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Have you experienced Christmas at Opryland Hotel with kids? To be completely honest, the Gaylord Opryland Hotel had not been on my radar at all until I saw some ads for the Ice! experience while staying with my in-laws who live in Middle TN. It’s not an outing that I have ever heard my fellow […]

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Christmas At Opryland Hotel with Kids

Chattanooga photographer Kelley Hoagland with daughters experiencing Christmas At Opryland Hotel

Are you expecting a sweet new addition to the family and wondering when to take newborn photos? Then you’ve found the right post! Newborn photos are such a perfect way to document this exciting season of life. Let’s dive into the factors you need to consider. Before we get going, let me introduce myself in […]

Planning Your Chattanooga Photography Session

When To Take Newborn Photos?

Image of older brother and sister snuggling newborn brother

One of my favorite parts of traveling has always been taking photos. This started even before I was officially a “professional photographer”. So of course I snapped away during our recent getaway “Down East.” I actually brought along my medium format film camera and used it the most during this trip. This trip served as […]

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Hidden Gems in Maine

Roadside snapshot from Mount Desert Island

A relaxed photoshoot is usually what you are envisioning as you scroll through Pinterest or Instagram and dream about scheduling a photoshoot with your family, isn’t it? Or maybe it’s what you’re hoping for if you’re more of a realist. In this post, I want to offer some tips to make a relaxed photoshoot with […]

Planning Your Chattanooga Photography Session

Relaxed Photoshoot Tips

Relaxed photoshoot with two little boys playing in creek during the summer

Black and white portraits have become a very popular session offering in the past few years and for good reason! This style of portrait can be so versatile. Black and white portraits are easy to hang on the wall and incorporate into one’s home decor. The aesthetic is timeless, whether you choose candid images or […]

Planning Your Chattanooga Photography Session

Classic Black and White Portraits

Portrait of baby boy in black and white.