Recent Projects
Adding Ambiance to Your Headshot
While it's always great to have a headshot with a simple background, adding in some architecture or details can really enhance an image. Shervin Eftekhari, President of Zander Insurance, was looking to get his headshot updated but wanted something that had more of an editorial/lifestyle feel.
Behind the Frame | One Light Dramatic Portraits
I always love creating with Angelina Lopez of Velour Events in Nashville! After our staff headshots and branding session, she had some wedding dresses on loan from OZ Bridal and we said 'I Do' to photographing her in them.
Portrait Session with Tressie McMillan Cottom
Sometimes you get to work on projects that truly leave you better than when you started. ? Tressie McMillan Cottom is one of the most beautiful souls I've ever had the pleasure of photographing and spending the day together, in November of 2021, capturing such a stunning woman, both inside and out, literally left me in tears ...
Cooking Up Simple Food Photos
Food photography doesn't need to be complicated! Personally, I love working with just one light. Even when shooting outside! While natural light is great, adding in some artificial light makes things pop. My client, Boston Commons in Nashville Tennessee, was looking to update the images on their website and in their menu.
Taking Family Portraits to the Next Level
While my current Franklin home studio space may be small, it's also quite mighty! I love taking a family portrait and elevating it just a bit for a fashion and luxury vibe.
Using the MagMod MagBox Outdoors with the AD200 and V850ii // Nashville Photographer
One of my absolute favorite tools is the MagMod MagBox. It's just the right size for a variety of uses and it's ? MAGNETIC. You can use it with speed lights, or if you get the mount adapter you can use it with your strobe lighting as well.
You Can Take Old Hollywood Glam Portraits Anywhere
Doing test shoots are a great way to work through new concepts, or lighting setups, without having the pressure of being on a time-sensitive paid shoot. Test shoots also help you stay fresh and add some personal projects to your portfolio. One of the looks that I did during my shoot with Kasanna was inspired by simple old Hollywood glamor portraits, but with a modern vibe.
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Transparency is very important to me so I want to make it very clear that I’ve included certain products and links to those products on this site that I will earn an affiliate commission from. My goal with everything I do is to help educate and help photographers grow, but please understand I am doing this as a for-profit business and not just a hobby.
Behind the Scenes | Nashville Aesthetic Dentistry
When your business is making people smile, it's only fitting that you shine a light on someone who helps make pearly whites the best that they can be!
Weird Times – Bright Spirits
Yesterday I gave my neighbors a 5-hour notice that I was going to walk around and photograph their families (from a VERY safe distance of course!) I let everyone do their own thing and I absolutely loved capturing these photos. We all had a good laugh.
Musician Portraits at The Jail at Warren Studios with AVVAY and Paul C. Buff, Inc.
I partnered with AVVAY (a digital platform that makes awesome spaces easily bookable for everyone) for a unique portrait experience for musicians in Nashville, TN. Paul C. Buff, Inc. swung by to get some behind-the-scenes content and also interviewed me about the event, the benefits of using AVVAY, and why I chose The Jail at Warren Studios as the space for the shoot.
Lifestyle Branding Photography | runWestin
I love working with brands, both big and small! The Westin Hotel needed lifestyle branding images for their runWESTIN concierge service and even though the day of the shoot was CRAZY cold out, the models and the team did an excellent job staying positive and giving 110%! Take a peak behind my lens in the video to see my process when working on Lifestyle Branding shoots!
STYLEBLUEPRINT : WILDE
Wilder is a design shop and art space for your home and life.
I was hired by styleblueprint to photograph the Wilder storefront for the Wilder Nashville SB Guide.
STYLEBLUEPRINT : AVEC MOI
Avec Moi is “A unique shopping experience featuring new & vintage gifts and home accessories in historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee
THE STATE ROOM NASHVILLE | MARKETING IMAGES
The State Room, by Principle Cigars, is Nashville’s evening destination. The refined, yet comfortable space includes a large and open cigar lounge, elegant music and event room and two outdoor patios.
STYLE NATIVE : BRANDI CYRUS : STREET FASHION
Brandi Cyrus is a well known for her KILLER fashion which can be at Style Native Blog as well as on her Instagram.
Brandi and I have been working together quite a lot lately. This project involved shooting fashion in a street style.
STYLEBLUEPRINT : ASHLEY MEIER : LINENS + INTERIORS
Ashley’s store is full of beautiful textiles and home decor. Ashley makes organic, ego friendly bedding that is what she calls #sustainablychic. Their bedding supports water.org.
You can see their current Styleblueprint SB GUIDE PAGE.
ATELIER // WOOD + BURKS STUDIO BY DEANNA BURKSU
This space is gorgeous! Perfect for an event of any kind!
About the Wood + Burks Studio – Our studio features beautiful furnishings and everything you need to have the perfect gathering. Host your next bridal shower, birthday party, corporate event, rehearsal dinner in our studio.
MODEL PORTFOLIO // JILL COMSTOCK
Jill and I collaborated on a shoot to showcase her many different looks to update her portfolio. We started the shoot at my studio in Franklin, TN and then went to Downtown Franklin and back to my studio to finish up with some fitness images.
STYLEBLUEPRINT : EX VOTO VINTAGE NASHVILLE
EPRINT : EX VOTO VINTAGE NASHVILLE - You can see their current Styleblueprint SB GUIDE PAGE.