Franklin TN photographer

Music Country Grand Prix Benefitting Saddle Up, Franklin TN

Published on June 3, 2019 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

My daughter Olivia and I volunteer for Saddle Up, a therapeutic horseback riding program for kids with disabilities, just down the road from our neighborhood. We’ve seen first hand how caring for the horses and riding soothes these kids and brings them so much joy. It’s truly an amazing place that gives so much to families in our community.

Last Saturday I had the privilege of photographing the Music Country Grand Prix, sponsored by Tractor Supply and benefitting Saddle Up. This event is held at beautiful Brownland Farm here in Franklin, TN.

It was an absolutely perfect first day of June on the farm with sunshine, blue skies, fluffy clouds and nice breezes. I won’t share all of the jumpers, because this blog post would be too long; but I will share an overview of this wonderful event and the winning jumper, David Jennings, owner of Full Circle Farm Jumpers here in Franklin, and his horse Caddie R. Congratulations! If you are in Nashville and have never attended this event, I highly recommend putting it on your calendar for next year. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday with the family!

Jane Elizabeth & Taylor’s Cocktails and Rehearsal Dinner at Moonshine at the Elyton and Café Dupont, Birmingham AL Wedding

Published on May 10, 2019July 7, 2019 by Heather Durham Photography1 Comment

Jane Elizabeth and Taylor’s Rehearsal Dinner started with family portraits in the Elyton Hotel’s gorgeous lobby (I’m a little obsessed with its blue walls.) Then, champagne and a sunset view of Birmingham at Moon Shine, the rooftop lounge at the top of the Elyton. Everyone enjoyed a delicious, candlit dinner seated at tables with monogrammed napkins and beautiful florals at Café DuPont. We left with full stomachs and full hearts. Guests parted with a monogrammed gift box of roasted pecans from the groom’s family ranch in Arkansas.

Ministry Branding Portraits

Published on April 14, 2019 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

A few favorite portraits of Charles, who needed a variety of business and casual images for his ministry branding and website. Photographed in Franklin, TN.

A Casual Holiday Porch Gathering with Molly Sohr of The Cedarlane

Published on December 12, 2018 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

Living in the south means you could have a 65 degree day of holiday entertaining on the porch one day, and an ice storm the next. It keeps things interesting (and planners on their toes) for sure! I enjoyed teaming up with the lovely and talented Nashville event and wedding planner, Molly Sohr of The Cedarlane and Elle Worsham of Gracious Garlands for this holiday shoot. Follow Molly’s blog and Instagram for more entertaining inspiration. Cheers!

Highlights from 2017 [Franklin, TN] Fall Mini Sessions

Published on January 9, 2018January 11, 2018 by Heather Durham Photography1 Comment

Happy New Year! Christmas cards have all been mailed, opened and posted on the fridge. Gifts have been exchanged and holidays have been celebrated. Bowl games have been watched, the ball has dropped, and now I can share highlights from my Fall 2017 Mini Sessions in Franklin, TN and Birmingham, starting with Franklin sessions that I shot in historic and quaint Leipers Fork. I will follow up with a separate post for Birmingham portrait sessions.

Kids and family portrait sessions are how I started my business 15 years ago, so it’s always fun to shoot what began it all for me. This year, there were new clients and returning clients in front of my lens…so many beautiful families, kids, couples and pups! Mark your calendars for the first week of August when I will announce Fall 2018 Mini Sessions dates on social media and online booking through my website. In the meantime, here are some highlights from Fall 2017 in Franklin. And, you can see Birmingham, AL Fall Minis here.

Leipers Fork Fall Mini Sessions by Heather Durham Photography

Merry Christmas from our Family to Yours

Published on December 21, 2017January 5, 2018 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

Elle

Published on September 15, 2017January 15, 2018 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

Welcome to the world Elle! You and your sisters are just beautiful!

15 Year Old Singer/Songwriter, Anna Grace Beatty

Published on July 18, 2017July 18, 2017 by Heather Durham Photography2 Comments

Last month I had the privilege of photographing 15 year old singer/songwriter, Anna Grace Beatty, who’s getting ready to release her first album. It’s not often you meet 15 year olds with such passion to pursue their dream career and at such a young age. I have no doubt this young musician has a bright future ahead of her, and I can’t wait to see where her talent and determination takes her in the music industry.

I love getting to play with different color treatments to set the tone and mood for editorial and commercial work. Here are some of my favorite images from our shoot in Historic Leipers Fork and Franklin, Tennessee.

Hair & Make Up: Lynsey Richardson | Wardrobe Styling: Celine Russell

Sam & Cynthia – Franklin, TN Engagement Session

Published on March 27, 2017April 7, 2017 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

My first time meeting Sam & Cynthia was when they flew in from Houston for their Engagement Session here in Franklin, TN. They are Auburn grads who will be getting married in Birmingham this June, and will live in Houston. I had a great time getting to know them as we worked our way around the Westhaven Community, downtown Franklin, Harlinsdale Farm and ending in a field full of purple clover. I love it when the spring color starts popping out in March! Bring it on!

The Clarke Family [Franklin, TN Family Portrait Session]

Published on February 15, 2017February 15, 2017 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

I just met this beautiful and precious family in August but I feel like I’ve known them longer. They moved to Franklin from Birmingham, a few months before we did, to plant a church. Sean is the pastor of Five Stones Church, a church plant of Church of the Highlands. Rhiannon, his wife, is my small group leader, we all live in the same neighborhood, and our daughters take dance together. We’re kinda doing this transition thing together. And, yes, I’m glad our lives have intertwined in only a few short months. I’m super thankful God orchestrated it!

I had the privilege of photographing Sean, Rhiannon and kids this past fall, and we were blessed with gorgeous fall color and dreamy light bouncing around my camera lens. If only I could bottle up that light and carry it around with me every day, I’d be one happy girl!