S. Reed Photography

est. 2012

Est. 2012

fine art family and school photographer serving middle tennessee and beyond

schools

The inner circle

Family Portraits

Fine Art School Portraits

S. Reed Photography

est. 2012

Est. 2012

family photographer serving middle tennessee and beyond

Every picture

has

a story to tell !

Hi! I'm so happy you are here!

I am Susan, a fine art portrait photographer specializing in both family and school photography in the Murfreesboro area, serving Middle Tennessee and beyond.

Whether you are in the sleepy, sacred days of welcoming a new baby, navigating the joyful mess of raising little ones, or walking alongside your growing teens, I know how important it is to hold on to this season. My goal is to create images that feel like more than just photos. They are moments frozen in time. Quiet glances, joyful giggles, tiny fingers wrapped around yours. The memories you will want to revisit over and over.

That same heart and intention extends into the schools I serve. I believe school portraits should feel just as meaningful and timeless as the images you hang in your home. Every child deserves a portrait that captures who they are, not just how they look. Nothing rushed. Nothing forced. Just thoughtful, intentional portraits created with care.

As a mother, I understand the ache of time moving too fast and the desire to remember not only how life looked, but how it felt.

Time has a way of moving too quickly.

One day you’re holding your newborn close, memorizing the rise and fall of their tiny breaths. The next, you're watching them run barefoot through the backyard, their laughter echoing into the evening. These moments—so full of life and love—pass in the blink of an eye.

I photograph families not just to document how things look, but to hold on to how they feel. My heart is in capturing the real, honest beauty of your life as it is right now—the snuggles, the silliness, the chaos, the quiet—all of it.

Because these moments may not always feel big, but one day, they’ll mean everything.
When you look back at your gallery in years to come, I want you to feel a deep connection to this chapter. To remember how small their hands were in yours, how love lived in the little details, and how beautifully your family fit together in this fleeting season.

This is more than photography to me. It’s storytelling. It’s memory-keeping. It’s love—preserved with care, so it never fades.

This is my why.

my why

My mission is simple.....to create joyful, authentic, and heartfelt photos through a thoughtful blend of gentle posing and natural, candid moments. Images that tell your family's story at that very moment in time! The moments that you'll cherish forever; the tender stillness of newborn snuggles, the playful chaos of growing children, and the quiet, meaningful glances shared between loved ones. With a soft, light-filled style rooted in warmth and emotion, I create imagery that reflects the love and connection unique to your family. Each session is relaxed, joyful, and stress-free, allowing you to be fully present. I hope to build lasting relationships with families who return year after year—not just for the images, but for the experience of being seen, celebrated, and remembered.