quilt in the field for Christmas photos, that type of session is not accomplishing the above statements.
Spring Hill TN Family Photographer | Summer Fun
I spent a few hours with this crew to capture their summer. It was already hot, even in early May. But it was so fun. They connect so easily with their children. When I am photographing a family, I try to capture each parent with each kiddo, to isolate that specific connection within a family unit. My favorite images were one on one - because they had such a deep intimacy to them.
If you have ever studied artists, such as Picasso and Van Gogh, you know that they went through phases in their work. I find that this happens to photographers too. When my babies were little, I LOVED baby photography (still do) but as they grew, my work found its way into family photography, motherhood photography, and capturing childhood. My favorite images right now are truly candid family moments and mothers with their children. They speak to me and through me and I love it. Its such a special gift, to give mothers the moments they see, and even moments they may not see.
I want to capture your life not for you for right now, but more for the you in 20, 40, 60 years. And not just for you, but for your children. I want to freeze your family’s journey right now and let you have it forever. I’m not just the photographer. I’m the memory mentor in your family.
Franklin TN Newborn Photographer | Meaningful Memories
I first met Malary back in 2011, when she hired me to capture her first pregnancy. I instantly fell for her. She's not only stunning, but is kind and warm and loves being pregnant and having babies. She has since had 4 babies and I have been her photographer (and now videographer) for all 4! Her boys are all so well behaved and love "Miss Jennie" - I know her family and I have a bond that will carry on for years. Our sessions have always been fun and amazing, occasionally a tad wild - and they have always been filled with connection and love. She's an ideal client for having a family film and I have been trying to convince her of this for a few years. But it's hard for clients to imagine their families in films. They think they aren't interesting enough, or their kids aren't going to behave. When in reality, I have so many clips of it all that I can pick and choose from, that even if there were moments that weren't ideal, I can just skip those..... Anyway, Im rambling - but for her most recent newborn baby boy, I was able to do a film for them. She now says that she "cant not have films" because she gets it. Mothers and Fathers cant foresee what a film will give them - but once you've had your family filmed, its something you'll want to repeat. There are just too many amazing moments that film and video capture in a unique way compared to photos. (By the way, film sessions also come with photos, so you don't have to choose).Here is their family film, welcoming Asher into their family.
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Franklin TN Baby Photographer | 6 Month old Aspen
I really have the best job - baby and family photographer - living in Nashville and Franklin - I just cannot get enough. This family - working with them since they were pregnant with their first daughter - its all been the absolute best feeling capturing them as a family as they have transformed into what they exist as today. How much they love these girls, is obvious.If you want your family captured, contact me here! 
What draws me into my photography work - the art behind it - is motherhood - even parenthood. I see my clients through my lens as a mother. I see daddy with his baby or child and I look at that intimate moment as a mother myself. As a mother who sees her own husband bond with our children - and it allows me to capture this deep connection - which also comes from bonding with the family, telling their own unique story as well.
When I see the sweet baby sitting there, I think of my two boys - who are 7 &10 - and I cherish the facial expressions, the tiny hands holding onto one another, the grump faces, the chunky baby rolls and sweet look of awe in their little faces.... I see who my children used to be and who this child is - and it allows me to capture this child in all of her adorableness and her own sweet personality as she exists today. Because we know she will grow, and change. and that change will bring good and bad. Its sad watching them grow, but also exciting and new and fun. Watching your child grow up is like watching them slowly leave your heart. Yes, mommies and their babies will always be close. But that closeness changes. and it does sting, just a little.
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Nashville Family Photographer | The McKay's
Documentary Photography is a style in which Im pretty much a fly on the wall. I capture the family's REAL life, their life as it is at this very moment. These are the images that will make someone cry. They capture the essence of a family and their connection. This family was full of really great connection and moments. I truly had a blast. Their baby is about 6 months old and he is crawling and happy. I hope to capture more families in their homes. Its so special.
If you want your baby filmed, contact me here!
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Nashville Baby Photographer | Lealand's 12 Month Session
Lealand is one. Even as the photographer, I cannot believe how fast the first year goes. You just NEVER ever get it back. Even if its a really hard year, its a very important year that has the most dependence. The baby moments are so far and few between. They only snuggle for such a short time. They grow up and leave. I want Moms to remember their personality that first year, how they loved to eat dirt and hated touching grass. How they made this certain face when they were displeased.
Lealand has a very big voice and lots of opinions, and she in only ONE y'all. ONE. 13 year old Lealand should be interesting. I had fun capturing this time and cant wait to watch her grow into a spunky willful lady!
If you want your family captured, contact me here!
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Nashville Baby Photographer | Kennedy's 6 Month Session
Kennedy's first year is flying by y'all! Seems like just yesterday I was photographing her Momma's Maternity Session. It was by far one of my favorite maternity shoots. We have photographed Kennedy Every 3 months since birth and each and every session has been equally glorious. However, it was nice to finally get outside for her photos. At the beginning of the session, something happened that, surprisingly, has never happened at a session! We were walking to our first starting place, getting ready to start with Family Photos. When the baby pooped all over momma! It was SUCH a mess, and no, she did not have a back up outfit! But my favorite part was how she rolled with it. She cleaned it with some baby wipes and waited for it to dry, photographing Kennedy during this time. It dried in no time, thanks to the summer heat ;) and we were strategic with posing! I love when my clients roll with the punches, because 9 times out of 10, something will happen when it comes to photographing babies. Its just the way it is! But how we respond makes all the difference!
If you want your family captured, contact me here!
Here is Kennedy's sweet film:
Lauren Hartsfield 6 Months from Jennie Pyfferoen on Vimeo.
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Nashville Child Photographer | Quill's 3 Year Old Garden Shoot
Quill is 3! I remember photographing her back when I had a newborn portrait studio in Nashville. Quill is all spunk and was born on the bathroom floor by accident. She will make an amazing female adult, but in the meantime, makes for a fun child to parent ;) she is my best friend's daughter and we wanted to capture her in her true form. Quill loves her chickens and garden. She and her momma garden together almost daily on their homestead. This day was SO incredibly hot, the most I had sweat all summer. But it was a blast chasing Quilly Loo around!
If you want your family filmed, contact me here!
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Nashville Baby Photographer | Rowan turns 1!
Baby Rowan is the 3rd boy of this family - and Ive photographed all 3! I love them all to pieces, they know me well "Miss Jennie" and they look forward to their session. I may or may not bribe them with organic Gummies ;) But, they never complain about sessions!
They all loved the water, obviously! They were drenched by the end. But thats how I like my sessions: real and fun.
If you want your family filmed, contact me here!
Here is Rowan's 1 year film/video:
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Nashville Baby Photographer | Harper's Musical Lifestyle Session
I have truly enjoyed working with Jacky, capturing her pregnancy and her newborn baby girl, Harper! We had so much fun and I just love making a session personable, using the home's environment to tie in the uniqueness of that particular family. Since Jacky is a singer, she had lots of creative aspects to her home that matched this part of her heart. I know she will treasure these images for years to come!
If you want your family captured, contact me here!
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Nashville Baby Photographer | Garrett's Lifestyle Newborn Session
Garrett is so adorable, look at ALL that hair! My gosh! I could have photographed him all day. His parents are so head over heels in love. and I loved capturing that! Its going to go by so fast. I hope they treasure each and every second.
If you want your family captured, contact me here!
Here is his sweet video, too.
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Nashville Child Photographer | Addison 18 Months
Addison is growing so fast, we had a blast letting her play in the water! She may not be a baby any longer, but I can still some baby-isms left. I hope she keeps a few for just a bit. Babies don't keep! I designed her whole session. I love coming up with a vision and seeing it come to life. At the end, she gave us some of those sweet moments, sucking her thumb. Those moments, will be missed!
If you want your family filmed, contact me here!
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Nashville Baby Photographer | Miles
Miles was awake all night the night before his shoot, and luckily that meant he was super tired for his session with me! (sorry mom and dad!). I loved all his hair and he has the most angelic little face! We captured him amazingly, and I love this new little family!
If you want your family captured, contact me here!
Miles' Film Rocks!
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Nashville Baby Photographer | Rowan's 6 Month Studio Session
Rowan is sweet as can be! with cheeks that make you wanna eat a baby! We had such fun capturing this fast developing little boy's six month session. He's already working on crawling. He's just trying to keep up with his two big brothers, Im sure! His mommy brought in some rustic toys and they were a perfect addition to the images. Its so nice to add in subtle props that don't overpower the image. In this case, it really brought out the vintage feel!
If you want your family filmed, contact me here!
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Nashville Baby Photographer | Hallie's Newborn Session
Hallie is an absolutely beautiful baby girl. She has the most precious little features. I loved working with this family in their home. Lifestyle sessions are so sweet and calm. The parents have a decently easy morning getting ready, and don't have to leave the home. I like having a lot of images of mom, dad, and baby together - to show their connection and the emotion that comes with a newborn. I know these parents will cherish these photos for a lifetime.
If you want your family filmed, contact me here!
Here is a video I created documenting Hallie as a newborn.
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Nashville Family Photographer | Conner Family
The Conner's just moved here from California. Im so honored they hired me to capture their family this year. We did a lot of prep work for this session and it turned out amazingly! The days leading up to the shoot made us nervous. It was supposed to rain - which it did. But it was going to be very cloudy the day of the session and the main rain threat was that afternoon, so we spontaneously moved the session from sunset to 10 am and boy did it turn out! At the end, a storm began to blow in and we got some really fun shots with leaves blowing all around. It was truly magical. However, that was the last time we had rain and now we are in a drought! So crazy!
If you want your family captured, contact me here!
Thank you, Katie, for choosing ME!
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Nashville Baby Photographer | Leland's 8 Month Session
This little guy right here, is hilarious and full of personality. He's so smiley and happy and LOVES nature (clearly). He has the funniest expressions and is ready to be mobile. He has no interest in being slow in his development. We started the session upset that the sun wasn't there and then it came out! Its as glorious! What a beautiful day it was :)
I had visions of photographing His momma while wearing him in th Tula and I love it!
If you want your family filmed, contact me here!
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