The Patterson Family {Nashville Family Photographer}

It's always so fun to take family portraits for people I've known for several years. Meet the Patterson family, including Tavi, Kevin, their two-year-old son Cullen, and their two furry family members Phoebe and Reese! 

I was their wedding photographer for their big day at one of my favorite venues, CJ's Off the Square. You can check out their wedding photos online here!

The photos on the blog today are from their first official portrait session since having Cullen. Having the opportunity to capture multiple special moments for a family is truly something I never take for granted!

It was also so much fun to learn more about their pups! Reese got her name because they thought she looked like a peanut butter cup (so cute!) and it just stuck. She loves sleeping under the blankets and isn't a big fan of being outside when it's windy. They adopted her from a friend who rescues dogs, and she's such a smart and agile dog during playtime!

When they first planned to get Phoebe, Kevin was intending to name her Moxy, but once we saw her she looked like a Phoebe! She loves being outside and is really friendly to just about anyone. They adopted her from Love at First Sight.

I hope you enjoy these favorites from their family session!

~ Mandy

Taking Family Portraits? Bring Your Pets!

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!

Henley & Charley {Nashville Pet Photographer}

On the blog this week are two sweet little girls, Henley and Charley, and their two pups! I absolutely loved meeting their adorable King Charles Cavalier Spaniels, named Brave and Sunshine Susie.

Brave is four years old. Henley came up with the name from the movie, after the Disney princess Merida. Sunshine Susie is only two years old, and Charley came up with the name because she thought it sounded "happy"! Most of the time, though, she refers to her as Baby Sun. How cute is that?!

Both Brave and Sunshine Susie love hugs and long naps on the laps of their girls. Their least favorite? When Henley decides to give them a bath. The family loves that they make wonderful companions and are so happy-go-lucky, especially with kids -- and I'm not surprised. Just look at how sweet they are!

Enjoy a few of my favorites below!

~ Mandy

Bring Your Dogs 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!

Agape Animal Rescue Holiday Event {Nashville Dog Photographer}

The holidays aren't just for celebrating with your relatives, they're for spending time with your furry family members, too!

On December 2nd, I'll be teaming up with Agape Animal Rescue for a charity event where you'll get the chance to take holiday photos with your pet(s)! You can bring your pooch to the event at My Second Home Pet Resort between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. that day, and take pictures with your pet in your ugly holiday sweaters!

There is a $20 minimum donation to participate, which is benefiting Agape Animal Rescue to help animals find loving families and forever homes -- and one high-resolution digital image is included! We'll also be running a special where you can get 25 5x7 flat holiday cards for only $40 (normally $60). And any other purchases from the event will be available for a 10% discount.

These preview images were a fun little test run with Miller (the bigger dog) and Ally, and Wallace (the cute little pooch) and Tanya!

Hope to see you at the event!

~ Mandy

Contact a Premier Pet Photographer in Nashville!

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!