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 […]

Planning Your Chattanooga Photography Session

February 20, 2023

Photography Chattanooga TN – Weather FAQ

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 […]

Planning Your Chattanooga Photography Session

February 6, 2023

Heirloom Portrait

Toddler boys smiling at camera in classic children's outfit during Chattanooga heirloom portrait session

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 […]

Planning Your Chattanooga Photography Session

February 3, 2023

Mini Sessions for Photography: Pros and Cons

Chattanooga photography session at Flat Top Mountain Farm, Mother posing with daughters in zinnia field

When researching and searching for photographers in Chattanooga, one of your first questions may be: “How early do I even need to contact a photographer about scheduling my sessions?” In today’s post, I want to provide you a little guide for figuring out when to contact me in order to get on my calendar. As […]

Planning Your Chattanooga Photography Session

February 1, 2023

Photographers in Chattanooga – When to Schedule

Older sister cuddling with newborn brother

As a family photographer in Chattanooga, I photograph not just immediate family units, but a few large extended family sessions throughout the year. I honestly really appreciate these sessions. Grandparents want portraits with their grandkids. Even though their children have left the house, grandparents want portraits with their grown children too. You’re already going to […]

Planning Your Chattanooga Photography Session

January 26, 2023

Family Photographer in Chattanooga: Extended Families

Grandparents posing with grandchildren, session wardrobe tips

In yesterday’s post, I discussed the benefits and considerations for scheduling an in-home lifestyle photography session. Today, I thought I would fully balance out the discussion by contrasting with the benefits of Chattanooga photography studio sessions. When it’s cold and dreary like in the dead of the winter months or stuffy and blazing hot like […]

Chattanooga Family Photography Sessions, Planning Your Chattanooga Photography Session

January 25, 2023

Chattanooga Photography Studio Sessions

Mother and son during Chattanooga studio photography session with hand painted backdrop.

Most frequently, as a Chattanooga lifestyle newborn photographer, my sessions take place in client’s homes. While studio backdrop sessions are an option, most of my families opt to use their own homes. In this post I’ll discuss the benefits of and considerations for these types of sessions. The newborn stage is a complete whirlwind. Sometimes […]

Chattanooga Newborn Photography Sessions, Planning Your Chattanooga Photography Session

January 24, 2023

Chattanooga Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

Newborn baby boy smiling at mother

Finding pretty Chattanooga Photo Spots in the winter can be more challenging than in the summer, but it is certainly not impossible. If you are planning a maternity session and your 3rd trimester is in the dead of winter or you want to document another exciting milestone like a December graduation, don’t shy way from […]

Chattanooga Family Photography Sessions, Planning Your Chattanooga Photography Session

January 19, 2023

Chattanooga Photo Spots – Winter

Chattanooga Photo Spot - West Village

One hesitation I often hear from clients before their Chattanooga photography session is that they don’t feel like they know how to look good in photos. They want to be in photos with their family, but they have never felt photogenic. Let’s discuss what I do as a Chattanooga photographer to help with capturing beautiful […]

Planning Your Chattanooga Photography Session

January 18, 2023

How to Look Good In Photos – Working with Photographers

Mother and daughter in front of pink blooming cherry tree

As a Chattanooga photographer, one of the frequent questions I receive is about when to schedule maternity photos. There are a few factors to consider in terms of how far into your pregnancy to schedule your maternity photography session. But first of all, way to go! I’m so excited that you are planning to photograph […]

Chattanooga Maternity Photography Sessions, Planning Your Chattanooga Photography Session

January 16, 2023

When to Schedule Maternity Photos: FAQ

Maternity session on golf course in Chattanooga TN by Tennessee River