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I'm Leigh and I'm so happy you're here. Take a peek at some of our favorite sessions and get inspiration for your portraits.
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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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Preparing your toddler for your Galveston Beach family session does not have to be stressful. In fact, it can be a lot of fun, and if you’re joining us for our annual seaside sessions at Galveston, get ready to have the best time. Your family session is about creating memories with your family. It should […]
One of the greatest joys I have as a Houston Newborn and Family Photographer is getting to watch a sweet little newborn turn into a one-year-old. It happens in the blink of an eye. Before you know your sweet little baby is starting to look like a toddler, and you’re stuck between wanting to freeze […]
5 Steps to Planning Your Family’s Portrait ession One of my favorite emails to send to clients after they book their session is welcoming them to the Fresh Light family! This is when we start planning your session- everything from wardrobe to what to do with your photos after the session. My team’s goal is […]
I cannot stop looking at the portraits from this family session in The Heights! It was one of those sessions that will stick with me because it encompassed everything that family photoshoots should be- fun, full of laughter and memories to hold onto for a lifetime. The boys were super energetic and loved running around […]
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