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Outdoor bridal portrait — Golden Hour Photography, Nashville TN

Portrait & Commercial · Nashville, TN

Every Frame, Intentional.

Golden Hour Photography captures images you’ll treasure for a lifetime — deliberate light, genuine connection, entirely your vision.

Free to ask, no deposit to enquire — we reply within one business day with whether your date is open.

WeddingsPortraits & FamilyBrand & HeadshotsStudio or on location
180+Weddings photographed
2018Shooting Nashville since
2 weeksPortrait gallery turnaround
Every onePackage with a print release
20–25 weddings booked a yearStudio in Germantown, NashvillePortrait galleries in 2 weeksPrint release with every package

What We Offer

Photography Services

Every session — from an afternoon portrait to a full wedding day — gets the same attention: to the light, the moment, and the people in front of the lens. Tell us which one you are picturing and we will check the date.

Bride and groom portrait at a Middle Tennessee venue

Wedding Photography

Full-day or half-day coverage for your wedding in Nashville and surrounding Tennessee venues. Includes engagement session, high-resolution gallery, and print release.

From $2,800

Studio portrait session with a soft warm backdrop

Portrait Sessions

Individuals, couples, families, and seniors. Sessions in our Nashville studio or on location throughout Middle Tennessee. Gallery delivered within 2 weeks.

From $350

Commercial brand photography session in a professional setting

Brand & Commercial

Headshots and branding content for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and professional services. Includes wardrobe guidance and location scouting.

From $550

Colorful balloons set up for an event celebration

Event Coverage

Corporate events, milestone celebrations, product launches, and non-profit galas. Hourly and half-day rates available.

From $275/hr

Investment

What a session costs

Every package includes high-resolution digital images and a personal print release. Event coverage is billed hourly from $275/hr — ask and we’ll quote your scope.

Portraits & Family

Portrait Session

From $350

  • 45-minute mini or 90-minute full session
  • Germantown studio or on location
  • 30–75 edited high-res images
  • Private online gallery
  • Personal print release
  • Style guide sent the day you book
Check portrait datesSee both portrait packages

Brand & Commercial

Headshots & Brand Days

From $550

  • 60-minute headshots or a 4-hour brand day
  • Up to 3 outfit changes
  • 30–100+ edited high-res images
  • Commercial use license
  • LinkedIn and social crop sets
  • Wardrobe and location consultation
Check brand shoot datesSee brand day details

Portfolio

A selection of our recent sessions across every style and setting

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The Photographers

Who You’ll Work With

Jordan Gold

Jordan Gold

Lead Photographer & Owner

Jordan has photographed over 180 weddings across Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia since 2016. Her work has been featured in Nashville Bride and Style Me Pretty. She specializes in documentary-style wedding coverage and natural-light portraiture.

Casey Rivers

Casey Rivers

Portrait & Brand Photographer

Casey joined Golden Hour in 2021 after five years shooting editorial content for Nashville-area lifestyle brands. She leads our portrait, headshot, and commercial sessions — and is the one clients ask for when they want images that actually look like them.

Client Stories

What Clients Say

★★★★★

Jordan anticipated moments we didn't even know were coming. Our ceremony gallery felt like a movie — every shot told the story of the day without us having to pose for it.

★★★★★

I'd avoided professional headshots for years because every photo I'd ever taken looked stiff. Casey made the whole session feel like a normal conversation. The photos actually look like me — on a good day.

★★★★★

We needed photos for our new downtown location that felt warm, not corporate. Golden Hour delivered a full gallery that we've used in every marketing piece since. The turnaround was under a week.

Common Questions

Before You Book

How far in advance should I book?

Wedding dates book 6–18 months out, especially for spring and fall. Portrait and brand sessions are typically available within 2–4 weeks. If you have a specific date in mind, the earlier you reach out, the better.

What should we wear for a portrait session?

We send a style guide when you book that covers colors, layers, and what to avoid (busy patterns, matching head-to-toe). The short version: wear what you'd wear to a nice dinner. Avoid logos and neon. When in doubt, earth tones photograph beautifully in Nashville light.

Do we get the full-resolution images and print rights?

Yes. Every package includes a private online gallery with high-resolution downloads and a personal print release. You can print anywhere you like — we don't require you to order through us.

What's included in a wedding package?

All wedding packages include a pre-wedding consultation, full-day or half-day coverage (your choice), a second shooter for ceremonies over 80 guests, an online gallery with print release, and a private reveal session. Engagement sessions are included in full-day packages.

Where We Shoot

Serving Nashville & Middle Tennessee

On-location sessions throughout Middle Tennessee, with our studio in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood. Travel beyond this list is quoted at cost — just ask.

NashvilleBrentwoodFranklinMurfreesboroAntiochHendersonvilleGoodlettsvilleMadisonMount JulietLebanonSmyrnaLa Vergne

Blog

From the Blog

Session tips, styling advice, and photography insight from our team

Ready when you are

Let’s get your session on the calendar.

Portraits, weddings, or brand work — here’s exactly how booking works, from the first message to the day of the shoot to your gallery. No mystery, no pressure.

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Is your date still open?

Send us the date. We’ll tell you straight.

One short form — your date, your shoot type, what you’re picturing. We reply within one business day with whether we’re free, and if we’re not, who we’d send you to instead.

1209 4th Ave N Suite 201, Nashville, TN 37208

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