nFocus Magazine // Model Behavior

At Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

This year’s nFocus Model Behavior feature was more than a photo shoot. It was a tribute to Nashville’s changemakers, captured in the stunning setting of the Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE floral exhibit at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. We photographed twelve incredible women whose leadership and heart are shaping the city for the better. Each portrait reflects a unique blend of beauty, purpose, and presence, honoring the impact these women have through service, storytelling, and strength.

As a Nashville Commercial Photographer and Photography Educator, I’m passionate about creating images that feel both powerful and personal. This shoot celebrated not only the elegance of each honoree, but also the causes they champion. From education and equity to preservation and the performing arts, their work is as varied as it is vital. These portraits are a reminder that visual storytelling can be a powerful tool for change.

Featured Honorees:

Creative Team

Photographer: Tausha Dickinson

Photo Assistant: Anthony Romano

Art Director: Christie Passarello

Stylist: Bruce Pittman

Stylist Assistants: Eldar Gorak, Linnea Tweedy

Hair & Makeup Artists:

Location: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, Nashville, TN

A woman in a floral-patterned light blue dress twirls beside a botanical mannequin designed with fresh blooms. Photographed at Cheekwood Botanical Garden for nFocus Magazine’s Model Behavior fashion editorial.
Wearing a bold fuchsia jacket over white, a woman smiles brightly in front of a lush floral installation. Captured at Cheekwood Botanical Garden, this nFocus Magazine Model Behavior portrait showcases personality and style.
A woman in a butterfly-inspired gown twirls gracefully beside a floral art display at Cheekwood Museum of Art. This nFocus Magazine Model Behavior editorial highlights the artistry of couture fashion set among botanical installations.
A woman in a powder-blue lace gown stands confidently in front of a bold red and orange floral mannequin installation. Photographed at Cheekwood Botanical Garden for nFocus Magazine’s Model Behavior editorial series.
A woman in a vibrant blue dress poses gracefully in front of a towering floral gown installation at Cheekwood Botanical Garden. Captured for nFocus Magazine’s Model Behavior, this portrait highlights Nashville fashion in a fine art setting.
Flowing in a pale gray patterned gown, a woman walks past a dramatic floral sculpture at Cheekwood Museum of Art. Photographed for nFocus Magazine’s Model Behavior, this editorial portrait reflects movement, style, and botanical artistry.
A woman in a one-shoulder purple gown poses beside a vibrant floral mannequin at Cheekwood Museum of Art. Shot for nFocus Magazine’s Model Behavior, this editorial highlights the elegance of Nashville’s fashion community.
Wearing a monochrome patterned dress, a woman poses with a striking floral art mannequin at Cheekwood Museum of Art. This portrait for nFocus Magazine’s Model Behavior showcases editorial fashion photography with a fine art edge.
Dressed in classic black, a woman poses beside a dramatic floral gown display at Cheekwood Botanical Garden. Part of nFocus Magazine’s Model Behavior, this portrait merges editorial fashion with botanical artistry in Nashville.
Two women in couture gowns pose in front of a dramatic floral installation at Cheekwood Botanical Garden. Captured for nFocus Magazine’s Model Behavior, this editorial portrait blends Nashville fashion with fine art and botanical design.