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Welcome to my Blog!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  My name is Kristen Johse Parker and I am a photographer in Nashville, Tennessee.  My love for photography truly began when my daughter was born... she grew so fast and I quickly realized how important it was to capture these fleeting moments! From her first steps to her first dance class... I love that something as simple as photograph can bring us right back to that instant.

After some encouragement from friends and family my little hobby has grown into a little business... I feel so blessed to love what I do- and I hope you love it too! 

 

party! party! party!

what is a portrait party?

-mini-portrait sessions, with your friends!

-together we will come up with a plan for your party- date, time, location, theme, etc.  Invite 5 to 10 of your friends to attend your party.

-each guest pays a reduced-rate portrait fee – children or families of up to 3 people are $80 ($15 per additional person) and receives:

  • one 20 minute photo session
  • the editing and artistic enhancement of your best images
  • a password protected online gallery to review your image
  • a disc of your 5 favorite images, full-resolution, with complete rights to print as you wish
  • 2 8×10 and 4 5×7 fine art prints
  • HOST RECEIVES ALL OF THIS FOR FREE!!!

tips for the host:

  • MAKE IT FUN!!
  • this is a great time to go for that themed session you’ve always wanted to try: superheroes, tea party, holiday themed, pirates… whatever the season of the year or season of life you are in, lets plan to remember it in photos!
  • snacks!  your friends don’t have to stay the whole time- they only need to be there for their 20 minute time slot, but lets make their time enjoyable.  provide a couple non-messy snacks and refreshments for your friends… or even some special treats for those little ones who give promise to give their brightest smiles ;)
  • make it a location to remember… go to your local farm, find a field of flowers, or just a cool urban location,  got some baseball buddies? lets find a cornfield for some “field of dreams” inspired photos!
  • props!  you can go with a theme, or just get some great colorful balloons, blow some bubbles, throw out a bunch of hula hoops, whatever will add some joy to your child’s face in their images.

Thanks for your interest in johse parker portrait parties!  please call 500-3114 with any questions or email: kristen@johseparker.com.

sneak peek

Just wanted to share a quick peek of this little punkin… She seriously may have the best smile of any baby. ever.  I mean just check out this laugh! so much personality in such a tiny package :)

A huge thanks to mom and dad for the honor of photographing your sweet Zoie :)

sweet zoe

It’s been such a crazy busy summer, but I just had to find time to posts a few pics from one of my favorite sessions- sweet Zoe.  It’s been such an honor to see her grow into this little spunky toddler… and I just can’t believe she’s going to be a big sis in just a few months!  so exciting :)

Eryn - Can i just say AMAZING!! :)

Callie - Thanks so much for taking these of Zoe. We LOVE LOVE LOVE them!

Mr. Personality

This baby boy had me entertained our entire session!  From his big laughs to his tough guy look, and sweet little grins to peaceful snuggliness- I love every minute spent with Nicholas! Such a little charmer  :)

Jenn - These pictures are just to cute for words!!!

Heather Martin - These are precious pictures of my baby nephew Nicholas!

Kristine - Thanks Kristen - LOVE these pictures! You are super talented! We love ya!