The Most Important Question to Answer Before Your Child’s Portrait Session

The question I’m going to start asking every parent… One thing about me is I’m always learning and looking for ways to make the experience at Hope Davis Photography even better. Whether it’s improving how I photograph children, making sessions easier for parents, or simply asking better questions, I never want to stop growing. Recently […]

How to Select the Perfect Photographer for Your Newborn

How to Find the Right Newborn Photographer (From a Mama Who Gets It) Finding the right newborn photographer can be overwhelming. This is especially true when you already have a million other things on your mind. Where do you even start?What are you supposed to look for?And how do you know if someone is the right fit […]

Why Parents Are Choosing Heirloom Portraits for Their Children Again – Mississippi Heirloom Photographer

Over the past few years, heirloom portraits have made a quiet but meaningful return to family homes. We live in a time when thousands of photos reside on our phones. Many parents are seeking something more lasting. They want something that feels worthy of a frame on the wall rather than a folder on a device. That’s […]

3 Month Old Baby Photo Session – Meridian, MS

Did you miss the newborn photo session window? Or maybe you just weren’t ready to pack up your brand new baby and head out during those first couple of weeks. First of all — that is completely okay. Let me tell you something important: babies are adorable at every single age. There is no “too late” when […]

4 Ways I Do Things Differently as a Photographer

If you’ve ever felt unsure, overwhelmed, or even a little intimidated when booking a photographer, you’re not alone. The photography world can feel confusing—hidden pricing, automated emails, rushed sessions, and long wait times. That’s not how I work. Here are a few ways I do things differently, and why it matters for you. 1. My […]

Homegrown Stories: The Ordinary Days Worth Remembering – Meridian, MS

I didn’t know what to expect as I drove to Pottersville, Mississippi. I had never even heard of it before, I just knew it was a little north of Meridian, MS. Back roads, quiet stretches, the kind of drive that gives you time to slow down and wonder what the afternoon might hold. When I […]

Black and White Studio Sessions for Toddlers and Kids | Meridian MS Photographer

Let’s be honest—toddlers don’t always love sitting still. But when they do? You get portraits like this. Meet Cruz. Just over a year old with the biggest brown eyes and a head full of dark curls. He gave us everything from curious to giggly to slightly suspicious (a toddler classic). And every single one of those expressions is […]

What If My Baby Never Falls Asleep During Her Newborn Session? Trained Newborn Photographer in Jackson, Mississippi

This is one of the most common questions I hear from new parents—“What if my baby won’t sleep?” And the good news is: it’s truly not a problem. As a professionally trained newborn photographer serving Jackson, Mississippi, and the surrounding areas. I’ve worked with hundreds of babies over the years. Some sleep the whole session. Others […]

Classic Heirloom Portraits – Central and South Mississippi

There’s something undeniably timeless about a classic heirloom portrait. Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the joy of booking four heirloom sessions—two of them for twins, which makes it all the more special. These sessions have quickly become one of the most requested offerings in the studio, and it’s easy to see why. As […]

Why I Only Photograph Newborns on White – Meridian, MS Newborn Photographer

Why I Only Photograph Newborns on White. When I photograph your newborn, I’m not just taking pictures. I’m freezing a tiny moment in time. I capture the way they kick their legs and the soft wrinkles in their skin. And for me, the very best way to honor that is by photographing them on white. […]