Top 15 Chattanooga Family Photo locations. Lookout Mountain Photographer offers advice for picking the perfect location for your family.

If you’ve been following along, you know that I’ve been posting some blogs as part of a series I’m calling “Planning Your Session”. I previously tackled topics such as what to wear to your photography session, how to prepare your kiddos for your session, and when to schedule your newborn session. For this post, I’m […]

Tips and Tricks for planning a low-stress and fun family photography session. This post is specifically for older toddlers and school-age children. Kelley is a Lookout Mountain, GA photographer, specializing in joyful, warm, and genuine family photography.

You know that feeling when everything just comes together beautifully? That was the feeling of this styled photoshoot! While the collaboration of several woman-run businesses made the event extra beautiful, the main credit should be given to Vanessa at Moser Manor Farm. This event was the product of her vision. She provided the beautiful setting […]

If you’ve been around me long, you know that I love a good project. In fact, this whole photography business was born out of a self-driven project to improve my photography skills by photographing my family regularly. (You can learn more about the project on my about page.) This year, I set a little goal […]

Have you been wondering, “Should I use Flash for Indoor Photography?” My answer is a whole hearted “yes!”. I started incorporating flash into my in-home photography sessions over the past two years and have seen some significant benefits for my business. I’d like to talk about them today with the hope of giving you the […]

If you’ve been following along, you’ve seen that I’ve started a little series about local New Mama Resources. Today, I want to shine a little spotlight on one of my favorite Chattanooga Laundry services: Freedom From Laundry. If you’re an expecting mom, you may want to proactively line up this service before your baby even […]

When it comes to scheduling photography, Chattanooga TN weather can sometimes throw curve balls. While planning sessions, clients frequently ask, “What if it rains?” In this blog post, I’ll address my weather protocol in order to give you a clearer idea of what to expect when scheduling with me! When I have a session coming […]

When your creative outlet becomes your career, one can easily push parts of one’s creative voice to the backseat while dreaming up art for other people. I certainly wouldn’t trade my business, but several creative mentors reminded me lately that it’s good to take the time to make low-pressure art for yourself. So that’s something […]

My first official session of 2023 was newborn photography near Chattanooga, one of my favorite types of sessions! I captured a maternity session for this couple in the fall. There is something so beautiful about watching a couple transition from the excitement of anticipation to the fierce love of their new child! I will say, […]

In the next post in my series “New Mama Resources” I highlight Chattanooga Lactation with Ashley Lucas RN, IBCLC. If you’ve read my about page, you know that I totally failed to schedule a newborn photography session for my first child. (Ironic, I know!) This happened partly because I was really focused on the birth […]

If you follow along with my photography journey via website or social media, you may have noticed me frequently posting a new style of portrait in the past year: the Heirloom Portrait. In today’s blog post, I’ll explain what an “heirloom portrait” is, why you should consider scheduling one, and how my process is slightly […]

I’ll be honest, I’m not a huge fan of mini sessions for photography anymore. However, I know they are a popular option, popping up seasonally throughout the year. In this blog post, I give you my take as a photographer on the pros and cons of these shortened sessions. You can decide what’s best for […]