
Recent Projects

Are You Collecting Reviews During Your Workflow // Collecting Customer Feedback is a Must
Client reviews aren’t just a “nice to have”—they’re a must-have. In this blog, I share how automating feedback collection through tools like Dubsado helped me elevate my client experience and grow my photography business. Plus, hear what one amazing client had to say!

How to Create Lifestyle and Branding Photos with Two Lights // Grab The Gold Marketing Images
Go behind the scenes of our lifestyle branding shoot for Grab the Gold and its founder, Danielle Ontiveros. With a soft two-light setup and a home studio kitchen backdrop, we created authentic, polished imagery perfect for marketing and social media. Learn how a simple lighting setup and a strong creative team made this food brand shine.

Nashville’s Luxury Realtor Portraits // Photos Featured in nFOCUS Magazine
When nFOCUS Magazine called, I was all in! This luxury realtor portrait session featured some of Nashville’s top agents and was photographed at the stunning Collective 615 space. With custom styling by Emily Goodin and thoughtful lighting setups, each agent was photographed to reflect their brand and professionalism. Get the scoop on how we brought editorial polish and personality to every frame.

How To Light Individuals & Groups for e-Commerce
Lighting can make or break your e-commerce photos—especially when shooting multiple products or team members. In this shoot for AIM Apparel, a brand supporting women through ethical fashion, I set up two lighting stations to keep the flow efficient. Using silver umbrellas and strategic diffusion helped create bright, clean, and consistent images perfect for online shops. Whether you’re photographing solo models or groups, even lighting is key!

Do You Know Why Bounced Light is So Important?
Don’t underestimate the power of bounced light! Whether you’re in a tight space or without a modifier, knowing how to bounce your flash can elevate your portraits. In this post, I break down how I used bounced light for a hallway portrait of Ava and share tips for controlling shadows, using neutral surfaces, and why angling your strobe just right can create stunning results. More practice = more profit. Let’s dive in!

RE-CREATION SERIES / Inspired by a Portrait of Chadwick Boseman
Inspired by an iconic portrait of Chadwick Boseman, this re-creation with Nashville model Rollson Royce captures warmth, legacy, and soul through thoughtful lighting and composition. Using a two-light setup and post-production background replacement, we honored the original while creating something uniquely our own. A beautiful reminder that portraiture can pay homage and inspire all at once.

Adding Ambiance to Your Headshot
Looking to move beyond the basic studio backdrop? This branding session with Shervin Eftekhari of Zander Insurance shows how architectural details and natural textures can bring your headshots to life. With a simple two-light setup and an eye for ambiance, we created editorial-style images that still feel professional and on-brand.

Behind the Frame | One Light Dramatic Portraits
What happens when editorial fashion meets bridal branding? During a creative session with Angelina Lopez of Velour Events, we transformed a hallway into a dramatic portrait scene using just one light and a frame installation by Overton Arts. With texture, shadow, and simple lighting, we crafted timeless, bold imagery that makes a lasting impact.

Portrait Session with Tressie McMillan Cottom
Photographing Tressie McMillan Cottom in Nashville was an unforgettable experience. Her strength, grace, and storytelling spirit made this portrait session as powerful as it was personal. Discover the inspiration behind the lens in this heart-centered branding shoot.

Cooking Up Simple Food Photos
Food photography doesn’t have to be complicated! At Boston Commons in Nashville, I used a single artificial light to add just the right pop to their bright and inviting menu images. One-light setups are a game-changer for photographers and brands alike—bringing energy and flavor to every frame!

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.

Affiliate Disclosure
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