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Real families, helpful advice, local guides, and everything in between.

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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There’s something truly magical about family photo sessions, especially when they unfold in the outdoors amidst nature’s beauty. This Franklin family session was no exception. Our time together was on a sunny evening in May and it was nothing short of amazing.

Courtney Houk captures a family of five in this beautiful Franklin family session

Displaying family photos throughout your home is a wonderful way to create a warm, inviting space that celebrates the love and memories you’ve built together. There are creative ways to incorporate these treasured images into your home.

Nashville Newborn photographer Courtney Houk shares 5 ways to display family photos throughout your house

When you invest in professional artwork, you’re choosing quality, beauty, and emotional well-being. You’re preserving your family’s legacy ensuring your memories are never forgotten. Bringing your photos to life is always worth the investment.

Nashville Newborn photographer Courtney Houk provides 5 reasons to invest in artwork

Amidst the chaos and routine of motherhood, finding time to reflect, learn, and grow is essential. I’ve curated a list of my top 5 books for moms that transform those seemingly mundane moments into teachable and fun memories with our littles.

Nashville newborn photographer offers a list of her top 5 books for moms in this blog post

Being invited into the homes of families with newborns to photograph such a sacred time in their lives is a privilege that I hold dear to my heart. Each session is a unique and intimate experience, a beautiful opportunity to witness and capture the early moments of a new life.

College Grove TN newborn photographer Courtney Houk captures a photo of first time parents with the newborn baby boy

Among all the mundane tasks of motherhood, finding time to step in front of the camera is not something we get to do often. This makes dedicated motherhood sessions particularly special — to have your everyday life unfold beautifully in front of a camera.

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HI, I'M COURTNEY

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

Maybe that's why I believe you don't need a more perfect season — just photographs that remind you what this one felt like.

The little personalities. The changing seasons. The way your children fit into your arms today.

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