Product Spotlight - Sugar & Spice Album.

I've put together a lot of coffee table albums.  I've loved them all, but this may be my favorite. At least for the girls it is. 

Introducing the Sugar & Spice Album.

It can feature up to 19 images from your session.

The pages are hinged so that they lay flat.

The pages are also UV coated.

This album is available in either 8x8 or 10x10.  The one shown here is an 8x8.

All my albums come beautifully packaged.

Coffee table albums are an affordable way to showcase many images from your session.  They are sure to be treasured for years to come.

Product Spotlight - The Organic Bloom Frames.

Have you heard of The Organic Bloom frames?  If you haven't, you don't know what you have been missing!  I fell in love with these frames when I saw them, and I am so happy to be able to offer them to my clients. You've heard of the plumber having leaking faucets at his own house?  Well, that can also be said of us photographers.  I take lots of photos of my kids, but a lot of the time they stay trapped on the computer.  Those that are lucky enough to be printed often find themselves in a drawer.  Terrible?  I know!

I know how I struggle with it, so one of my goals is to help my clients get their portraits on their walls where they can enjoy them every single day! The Organic Bloom frames are a beautiful way to showcase them.  

They are beautiful, and there are so many choices! Choices are a good, but sometimes it can be a little overwhelming.  There are just so many shapes and colors from which to choose! That is why I am here. To help!  I know how overwhelming it can be, and that is why I decided to share this grouping from my own family room.

Here I used a 16x24 for my focal image.  Yes, that is a little different than the standard 16x20.  I knew I didn't want to lose any of this image by the cropping that would be required for the standard 16x20. That's one of the great things about The Organic Bloom frames.  Lots of size options.  Then I added three 8x10 frames. Notice that none of the frames are the same.  That makes my grouping more interesting than if I had used four identical frames.

Here is another frame that is a favorite of mine.  This is from a client's recent session.

This is the June frame in black.  I absolutely love the size of this frame.  The image is just an 11x14, but it really makes a statement in this large frame.  Just gorgeous. 

I have lots of frame samples in the studio as well as a complete array of paint samples. Just let me know if you would like to schedule an appointment to see them in person.  

Do you have to be a client of mine to purchase frames from me?  Absolutely not! If you have images of your own, I will be happy to help you choose the perfect frame.  

Now booking Americana Styled Mini-sessions - June 23rd!

Maybe you've seen my Christmas mini-sessions that take place each year at the barn. Well, I was thinking, and what is more American than a red barn?  So I decided to this year try something new and offer Americana mini-sessions at the barn.  This setup will be similar to my Christmas mini-sessions set, but with more antique red, white and blue.  These styled sessions would be great for families (up to 5 people) and kiddos.

Date: Saturday, June 23rd

Package includes the following:

• 20 minute session for up to 5 people
• 10-15 images in an online gallery to share with family and friends
• 11x14 print
• 8x10 print
• 2 5x7 prints
• 4 4x6 prints
• Keepsake slideshow

Price is $135 (plus tax). A non-refundable deposit of $50 is due at time of booking to reserve your appointment. The balance is due at the time of your session. 

Schedule:

10:00 - Reed

10:30

11:00

12:00

12:30

1:00

1:30

2:00

Call 931.993.7826 or email brandi@brandibarnesphotography.com with questions or to book your session.

Beautiful Hannah | Middle Tennessee Studio Photographer

When I look at Hannah I see beauty that goes far deeper than her beautiful smile. Hannah is one of those rare people who actually radiates beauty. She just completed her first year of college and this summer is embarking on a journey that I would have never been brave enough to even consider at her age.  

Are you ready? She will be spending the summer in the Philippines. Is she going with a group from her church you ask?  The answer is no.  She is part of a team of three girls.  Two other girls she does not know, but will be the extent of her American counterparts I believe.  She will be living in an orphage working 6 days a week to care for 40-55 children. 

She will not have a cell phone. 

She will have some computer time each week, so she has created a blog to keep her family and friends updated. That is why we had a shoot for some new images.  She wanted a current image(s) to use for her blog. 

So Hannah and I found ourselves in my studio the morning after her 19th birthday. She even brought me a piece of birthday cake.  We chatted, laughed, and caught up. 

I cannot wait to hear all about it when she gets back.  I know I will be checking her blog often. This young woman is going to make changes in this world.  Love her so much.

The Decker Family | Middle Tennessee Family Photograper

Molly and I recently spent the afternoon with another sweet family. Lana wanted family portraits at their home, and Molly went along with me to assist.  I am always so glad when a family wants to use there home for the setting of their session.  To me it makes their images all the more special.

I love these in the field across from their house.

Luke is such a cutie pie.

I am always a sucker for mommies and their little boys.

Dads with their little boys are pretty sweet, too.

This next one may be my very favorite.

Thanks Decker family for welcoming Molly and me into your home.  We had such a good time with you, and hope you will enjoy your images for years to come.