The single most important thing you can do before your first shoot — and why skipping it will slow down your growth as a photographer more than anything else. I am often asked by aspiring photographers some version of the same question: “I just got my first camera — where do I even start?” I love […]

A full unboxing and honest review of the Kindly camera bag — and why it might just be the last camera bag you ever need to buy. I have been on the search for the perfect camera bag for longer than I care to admit. As a full-time Nashville wedding and portrait photographer, my gear […]

From their wedding day — the very first time I ever shot film — to this beautifully soft maternity session at Harlinsdale Farm, this couple holds a very special place in my heart. There are clients you photograph once and treasure forever. And then there are clients like Alyssa and Adam — the kind who […]

Some engagement sessions are simply made to be golden — and Katelyn and Drew’s Harlinsdale engagement session in Franklin, Tennessee was exactly that. From the moment we stepped onto the grounds of this Franklin staple, it was clear we were in for something special! Three outfit changes, a roll of 35mm film, and sunshine that wrapped around […]

Some weddings follow a familiar script. Then there are weddings like Andreina and Eric’s; the kind that are thoughtfully, intentionally built from the ground up to reflect exactly who the couple is, where they come from, and what matters most to them. Their day at CJ’s Off the Square in Franklin, Tennessee was a masterclass in meaningful […]

A rainy Nashville wedding day, a second-line parade entrance, cold spark exits, and a love story that began at a Mardi Gras house party — this one had it all.

After standing at the end of a lot of aisles with a camera, I can tell you that ceremony florals are one of those things you either notice immediately or you don’t notice at all — and honestly, both of those outcomes are a choice. The difference between florals that stop you in your tracks […]

Katie & Matt’s Nashville Engagement Session at the Parthenon and Belmont Katie has been one of my closest friends since our early days at Franklin High School. Over the years, I’ve had the incredible privilege of being there with my camera for so many of her milestones; business anniversaries, Christmas cards, the moment Matt got […]

You’ve found your venue. You’ve said yes. Now comes one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning, your engagement session. And while it might be tempting to head to one of Nashville’s stunning parks or downtown architecture, there’s a compelling case for bringing your engagement session back to where it all begins: your wedding […]

Why Film Photography Is Making a Comeback In a world of infinite scrolling, AI-generated imagery, and instant everything, something unexpected is happening: photographers, couples, and creatives everywhere are picking up film cameras again! The grain, the warmth, the imperfection; it turns out these aren’t flaws to be edited out. They’re exactly what people are craving. […]