Storytelling Family Photographer in Clarksville, TN

Capturing heartfelt, light-inspired stories + adventures on digital + film

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Your Family Story

THOUGHTFULLY DOCUMENTED

I photograph families with honesty and care, preserving the little moments of love and joy that make up this beautiful life.

Your photo session should be more than just photos. Together we’ll plan a meaningful experience rooted in connection that your whole family will enjoy. Heart + Halide Photo Co. creates storytelling documentary-meets-editorial photography in Clarksville, TN.

Family + Maternity + Newborn + Motherhood

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We had our family photos taken with Kerry and it was such an incredible experience. She came to our home where she took photos of us having our typical Saturday morning. The photos came out so natural and beautiful.

- Jordan

FEATURED WORKS

A young boy with dark hair, wearing a black t-shirt and jeans, stands in a dimly lit room, opening a cabinet while sunlight streams through a small window behind him.
A woman breastfeeding a baby, with the baby's head resting on her breast, in a dimly lit setting.
A young boy is excitedly looking at a plate of pancakes that dad is serving on a wooden table in a home dining area.
Black and white photo of a young girl with long wavy hair wearing a denim jacket and a flower in her hair, touching her cheek in annoyance
A loving couple sitting closely on a couch, smiling with their eyes closed, sharing an intimate and joyful moment.
A woman holding a sleeping baby in her arms, black and white photograph.
Silhouette of a person with long hair standing behind a sheer curtain with sunlight streaming in through a window.
Black and white photo of a newborn baby sleeping on a mom's hand.
A family sitting on the floor reading a children's book together, with a woman, a young boy holding a stuffed bear, a man holding a baby, all smiling and engaging with the book.
A family of three, a mother, father, and a newborn baby, sitting on a bed in a dimly lit room. The mother, with blonde hair, is touching the baby's hand as the father, with dark hair and beard, holds the baby close.
A woman holding her son near a window while he plays with her long dark hair.
Two children playing on a swing inside a room with large grid-style windows, silhouetted in black and white.
STORYTELLING PORTFOLIO

More Than Just Pretty Pictures

Storytelling sessions are for all the Mama’s out there who want more than just pretty pictures. Documentary story sessions focus on heartfelt, light-led portraits created for mothers and families who value simplicity, connection, and heirloom-quality imagery. Together, we’ll create a time capsule of memories you can look back on and feel.

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Your Experience + What to Expect

Your session is intentionally planned but meant to feel effortless. We’ll choose a location that already means something to you, whether that’s your favorite room at home, your backyard, or a place you love spending time together. From there, the focus is on letting life exist, messiness and all, while I document it with care and intention.

There’s no expectation to perform or get things “right.” Muddy clothes, snack breaks, and big feelings are all part of the story. I’ll step back when moments are happening naturally and offer gentle guidance when it helps. The result is a gallery of honest, timeless photographs filled with quiet details and little moments that bring you back to what this season actually felt like.

  • Choose the collection that fits your season. You’ll then receive a contract and invoice for your retainer. After your date is secured, I will send over a short questionnaire that helps me understand your family’s personality, routines, and the kind of moments you want photographed. This helps us keep the session relaxed and personal.

  • There is no pressure to make your home look perfect. Light tidying helps, but lived-in spaces photograph beautifully. For outdoor sessions, I will guide you toward time of day and locations that give us the best light. I also share simple wardrobe suggestions that keep the focus on connection, not outfits. I’m happy to deep-dive into wardrobe if needed.

  • In-home or on-location, your session should feel laid-back and fun. Let go of pretense and behavior expectations and let your little ones lead. I will guide when it is helpful and stay quiet when life starts happening on its own. Kids can be themselves. Babies set the pace. You do not need to perform or entertain the camera. I am there to document your story with presence and care.

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Black and white photo of a young woman with long dark hair, smiling with eyes closed, wearing a light-colored top, outdoors at sunset

Welcome

Hi! I’m Kerry! I’m your Clarksville, TN family photographer

I’m a mom of three feral kids who teach me daily how fast seasons change. My work lives somewhere between documentary and editorial to honestly capture the story of your life as it is right now. It’s a mix of quiet observation, gentle direction, and an eye for the small details you might not notice in the moment.

I shoot both digital and film because I love how the two mediums tell a story together. Film slows everything down and brings a softness and character that pairs beautifully with real family life. My background in fine art and years of photographing families help me create images that feel grounded, emotional, and timeless.

If you want photographs that feel like home, you are in the right place.

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“Kerry has taken photos of many people, and more than anything, cultivated a beautiful and meaningful human experience through her creativity.”

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Let’s Make Memories

Ready to plan your session?

Tell me a little bit about what you need. Once I have the basics, I’ll send over availability, collection details, and next steps.

Kerry Ludeman
Photographer
heartandhalidephotoco (at) gmail.com

Heart + Halide Photo Co. serves Clarksville TN, Fort Campbell, and surrounding areas. Available for travel.