I’m a planner.  I like to plan things.  I like to plan for sessions, I like to plan birthdays, I like to plan vacations.  I like to make lists.  I REALLY REALLY like crossing things OFF my list.  I like the KNOWN.  I like having a plan and knowing what path our life will travel on.  So when I started this business, I had a 5 year plan for Whitehill Photography.  So far, things were going great along that plan and were moving even a bit faster than I planned.  I prided myself on what I had accomplished as a NEW photographer here in Murfreesboro.  I prided myself on every gorgeous smile, every ray of sunshine, and each and every home that had my portraits hanging in it.  I never would have imagined that in such a short time, I would have been voted Best of Parenting 2010, Favorite Children’s Photography.  I never would have BELIEVED that I would have been voted Rutherford County Ruthie’s, Best Photographer 2010.  I was in awe and amazed by the path that God was leading me on.

Then sometimes things change.

And then sometimes things change ALOT.

As of June 2011, Whitehill Photography will no longer be located in Murfreesboro, TN.

Its a simple matter really.  My husband’s job is moving.  And where he goes, I surely will follow.  As of right now, we don’t know the full details of WHERE we’ll be moving.  It could be as simple as a short move northwest – to Nashville.  It could be as far as moving states away.  But what I do know is, our time here in Murfreesboro has come to an end. In a few weeks we will know the full details and I’ll be sure to keep my fans and clients in the “know”.  If we are moving to Nashville, then I can certainly still have sessions with my clients here in Murfreesboro!

So what does this mean?  Well I have an email inbox full of requests for Spring, Summer and Fall sessions.  As it stands, I only have 2 months to try to fit everyone in and with full sessions and ordering prints, I just don’t see how I can manage (especially considering how much rain we usually get in the spring)  So for the first and probably only time, Whitehill Photography is offering mini all digital sessions, at a very very affordable price.  These sessions will be 30 minutes sessions (not themed for any season, etc) of your choice and with the price of the session, you will receive a disk with all of your digital proofs and rights to reprint those images!
The sessions are only mini sessions (30 minutes).  Therefore they will not be available for Senior sessions, infant (babies under 6 months) sessions or extended family sessions.  There is just simply NOT enough time to try to attempt any of those sessions for a mini.  IF you are really wanting a session with me before Whitehill Photography moves and you would like a regular full session then I do have a small handful of full session dates available.  Please contact me quickly, however, I do believe they will go quickly!  All full sessions will be allowed a discount of $50 off the session fee.  That only applies to full sessions booked.

Below is the flier with the full details.

ANOTHER gorgeous, sweet senior from Riverdale High School!  I got to use some completely new (to me) locations for her session and BOY were they fun.  We started off at Riverdale High because Shelby is a totally awesome (Holds a record, even!!) swimmer and thought she’d like a few shots at the pool.  It obviously is somewhere she spends alot of time at and its something important from her high school career.  After that we spent some time on the Murfreesboro Square.  The Square really does offer soo many opportunities and great spots for portraits., so I was delighted she chose to use it, as well.  We finished up at her family farm.  Her grandparents have carefully cultivated their beautiful land and well, to be honest, this photographer was in HEAVEN with all the gorgeous light that filtered through their property. I really had such a great time and think we got some breathtaking images. Here is a small sneak peek of what I shot (because, in true fashion, I just kept shooting and shooting!!).  Enjoy!

How much do I LOOOOOVE this one!?!!

So Emily and I have been talking about her senior pictures for a LONG time.  I’m happy and honored that she decided such a long time that I should be the one to do this for her.  And then we did her rep session and it went wonderfully.  And then we planned her senior session.  And it was 103 degrees outside that day.  Now, I CAN shoot during those temperatures, but honestly does ANYONE look good in 103 degree heat and 80% humidity?  No!  And I wanted Emily to look and FEEL her best for her pictures.  So we rescheduled.  And then that day came and it rained and was cloudy and gross and then stormed.  So we rescheduled.  And we were MAJORLY rewarded.  A lovely day, 87 degrees with a light wind and low humidity.  So we finally had our session.  And without further ado… here they are.  Enjoy!

WOW.   Seriously, just wow.  We had a perfect night with perfect light.  Claire is a SWEET, fun, beautiful girl (with a beautiful mom and little sister) and they picked the perfect locations for her.  With perfect locations, amazing light and a beautiful, confident senior… I don’t think I could have gone wrong.  Photographing Claire was just so much fun for me (I think they might have noticed how much FUN I was having) and well… I’ll let the images speak for themselves.   Ready for a big sneak peek?  I hope so! Enjoy!



I had a great time with Emily and her good friend AnnaLeigh this week, while we got some GREAT images of Emily for her rep cards.  We battled closed gates, a random pop-up rain storm, and GIANT mosquitoes  (seriously these things were a freak of nature!) but man we laughed alot and had fun.  We probably looked crazy walking along the highway, swatting bugs and carrying antique chairs across the road but it was so worth it!  Emily, I hope you love them! Enjoy.