Senior Photo Contest | Nashville Senior Photographer

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I am giving away a free senior session to one lucky senior.  Here are the instructions on how to enter.  Please follow carefully: 

1. Email me a favorite photograph of yourself along with your name and school by Tuesday, September 9.  Email them to misty@tronephotography.com

2. On September 10, I will upload all of the photo entries to my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/tronephotography

3. Ask your friends and family to visit my Facebook page and like your photo.   

4. Whoever has the most likes will win the contest and will be announced on Sunday, September 22.   

5. The winner will receive one free session which includes 1-1.5 hours of shooting time, unlimited location and outfit changes, and a DVD of the final, high-resolution images for your personal use.  

All those who enter will also receive a $50 credit to use toward a Senior session in the next 6 months.   

 

Mom Photography Workshop

Have a camera and want to take better photos of your kids?  Or do you want to learn how to use your iPhone camera to the best of its ability?  Then this workshop is for you! We will focus on finding the beautiful light, creating moments and spend some time with hands on shooting.  

This workshop is not designed for those who are in the business or who want to start a photography business.  This is only for those Mom's who want to learn to take better images of their children.  Sorry, no Dad's allowed.  

Email me to reserve your spot.  misty@tronephotography.com  Payment required to reserve your spot.

 

 

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Home is Where the Heart Is | Nashville Family Photographer

I have heard over and over again: "home is where the heart is."  This last year has truly tested that for me.  We moved out of our first home of 8 years where babies were brought home through the front door, first steps were taken on the wood floor of the long hallway and birthdays celebrated in our beautiful, front yard.  Leaving was hard.  It was home and one of the longest places I have ever lived.  It took my breath away every time I drove by the house on the way to see friends.  I could barely look at the windows that no longer contained little faces staring out waiting for me to get home.  The swing in the front yard was still ours but now it belonged to another sweet little boy.  Over the past year my heart has slowly warmed to the beauty of our new home.  Bringing home Asher was definitely one of those moments that made it more of a home to me.  

Last week, I had the opportunity to go back and photograph the sweet family that lives in our old home.  Pulling up into the driveway I had to remind myself not to go all the way to the back.  I knew exactly where the little latch was to open the gate.  It felt surreal.  I walked up to the door and felt like a stranger at my own door.  The door that I would unlock with my key.  The door that ushered my first two babies into our world.  The door that would be a constant in and out for neighbors to play.  But it was no longer my door.  I knocked and slowly entered in for the first time since I left it empty one year ago.  And, let me tell you, my heart did not ache.  It was no longer my home.  The memories had come with me along with those I treasure most.  My heart was truly filled with gratitude for a new story being told within those walls.  And I was grateful to be able to be able to tell that story through my photographs.  

 

 

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#truthtuesday | nashville children photographer

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My friend and I were talking one afternoon about how hard it is to look at photos on Instagram and Facebook everyday and not feel a little envious of everyone else's life.  Then we realized that if we just took a look at our own photos, people would feel the same way about our life.  But we knew that was far from the real truth.  Naturally we want to capture the best moments of life and put them up for the world to see.  But if that is all we see then we will begin to get a distorted view of the world around us.  I love the quote "be kind for everyone is fighting a hard battle."  The truth behind the beautiful photographs we see of others lives (and our own) on the screens of our phones is that there is another story weaving through the beauty.  And that story is one of pain, disappointment and imperfection.  We all have it and can feel so alone in that part of our story.  So this is where our idea for #truthtuesday originated.  Let's share the imperfect, less shiny parts of our lives on Tuesdays so we can slowly learn that we are in this life together- the good, bad and all that lies between.  Be brave next Tuesday.  It really does feel good.  

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the life of a mom | nashville family photographer

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I could not help but share this series of photographs because I know every single mom out there can relate.  There are some days where I feel like I cannot breathe without a child in front of my face.  My personal space is never respected when it comes to my children.  They have made me forget that personal space is even a thing that exists.  Sometimes I try to put myself in "time out" but it usually is quickly interrupted by the incessant need of my super-mom powers to intervene an emergency situation.  So these photos are dedicated to all the moms out there who just want a little personal space.  Know you are not alone.... ​

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Courage | Nashville Children's Photographer

I love the below quote by ee cummings.  I have it hanging in both of my big kids rooms as a reminder for us all to be who we are made to be.  Growing into who we are made to be is one of the hardest things to do when the world around us is constantly telling us who to be.  My hope is that if I can instill in each of my children who they are as unique beings then they will have a deeper sense of self as they grow into adults.  I find great joy in carrying the privilege of daily whispering the truth to each of my children who they are and why that is important.  It is such a great reminder, to us as parents, to not only discipline but to also build up our children and their real, deep selves.  They need to know who they are as individuals before they leave the comfortable nest of home.  Name them.  Bless them.  And they will fly.  

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Happy Birthday! | Nashville Family Photographer

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It was such an honor to photograph this birthday party for this lovely couple that have been married for over 50 years.  The love that flowed among old friends was so beautiful and inspiring.  It made me realize that friendship is truly important and can last a lifetime.  Enjoy this slideshow I made to celebrate their love.​

Bubbles + Twins | Nashville Baby Photographer

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This was my second time to photograph these adorable twin boys.  It is always beyond my comprehension to see how much they grow in such a short time.  These two boys, at almost one, were absolutely perfect.  They had the sweetest personalities and were so at ease.  The bubbles completely mesmerized them as you can see from the photo below.  ​

Enjoy a few of my favorites from our time together...​

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One of my Favorites | Nashville Family Photographer

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This photograph is one of my all time "real life" favorites.  We were on location at the beautiful Alys Beach and were about to wrap up the shoot.  Somehow the entire family playing turned into what you see happening below.  The sad thing is that her glasses actually did break.  I think this picture just about sums it all up...

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Being Real | Nashville Family Photographer

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Lately there has been a lot of talk about "being real" on social media.  We are constantly bombarded by images that make us believe that our world is not as glamorous as the friend next door.  As a photographer, I can see both sides of the issue.  It is natural and good for us to want to share beautiful images where we are enjoying life at its best.  This is what photographs are for - no matter if they are taken with your iPhone or with your film camera.  Photographs celebrate the beauty of life.  So part of me wants to say, "get off your jealous high horse and celebrate these moments with others."  But then there is the other part of me that looks at my friends photos and believes the lie that "my life is not half as good as their life."  This part of me wants to start a revolution of being real not only in photographs but also in all aspects of life.  It has me thinking that, as a photographer, I could start here.  Yes, you will still see the beauty of life in the majority of my photos but I am hoping to also begin to show you some of the "out-takes" that I never even show my clients.  The moments where the kid is throwing a fit or a parent is making that exhausted face.  We all have those moments so let's try to not feel so alone in them.  And maybe even begin to find some sort of beauty in the hard of life along with the good. So now begins my series of Real Life photographs... To keep it real, I will start with my own.

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Best of 2012 | Nashville Children's Photographer

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It's that time of year again!  The chance for you to vote for your favorite photo of 2012.  This year you may place one vote via the blog and one vote via my Trone Photography Facebook page.  So two votes per voter can count.  The first place winner will receive a 16X20 wrapped canvas of the photograph, valued at $275.  The second place winner will receive a 11X14 wrapped canvas valued at $175.  And the third place winner will receive a 11X14 print valued at $60.  Also, every person who votes will be entered into a random drawing to receive a $100 Trone Photography gift certificate that can be used towards a session fee or prints. Please check out the process below so you can be fully aware of how it all goes down...

1) Vote using the number assigned to the photo to make sure your vote counts!

2) Vote below via comments on this blog

3) Vote via my Trone Photography Facebook page (also please like the page so you can stay updated on winners, etc).  You may just click "like" under the photo on Facebook.  But also make sure to "like" the page as well to make sure your vote counts.

Oh and I forgot to mention that the contest ends on Saturday, January 12 at midnight.

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Christmas Gift Certificate | Nashville Family Photography

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Looking for a unique gift for your wife, Mom or Grandmother?  Look no further.  This is the kind of gift that will truly last forever!  This week only, gift certificates for a one hour session are $150 ($25 off regular price).    Contact me to purchase yours at misty@tronephotography.com

Cherish | Nashville Baby Photographer

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I love a 3rd child.  They are cherished beyond belief because the parents truly understand how quickly time flies. And this sweet family is no exception.  They just seemed to breathe in the miracle of this new life second by second.  Never a cease of amazement of the tiny fingers and toes.  Thanks for giving me the opportunity to come into your home and experience the joy of your new love! Enjoy a few of my favorites... Scrumptious.

endings | nashville photographer

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So, I sit here in my home of almost 8 years for the last evening.  Memories invade every corner of this house.  From the front door where we walked in with Bella Grace for the first time to the backyard where neighbors became friends.  Each room has a life of its own.  And they have only evolved and changed as time has moved on.   Bedrooms have changed from guest rooms or offices now filled with little bodies wanting to be tucked in every night.  The kids went to the grandparents house Saturday but I swore I heard laughter down the hall today echoing from the very walls.  I know it remains.  These walls have held us together when everything seemed to be falling apart.  The wooden hallways kept our feet firm on the days when I felt I could no longer stand.  The beautiful front yard gave us a place of refuge when the tiny ranch house seemed to close in on us.  The backyard brought us friendship, with the lifting of little ones over the fence beckoning one another to play.  The dining room filled with so many amazing conversations over a long dinner and a good bottle of wine.  Oh yet how I quickly forget the hard.  The tantrums in that hallway.  The nights when the baby would not fall asleep and we would pace the little nursery complete with exhaustion.  The fights resulting in a closed bedroom door hoping to show him the hurt.  The saying goodbye to our first dog out the front window as he drove away with his new owner.  The hard comes with the good in this house.  And tomorrow we leave it all behind.  We say goodbye to the only place our children have known as home.  The place where love has grown, through the good and the bad.  And now we look forward with great expectation on what the walls will echo back to us in our new home.  My prayer is that it will be even better than we could imagine. So goodbye to you, our first home.  Though we leave you, we will never forget the joy found within these walls.  You have been so good to us.

Nashville Baby Photographer

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I wish I had the time & energy to actually write something but I don't.  We are in the middle of moving out of our home that we have lived in for 8 years.  The longest place I have ever lived.  So many emotions... In between packing boxes, I get to look at beautiful faces like this sweet little boy!  And an interesting fact that I found out once I got to their house is that they are going to be just around the corner from our new home!  So fun...

Enjoy a few of my favorites..