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.

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TREY + JENNIFER THE WRENS NEST MURFREESBORO TENNESSEE Trey & Jennifer are going to be getting married at The Wren’s Nest this September and we were so thrilled they chose to do their engagement photos at the venue as well. One of the cool things about having your engagement session at your wedding venue is […]