finally, a nashville photography experience designed exclusively for

college seniors

Seven seniors standing on the steps of Wyatt Center at Vanderbilt University, popping bottles of champagne while laughing

"felt like we were friends before we even met in person!"

PRICING

90 minutes. 2 outfits. 2 locations.
30 edited images.

the full session

budget friendly

30 minutes. 1 outfit. 1 location.
10 edited images.

the mini session

the fan favorite

solo + friend photos. 1 outfit. 1 location.
10 edited images.

the group session

Alpha Kappa Alpha Senior Grad at Tennessee State University holding umbrella wearing green dress

Senior walking outside Trevecca Medical facility at golden hour celebrating graduation

3 MTSU Greek life seniors walking on the Murfreesboro campus for senior pics at night with the walking bridge behind them

Vanderbilt grad in white dress and graduation robe throwing anchor down on steps of Wyatt Center

Belmont University graduate wearing white dress smiling at camera wearing graduation cap

Six senior girls standing outside of Vanderbilt Law School smiling at camera wearing their master's robes

Masters student wearing cords and cap sitting on steps smiling at the camera

Senior girl in a black dress with her graduation stole on. She's sitting on the brick stairs outside the library

Senior guy in suit wearing graduation down and golding cap standing beside a plane on the aviation field for MTSU

Law School graduated at Vanderbilt University tossing their caps and wearing cute dresses

Five Vandy Kappa Kappa Gamma Seniors wearing white smiling at camera on the steps of Wyatt Center

Two senior girls on the Vanderbilt football field in campus shirts, boots, and cute jeans.

Swirled multicolored pom pom garlands graphics in bright orange yellow pink

I've been a photographer for over 13 years. I've worked with over 400 clients across 11 states and 3 countries.

I love Nashville and I'm passionate about college seniors celebrating achieving their goals!

College senior portrait photographer wearing hate and smiling

MEET MAHLIA

I'm Mahlia and I help College Seniors
graduate in STYLE!

well hello there soon-to-be grad!

BOOK NOW

College graduation photos at the Trevecca University bell tower with the campus seal behind her, laughing and holding grad cap

Girl wearing vanderbilt shirt and jean skirt, seated and smiling at camera.

nashville college senior photographer

Let's get ready to celebrate you!

Let me guess... you're busy with finals and you just need to find a professional photographer that you can trust to deliver on time?

Don't stress! I got you!

Girls wearing dresses and law school hoods tossing their gaps on the Vanderbilt campus at sunset

"Choosing Ivory Door Studio was the easiest decision."

Vanderbilt University steps of Wyatt Center Senior girl holding sorority stole for graduation

Graduation photo of Zeta Tau Alpha senior standing outside of the Wyatt Center at golden hour with her sorority swag

Before photo of nursing graduate on Trivecca campus

Trevecca ortho graduating senior at bell tower at golden hour

Before photo for Kent State senior inside a private home for her photoshoot

Online school graduate Nashville photoshoot inside historic home. Senior is holding her grad stole

Senior wearing Master's grad attire on the Vanderbilt Law school front steps

After of the photo of senior on the front steps of the Vandy law school

Retouching is included with all session packages.

When you work with Ivory Door Studio, you don't have to worry about how to crop people out of your photos or edit a table out of the background of your cell shots.

I've got you covered!

My editors will work their magic on anything that doesn't make your memories picture perfect: signs, strangers, cars, railings, bags, trash, etc. It's all going to magically disappear! Wake up with a zit or bruise your leg? Buh-bye, blemish!

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PRICING AND PACKAGES

get your edits back in 1 week or less.

download your high-resolution photos, order prints for family + share on social media

open your proofing gallery.

swoon over your COLLEGE senior photos and choose your favorites IMAGES for final edits!

Grab all your sweet grad swag AND FAV LIPSTICK.

i'll find the best lighting for you at your choSEN location. we laugh. you have A fun PHOTOSHOOT.

choose your session type - Book online or inquire.

I'LL BE IN TOUCH TO make things official + send my signature senior styling guide with all the tips.

get your edited photos within a week

You're busy with finals & getting ready to graduate.

So I made it easy!

"Oh my God, these are absolute perfection! I am floored, and am about to cry.

Thank you so much, Natalie said she had a great time last shooting with you! Again, these are absolutely beautiful!!!"

Senior holding cap outside copper building on Vanderbilt campus in the evening

"Mahlia makes all your wishes and wants possible.

She exceeds your expectations!!"

Senior standing in white flower bush on Trevecca campus

"Oh my God, these are absolute perfection! I am floored, and am about to cry.

Thank you so much, Natalie said she had a great time last shooting with you! Again, these are absolutely beautiful!!!"

Senior girl sitting on the stairs at Belmont campus

"Thanks again for all your work and AMAZING PICTURES.

I have so many favorites and want all of them!!!"

“We were THRILLED. She’s so fun and easygoing. we were laughing our entire shoot.

Mahlia doesn't over-pose your photos & is incredibly quick. Highly highly recommend!"

Three sorority girls wearing white for graduation from Vanderbilt

"We are so pleased with the work!

We love our photos so so so much! "

Two Master's friends hugging during graduation at Vanderbilt

“We were THRILLED. She’s so fun and easygoing. we were laughing our entire shoot.

Mahlia doesn't over-pose your photos & is incredibly quick. Highly highly recommend!"

MTSU senior smiling over her shoulder with cap on

"Gorgeous photographs, creative shots.

Choose ivory door, you won't regret it!"

"If I could rate Ivory Door Studio higher than 5 stars, I would. completely blown away by the images & the awesome quality. I sat on the couch all day looking through these & kept saying over and over again how much I love them!"

College senior laughing on the Belmont campus wearing her Master's cords

“You all did such an amazing job!! Seriously!

I recommend you to everyone I know in Nashville!””

Woman sitting on chair wearing light blue blazer and smiling. Photo taken with off camera flash.

Casual graduation photo on MTSU campus of girl in black pants and grey sweater

"100% recommend for photography needs. You will not be disappointed."

"Choosing Ivory Door Studio was one of the best decisions! Best to work with! Made it incredibly easy! Quickly responded to every request."

Woman wearing green jumpsuit posing for portrait

I felt like we were friends before we even met in person. We had a blast shoot. She captured everything perfectly. I can't say enough about this sweet and talented she is! Thank you for everything!"

College senior standing beside the MTSU horseshoe

"Choosing Ivory Door Studio was one of the best decisions! Best to work with! Made it incredibly easy! Quickly responded to every request."

Law school graduate wearing hood with her white grad dress near a flowering tree

"MY FAMILY IS TOTALLY JUST DYING AND CRYING OVER THESE!!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!"

Girl wearing Vanderbilt robe standing on steps of Wyatt Center

"YOU WERE A JOY TO WORK WITH!

I LOOK FORWARD TO MY MASTER'S DEGREE SESSION!"

Senior Master's portrait on the Vanderbilt campus

"MEMORIES 🥹 SO THANKFUL I HAD THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER!

I ALWAYS TELL EVERYONE DO NOT GO CHEAP WITH PHOTOGRAPHY! 💕"

Senior holding cap and celebrating outside the MTSU library

"I literally just died of happiness! Thanks for having the courage to start your own business so we can reap the rewards of your talent! Thank you for making it perfect and going with the flow! It was PERFECT!"

Senior walking with her cap in hand down the sidewalk of Belmont University bell tower in the background

"YOU ARE AWESOME! YOU WERE SO FLEXIBLE WITH THE RAIN & MADE THE SESSION PERFECT.

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING. ABOVE & BEYOND!""

Woman laughing and smiling while texting

"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND WOULD ABSOLUTELY DO BUSINESS WITH mahlia AGAIN!"

Senior girl sitting on the MTSU blue horseshoe wearing custom stole and cord

"I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE PICTURES, THEY CAME OUT SO GOOD!"

Woman leaning against pillar wearing a white dress

"I RECOMMEND YOU TO EVERYONE I KNOW!"

Woman sitting on staircase wearing a mint colored sundress

"THANK YOU SO MUCH! These look awesome, thank you so much!!!! I really appreciate your work and the energy you brought!"

Lipscomb senior walking through business building wearing pink suit

"Thanks for being great to work with all around! I favorited more than the 10 in my package!"

Vanderbilt senior in t-shirt sitting crisscross on football field

"VERY PROFESSIONAL BUT SUPER PERSONABLE WITH YOU."

Senior wearing cowgirl hat and blue MTSU stole

"COWORKER SAID 'PLEASE DON'T SHOW THESE TO MY WIFE, SHE'LL THINK THIS IS HOW ALL PHOTOS SHOULD LOOK.'"

Belmont Fine Arts graduate wearing blue dress and playing with cords

"MAHLIA IS A CREATIVE GENIUS. DEFINITELY WORTH THE INVESTMENT!!"

Senior at MTSU campus wearing purple shirt standing on parking garage at sunset

"Not only is Ivory Door the utmost professionals, they were fun and flexible. Some photos are sweet, some silly, and some serious. If you're considering them, don't even hesitate. You'll get incredible pictures!”

Senior girl wearing lace dress and boots with sunglasses

"I have raved about my pictures to everyone. All of our family have been over the moon with the quality."

Woman wearing a yellow flower print dress leaning against a brick wall

"Mahlia has such a great eye for capturing people in their natural element but making their natural beauty and joy come to life within her pictures. We laughed and giggled through the entire photo shoot."

Senior girl popping champagne on the steps of Vanderbilt building

" I am so in love with the result. Ivory Door Studio was definitely worth the investment!!"

Sorority sisters smiling at camera hugging on another as golden hour. One is wearing a flower crown

"Yayyyy! Thank you SO so much!!! We are overwhelmed!! We cannot thank y'all enough! I can't stop looking at all of them!! So much love 😍"

Senior girl sitting on the MTSU blue horseshoe with her two friends beside her

"exceptional choice photographer! Not only is Mahlia a creative genius who produces amazing photos, but she’s so much fun to spend time with! She’s laid back, flexible, and very professional."

"WE ARE JUST DYING AND CRYING OVER THESE!!!! THANK Y'ALL SO MUCH! You have know idea how much these mean to us!

My family is a repeat and loyal customer"

Vanderbilt college grad laying on the V of the football field

“She has a vision for every photo and this unique ability to bring it to life. Her talent for creating visual stories along with an artist eye for the smallest details are what make her one of the most talented photographers."

Woman sitting on chair with legs over the side

"WE ARE JUST DYING AND CRYING OVER THESE!!!! THANK Y'ALL SO MUCH! You have know idea how much these mean to us!

My family is a repeat and loyal customer"

Woman wearing black leather jacket and shirt outside

"Thank you guys again so much The pictures definitely exceeded all my expectations!!!

I still can not get over how beautiful they all are.”

Sorority friends hugging and smiling at the camera during golden hour

"FANTASTIC. WE CAN'T SAY ENOUGH FOR HOW HELPFUL AND PROFESSIONAL MAHLIA WAS.

ALL WE WANTED and more. WE LOVE THE PHOTOS!"

Girl leaning against the banister wearing her gown and stole at Vanderbilt

"I LOVE THEM! I had a blast, thank you for making everything so fun and comfortable! Thank you!"

Woman posing for portrait outside wearing jeans and a tank

"The pictures came out great.

Thank you so much again!"

Woman wearing a mustard colored dress and smiling

"MAHLIA'S AMAZING TO WORK WITH. VERY PROFESSIONAL. RECEIVED SO MANY COMPLIMENTS ON MY PHOTOS.

IT WAS AN HONOR TO WORK WITH YOU."

Senior girl in white wearing her cap and leaning against a light post

"SHINING STAR. MORE THAN INCREDIBLE AND I DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH WORDS TO THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING."

"I loved the photos! Only problem was I couldn't get it narrowed down past 67!

thank you so much!!!"

"I cannot even begin to describe how amazing my experience was! Not only is she extremely talented and helpful and organized, but compassionate and loving."

Senior wearing blue dress laughing in a field

“Overwhelmed with just how amazing Mahlia captured me. She coached me when I felt awkward back into just being “me.” All of my photos reflect it! She also easily worked with. Highly recommend!"

Belmont nursing grad wearing all attire under archway

"I cannot even begin to describe how amazing my experience was! Not only is she extremely talented and helpful and organized, but compassionate and loving."

Three Lipscomb graduates sitting on the wall near the arbor

"We LOVE Ivory Door Studio! We had the best experience! Very professional, but are super personable with you and your group. "

Classic portrait of college senior standing on Vanderbilt campus wearing a white dress and cap and gown

"MAHLIA IS COMPASSIONATE AND LOVING.

SHE GENUINELY WANTS TO MAKE SURE YOUR SESSION IS THE BEST."

Golden hour senior walking on the Vanderbilt campus

"IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING IVORY DOOR, DON'T EVEN HESITATE!"

Chi Omega senior standing on blue horseshoe at MTSU

"DEFINITELY EXCEEDED ALL MY EXPECTATIONS!!!"

You're in the Right Place if you want...

CONTROL TO SELECT YOUR OWN FAVORITE PHOTOS

A STRESS-FREE SESSION FILLED WITH LAUGHTER

natural
semi-guided posING

AN EXPERIENCED COLLEGE SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER

most popular

$375.00

>> 90 Minutes
>> 2 Outfits
>> 2 Locations
>> 30 Images of your Choice
>> Retouching
>> High Resolution Photos
>> Download through Online Gallery

full session details

budget
friendly

$175.00

>> 30 Minutes
>> 1 Outfit
>> 1 Location
>> 10 Images of your Choice
>> Retouching
>> High Resolution Photos
>> Download through Online Gallery

mini session details

fan favorite

$130.00 each

>> Time Contingent on Group Number
>> 1 Outfit
>> 1 Location
>> 10 Images Per Senior
>> Retouching
>> High Resolution Photos
>> Download through Online Gallery

group session details

4 Senior girls in their cute white dresses together on the Vandy campus in Nashville

MTSU Dance Team senior photos on Raiders Walkway at Murfreesboro Campus during golden hour

Graduating girl holding stethoscope outside of Belmont University medical college

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college senior packages

"SO GLAD WE WENT WITH IVORY DOOR FOR OUR PHOTOS."

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Nashville College GRADUATION Photographer

College is a milestone achievement, and graduation photoshoots serve as a tangible reminder of the hard work and dedication invested throughout the years. Ivory Door Studio proudly services Nashville universities and the surrounding Middle Tennessee colleges, as well as online degrees!