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I’ll admit, I was skeptical when I first came across the Swaddle Pro. As a 10 year experienced Nashville newborn photographer and former l&d nurse, swaddling isn’t all that challenging for me. However, I am all about anything that makes life easier so I was curious. So, I invested in my first Swaddle Pro over […]

April 22, 2023

The Swaddle Pro Review

The Swaddle Pro

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As a mom of 3 myself, I know how important it is to capture beautiful photos of the day to day. Whether it’s their first steps, a family vacation, or just everyday moments…having beautiful photos to tell your family’s story is invaluable. Maybe you’ve recently bought your first DSLR or received one as a gift. […]

April 8, 2023

How to shoot in Manual Mode | for Nashville Moms

The exposure triangle

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Lifestyle newborn sessions are my favorite way to capture those first sweet memories for families. These are done in the comfort of a client’s home and can be so beautiful and intimate. For lifestyle newborn photographers, however, they sure can be tricky to learn. I’ve put together my top 3 tips to help you get […]

January 5, 2023

3 Tips for Lifestyle Newborn Photographers

Mother lays on the bed with her newborn baby

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I started KLP as an official photography business almost 10 years ago, in 2013. My clients booked me through simple emails, we agreed on a date, and they would snail mail a check to me for their deposit (which if I recall correctly, was $50 to reserve a date). I burned those edited images onto […]

October 3, 2022

Photography Business Tools | My Favorites

Flodesk email marketing for photography business owners

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Since 2013, Kristie is a Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin published photographer who specializes in motherhood, newborn, and family photography.