Steve Herlihy Photography

Wedding Photography Packages in Nashville: What's Included?

September 04, 2026 • Leave a Comment

Choosing a wedding photography package can seem easy enough until you start comparing them. One gives you eight hours. Another gives you ten. One includes a second photographer, while another emphasizes an engagement session, an album, or additional images. So which one actually makes sense for your wedding? The answer isn't always the package w...

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Newborn Photography in Nashville: Booking Guide & Prep Tips

August 07, 2026 • Leave a Comment

One question comes up in almost every conversation with expecting parents: "When should we book our newborn session?" It seems like something you can leave until after the baby arrives, but that's usually when finding time becomes much harder. In the rush, it's easy to book too late or miss out on the photographer you were hoping to work with. In...

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How Much Do Engagement Photos Cost? (2026 Price Guide)

July 28, 2026 • Leave a Comment

After years of photographing couples, I've noticed people rarely struggle with whether to get engagement photos. They struggle to understand why one session costs three times as much as another that looks nearly identical on paper. A session may cost as little as $150 or as much as $1,500, even when both photographers offer what seems like a simil...

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Studio or Outdoors? How to Actually Decide for Maternity and Family Sessions in Nashville

May 07, 2026

Choosing where to do your photos sounds simple until you actually try to decide. Studio or outdoors? On paper it looks like a style preference. Clean vs natural. Minimal vs scenic. But once you start planning a maternity or family session, the decision becomes more layered. Comfort, weather, timing, kids, energy levels, the season you're shooting...

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How to Take a Professional Headshot (That Actually Looks Like You)

May 05, 2026

A professional headshot is a clean, well-lit photo from the chest up that shows exactly who you are. No filters, no exaggerated version of you. To get there, use soft natural light near a window, place the camera at eye level, use a portrait lens or 2x zoom on your phone, and wear solid, neutral colors. That’s the foundation. Everything else improv...

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