college seniors

college seniors

college seniors

college seniors

college seniors

finally, a nashville photography experience designed exclusively for

well hello there soon-to-be grad!

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

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!

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

the full session

most popular

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

the mini session

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

budget friendly

the group session

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

the fan favorite

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!

Let's get ready to celebrate you!

nashville college senior photographer

"Choosing Ivory Door Studio was the easiest decision."

 To This

Go From This

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!

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

So I made it easy!

get your edited photos within a week

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.

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.

open your proofing gallery.

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

get your edits back in 1 week or less.

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

"Thanks again for all your work and AMAZING PICTURES.

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

"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!!!" 

"Mahlia makes all your wishes and wants possible.

She exceeds your expectations!!"

"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!!!" 

"Gorgeous photographs, creative shots.

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

“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!"

"We are so pleased with the work!

We love our photos so so so much! "

“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!"

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

"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!"

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

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

"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!"

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

THANK YOU SO MUCH!"

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

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!"

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

"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!"

"MEMORIES 🥹 SO THANKFUL I HAD THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER!

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

"YOU WERE A JOY TO WORK WITH!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"I RECOMMEND YOU TO EVERYONE I KNOW!"

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

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

"VERY PROFESSIONAL BUT SUPER PERSONABLE WITH YOU."

"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."

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

"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!”

"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."

"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 😍"

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

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

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

"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"

“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."

"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"

"The pictures came out great.

Thank you so much again!"

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

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

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

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

thank you so much!!!"

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

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

IT WAS AN HONOR TO WORK WITH YOU."

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

"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."

“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!"

"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."

"DEFINITELY EXCEEDED ALL MY EXPECTATIONS!!!"

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

"MAHLIA IS COMPASSIONATE AND LOVING.

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

AN EXPERIENCED COLLEGE SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER

natural
semi-guided posING

A STRESS-FREE SESSION FILLED WITH LAUGHTER

CONTROL TO SELECT YOUR OWN FAVORITE PHOTOS

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

college senior packages

photography session menu

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

$130.00 each

fan favorite

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

$175.00

budget 
friendly

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

$375.00

most popular

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

HIGH RES FOR PRINTS + MOBILE FRIENDLY
FOR SOCIAL MEDIA!

HIGH RES FOR PRINTS + MOBILE FRIENDLY
FOR SOCIAL MEDIA!

photos
that
feel real

Group session

4.

Group Session + Extra Location & Outfit. 10 Seniors on the Vanderbilt Football field and the steps of Wyatt Center. Individual and Group Photos.

Kappa Kappa Gamma Seniors

Mini session with Zeta Tau Alpha graduating senior, Kylie, at the Wyatt Center at Vanderbilt University

KYLIE - VANDERBILT

3.

Full session with Alpha Omicron Pi and MTSU Dance Team senior, Natalie, on the Middle Tennessee State University campus!

NATALIE - MTSU

2.

Full Session + Extra Location with Lipscomb University accounting graduate, Kara, on campus and then sunset on the Nashville Pedestrian Bridge!

KARA - LIPSCOMB

1.

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Got questions before you officially book your session? Drop me a message, I'm happy to answer anything!

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Mahlia will be in touch within 72 hours! If you do not hear a response, please email her directly at pat.mahlia@ivorydoorstudio.com

CHEERS!

THANK YOU!