The Dalton Family {Nashville Family Photographer}

Another fun family mini session is on the blog this week, this time with the Dalton family! Meet Michael, Tiffany, Jackson, Caitlin and their pup Peyton.

When I asked them how they came up with the name for Peyton, I loved their answer! Each member of the family put their favorite dog name in a bowl and when Caitlin pulled the paper out, it was her favorite name that was picked -- such a unique way of picking a name!

He's a yellow lab that makes for the perfect family dog, since he loves the kids and is really easy to train. Peyton also loves to be with his people and "stand guard" at the office door. They often find him curled up asleep next to the door, so cute! Their favorite things about him are that he's tenderhearted, gentle and an old soul. 

It was also great to hear about the kids' favorite activities: Jackson loves anything involving baseball, basketball, football and his friends, while Caitlin loves to dance, read and convince her brother to be mischievous. And of course both kids are fantastic helpers with Peyton, making sure he gets lots of exercise!

Hope you enjoy these favorites from their family portrait session!

~ Mandy

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Mandy Whitley Photography is Nashville's premiere pet photographer. Mandy Whitley creates fun and playful photographs with pets and their people. She photographs portrait sessions, family sessions, couple portraits, and weddings - as well as just pets! To inquire about booking a photo session, contact Mandy!

The Abell Family {Nashville Dog Photographer}

It's one of my favorite parts of the year: fall mini sessions! Between the warm colors and the cooler air, it's just perfect for pets and their people mini sessions at my home.

This week I'd love for you to meet the Abell family: Melissa, Pat, and their 10-month-old pup Moxie. Before they even adopted her from Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue, they had the name Moxie in mind, and thought it was especially fitting for her once they learned her personality. "Moxie" means courage or determination, and since she was abandoned along with her siblings and dumped in a ditch on the side of the road, they thought she must have had a lot of "moxie" to survive that. 

She's likely a black lab mix, and loves to play with other dogs at the dog park every day. Her least favorite thing is swimming -- and as Melissa worded it, "We adopted the only lab in the world who hates the water!" Their favorite thing about her is how happy and silly she is. She's so full of joy, I'm sure you'll get a sense of that from these photos! 

~ Mandy

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Bring your pets to your next family portrait session!

Mandy Whitley Photography is Nashville's premiere pet photographer. Mandy Whitley creates fun and playful photographs with pets and their people. She photographs portrait sessions, family sessions, couple portraits, and weddings - as well as just pets! To inquire about booking a photo session, contact Mandy!

The Gillis Family {Nashville Family Photographer}

On the blog this week is the sweet Gillis family. We did this portrait session at their home in Brentwood, and I love being able to capture photos right in my clients' own backyards! They bought the home back in January, and feel like this is where they're meant to be. It made the session all the more meaningful that way!

They have two furry family members: a welsh corgi named Max and a chihuahua named Mable. Max is 8 years old and loves to play soccer and chase anything that moves. He also treasures his blue nerf football, which doesn't surprise me -- just wait until you see the look on his face while playing with a football in the photo below! Mable is almost 7 and she weighs only 5 pounds. The Gillis family say she is a "tiny, sweet angel" and loves exploring her backyard -- and eating bacon! 

Celeste and Casey have been married for almost 15 years and have three amazing (non-furry) children. Brendon is nearly 14 and loves all things sports and geography related. Bella is the next oldest at almost 13, and loves her fur babies. Someday she even wants a career with animals, and I don't blame her! Georgia is the baby of the family and turned 3 this past August. She is pretty much excited about everything and adores her puppies!

Thank you for letting me capture a few special moments for your family! 

~ Mandy

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Dog Photographer in Nashville Tennessee
Nashville Family Photographer
Family Photographer in Nashville Tennessee
Nashville Dog Photographer
Family Photographer in Tennessee

Have furry family members? Bring them to your portrait session!

Mandy Whitley Photography is Nashville's premiere pet photographer. Mandy Whitley creates fun and playful photographs with pets and their people. She photographs portrait sessions, family sessions, couple portraits, and weddings - as well as just pets! To inquire about booking a photo session, contact Mandy!