My work encompasses individuals, couples, families, maternity, and newborn sessions.

I will sometimes take on intimate events, such as small weddings, elopements, and vow renewals.

If you are planning a full scale wedding, I will be happy to connect you to experienced wedding photographers in the area.

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I still love second shooting for larger events. For professional inquires regarding my second-shooting services, feel free to email me at: lainiephotographyanddesign@gmail.com

I primarily work out of Madison, AL and Murfreesboro, TN. This allows me to cover sessions across the Tennessee Valley.

I conduct photography sessions anywhere that allows photography including greenways, nature trails, downtown areas, botanical gardens, and more! Just be aware that some location include a photography fee. This fee is the responsibility of the client and is not included with any of my package costs.

If that sounds overwhelming- don’t worry! I can help you pinpoint a location that works best for your needs.

Absolutely! These sessions are especially popular for newborn photos. However, I love in-home sessions for a more intimate take on family and couple photos, too.

The best time of day to do photos is in the morning, or in the evening. When shooting with natural light, we want to avoid direct sunlight.

If you’re eyeballing a morning slot, aim between 7:00AM and 10:00AM. If afternoon is more your style, aim between 3:00PM and thirty minutes before sunset.

In most cases, you can schedule your session 2-4 weeks in advance to get the time/date that works best for you.

September - November is my busy season. I recommend scheduling your session 1-2 months in advance if you want photos during the fall season.

Things happen! When you book with me, you pay a non-refundable $50.00 deposit. This holds your place on the calendar. If you need to reschedule, it is my policy to hold your deposit and schedule you for an alternative date/time. Should you need to reschedule again, you will need to pay another deposit to get back on the calendar- barring extenuating circumstances.

The day before our session, I will be in communication with you regarding a weather update. Either I will let you know we’re in the clear, or I will start making contingency plans. In the case that we have to reschedule for weather, I will hold your deposit and schedule you for an alternative date/time.

I do not provide a client closet for two reasons. 1) It’s one way that I keep my prices affordable, and 2) I I prefer that your photos capture your unique style. However, I do send a guideline that covers this topic extensively to help you present your style in the most photogenic way.

If you’d like some additional assistance in pinning down a vibe for your session, I can create a mood board for you that will make it easier to bring your vision to life.

I believe our relationship is best as a collaborative one. I love it when my clients share ideas they have for our session because it means they are as invested in it as I am. I cannot promise that I’ll be able to replicate the images you provide- there is a lot that goes into composing and editing a photo, and I just can’t account for all of those factors. However, I’m happy to use them as inspiration for creating our own unique product.

Of course! I have two dogs myself, and love working with your four-legged friends.

Editing is my favorite part of the job. It’s like catnip for my ADHD brain- which means your gallery will be delivered to you within 72 hours of our session date.

The only exception is from September - November. This is the busy season for family photographers, myself included. During these months, you can expect your gallery to be delivered within two weeks.

From November 15th - December 15th, I do accept rush delivery requests for an additional fee.

The short answer is no.

Unedited photos are unfinished- they’re basically the first draft in my creative process and they’re not included in the price you pay for my services. All that behind-the-scene’s stuff is really only for my eyes, but I promise you are getting the best of our time together!

To be totally honest, I’m not always comfortable in front of a camera either. We’re not alone- something like 74% of people experience camera shyness. Luckily, I understand these feeling completely and I will work with you to help you feel more comfortable.

One of my strengths is my thorough communication. I will guide you through natural posing and check in with you during our time together so there are plenty of opportunities to discuss if something isn’t working.

I’m also a big fan of creative solutions! We can chat, listen to music, or try whatever you think will put you most at ease.

Ultimately, I’m in no rush and I’m sure between the two of us we can find a solution that works.

Children are unpredictable little storms of chaos, which makes them really fun to work with! I love capturing moments with real personalities and emotions.

Sometimes those emotions aren’t what we expect. When my son was a baby, we had professional pictures taken and he cried through a lot of it. We were able to get some sweet pictures of him smiling, but my favorite photo to this day is an image of my husband tenderly comforting our small son. The emotions were so true to our experience those days- we spent a lot of time comforting that crying babe. It wasn’t what I thought I’d walk away with, but it’s still very precious to me.

No one can control how your children manage being in front of a camera. I’m not disheartened by children who are having a hard day. I will set us up for success to the best of my ability by sending along a guide of how to prepare your children for our sessions.

If someone in your family has special needs, please let me know. I am happy to accommodate them the best I can.

Yes! I have experience working with children, teens, and adults with unique circumstances-including having Fox G1 Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and neuro-divergent conditions.

As a trained community and healthcare advocate, I am sensitive to the needs of all my clients. I also recognize when something is out of my scope and will refer your to another photographer that might be better trained than myself.

I get this question a lot for family sessions. I love variety and that's what I deliver. I will take pictures of the whole family unit, as well as individual photos of the kids, the kids with one parent (and then the other!), and the parents by themselves. I try to get a little bit of everything!