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- You want photos that actually feel like you — nothing forced, nothing stiff.
- You appreciate some direction but also want space to just be in the moment and breathe.
- You believe the small moments matter just as much as the big ones.
- You want a mix of both artistic and documentary style photographs.
- You appreciate a well-timed sarcastic comment.
- You love dogs.
HERE'S THE deal. I THINK WE'LL GET ALONG great IF...
I’ve always been the friend who says, “Wait, let me take a picture!” during even the most random moments. But I’m also the one who remembers why it mattered — the story behind it, the way it felt. And honestly, that’s my favorite part. Getting to do that for other people? A dream come true.
AT HEART, I AM A STORYTELLER WHO FELL IN LOVE WITH THE art of documenting life as it happens.
I HAVE THE best JOB
MAKING ART THAT FEELS real, KEEPS YOU present, AND LETS YOU relive it all
I worked at nasa for a few years after college.
1/5
When I first moved to Nashville, I was the manager of a ballroom dance studio. (still can’t dance though.)
2/5
I have a dog named Duncan and I post about him more than I do my own business.
3/5
I have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology. it's come in handy in every industry i've worked in.
4/5
I’m originally from the tidewater area of virginia and I’d LOVE to live near the coast again someday.
5/5
Luxury doesn’t have to be stiff, fancy, or full of rules. It’s about feeling comfortable, laughing freely, and enjoying the real moments with the people you love.
My approach is about making space for you to be yourself. No forced smiles or weird poses — just real, raw, joyful memories captured in a way that feels as easy as it was to live them.
ELEVATED WITHOUT THE EGO.
REDEFINING luxury WITH A relaxed TOUCH
I’m here to give you more than pretty pictures — I want to help you relive the joy, the fun, and the energy every time you look at them.
LET'S DO THIS TOGETHER
Alecia + Charles
My husband and I had our elopement photoshoot done by Cayla and she was absolutely phenomenal. Her communication was prompt and she was extremely easy going. She went out of her way to meet me at the site a week prior to look around the location for good photo spots. The day of the event, she made us both feel relaxed and comfortable resulting in amazing photos that really captured who we are. Highly recommend.
"SHE WAS ABSOLUTELY phenomenal."
Becca + Graeme
I HATE getting my picture taken but my husband LOVES photos so for his birthday I agreed to do a couples session with Cayla. She was INCREDIBLE. She made us both feel so comfortable and at ease. She had us laughing and she captured us so naturally and candidly. The locations she chose were stunning. We love our pictures so much and it was such a fun memory. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who wants a fun, casual, comfortable and beautiful photo experience. Amazing!!
"WOW—I CAN'T recommend CAYLA enough."
Makayla + Devin
We chose Cayla for her laid back style and ability to capture the rawness and genuine moments in a natural space. We were awkwardly laughing off the nervousness of not being sure what we wanted in our maternity photos at first, but by the end of our session, it felt calm and natural... She was willing to navigate new ways to get photos of us in a space she had never shot in before to give us the perfect photos as expectant parents to hold onto forever!
"CAYLA MADE US FEEL calm AND natural."
Alexis + Aaron
I cannot recommend and rave about Cayla enough to anyone and everyone. She truly is a master behind the camera and has a work of art with her photos and I am so so happy that I was able to find her and have her be part of some of our big moments.
"CAYLA MADE OUR dream FOR OUR PICTURES COME true."
Maili + Shane
She helped us so much with looking for a location, especially because we have never been to TN before. She answered all of my questions and helped me capture the amazing memories that I get to look back on. I would recommend her to anyone!! Love love love Cayla!
