Karen Waits Photography

09/08/2026

Griffin | One Year

09/07/2026

✨ You Don’t Have to Wait for Sunset for Beautiful Family Photos

If you’re searching for Memphis family photography or Collierville family photography, you may be surprised by how much you can enjoy a beautiful studio session without worrying about the clock or the weather.

Golden hour is beautiful, but life with kids doesn’t always cooperate with sunset schedules. Nap times, early bedtimes, busy schedules, rain, heat, and unpredictable Tennessee weather can make outdoor sessions more stressful than they need to be.

That’s one of the reasons I love offering family photography in my calm, cozy Arlington studio. 🤍

The space is climate-controlled, private, beautifully lit, and designed with families in mind. You can choose a session time that works best for your children instead of planning your entire evening around sunset.

And because everything is thoughtfully prepared for you, you can simply show up, relax, and enjoy your family. My curated client wardrobe and professional in-house hair and makeup make the experience even easier.

I recently shared more about why a studio session can be such a beautiful alternative to traditional outdoor family photography.

📍 Serving Memphis, Collierville, Arlington, Germantown, Lakeland & Bartlett, TN

Avoid the stress of unpredictable weather. My Memphis and Collierville photography studio offers a calm, luxury experience for your family at any time of day.

09/02/2026

https://karenwaitsphotography.com/2026/08/31/why-parent-posing-matters-memphis-newborn-photographer/

Looking for a Memphis newborn photographer? Discover why expert parent posing creates timeless, stunning newborn and family portraits you'll treasure forever.

09/02/2026

🍂 **Thinking About Fall Family Photos? Now Is the Time to Book!** 🍂

Fall is my busiest seasons, and weekend dates are already limited! I reserve approximately half of my weekend availability for my **Bump to Baby maternity clients**, which means there are even fewer weekend dates available for fall family sessions.

If you’re hoping for a weekend, don’t wait. And if weekends are getting tight, take a look at your children’s **fall break or Thanksgiving break** calendar. Weekday sessions are a great option while the kids are out of school.

Keep in mind that fall sunsets happen much earlier, so session times will be earlier in the afternoon than they are during the summer.

And of course, I’ve made your session as easy as possible. 🤍 You’ll have access to my **curated client wardrobe, one of the largest in the Mid-South**, plus professional **in-house hair and makeup**. Just let me know you’d like hair and makeup when you book, and I’ll take care of scheduling it for you. No extra appointments to coordinate. No worrying about what everyone should wear. **Just show up and enjoy your session.**

A 50% deposit reserves your date, with the remaining balance due three days before your session.

If you’ve been thinking about updated family portraits, maternity photos, or newborn photography this fall, **now is the time to get on the calendar.** 🍂🤎

📍 Memphis | Arlington | Germantown | Collierville | Bartlett | Olive Branch | Hernando

08/31/2026

One of the things that sets my newborn photography apart is the intentional way I pose parents with their new baby. 🤍
Parent posing is not something every newborn photographer does well. It requires experience, attention to detail, and an understanding of how to position multiple people in a way that feels natural, flattering, connected, and beautiful.
I put a tremendous amount of thought into every parent pose during a newborn session. From the placement of your hands to the connection between you and your baby, every detail matters. My goal is to create images that are not only beautifully composed, but also unique, emotional, and absolutely stunning.
As a Memphis newborn photographer, I don't believe parent images should feel like an afterthought. These are often the photographs that become even more meaningful as the years pass…capturing the tiny details of your baby and the overwhelming love surrounding them.
My parent and newborn images are carefully crafted to create timeless, fine art portraits that are unlike the typical newborn poses you see everywhere.
If you're looking for a Memphis newborn photographer who knows how to create stunning, thoughtfully posed images of your entire family, not just your baby, I'd love to create something beautiful for you. 🤍
Serving Memphis, Arlington, Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, Olive Branch & Hernando.

08/26/2026

08/24/2026

Some sessions are easy. Everyone cooperates, everyone looks at the camera, and every pose comes together exactly as planned.

And then there are sessions like this one. 😂

This sweet two-year-old was about to become a big sister, and she was, probably, one of the most uncooperative little ones I’ve photographed in my studio throughout my career. (I still love you though, E!)

But this is exactly where experience matters.

I know how to work with toddlers, adapt when things don’t go according to plan, recognize the moments in between the “posed” shots, and keep photographing until I find those genuine, beautiful images.

And somehow… we still created some AMAZING photographs. 🤍

I share this because it’s important to understand the value of hiring an experienced photographer, especially for newborn, maternity and family sessions involving young children. You can’t always predict how a toddler is going to behave on picture day, but an experienced photographer knows how to work through it and still deliver a gallery you’ll love.

And yes—experienced photographers typically cost more. There’s a reason for that.

You’re not just paying for a camera and someone who knows how to take a pretty picture. You’re investing in years of experience, posing knowledge, patience, problem-solving, creativity, and the ability to handle the unexpected when things don’t go according to plan.

Because sometimes the magic happens *in spite of* the chaos. And knowing how to find that magic is part of what you’re paying for. ✨

08/21/2026

Aria | 18 days

08/19/2026

William | 8 days
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