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Whether you're planning your first session or your fifth, you'll find practical tips, local recommendations, and stories from families just like yours.

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Ever think what if my kids won’t cooperate for family photos? See how a playful, lifestyle approach keeps kids engaged and makes family photos fun.

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Ever think what if my kids won’t cooperate for family photos? See how a playful, lifestyle approach keeps kids engaged and makes family photos fun.

Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most incredible moments, and capturing those first memories is so truly so special. I recommend scheduling your newborn photo session within the first two weeks after birth. I’ll share more on why I love this timeframe!

When it comes to capturing your pregnancy journey through photos, timing truly is important! As a Nashville maternity photographer, a question I get asked often is when to book maternity photos? I love capturing mamas when they are between 28-32 weeks pregnant.

Nashville Maternity photographer Courtney Houk answers the commonly asked question "when to book maternity photos" in this blog post

Whether you’re expecting your first child or your fourth, it is important to capture the beauty of each pregnancy. The photos allow you to reflect on the mother you are becoming and not the mother you have been — something we as mamas of multiples don’t get to do often.

Courtney Houk captures these Nashville maternity photos with siblings

As a Nashville photographer, I absolutely love the opportunity to travel for sessions. Whether it’s for a retreat or being hired to capture special moments, creating imagery in a location that is outside of my norm truly fills my creative cup. This session was no exception.

Courtney Houk is a Nashville Newborn photographer who traveled for this Charleston beach maternity session

When planning a family photo session, much of the focus often goes to what mamas and children should wear. But what should dads wear for photos? This blog post will be all about what to wear for photos: dad edition.

Nashville newborn and family photographer Courtney Houk provides tips in this blog post on what to wear for photos dad edition

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I'm a wife, a mama, and someone who knows these years don't stay the same for long.

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