desires of my heart.
For this child I have prayed, and the Lord has granted me the
1 Samuel 1:27
Your pregnancy is fleeting - but these memories are forever. As a published maternity photographer serving Memphis, I create museum-quality portraits that honor this sacred chapter. Every session includes exclusive designer gowns, stunning Tennessee locations, and heirloom artwork that transforms your home into a gallery.
Celebrate with luxury
Your pregnancy is fleeting - but these memories are forever. As a published maternity photographer serving Memphis, I create museum-quality portraits that honor this sacred chapter. Every session includes exclusive designer gowns, stunning Tennessee locations, and heirloom artwork that transforms your home into a gallery.
Celebrate with luxury
Every mom-to-be should enjoy a taste of "princess magic." There is no journey more precious and beautiful than pregnancy and motherhood, so I want to ensure you feel every bit as beautiful for your session as I know you are. Enjoy our large collection of luxury gowns designed to complement your glow. You'll feel beautiful because you ARE beautiful. I'm just here to capture it.
Indulge in Princess Magic
View the client closet
Digital files fade into forgotten folders. But a stunning 30x40 acrylic print above your fireplace? That becomes a daily reminder of your strength, your beauty, and the miracle you carried. Explore all our art options and fill your home with pieces that bring you joy!
Your Walls Tell Your Story - Make It Unforgettable
Curate your collection
Every mom-to-be should enjoy a taste of "princess magic." There is no journey more precious and beautiful than pregnancy and motherhood, so I want to ensure you feel every bit as beautiful for your session as I know you are. Enjoy our large collection of luxury gowns designed to complement your glow. You'll feel beautiful because you ARE beautiful. I'm just here to capture it.
Indulge in Princess Magic
View the client closet
Digital files fade into forgotten folders. But a stunning 30x40 acrylic print above your fireplace? That becomes a daily reminder of your strength, your beauty, and the miracle you carried. Explore all our art options and fill your home with pieces that bring you joy!
Your Walls Tell Your Story - Make It Unforgettable
Curate your collection
desires of my heart.
For this child I have prayed, and the Lord has granted me the
1 Samuel 1:27
Every session tells a unique love story. Browse recent sessions to see how I capture authentic emotion, stunning locations, and that unmistakable pregnancy glow. Explore gorgeous Tennessee parks with lush green trails and fields alongside serene lakes as I capture your pregnancy in a way that brings you joy. Experience breathtaking quality in every moment and adorn yourself in exclusive high-end gowns to ensure you walk away with memories and photographs that stand the test of time.
The Portfolio
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I believe professional photography should be a rich and memorable experience, so I've spent years carefully curating a beautiful collection of high-end gowns for you to ensure your time with me is just that. In my experience, looking great and feeling great are often one in the same, so I hope you'll find something here that makes you feel like the star you are!
McKinley Hodge Exclusives
The Client Closet
Flutter Dresses
Ivory Allure, XS-XXL
ZeBuBeYou
Vintage lace boho, XS-L
Chicaboo (pictured with Chloe skirt)
Winter White Everly, 4-20
Chicaboo
Pearl White Eden, 4-12
Flutter Dresses
White A-list, 0-16
Flutter Dresses
Snow Fall OOAK, 2-12
ZeBuBeYou
Lace Clover, XS-XL
Before & Ever Couture
Champagne Run away with me, s-XL
Leah Maria Couture
Champagne Velvet, XS-XXL
ZeBuBeYou
Cream Cottage, S-XL
Reclamation
Softness Slip, XS-XXXL
Don & Judy
Adelade, M-XXXL
Reclamation
Tea PArty, Xs-XL
Reclamation
Flora, s-XXL
Chicaboo
Lilac Athena, 4-12
Before & Ever Couture
Taupe Run away with me, s-XL
Before & Ever Couture
Pink/Purple Run away with me, s-XL
Agneshka Maternity
Boho Mauve, S-XL
Chicaboo
Garnet Monroe with Train, 4-12
Chicaboo (pictured with removable Zoe skirt)
Merlot Juliet with Bell Sleeves, 4-18
Chicaboo (with removable sleeves)
Boysenberry Velvet Athena, 4-12
ZeBuBeYou
Burnt Orange Velvet, S-XL
Chicaboo (with removable sleeves)
Ginger Velvet Athena, 4-12
Before & Ever Couture
Forever After, s-XL
Chicaboo (with removable sleeves)
Juniper Velvet Athena, 4-12
Chicaboo
Seaweed Green Juliet, 4-12
ZeBuBeYou
Olive Ruffles, S-XL
Chicaboo
Royal Blue Athena - 4-12
Chicaboo
Royal Blue Eden, 4-12
Agneshka Maternity
NAVY Blue Boho, XS-XL
ZeBuBeYou
navy Velvet, XS-XL
Before & Ever Couture
Petal Kisses, s-XL
Before & Ever Couture
Diva Gown, S-XL
Silk Fairies
Gia Gown, M-XL
Flutter Dresses
Black A-list, 0-16
Flutter Dresses
Black Smoke, 0-16
Flutter Dresses
White Slip, XS-xl
Flutter Dresses
Champagne Slip, XS-xl
internationally published Memphis maternity, Newborn, and Family photographer
The Process
Go ahead, introduce yourself! The first step to any wonderful session starts with reaching out. Throughout my website, you will find subtle ways to get to know me, but I firmly believe conversations bring relationships to life! I want to meet you and share in your joys before our session and before you even book.
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Shortly after you reach out to me, we'll set a date to meet and talk more! We can talk on the phone or go grab some coffee as we walk through all your hopes and expectations for the session, and pre-plan how you'd like to best use each image. This helps me capture each moment with specific intention and it's a wonderful opportunity for us to become more comfortable with each other before session day arrives and I step behind the camera. At the end of our meeting, we'll have your session locked into my calendar and ready to go!
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During our session, my assistant and I will guide you through things as fluidly as possible and encourage you to engage with each other. I love experimenting with a variety of angles and shots, so enjoy yourself while we find the best way to tell your story. Your favorite photos will often be the ones you didn't even know were taken! Allow yourself to focus on yourself, and we will take care of the rest.
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A week or two after your session, I will come to your home to share the "big reveal" with you! This is possibly my favorite part of the process. I will present your personal slideshow as we sit down together to enjoy your images. When you've had a chance to take everything in, we'll select the perfect pieces of artwork for your home.
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Delivery times will vary because I choose to use the best print products in the industry, but you will receive a personalized timeline from me at your ordering appointment. When your artwork is ready for you, we will set a day to come by and hand deliver your pieces. Full artwork installation is included in every delivery to take the guess work out of how and when you'll get around to displaying your new art! I am confident that you will love every piece you receive, and I look forward to helping you grow your collection through many years of work together!
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Go ahead, introduce yourself! The first step to any wonderful session starts with reaching out. Throughout my website, you will find subtle ways to get to know me, but I firmly believe conversations bring relationships to life! I want to meet you and share in your joys before our session and before you even book.
Shortly after you reach out to me, we'll set a date to meet and talk more! We can talk on the phone or go grab some coffee as we walk through all your hopes and expectations for the session, and pre-plan how you'd like to best use each image. This helps me capture each moment with specific intention and it's a wonderful opportunity for us to become more comfortable with each other before session day arrives and I step behind the camera. At the end of our meeting, we'll have your session locked into my calendar and ready to go!
During our session, my assistant and I will guide you through things as fluidly as possible and encourage you to engage with each other. I love experimenting with a variety of angles and shots, so enjoy yourself while we find the best way to tell your story. Your favorite photos will often be the ones you didn't even know were taken! Allow yourself to focus on yourself, and we will take care of the rest.
A week or two after your session, I will come to your home to share the "big reveal" with you! This is possibly my favorite part of the process. I will present your personal slideshow as we sit down together to enjoy your images. When you've had a chance to take everything in, we'll select the perfect pieces of artwork for your home.
Delivery times will vary because I choose to use the best print products in the industry, but you will receive a personalized timeline from me at your ordering appointment. When your artwork is ready for you, we will set a day to come by and hand deliver your pieces. Full artwork installation is included in every delivery to take the guess work out of how and when you'll get around to displaying your new art! I am confident that you will love every piece you receive, and I look forward to helping you grow your collection through many years of work together!
You will walk away from your session with more than high quality pictures. You deserve beautiful memories of an incredible and fun experience that you will reminisce in each time you gaze upon your walls or flip the pages of your hand bound heirloom album. These moments are unrepeatable, and meant to be treasured for a lifetime. Because we all treasure things differently, you will have the opportunity to curate your personalized artwork collection at your post-session gallery reveal.
Book your session
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Maternity
Bump-to-baby bundle
Newborn
*Most popular*
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Access to exclusive client gowns
Full professional session in your home or on location
Aerial photography (on location)*
One post-session gallery reveal
Use of professional wraps and props
Full professional session in your home
Parent inclusion at no extra cost
One post-session gallery reveal
One in-home or on location maternity session
One in-home newborn session
Additional gown access for newborn session
Two post-session gallery reveals
Includes:
Creative Fee - 150
Creative Fee - 250
Creative Fee - 150
*Aerial photography is available on location for $50 more. This must be requested at booking.
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love notes from our
— Anni D.
"She was wonderful to work with, very efficient and professional and made me feel totally comfortable in front of the camera. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top-notch photographer."
— The Butlers
"We loved working with McKinley during our family photo shoot. She produced amazing work! I'm still not sure how she captured so many great pics when my small kids were running around 90% of the time. She was so patient and great with the kids!
— Marianna D.
"The changes your body (and emotions) go through when you're pregnant are tough. I've had every unpleasant symptom in the book these past 7 months and have felt the furthest thing from a princess in the process.
But y'all. If McKinley Hodge didn't change all of that! It was cold and the wind was blowing a million miles per hour but that dress!!! It was the best I’ve felt in months and I know I will cherish these memories for years to come. "
— Elizabeth M.
"On the day of the shoot, she was so patient, and charismatic! My husband and kids loved her! Her husband was her assistant and he was so pleasant as well! Now about her work, Wow! The pictures far exceeded my expectations! I literally loved every single image! She captured our love in every picture! Thank you so much for your hard work and for creating memories that will last a lifetime for my family!"
