Motherhood is a journey filled with countless moments of joy, struggle, and profound love. It is a role that demands constant attention, care, and devotion, often leaving little room for mamas to take a moment for themselves. Among all the mundane tasks of motherhood, finding time to step in front of the camera is not something we get to do often. As a Franklin TN motherhood photographer, I love capturing mamas with their littles and use my own role as a mama for inspiration.

This makes dedicated motherhood sessions particularly special — to have your everyday life unfold beautifully in front of a camera. The moments captured are raw, honest, and always full of connection. Whether you have little ones that just want to play or ones that love a good cuddle — I’m here to capture it all and everything in between. This Franklin motherhood session captured all of that and more.

Franklin TN Motherhood Photographer

One of the most beautiful aspects of a motherhood session is capturing the real-life, authentic moments between a mama and littles. As a lifestyle photographer, I’m always looking for the moments that reveal the raw, unfiltered emotions that staged photos can sometimes miss. I want you to get your photos back and feel a sense of pure joy, love, and tenderness being captured.

As mamas, we are often the ones behind the camera, capturing memories for our families. It is a labor of love, ensuring that every milestone and precious moment is documented. However, this means that as mamas we are frequently absent from these memories. Motherhood sessions provide an invaluable opportunity for mamas to step in front of the camera — to be present in the ever changing seasons of our children’s lives.

Motherhood is filled with countless tasks that might seem mundane, but are incredibly meaningful. From late-night feedings and diaper changes to soothing cries and endless cuddles, these everyday moments are the true essence of motherhood. They are acts of love that build a secure foundation for a child’s growth and development. I never want these moments to be missed, so I am always looking to capture some of these seemingly ordinary, yet profoundly significant moments.

Motherhood changes a woman in ways she could never have imagined. It brings out strengths she didn’t know she possessed and teaches her patience, resilience, and an unparalleled capacity for love. As I photograph mamas, I see these transformation in her. There is quiet strength in all of us, a grace that comes from embracing the joys and challenges of motherhood.

Photographs have a unique ability to freeze time, to capture fleeting moments that might otherwise be forgotten. They serve as tangible reminders of the past, evoking memories and emotions long after the moments have passed. For mamas, having photographs with their littles is a precious gift. It is a way to look back and remember the early days of motherhood, to see how much their children have grown, and to reflect on the incredible journey they have been on together.

Franklin TN Motherhood Session

Franklin TN Motherhood Photographer

Motherhood is a journey filled with beautiful, fleeting moments that deserve to be captured and remembered. A motherhood session provides a unique opportunity to celebrate this journey, to document the connection between a mama and her little.

As mothers, we often put ourselves last, but taking the time to be photographed with our children is an act of love that will be cherished for years to come. These photographs are not just images; they are memories, stories, and a testament to the profound love that defines motherhood.

So to all the mamas out there, take a moment to step in front of the camera, to celebrate the incredible journey you are on, and to create lasting memories with your little ones. You are beautiful, you are strong, and your love is the greatest gift of all.

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Want to see recent work from Courtney Houk Photography? Take a look at her newborn, maternity, and family photos.

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Session Details

Film images — Pentax 645 using Portra 400 rated at 200 scanned by PhotoVision

Digital images — Sony A7iii and 50mm 1.4 lens edited with The Archetype Process Profiles

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Courtney is a Nashville Newborn Photographer here to provide you with an effortless 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! 

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