From the studio
Recent sessions, behind-the-scenes notes, and stories from the families I get to photograph.
April 12, 2023 · Nashville, TN
Lifestyle family sessions with busy littles, lots of giggles and sweet snuggles are my favorite!
January 10, 2023 · Nashville, TN
Joy to meet their newest addition, Maverick - an in-home lifestyle newborn session in Nashville.
November 4, 2022 · Panama City Beach, FL
Fun at St. Andrew's State Park in Panama City Beach, Florida for fall break - crystal clear water and perfect weather.
October 18, 2022 · Brentwood, TN
Joy to watch this family grow from initial family-of-three session to a family of four at Smith Park.
October 11, 2022 · Arrington, TN
This family is seriously the best with dear friend and three children - fall mini at a private family farm.
August 22, 2022 · Brentwood, TN
Fall mini season is right around the corner...my favorite time of year at Smith Park in Brentwood.
July 7, 2022 · Shelbyville, KY
Beautiful, blue sky, warm summer day in Shelbyville, Kentucky for an outdoor boho wedding at Avonley Homestead.
June 22, 2022
I'M BACK!!! After taking more than 2 weeks away for 15-day road trip from Nashville to the Black Hills.
May 16, 2022 · Arrington, TN
Capture Tennessee summer in a photo session with farm setting - rolling hills, wildflowers, and a sweet pup.
May 9, 2022 · Searcy, AR
Congratulations...You did the hard work and have the degrees to prove it. A trip back to my alma mater.
May 7, 2022 · Nashville, TN
Loved getting to serve the Marks family again this spring at a new side of Ellington by the flowering cherry tree.
May 4, 2022
References Nancy Ray's podcast on speaking scripture over children - prayers from the Psalms for our kids.
April 23, 2022 · Nashville, TN
Celebrating 31 years of marriage with a spring mini session at Ellington Agricultural Center.
April 20, 2022 · Nashville, TN
Fun to connect with new people through kids' school - kicking off this year's Spring Minis at Ellington.
March 4, 2022 · Nashville, TN
Rained for 10 days straight leading up to their February engagement session but the sun came out just hours before.
February 11, 2022 · Nashville, TN
Baby blues had my heart melting during this Spring Mini Session at Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville.
February 8, 2022 · Nashville, TN
Fun with this beautiful lady and her sweet pup, Tucker - a spring mini at Ellington Agricultural Center.
February 4, 2022 · Nashville, TN
Beautiful spring day at Ellington capturing moments with sisters - and tips for photographing shy kids.
February 1, 2022 · Pensacola Beach, FL
Fun to meet the Dibblee family on our fall break beach trip to Pensacola Beach, Florida.
January 28, 2022 · Nashville, TN
Happy dance when mama shows up in a beautiful maxi dress - fall mini at Ellington with golden leaves.
January 24, 2022 · Pensacola Beach, FL
A week tent-camping at Fort Pickens, FL with three kids - shells, sandcastles, crab hunting, and an 8th birthday.
January 23, 2022 · Nashville, TN
A 10-minute Christmas PJ mini at Santa's Trees in Nashville - Star Wars pajamas and a tiny Santa hat for baby brother.
January 20, 2022 · Brentwood, TN
A late-fall family mini at Smith Park on a hill of dried wildflowers and golden grass at sunset.
September 16, 2021 · Murfreesboro, TN
Announcing 2021 Christmas Tree Farm Minis at Country Cove with 13 sets, plus a long note for fellow photographers.
August 14, 2021 · Brentwood, TN
A fall mini session at Smith Park with Janet's neighbors - one year old twin girls and a four year old brother.
July 11, 2021 · Nashville, TN
An in-home lifestyle newborn session welcoming baby Jack to the Blumenauers - three boys under one roof.
July 8, 2021 · Nashville, TN
An in-home lifestyle newborn session welcoming Janet's new nephew Thomas Whit, with airplane nursery decor.
June 8, 2021 · Nashville, TN
First birthday session for sweet Anna Rose at Ellington with a whale-lovie-inspired color palette.
March 3, 2021
A personal reflection on the last nursing session in the gray rocking chair and 8.5 years of growing or nursing babies.
February 28, 2021
A reflection on transitioning from preschool teaching to full-time photography after the pandemic closed her classroom.
February 15, 2021 · Nashville, TN
A first birthday session for Janet's neighbors' twin girls - onesies, tutus, and birthday balloons.
February 14, 2021 · Nashville, TN
An in-home lifestyle newborn session welcoming long-awaited baby Ezra to a beautiful family of four-under-four.
June 29, 2020
Kenzie's first birthday session in the dress her daddy bought at Kensington Palace, plus daddy-daughter shirts.
June 29, 2020
Janet's quarantine first birthday session for her baby girl - donut-themed, with a chair her grandmother gave her at age one.
June 29, 2020
A newborn session welcoming tiny Anna Rose - five and a half pounds, alert and bright-eyed, with a doting big brother.
June 29, 2020
A post-quarantine newborn session - gloves and mask on - welcoming baby Iris with proud big sister Violet.
November 22, 2019 · Brentwood, TN
A silly, giggle-filled fall session at Smith Park with the Caseys - the twins are 7 now.
November 17, 2019 · Brentwood, TN
A fall family session at Smith Park with a beautiful big-family hug shot.
November 14, 2019 · Nashville, TN
A fall Ellington session with Janet's brother's family - ending with rocks, creek, and BINGO at Seven Mile Creek.
November 7, 2019 · Nashville, TN
A fall Ellington family session - the silly dad got real smiles from his Matilda Jane-clad girls.
November 5, 2019 · Nashville, TN
An Ellington family session where a wiggly tooth came out on the last shot - a perfect way to wrap up a session.
October 27, 2019 · Nashville, TN
A fall Ellington family session full of nature-loving kiddos, acorns, and an excited pup named Buster.
October 15, 2019 · Brentwood, TN
A family session at Crockett Park on the only rainy day all September - playground time before another round of rain.
September 25, 2019 · Nashville, TN
A downtown Nashville sunset session with friends from house church - kind, authentic, and skyline-loving.
September 13, 2019 · Murfreesboro, TN
Announcing 2019 Christmas Minis at the Country Cove tree farm - now featuring a hot cocoa stand.
August 29, 2019 · Lebanon, TN
A fairytale wedding for Evann and Cole at Circle S Farms - moss-covered rocks, wildflowers, and an 18-person wedding party.
August 16, 2019
An in-home newborn session for baby Jack in a stunning gray-and-zoo-animal nursery.
August 7, 2019
A hospital session welcoming baby Jack to JJ and Morgan - a chill, curious baby blessed with great parents.
July 25, 2019
Newborn session for Kenzington who arrived three weeks early - already best friends with her sweet pup.
July 20, 2019 · Nashville, TN
An extended family of 10 session at Ellington Agricultural Center - smiles, coordination, and contagious joy.
July 7, 2019
A Fresh48 hospital session for surprise-early-arrival baby Kenzington, named after Kensington Palace.
July 3, 2019 · Nashville, TN
A summer Ellington session with a kind family from preschool, ending with a visit to the mounted police horses.
June 25, 2019 · Nashville, TN
Janet's first session back from maternity leave - a hot downtown Nashville family session celebrating a graduating senior.
May 12, 2019
A personal reflection on what motherhood looks like this year - the mess, the magic, and a new baby on the way.
May 6, 2019 · Nashville, TN
A sunset spring family session at Ellington with two spunky girls and a sweet puppy after a rainy day.
April 27, 2019
An engagement session full of laughter and grace - and a three-year-old's seal of approval at the end.
November 22, 2018 · Brentwood, TN
A sunset family-of-six session on the wildflower hill at Smith Park on an unusually pleasant November day.
November 21, 2018 · Murfreesboro, TN
A catch-up with a former teaching colleague and her family at the Christmas tree farm under noon-day sun.
November 18, 2018 · Murfreesboro, TN
A first-ever professional portrait session for a family at the Country Cove Christmas Tree Farm.
November 18, 2018 · Murfreesboro, TN
A big-family flannel-clad Christmas tree farm mini session with everyone smiling through freezing temps.
November 17, 2018 · Nashville, TN
A return session with the Britts and a little helper - Janet's son joined to be his preschool teacher's photographer's assistant.
November 17, 2018 · Murfreesboro, TN
Sweet, smiley girls braving the cold to hang stars and snuggle on blankets at the Country Cove tree farm.
November 9, 2018 · Nashville, TN
A pink-and-gray fall family session at Ellington with gorgeous trees in the background.
November 2, 2018 · Nashville, TN
A fall Ellington session with a teaching colleague's family and lots of mom-and-dad inside jokes.
November 2, 2018 · Nashville, TN
A fall mini session at Ellington with sweet girls who could laugh on command, ending at the mounted police barn.
November 2, 2018 · Nolensville, TN
A non-traditional urban family session in downtown Nolensville full of dressy outfits and dancing for the camera.
October 29, 2018 · Nashville, TN
Reconnecting with a preschool family at Ellington Agricultural Center for a fall session.
October 29, 2018 · Murfreesboro, TN
A Christmas tree farm session with Janet's brother's family and her 2-month-old nephew's first giggles.
October 15, 2018 · Brentwood, TN
A family session with a high school senior at Marcella Vivrette Smith Park.
October 15, 2018 · Murfreesboro, TN
Kicking off Christmas mini season with a sweet family and their 7-month-old at the Country Cove tree farm.
October 10, 2018 · Nashville, TN
An Ellington fall session full of giggles and tickle fights with twins from Janet's preschool class.
October 2, 2018
A neighborhood family session full of tickle fights and snack breaks with a sweet Canadian family.
September 30, 2018 · Nashville, TN
Celebrating Milo's first birthday at Ellington Ag Center after a week of rain.
September 21, 2018 · Murfreesboro, TN
Announcing Christmas mini sessions at the Country Cove Christmas Tree Farm with a sneak peek promo session.
August 25, 2018
Welcoming sweet baby Isaac with a newborn session and a prayer for the new family of three.
August 24, 2018
A real-time delivery-room narrative as Janet photographs her brother and sister-in-law welcoming their son Isaac.
July 7, 2018
A morning teaching her 4-year-old how vintage cameras work using a Starbucks cup and a miniature bowling pin.
July 1, 2018
Celebrating Beth's baby shower with a stars-and-moons theme matching the nursery.
June 1, 2018 · Nashville, TN
A first-birthday session for Landry at Ellington Agricultural Center with her great-grandmother's blanket.
May 30, 2018 · Nashville, TN
A Nashville riverfront maternity session for David and Beth as they prepare to welcome their first baby.
March 7, 2018 · Nashville, TN
An early spring engagement session for Abe and Jasmine at Ellington Agricultural Center with a tulip tree in full bloom.
February 13, 2018 · Franklin, TN
Announcing 2018 Spring Mini sessions at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin.
January 17, 2018
A snowy week home with the boys - homemade gingerbread play doh, sledding, and extra snuggles.
November 14, 2017 · Franklin, TN
A windy fall family session at Harlinsdale Farm with golden sun, blue skies, and maroon-and-navy style.
November 9, 2017
A joyful family session with fellow preschool teacher Patty and her family.
November 9, 2017
A newborn session welcoming sweet baby Owen, reflecting on the wonder of holding a tiny new soul.
October 31, 2017
Bridal portraits for Janet's lifelong best friend Kaitlin braving 40-degree cloudy weather with grace.
October 7, 2017 · Nashville, TN
A Nashville couples session with Janet's little brother David and his wife Beth at 12 South and Harlinsdale Farm.
September 26, 2017
Senior portraits for Janet's little sister Calla as she heads into her senior year of high school.
September 23, 2017
A sweet maternity session anticipating baby boy number two for a family Janet grew up with.
July 3, 2017
A personal reflection on motherhood, mess, and finding beauty in the everyday little moments.
June 26, 2017
A summer couples session with longtime friends Sara and Todd - laughter, hydrangeas, and contagious love.