Brett & Amanda {Nashville Engagement Photographer}

On the blog this week is Brett & Amanda's engagement session, which was so much fun to photograph! 

Brett is actually my cousin, and Amanda is his high school sweetheart. They're very much in love, and one of the cutest couples I know. It's always so nice to see your family members go through such an exciting moment in their lives!

We took these photos at a family farm in Southeast Missouri, and the lighting was just perfect! And although they don't have any furry family members yet, Amanda did say during out session that she does want a golden retriever someday (and I can't wait! :)

Enjoy some of my favorites below!

~ Mandy

Engaged? Congratulations!

Mandy Whitley Photography is Nashville's premiere pet photographer. Mandy Whitley creates fun and playful photographs with pets and their people. She photographs portrait sessions, family sessions, couple portraits, and weddings - as well as just pets! To inquire about booking a photo session, contact Mandy!

Tail of 20 Cities: Mandy Whitley Photography in Franklin, TN {Nashville Dog Photographer}

I’m so excited to be participating in Rover.com’s Tail of 20 Cities, celebrating my amazing clients and unique city along with 19 other photographers from around the world. Take a look at the other photographers participating in the Tail of 20 Cities Photo Journey here,  and feel free to join in on the fun by posting a photo of your pooch repping your city with hashtag #RoverCities on social media.

My family LOVES Franklin, Tennessee. It has the best main street — complete with restaurants, shops and a refurbished old theater. Many of the shops and restaurants have dog bowls out all the time and most are dog friendly! Franklin also has a greenway to walk with your pup, a dog park and plenty of activities you can bring your dogs to, including all the events on Main Street. My personal favorite is the annual Pumpkinfest!  

Franklin is also part of the Mars petcare initiative, Better Cities for Pets, which lists all the pet-friendly businesses in the area. It is also home to one of my favorite pet-friendly wedding venues, CJ's Off the Square! 

I've done many photography sessions in and around the Main Street area of Franklin and I always love taking my clients there. Here are a few of my favorites from the Kemp family session with their sweet rescue pup, Sadie. The Kemps are also the owners of the fabulous pet parent t-shirt company Winks & Whiskers. They met me in Franklin where we wandered down Main Street and the alleyways for the best spots!

~ Mandy

Bring Your Pets to Your Family Portrait Session!

Mandy Whitley Photography is Nashville's premiere pet photographer. Mandy Whitley creates fun and playful photographs with pets and their people. She photographs portrait sessions, family sessions, couple portraits, and weddings - as well as just pets! To inquire about booking a photo session, contact Mandy!

The Daigle Family {Nashville Pet Photographer}

Right before Christmas, we took a little trip to visit our friends, the Daigle family! They used to live in Nashville, and now are back home in Fort Kent, Maine. We had a blast with a mini family and pet session at Rick's parents place!

Meet Rick, Cassie and their son, Keegan -- who has the cutest smile! Not only does he love his puppies, he loves to act like a puppy himself sometimes!

Their adorable pups are Molly, Layla and Hank. Molly is a border collie/Great Pyrenees mix who was adopted from Austin Humane Society. She's also SUPER friendly and definitely loves to be in your personal space, asking for love by putting her paw on you. 

Layla was adopted from Austin Pets Alive and originally had the name Kara. She's also very sweet and the most relaxed and laid back of the three dogs. Hank's original name was Guacamole! Before they adopted them, Cassie and Rick knew they wanted a Layla and a Hank, and I think their newer names fit them well. :) Hank is the protector of the house, but once he warms up to you, also just a love!

All of them love to play with other dogs, and can't get enough rawhide treats. They're all very snuggly and friendly, and have huge personalities that I just loved! Last, but not least, we also took a quick photo of the family with one of the oldest horses on the farm, named Bonnie.

Enjoy some of my favorites!

~ Mandy

Pets Are Family, Too!

Mandy Whitley Photography is Nashville's premiere pet photographer. Mandy Whitley creates fun and playful photographs with pets and their people. She photographs portrait sessions, family sessions, couple portraits, and weddings - as well as just pets! To inquire about booking a photo session, contact Mandy!