I'm Mahlia (Mah-lee-ah), the photographer behind Ivory Door Studio.

Welcome! This is where I share college senior photography tips, graduation photo ideas, campus locations, outfit inspiration, and session planning advice for students in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Explore real senior sessions from Vanderbilt, MTSU, Belmont, Lipscomb, TSU, Trevecca, and beyond—and get ideas for making your own college graduation photos feel completely you.

Nashville College Senior Photography Blog

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Mahlia

Ivory Door Studio owner wearing cobalt blue shirt and holding a sunhat on her head to keep it from blowing away in the breeze

A HEART WARMING COCOA FILLED ENGAGEMENT CANNONSBURGH VILLAGE | MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE We couldn’t wait to meet up with Peter & Melanie at historical Cannonsburgh Village in Murfreesboro. If you are every looking for a relaxing and charming outdoor date night & haven’t had the opportunity to stop by this quaint landmark, we highly recommend adding […]