Christine & Mary {Nashville Portrait Photographer}

October 12, 2017 Kaitlyn Holeman

One of my favorite parts about the work I do is getting to see familiar faces! On the blog this week is Christine and her mom, Mary, who was visiting Nashville for Christine's birthday and wanted to do a mini session while she was in town.

I photographed Christine's wedding a few years ago in Downtown Nashville at the Hermitage Hotel (you can catch all my favorites in the wedding blog post here!). I was so thrilled to see them again and capture some more photographs for them!

And while they didn't bring any pets of their own for the session, sometimes animals just find us! While we were in 12th South, we came across a few beautiful police horses. Christine even had the wonderful idea of getting a few pictures with them -- and I loved it!

I'd like to send a big thank you to Officer Clark and his horse Buck, who loved the flowers Christine and Mary brought to their session.

Enjoy a few of my favorites from our session below!

~ Mandy

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The Parrott Family {Nashville Family Photographer}

October 5, 2017 Kaitlyn Holeman

On the blog this week is a fun portrait session at Smith Park with the Parrott Family! In my favorite images below, you'll meet Jimmy, Laura, their three daughters (Katie, Allie, and Emma), and their adorable dog, Harper Noe.

Harper is just a bundle of love -- and soft fur! She's a four-year-old small goldendoodle and has a cute backstory about her middle name. Their family chose the first name after voting on dozens of options, and the name "Noe" was added since it's her grandmother's maiden name and Jimmy and Laura never had a fourth child, which would have had it as a middle name. I think it's so unique and meaningful!

Laura says Harper's favorite thing is "anything with the word "ball" in it," which just cracks me up! She doesn't like the vacuum, but loves snuggling with people. They all love how animated she gets when they walk through the door -- it's enough to bring a smile to anyone's face who meets her!

I hope you enjoy these favorites from their adorable family session!

~ Mandy

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The Norrod Family {Westmoreland Family Photographer}

September 29, 2017 Kaitlyn Holeman

I absolutely love it when I get to photograph families and pets at their own home -- especially in a beautiful place like Westmoreland!

On the blog this week are some of my favorite photos from a session with the Norrod family, including Alison, Daniel, their two dogs (Phoebe Yang and Buddy Love) and their cat, Hogan. Not only did I get the chance to see these lovable furry friends, but I also was able to meet their chickens and see lots of deer out on their stunning property!

Phoebe Yang and Buddy Love are both malti tzus (maltese shih tzu mix), but each have their own personality that comes along with their unique names. Phoebe has been a part of their family for nearly 10 years and was named after the famous Phoebe of Friends. The Yang portion of her name came from her shih tzu ancestry: Alison chose Yang because it symbolizes positivity. For some odd reason, she really enjoys Western movies (which I thought was cute and hilarious!).

Buddy Love loves anything he can eat, and enjoys spending time running around the yard and tagging along for car rides. He's not much a fan of baths, haircuts and being told, "No." Alison says, "He's funny because if he's in trouble, he'll follow you around until you smile or laugh at him."

And Hogan was adopted through New Leash on Life Lebanon when he was only 3 months old -- now he's 11! He's part Maine Coon and acts just like a dog. He even knows commands, enjoys haircuts and loves hunting -- but also loves sitting on your shoulders.

I hope you enjoy these few previews of their beautiful family and home!

~ Mandy