Nashville Baby Photographer | Eliot's In-Home Newborn Session

Baby Eliot is brand new to the world! She went overdue, and was very lazy about entering this world. But now that she's here, she is pretty chill! We had fun capturing the new baby. I captured her sister about 3 or so years ago. Her big sister is so adorable and I loved working with them all again! I still pinch myself, wondering if this life I lead is really mine.

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Nashville Baby Photographer | Welcome Lucy!

Lucy arrived into the world smiling, Im sure. She was so sweet and smiley! She and her sister are already bonding. The entire family was just so in love with the new baby girl. Lifestyle shoots allow me to capture memories, pure moments, raw emotion. And I am falling in love with film and videography too - because what better way to capture emotion! Please enjoy Lucy's video and sneak peek!

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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!

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Miles' Film Rocks!

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Nashville Baby Photographer | Kennedy's Newborn Session

I had the most amazing time photographing Kennedy. She was very sleepy. Her sweet face, she has the most gorgeous details. The atmosphere was very calm. I really enjoyed using a new lens and capturing the entire nursery. We did filmography as well and captured this angel perfectly! I know its going to go by so fast!

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Kennedy's Film:

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Nashville Baby Photographer | Easton

Baby Easton is such a sweet baby boy to photograph. I LOVED his very unique nursery! She purchased most from Restoration Hardware and or Pottery Barn. They have these amazing windows in their living room. And the following story is why I love my clients SO much. I get to their home and keep huffing and puffing like a child, because the dang Christmas Tree was ruining the shot I had in my head. They didn't even hesitate. They moved it and it was actually easy to move! Later they said they would have moved the kitchen if I needed them to. It was so worth it! Here is Easton's newborn video and a sneak peek of his gorgeous gallery.

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Easton's Video:

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.

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Here is a video I created documenting Hallie as a newborn.

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Nashville Newborn Photographer | Penelope Jane

Penelope Jane and her parents are so photogenic. They just glow and radiate pure love! I just adore being apart of this huge phase of clients' lives. Its such a journey, becoming a parent and I get the pleasure of seeing them before the baby arrives at their maternity session and then now I will get to watch sweet PJ grow this year! My heart literally swells with each client who chooses ME as their photographer. There is no greater honor!

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Nashville Baby Photographer | Ashton's Nursing Story

So many women these days struggle with nursing. Its grown ten fold over the past five years. Babies are born with lip ties and tongue ties, thanks to epigenetics and genetic mutations passed down each generation. I asked Ashton to share her story of nursing pain, mastitis, lip tie, tongue tie, baby's weight issues and more."Leland and I have had a trying time with nursing since we came home from the hospital. Many tears have been shed between he and I during this process. I thought it was going to be easy, because it's supposed to be a natural thing between mother and child, but I quickly learned that's not the case for everyone. There are many factors that come into play with a good latch and unfortunately these weren't working in our favor.After a few days of trying on our own, we decided to have a lactation consultant come to our home, in hopes that we would find the guidance we needed to help us along in the right direction. During our appointment we found out that Leland was lip and tongue tied. It explained everything we had been through. It was the reason I was in so much pain, the reason I ended up with mastitis, and the reason he wasn't gaining as much weight as he needed to. Leaving myself, my husband, and Leland very frustrated.Recently, Leland had a lip and tongue tie revision. It completely broke our hearts to take him in to have the procedure done, but it was also completely necessary in order for him to be able to nurse properly. We're continuing to do the appropriate stretches with his lip and tongue, so that they don't reattach. The last thing we want is for him to need another revision. He doesn't like the stretches, but he really has been a trooper through it all.With all of that being said, it is likely that my MTHFR gene mutations are the reason for Leland's ties, and/or the reason he may have MTHFR gene mutations, causing the ties. My experience thus far with learning about my MTHFR gene mutations, is that it has affected my body in many ways, including my journey with endometriosis and getting pregnant. The MTHFR mutations cause impaired methylation and detoxification. Sounds simple, but it's really so much more complicated than I ever imagined. I encourage you to look into all that it entails.I would also advise everyone to be tested for these mutations, because it truly affects so many bodily functions. For me this includes getting pregnant, being pregnant, the health of my child, and even my ability to have a natural nursing experience. It is important to be aware of the possible genes you may have so that you can take the appropriate steps before, during, and after pregnancy. Learning about genes and their interaction with the environment has helped me better understand my own health and how to make sure my baby is as healthy as possible.Once Leland's old enough, he will be tested for the mutations, as well. Until then, we are treating him as if he does have the mutations. It's better to be safe than sorry. In the meantime we will continue to work hard at nursing, because it's something that's really important to me. I would be lying if I said this has been an easy journey so far, but I do know that it is all worth it, for my sweet boy."