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Congratulations on expecting your new baby! I’m excited you’re here and interested in learning more about a studio newborn session. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, this time is worth documenting and preserving as beautiful artwork. As a newborn photographer of 11 years serving the Franklin, Brentwood, and greater Nashville areas, I’ve had […]

June 27, 2024

5 Reasons to book a Studio Newborn Session

Toddler boy pats his baby sister sleeping swaddled in a Beaufort Bonnet Bow Swaddle.

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Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of photographing hundreds of babies in some of the most beautifully decorated nurseries. Nashville mommas sure know how to combine sophistication with whimsy! In this post, I’m featuring some of my very favorites that you can you can use for your own nursery inspiration! Nursery Inspiration: […]

August 13, 2023

Top 5 Nursery Inspiration for Baby

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If you are searching for a Brentwood newborn photographer to come to your home for newborn photos, I’m so glad you are here! I’m Kristie, former labor & delivery nurse and professional newborn photographer. Basically, my entire adult life has centered around babies. I’ve had the privilege of photographing newborns in the Williamson County area […]

May 21, 2023

Brentwood Newborn Photographer | In-home Photos

A new mother holds her baby in a Nashville nursery by Brentwood newborn photographer Kristie Lloyd.

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As a natural newborn photographer serving Nashville, I love offering the option of either in-home or in-studio newborn photo sessions. Unlike overly posed newborn photography, natural newborn photography focuses on capturing the natural beauty of baby without any complex or “forced” poses. Instead, I take a very parent and baby-led approach to newborn sessions. I’ve […]

May 1, 2023

Natural Newborn Photographer

Newborn baby girl sleeps in her crib by natural newborn photographer Kristie Lloyd

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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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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. […]

March 23, 2023

Hospital Bag Checklist for Mom and Baby for Nashville Moms

Newborn baby sleeps in hospital crib at Williamson Medical Center photo by Nashville newborn photographer Kristie Lloyd

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As an experienced Nashville maternity and newborn photographer, I love serving new 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 […]

March 21, 2023

Best Maternity and Newborn Photographer

Maternity and newborn photo album sits on a table in Kristie Lloyd's Nashville Photography studio

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Whether you’re a new mom or a newborn photographer looking for inspiration for the best newborn poses, I’m glad you’re here! As an experienced Nashville newborn photographer, I have photographed newborns in their homes for 10 years. While every session is unique, I’ve developed my own repeatable posing workflow to make sure I capture all […]

February 24, 2023

5 Best Newborn Poses for In-home Sessions

Newborn baby boy wearing a Feltman Brother's gown sleeps in his Nashville home's nursery

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If you are searching for a professional photographer to capture your newborn photos at home, keep reading! I have served families in the Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Thompson’s Station, and Spring Hill areas for a decade now. I started offering studio session last year, but up until 2022 I always photographed newborns in their homes. Capturing […]

February 7, 2023

Newborn Photos at Home | Thompson’s Station, TN

A husband and wife hold their newborn standing in their Thompson's Station, TN nursery with a window and blue curtains behind them.

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As an experienced newborn photographer serving Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin and surrounding areas, I always encourage my clients to book newborn photos early! I only take 4 due dates per month, to ensure I have room in my calendar and that my clients enjoy a truly stress free, luxury experience. Therefore, it is best to book […]

January 29, 2023

When to Book Newborn Photos

Newborn baby with red hair sleeps in her Nashville home's nursery

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