Family Sessions

The Gift of Being Together: Multi-Generational Family Sessions in Clarksville, TN

The Gift of BEING Together: EXTENDED Family Sessions in Clarksville, TN

If you’re lucky enough to have Grandma and Grandpa in town, or better yet, the whole cousin crew, it’s actually the perfect time to force bring everyone together for something truly meaningful: a Legacy Family Session in Clarksville, TN.

Without fail, these big, FULL family photos, are always favorites and its obvious why. We LOVE our families, but these days, and especially in the military life, we aren’t always all together.


💛 More Than Just Photos

Family stretches across generations — and with that comes a tapestry of stories, mannerisms, and shared memories that deserve to be preserved.

A legacy family photo session is about more than just getting everyone in one frame. It’s about celebrating your connection. Watching your kids become parents and watching your parents become grandparents (and maybe great-grandparents!) and some of life’s sweetest full-circle moments.

You’re also preserving your heritage. Sure, we take plenty of photos with grandma when she’s in town! But… they are all phone photos an maybe not even print-worthy. Your generations of memories deserve some time in the spotlight, and then a place of honor on the wall.

These portraits become visual heirlooms that tell your family’s story long after the moment has passed.


📸 A Once-in-a-While Opportunity

Let’s be honest — getting everyone together is no small feat! Coordinating schedules across states (and time zones) doesn’t happen often. That’s exactly why a multi-generational family session while everyone is in Clarksville is such a good idea!

I’m a huge fan of a good “double dip” so to speak. Everyone’s already here so you might as well take advantage of holidays, reunions, or summer visits while you can.

The session itself makes an incredible gift that will make Grandma cry in the best way. Plus, extended family photos printed and framed have the next holiday covered too! ;)

And when everyone’s together and relaxed, it’s surprisingly fun!

🌳 Where to Have It: Clarksville’s Perfect Backdrops

We’re lucky in Clarksville to have some stunning outdoor options for family photos. A few of my personal faves for multi-generation sessions include:

  • Rotary Park – wide open space and easy parking for large groups.

  • Port Royal Park – beautiful light and room for the biggest of families.

  • Your Home! – Your location can be meaningful too! Grandma’s backyard, the front porch everyone grew up on, or the new forever home that’s growing it’s own roots are all perfect in my book!


🎁 The Best Kind of Family Gift

When you book a legacy family photo session, you’re giving your loved ones more than a set of portraits — you’re giving them a tangible piece of their own family history.

Megan Lacy Photography met every one of my families’ needs. My goal was to have a multi-generational family picture. Our ages spanned from two to eighty. Megan scouted the perfect location for the shoot and was so patient with our family. The final products were beautiful! I was so proud to present the family picture to my parents and they have it prominently displayed in their home. I cannot recommend Megan’s talents enough. She was highly communicative and professional and friendly.
— Julee M.

Long after the grandkids have grown and moved away, these photos will hang on walls and sit in albums, reminding everyone where their story began.

So next time the family calendar actually lines up (miracle!), take advantage of it. You’ll never regret saying yes to more photos, more laughter, and more memories together.


✨ Ready to Book Your Session?

If your family will be together in Clarksville for the holidays, a graduation, or just a long-awaited visit, let’s get something on the calendar!


👉 Book Your Session Here

Click above to start planning your multi-generational family session in Clarksville, TN with Megan Lacy and create portraits your family will treasure for generations.


A Sweet Family Tradition + 7 ideas for your own!

A Sweet Family Tradition + 7 ideas for your own!

When we were planning their very first session, they mentioned that they eat ice cream as a family nearly every single night. (A family after my own heart!) So I suggested we wrap up their session with a little ice cream party — and now, part of our planning includes what the sweet treat is going to be. Which is honestly just so fun!

Liberty Park: Clarksville Family Photo Location Overview

Liberty Park: Clarksville Family Photo Location Overview

Aside from several pretty lighting options and a nice backdrop for your family pictures, it has a lot of practical benefits as well. It’s near to parking so we don’t have to unload the car and then also make a long trek out to the actual spot. It look steep but I’ve done it flip flops and parents have had no problem even carrying a toddler while the come down or back up.

Sneak Peek: No-Bummer Summer Giveaway

I’m hosting a HUGE giveaway this month

Like $1170 worth huge.

If you’ve got school-age kids you know May is insanity. Every year I imagine myself coming up with a simple routine so our summer days have some loose structure and a good balance of relaxation, fun, and brain stimulation.

My point of failure is waiting until May to do this.

I always forget May is Field Day, end of school parties, Kindergarten Tea, probably a Mother’s Day function (crap… I need Mother’s Day gifts…) and at least 5 themed dress up days.

What does this have to do with my Giveaway?

Well, I minimized my expectations and picked out just a couple, easily repeatable things that can be a go-to when we need a break from the usual (whatever that turns out to be…). AND I put them together to make up the grand prize for my giveaway so I can share with one of YOU! Plus, I added a prize from me because, why not? It’s my giveaway. lol.

WITHOUT MORE ADO, THE PRIZES

🍦 A $50 gift card to Golly G's ice cream.

A frozen treat on a hot summer day is a no-brainer. I usually have my deep freezer stocked with ice pops and ice cream sandwiches but I buy the cheap stuff so they can share with the neighbor kids. Sometimes we just need to get out of the house and go somewhere different and that’s when I make a trip to Golly G’s. Mmm. It’s a local favorite for a reason! I LOVE their themed flavor menus, they are so fun! But I’m usually picking something heavy on the chocolate side. 😋

☀ A 20-play Sunshine Pass to Sunny Day Studio

Another place to play was a must for us. I can only take “I’m bored!” so many times. And to give my older two credit, I have to say “later” to a lot of their ideas still just because of the two year old. The front and backyards are great but I like to have something special up my sleeve to bribe my kids with and Sunny Day is IT. You can play ALLLLL summer long with their Sunshine Play Pass! They have 10 and 20 trip options and you can share it between siblings, other family members and friends too. It’s PERFECT for a cousin visit. Designed for ages 18 months - 6 years, your kids can make messes and explore toys they don’t have at home. Older kids are free but still, my 9 year old finds plenty to do and loves playing with the littles.

📷 and last, but not least, a FULL, one hour family session with yours truly :)

I can read your mind: “Family photos in the summer? EW!” and I FEEL that. 🥵 BUT, you don’t have to have your session outside, and you don’t even have to have it during summer! I bet that just knowing you’ve got your family session on the calendar is going to make relaxing a whole lot easier. But if you do want an outdoor family session in summer, I may have an alternative that will make it more comfortable…. but that’s for another time!

❔ BONUS!!

Sorry, this one I’ll ONLY be revealing on Instagram. Give me follow over there to see the announcement! @meganlacyphotographytn

HOW TO ENTER

The “No-Bummer Summer Giveaway” goes live Monday, May 13, 2024 at 8pm! If you want to be sure you get the reminder e-mail, make SURE you’re on my email list. You can signup here: EMAIL SIGNUP

That email will have a link to enter. Plus, entries submitted in the first hour get an EXTRA entry so you can double your chances to win!

Good Luck!