The Gillis Family {Nashville Family Photographer}

On the blog this week is the sweet Gillis family. We did this portrait session at their home in Brentwood, and I love being able to capture photos right in my clients' own backyards! They bought the home back in January, and feel like this is where they're meant to be. It made the session all the more meaningful that way!

They have two furry family members: a welsh corgi named Max and a chihuahua named Mable. Max is 8 years old and loves to play soccer and chase anything that moves. He also treasures his blue nerf football, which doesn't surprise me -- just wait until you see the look on his face while playing with a football in the photo below! Mable is almost 7 and she weighs only 5 pounds. The Gillis family say she is a "tiny, sweet angel" and loves exploring her backyard -- and eating bacon! 

Celeste and Casey have been married for almost 15 years and have three amazing (non-furry) children. Brendon is nearly 14 and loves all things sports and geography related. Bella is the next oldest at almost 13, and loves her fur babies. Someday she even wants a career with animals, and I don't blame her! Georgia is the baby of the family and turned 3 this past August. She is pretty much excited about everything and adores her puppies!

Thank you for letting me capture a few special moments for your family! 

~ Mandy

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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 Loeffler Family {Nashville Pet Photographer}

I absolutely love it when other photographers come to me for their photography needs, especially when they have not one, but three adorable pets! Meet Kelly (the fellow photographer) and her husband Chris! These two have two cats, Leroy & Ralphie, and just adopted a new puppy named Rhett.

Kelly said that when they brought Leroy home from Paws of Rutherford County he was originally named Penguin -- but he acted like such an old man so they thought "Leroy" would be a better fit. He loves treats and quiet time, and hates being petted anywhere but his head. What they love most about him is his distinguished look! 

Then with their second cat, they liked the old man name theme and Kelly's grandpa's name is Ralph, which is how they came up with Ralph(ie). He loves snuggles; however, he isn't too fond of his snuggles being interrupted by Rhett jumping on him. 

With Rhett, Kelly and Chris were debating between a Tennessee-driven name or another old man name. And since they really like Thomas Rhett, they thought Rhett would be the perfect Southern boys name for their new pup. He loves frisbee, but doesn't love that his cat brothers won't play with him. 

Here is what Kelly had to say about sweet Rhett: "Rhett's eyes are just so beautiful and he has a great personality and temperament. Although I have always loved Australian shepherds, because of their intelligence and looks, I love them even more now after meeting Rhett! I also cant get over how cute he is!" 

And I can't either! 

~ Mandy

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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!

Christine & Mary {Nashville Portrait Photographer}

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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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!