What a gorgeous day for a beautiful family photography session!  This mama contacted me and all she wanted was some sweet photos of her, her adorable baby boy and his sweet, doting grandparents.  And it was so easy to give that to them because there is so much love between this group!

At first, I was worried because we each parked at different sides of the lake - and it's a big lake - so we talked on the phone and just decided to start walking toward each other on the lake's path and hope that we ran into each other before the sun dipped too far!  I love to schedule as many outdoor sessions as I can during sunset because the light is simply DIVINE, but as I walked on, the sun dipping behind the mass amounts of forest trees and fall foliage, I was a little nervous!  (Even just walking by myself with all my equipment!)  But, then BOOM!  They came walking around the corner in their palette of denim, red plaid and neutrals, and I knew it was going to be a wonderful session!

All they had to do was be with each other, and all the love came pouring out.  Can you even handle his little face and his blue eyes?! OH, MY!!!  So excited to share these photos with you!

For every lifestyle session, I create a stunning slideshow for my clients. their precious slideshow is at the bottom of the post!

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Is there any more magical time of the year?

Even now as a mom I can feel the magic of the excitement that my little girls have each Christmas season.  I remember I would walk up early - I'm talking like 3am early - and I would sneak downstairs and...you guys...

SANTA HAD COME.

I would view every single present and, without touching, try to guess what was in them.  Then, I would pop in this Disney Christmas Special movie and wait until 5am, when my generous (now I realize HOW generous!) parents told me I could wake them. 

What makes the holiday season the most magical is MAKING the magic along the way - looking at Christmas lights, watching Rudolph and Frosty on TV, and...meeting Santa Claus.

It is such a joy to be able to offer Santa Sessions along with Andrea Farmer Photography and to be a part of the magic that gets strung along during the holiday season.  It's so awesome to give kids one-on-one time with Santa - away from the long lines at the mall- where they can go over their Christmas list, listen to him read a book and whisper secrets in his ear.

This year we have rented a beautiful studio in Nashville that offers an airy shabby chic feel.  We will have 2-3 setups for you guys - Santa and then one or two others just for kids and family - so perfect for holiday cards and annual holiday memorabilia. 
 

THESE BOOK UP SUPER FAST YOU GUYS, SO IF YOU WANT A SPOT, GRAB IT ASAP.

DETAILS:
 

• Sunday, November 20 
• 10:30am - 2:00pm
• Booking families every 15 minutes
• $99 session fee for session only (due upon booking, non-refundable, transferrable)
• Digital & print package purchase options (email me for these details)
• Free ornament gift with early package purchase (details with pricing sheet)

Liza Hippler is a lifestyle photographer serving the Middle Tennessee area including Franklin TN, Brentwood TN, Nashville TN, Spring Hill TN, Thompson Station TN, Belle Meade TN and surrounding areas.  She specializes in families, children, babies, newborns and maternity photography. She would love to hear from you and be your Nashville photographer for your next session.

It's the CUTEST time of the year!  Valentine's Minis are a wonderful way to document your kiddos post-holiday.  Not too much out-of-pocket and low stress.  Hearts and red and love and CHEEKS!  (Because I know I'll see some chubby cheeks!!)

Details below.  TO BOOK, use this contact form or send an email to liza@lizahipplerphotography.com

Here are the details:

• Saturday, January 30th
• 10am - 12pm
• 15-Minute Sessions
• 8 Edited Digital Images
• Photo Print Release
• Online Gallery
• $150 All-Inclusive
• Album and prints available for additional purchase
• Adorable Valentine's themed set-up with cute props at in-home studio in Cool Springs.  Relaxed atmosphere with all the amenities of home (because, well, it IS a home)!

AVAILABLE TIMES: 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45

*mini sessions are open to children only, no parents or newborns

It's so fun to be able to shoot in a client's home.  I mean, you never know what you're walking into - lighting, rearranging furniture, room sizes - but even though some things can be a challenge, I LOVE getting to know a client that way.  You see a little of how they live, how they like to decorate, what they surround themselves with.  I use all of that information when I edit their galleries.  

And Anna's shoot was no different.  There were tons of photos of the kids all around the house, so I knew this was a family that wanted to get the images off the disk and onto the walls!  I also got to see their color scheme and know exactly what I wanted to do with the images so that, when they ended up on display, they'd look perfect.

This shot is one of my favorites, and it's the last setup we did.  It's not unique to me - I'm sure you've seen it before, likely on Pinterest.  Her mom did a shot just like this of her older one back when she was 9 months and I KNEW we had to re-create it!  I feel like it's becoming a standard shot for the 9-month rage, and I'm so okay with that!

We actually started off using a little crib that was given to the family by Anna's grandfather.  It was important to her mom to get some shots in there.  Anna wasn't too keen on being in it for long, but we got some good stuff before she got upset!

Every client with kids gets concerned that they won't get "perfect" photos.  I loved Anna's mom for saying, "Listen, if she cries, I'm okay with those kinds of photos, too!"  I love it because it's part of the memory of the day.  And, really, isn't this just adorable?  Oh, and it's not like you can't just grab some detail shots real quick before they need mommy!  Love the little hand and foot.

Another reason I love shooting in a client's home is the little treasures I find.  Many times a client won't realize what a treasure they have, but I do!  And in this case, it was this darling rug in Anna's sister's room.  Isn't it the sweetest thing for a background?!

Happy 9 Months, Anna!  I loved being a part of your special day and giving you and your family some memories to keep forever!