The end of summer is the season of warmth, sunshine, and endless adventures, making it the perfect time for families to come together and create lasting memories. As a Franklin family photographer, I love nothing more than being outdoors in wide open spaces allowing your littles to run around and create lasting memories through photographs.
This session is one full of boundless energy and overflowing love – this family had a story of genuine connection that was heartwarming to be apart of. The golden hour light cast a warm glow on this family of five, making the evening even more stunning than it already was.
Our time together started off in a beautiful garden, surrounded by blooms and sunlight. The two brothers were running around, giggling and chasing each other, while mom cuddled her months old baby girl and dad found himself chasing around the older two. Next, we all moved to a wide open field where dad wrestled with his boys, mom and baby girl admiring right next to the play unfolding.
The images featured in this blog post were taken during the outdoor styled session put on by The Kindred Path.
I had the incredible experience of attending The Kindred Path‘s first Gather Workshop. It was a weekend led by two incredible mentors in the photography community – Adrienne Shelton of Beatific Visions Photography and Marie Tilkins of Marie Elizabeth Photography. Alongside them were guest educations Morgan Williams and Kara Powers.
We spent our time in community, learning all things in home sessions, newborn photography, product offerings, and more. We gathered for meals, photographed styled shoots together, and poured into each other and our businesses. I always feel so inspired after investing into my business, and there is something about doing it with others that truly fills my cup.
“What an incredible experience it was to be apart of The Kindred Path’s first Gather Workshop! There is something about being in a room full of others who share the same passion that fills my cup up more than I knew I needed. Adrianne and Marie are two women who truly believe in creating a space for community and growing within that. Having both Morgan and Kara as guest speakers share their stories and businesses with us was amazing and I learned so much from each of them! From the community of other photographers sharing their hearts and talents to photographing two beautiful families, it was a weekend I will never forget.” – Courtney Houk
Franklin Family Photographer
Session Details
- Mama’s dress is from Adored Vintage – one of my favorite small shops for the most perfect dresses for photo sessions and everyday wear!
- Moses basket is from Plum & Sparrow
- Film images — Pentax 645 using Fuji 400H rated at 200 scanned by Rewind Film Lab
- Digital images — Sony A7iii and 50mm 1.4 lens edited with The Archetype Process Profiles
Interested in seeing other my other family sessions? You can view them here! If you want to browse by outdoor sessions, here you can find them 🙂
Courtney is a Nashville Newborn Photographer here to provide you with a stress free, luxurious experience a mama could only dream of. An experience where you don’t have to be the person to do it all, and she will help you finally get timeless images and heirloom artwork in your hands and home. She truly takes care of it all for you. If you are interested in booking a session, please reach out sooner than later!
Courtney Houk is a Nashville family and newborn photographer, wife, homeschooling mama, and the owner of Courtney Houk Photography. She believes family photos shouldn’t feel like another thing to accomplish—they should feel like time well spent together.
Through relaxed, connection-focused sessions, personalized styling, and heirloom artwork, Courtney helps families preserve the season they’re living right now. Here on the blog, she shares photography advice, local Nashville recommendations, and practical inspiration for parents raising young children in Middle Tennessee.
Whether you’re expecting your first baby or chasing toddlers through another season of life, Courtney would love to help you create photographs that feel like home.
https://courtneyhoukphotography.com/
These are such stunning images!