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September 11, 2026
Life with a family in Houston rarely slows down long enough for you to notice how much has changed. One month you are announcing a pregnancy, and what feels like a blink later your baby is starting kindergarten. Somewhere in between, a family of two becomes a family of three or four, and the version […]
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August 25, 2026
If you have ever canceled or postponed a family session because you were worried your child would not “behave,” you are not alone. It is one of the most common things I hear from Houston parents before their session even begins. There is this idea floating around that a good family photo requires everyone smiling […]
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August 13, 2026
If you have ever left a family photo session feeling frazzled, convinced that nothing went right, only to open your gallery weeks later and cry happy tears over the images, you are not alone. I hear this from Houston families all the time. The toddler who would not stop wiggling. The baby who picked that […]
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August 13, 2026
If you have been putting off booking your family’s photos for weeks, months, or maybe even a year, I want you to know something first. You are not behind. You are simply a busy mom, and this is one of the most common things I hear from Houston moms who walk through my studio doors. […]
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July 22, 2026
Ask any parent of grown children what they wish they had more of, and the answer is almost always the same. More time. More moments. And more photographs that they can actually hold in their hands. We live in an era where taking a photo has never been easier. Phones capture thousands of images a […]
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July 18, 2026
There is a moment, usually somewhere between the chaos of a regular Tuesday and a quiet scroll through Instagram, when a parent thinks: We need family photos this year. And the first thing they do is open their phone and search “family photographer near me.” That search feels simple. But what is behind it is […]
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The days before and after your baby arrives are so special. Throughout your pregnancy you prepare for the things they need, you question who they’ll look like, and you dream about their future. While you’re going through it, those nine+ months will feel like an eternity. But I can promise you this, on the other […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…SANTA TIME! Well…almost! If you’re looking for somewhere to take your children for Santa pictures in Houston, this post is for you! Our Santa event is one of the most highly sought-after events in the area! So much so, they sold out in just two minutes last year! As […]
Can you imagine walking into a room and having a curated collection of dresses to choose from? Gone are the days of spending hours shopping, getting frustrated in fitting rooms, and dealing with returns. With over 500 pieces for moms, dads, babies, and children, there is something for everyone. You no longer have to stress […]
I don’t know what it is about the fall, but family sessions during this time feel extra exciting. The (slightly) cooler temps, upcoming holidays, and the festivities that come with the season…I just love it all! This is also the time of year that a lot of families start thinking about their annual portraits for […]
The last time I met up with this sweet family for a sunset session, Mom and Dad were waiting for the arrival of little Philip, and here we are photographing their first fall family photos as a family of three! This session is also serving as his six-month milestone session and I’m still trying to […]
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