the klp blog

Former labor and delivery nurse of 10 years here, hi, hello…I’m glad you’re here 👋 This is a question I encounter often across social media and local mom groups. So I’ve decided to put together my own personal hospital bag checklist for mom and baby! Second trimester is a great time to create your checklist. […]

As a long time Nashville maternity and newborn photographer, I love serving mothers! As a mother of 3 myself, I get it! I really do! The stress of planning outfits. The mad rush to get everyone ready – then finishing your mascara in the car. The uncertainty of what to do with your photos and […]

Looking for a photographer offering mommy and me mini-sessions this Spring? I’m so thrilled to offer my 3rd annual Motherhood Sessions on May 13th, 2023 in my downtown Franklin studio. For bumps, babies, and beyond! I would love for you to join me at the studio for my annual Motherhood Sessions. Registration will officially open […]

This beautiful, growing family met me at Marcella Vivrette Smith Park for their outdoor maternity photos. This was in late August, so we had the most beautiful greens and warm sunlight which created such a stunning gallery! Why I regret skipping maternity photos Can I share a HUGE regret with you? I did not have […]

Last year, when I decided to create a studio in my home’s dining room, I had no idea how much I would love having a designated space to photograph my clients. So, last year I began casually watching the market for a commercial space for my newborn photography studio Nashville. 2022 certainly proved that there […]

This beautiful family is a part of my Baby’s First Year Membership. Like most of my clients, they began their membership with a maternity session, which was UH-mazing! They joined me in my studio and I just fell in love with them. Then, baby arrived and oh. my. goodness. I’m just gonna be counting down […]

I could share every single one of these images from this Nashville maternity session. I’ve been hanging onto my last roll of Portra 800 film for several months and this maternity session felt like just right time to finally use it. Gosh, I am so glad I did! While I also shot with my digital […]

Want to know the only disappointment I have as a Franklin, TN maternity photographer about this beautiful maternity session? It’s the fact that Cragfront Historical Home is quite the drive from where I usually shoot in and around Franklin, TN. Truly, this location filled my creative cup as a Maternity Photographer. With its “Secret Garden” […]

I love a mommy and me photo session! Especially when it involves beautiful, natural light, the sweetest 2 year old, and a gorgeous mommy. These beautiful gals joined me in my studio, just south of Franklin, TN for a sweet mommy and me photo session. Typically, once a year I will host an Instagram giveaway. […]

This beautiful mama and her girl(s) joined me for the first maternity session in my new studio space. Just after I officially opened in last Spring. It is so amazing to now have this lovely space to serve clients who want the best Nashville maternity photos! I just am blown away by this stunning momma! […]