Ella, Mia, and Sophie | Middle Tennessee Photographer

Oh my goodness I love these girls. Sophie was a baby the first year we did Christmas photos. Now the fact that Sophie runs to me and gives me a big hug any time I see her, well that makes me very, very happy. They are three of the most beautiful girls ever, and I love that they can be themselves around me. Their mom and dad are pretty special to me, too.


The Franks Family | Middle Tennessee Family Photographer

This year I went a little different direction with Christmas Card Mini-sessions. I used a location I haven't used for Christmas minis before, but since I haven't been shooting much this year, I didn't go with a Christmas theme. I wanted this to just be an opportunity for some of those clients who have been with me from the start to have an opportunity to get some family images this year.

 All of the families from this year's sessions I consider my friends. The Franks are one of those families.

Studio Christmas Sessions | Tennessee Child Photographer

We have worked so hard on this year's Santa set, that we decided to offer some last-minute studio Christmas sessions. Since the kiddos are out of school this week for Thanksgiving break, we thought this would be the perfect time. 

This will be the last day that I will be shooting for 2013. The next few weeks will be busy with editing, designing cards, and processing orders, so it doesn't leave me time to do any sessions. So this is it for holiday portraits this year.

 

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Sessions are 20 minutes and will take place in the studio. 

Schedule is as follows:

  • 2:00 - Ogle
  • 2:20 - Fugate
  • 2:40
  • 3:00 - Preston
  • 3:20 - Doud
  • 3:40 - Durm
  • 4:00 - Harris
  • 4:20
  • 4:40
  • 5:00 - Reed
  • 5:20
  • 5:40 - Mayer

Call 931.993.7826 or e-mail brandi@brandibarnesphotography.com to reserve your session time.

Christmas Card Mini-sessions | Middle Tennessee Family Photographer

Christmas card mini-sessions have become our most popular mini-sessions of the year, and we are excited to be offering a full day of them again this year! 

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The location has not been determined, but it will be a beautiful rural Tennessee location. In these sessions, I offer a few Christmas themed images, and then some non-holiday images that can be enjoyed all year long. 

So here are the details: 

  • 20 minute session for up to 5 people
  • 5-10 edited images in an online gallery
  • A set of 25 2-sided custom holiday cards printed on linen cardstock
  • A keepsake slideshow DVD
  • An 8x10 print of your choice framed in a beautiful Organic Bloom Meg frame
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The price is only $155 (plus tax). No session fee included! 

$55 non-refundable deposit required at time of booking to reserve your appointment time.

Saturday, November 16

  • 10:00 - Timberman
  • 10:30 - Doud
  • 11:00 - Mayer
  • 11:30 - McCleary
  • 12:30 - Posey
  • 1:00 - S. Brown
  • 1:30 - Parker
  • 2:00 - A. Brown
  • 2:30 - Reed
  • 3:00 - Jackson
  • 3:30 _ Martinez

Call or email to reserve your appointment.  brandi@brandibarnesphotography.com 931.993.7826

 

Santa Sessions 2013 | Middle Tennessee Child Photographer

Once again this year Santa has made time in his busy, busy schedule to visit the studio! It is one of my favorite days of the year! He will only be here for one day, so schedule your appointment soon! All the information is below! 

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The schedule is as follows: 

  • 1:00 - West
  • 1:20 - West
  • 1:40 - Hurt
  • 2:00 - Woodward
  • 2:20 - Cowan
  • 2:40 - Fitch
  • 3:00 - Pearson
  • 3:20 -  Ary
  • 3:40 - Bloxham
  • 4:00 - Johnson
  • 4:20 -  Thorpe
  • 4:40 - Barnes
  • 5:00 - Spray

Just a few things to note: Limit of 3 children per session. $50 non-refundable deposit is due at time of booking. If deposit is not received within 10 days, your session reservation will be made available to someone else. Call or email if you have any questions. Thanks!

 

Sweetie Pie Bartley | Fayetteville Tennessee Baby Photographer

It's the week to celebrate love so it's only appropriate to share another Valentine Mini-session.  Really, we should celebrate love every week of the year, and I think Bartley's parents will love these all year long.  Bartley is now 10 months old.  I can't believe how much he as grown just since his visit with Santa in the studio a couple months ago. I just love his curls. Babies change so much in that first year of life, and I love a mommy who sees how important it is to capture each of those stages.  Bartley is now standing on this own and since I saw him I bet he has taken a step or two or 20!

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I couldn't resist sharing this very last one. Proof that even the best subjects have moments. :-)

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Sweetheart Cori | Fayetteville Tennessee Child Photographer

Earlier this week I had Valentine Mini-sessions.  Cori's mom took advantage of the opportunity to have an 18-month session of her sweetheart. I will admit that this one started out a little rocky.  However, with the aid of my very helpful 10-year-old assistant Miss Molly and a bag full of m&m's we ended up with several precious images. I love this sweet girl and am so blessed to get to capture her at each sweet stage.

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Valentine Mini Sessions | Fayetteville Tennessee Child Photographer

Valentine Mini-sessions this Monday, February 4th!!

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For the first time ever I am including images on CD in a package! You can expect 5-10 images in your online gallery. Choose your 5 favorite for you CD. These are high resolution files and will come with a print release. You may add additional images to you CD for $20 each. Also included in the package are 2 5x7 prints.

I'm not going over the top with the Valentine theme because I want these to be images you enjoy all year long. The setup will be as pictured in the sample images, but I do plan to add a fabric banner in Valentine colors. I would suggest reds, blacks or pinks for these sessions. They will be appropriate for both boys and girls.

Call or email me to schedule your appointment. They will be scheduled every 20 minutes beginning and 1:00 with the last session at 5:00.

  • 1:00
  • 1:20
  • 1:40
  • 2:00
  • 2:20
  • 2:40
  • 3:00
  • 3:20
  • 3:40
  • 4:00
  • 4:20
  • 4:40 - Pearson
  • 5:00

The Dixon Family | Middle Tennessee Family Photographer

Playing a little catch up in sharing recent sessions. I had several before Christmas that I didn't have the opportunity to share.  Today I am sharing my session with my dear friends, the Dixons. Dawn is my running partner.  We hold each other accountable.  I don't know what I would do without our time together. We share a lot on our runs together, vent sometimes, are each others sounding boards and supporters.  I love her and am so thankful that our friendship has grown over these morning runs.  I miss her when life gets too busy and we can't make time to run.  

I love her boys and love watching them grow.  Russ, well, he's ok, too.  Just a really sweet family all around.

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Christmas Decorating With Your Images | Fayetteville Tennessee Photographer

You may have seen the images of my kiddos that I have displayed in our family room in The Organic Bloom frames.

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They make me so happy.  I just love them.  I also love all the Santa images I have of the kids from over the years. I always display them at Christmas time around the house, but this year I did some extra special.  I ordered myself a 16x24 enlargement of my favorite image from  their Santa visit this year and displayed it with some of my other favorites from years past.

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I got them all framed and on the wall last night.  Now this makes me very happy!  I smile every time I walk in the room and see them.

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So get those old Christmas photos out of the drawer and put them out where you can enjoy them!  They hold good memories, so display them so  you will be reminded of them every day.  They are sure to make you smile just like I'm smiling right now as I look at mine here.  Merry Christmas!

Confessions of a Prop Junkie | Fayetteville Tennessee Child Photographer

It is so nice have your work recognized by your peers.  I was delighted to have my work featured two weeks in a row on Confessions of a Prop Junkie.

Last week's Be Inspired Theme was sleds and this image from Santa sessions last year was chosen out of the many entries.

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This week's Be Inspired Theme is Santa,  It had to be a "real" Santa.  I may have had an unfair advantage since I'm friends with THE real Santa.

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I had a big smile on my face when I visited their website yesterday and saw these sweet faces. I'm such a lucky girl to get to experience these magical moments with the little ones.  Now if Santa would just let me borrow a couple of his elves to help me get all my work done...

2013 Photo Calendars | Middle Tennessee Photographer

Want a personalized gift for family, grandparents, aunts and uncles, or even a gift for yourself? How about a personalized gift that they will enjoy all year long, and it won't blow your holiday budget? How about a 2013 photo calendars?  These are great for the fridge or the office.  

There are 2 sizes to choose from - 5x7 or 8x10.   Just pick your favorite style and the number of photos included for a gift that will have them oohing and aahing. 

5x7 Styles:

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And the 8x10 styles:

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Standard print pricing applies.  

5x7 calendar $15

8x10 calendar $20

2012 Christmas Card Options | Middle Tennessee Photographer

This year I have put together 14 different Christmas cards for my clients to choose from.  There is a great assortment of traditional, non-traditional, formal, whimsical and fun. Something for everyone I do believe!  

If you have had a session with me this year, just choose your favorite design and your favorite images from your session.  Let me know and I will put together a proof for you.  They can be customized with the message of your choosing. 

These cards are 2-sided and come with white envelopes. The size is 5x7, and  they are printed on a lovely linen card stock.  Pricing: $60 for the first set of 25 cards.  Additional sets of 25 are $50.

Send a card this year that won't make it's way into the trash can after the decorations come down.

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Christmas Card Mini-Sessions 2012 | Middle Tennessee Family Photographer

It's the most wonderful time of the year...well, it will be soon enough!​

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For this year's Christmas Card mini-sessions, I am doing something a little different.  I have used the barns for years now, but this year's setting will just a bit more open.  Just beautiful rural Tennessee in the fall. This isn't the exact location (I have 3 in mind at the moment), but this gives you an idea of the  feel I have planned for this year. ​

So what's included?​

  • ​A 15-20 minute session (the guys love how fast these are over)
  • Approximately 10 images in an online gallery to choose from​
  • A set of 25 2-sided custom holiday cards​ printed on linen cardstock
  • A keepsake slideshow DVD​
  • Plus a 5x7 print framed in an Organic Bloom Ellie frame in black as seen below.​
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All this for $135 (plus tax). $50 non-refundable deposit required at time of booking to reserve your appointment time.​

I will also be offering special pricing on the session CD with print release as well as a 15% discount on all a 'la carte prints ordered. 

When: Saturday, November 17​

Available Times:​

  • 9:00 - Haney
  • 9:30​ - Thorpe
  • 10:00​ - Brown
  • 10:30​ - Parker
  • 11:00​ - Dixon


Santa Claus is coming to town!

Guess who  is coming to the studio?  Yep, the big guy in the red suit.  We are so excited! 

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There is really no better way to visit with Santa.  Your little one gets 20 minutes one-on-one time ​with Santa. We all know how busy he is, so this is a real treat!  The schedule is shown below.  He will only be here for two afternoons so make sure you book your session soon!  

Sunday, October 28​​

  • 1:00 - Barnes
  • 1:30 - Woodward​
  • 2:00​ - Vannatta
  • 2:30​ - Gafford
  • 3:00​ - Cowan
  • 3:30​ - English
  • 4:00​
  • 4:30​ - Timberman

Sunday, November 25​

  • 1:00 - Fitch
  • 1:30 - Hurt​
  • 2:00​ - Cowley
  • 2:30​ - Bradford
  • 3:00​ - Smith
  • 3:30 - Pearson​
  • 4:00​ - Mansfield
  • 4:30 - Spray​

Call or email me to get your appointment time scheduled. 993-7826 or brandi@brandibarnesphotography.com

I am requiring a $50 non-refundable deposit at time of booking. The balance of the package price is due at the time of your session. Additional prints, cards, etc may be purchased.