Nashville photo sessions | Documenting love and resilience during a pandemic.
When we began this historic season worldwide with the COVID-19 pandemic, it occurred to me that I could document people staying at home, offering "quarantine porch sessions." They were a hit this Spring.
“My mission: to find through my photography the positive, and constant, in the midst of chaos and uncertainty” —Darien Photography - Nashville family photographer
I've found LOVE and resilience.
These quarantine sessions have been the highlight of this crazy 2020 for me. I’ve met awesome people along the way. But this woman is extra special because of how strong and resilient she is.
Marisa chose to capture a “Mommy & Me” session on Mother’s Day, and it was their first photo session since her son was an infant and since she became a widow. Marisa wanted her Mother's Day pictures taken at Warner Park, because she takes Wallace there often. Her session became one of my favorites.
When I take photos of people, I believe that composition is important, but to capture spontaneity and emotion is what I am after. I believe that images can become part of your love legacy; so, Marisa's reaction to her sneak peeks meant so much to me:
“I am in tears. I cannot thank you enough. Our family is so small now but you captured it so perfectly. Thank you will never mean how I actually feel for these photos!!!”
She reached out again this summer: "Darien, you did such an amazing job with our family photos. I have been blown away by how talented you are and how well you run your business. I was wondering if I could schedule my graduation photos with you? I just recently finished my bachelor's degree, and although the ceremony was canceled, I will want to celebrate in some way as this way a huge accomplishment for me. I refused to drop out when my husband passed and I finally finished! I will be started graduate school in august, so I just wanted some simple photos with my son and I to document the small success! Thank you so much for everything!"
For her graduation pics we went to Downtown Nashville's Cumberland Park. She wanted to have the iconic buildings as her backdrop and Wallace loved the location as much as he likes Warner Park. These two sessions took place months apart, but they are part of the same family story.
When I am behind the camera, I want to capture the spontaneous kisses, hugs and all those sweet moments that make relationships stronger. I want to capture images that feed the soul with positiveness, especially during these unprecedented times. I feel that these photos are the epitome of that.
Life continues despite the pandemic. Your kids keep growing, and precious moments with your love ones will not come back.
Book a photography session. Let me help you document your LOVE and all the positive emotions that will become your visual legacy for generations to come.
I have limited availability for 2020 mini sessions. Click below for information and to book yours:
1) 8/ 28 to 9/22 (weekdays) I am offering again PAY WHAT YOU CAN - Quarantine Porch Sessions, for Nashville, Bellevue and Franklin families.
2) 10/24, 10/31 & 11/7 Fall Minis at Warner Park in Nashville, TN
3) 11/14 Festive Holiday Mini Sessions in Bellevue, TN
