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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Mahlia

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JASMINE + CARLOSARRINGTON VINEYARDS | ARRINGTON, TN When Jasmine’s mother first contacted us about her daughters engagement we could hear in her voice how happy she was for her daughter and soon to be son in law. Their vision was for a sweet and simple wedding at one of Nashville’s most beautiful wineries, Arrington Vineyards. […]