Houston Baby Photographer - {Parker + Peyton}

Over the past couple of months, I have had the joy of meeting with some of my youngest clients for the second time in their young lives.  I love seeing how much they have grown and spening time with them at a very different stage in their life!  I was thrilled when Parker and Peyton's mom called and asked me to take some holiday photos!  I first worked with them when they were only three weeks old!  Now, at eight months, these boys kept my assistant, their mom and dad, and myself laughing hysterically!  What a joy this family was to work with!!  Thanks so much, Candy & Derek!  I hope your first Christmas with these sweet boys is a wonderful one!

Houston Natural Light Photographer - Post Processing

Levels, contrast, white balance, brightening, noise reduction..... All of these are terms pertaining to post-processing. This is the procedure by which photographers take their SOOC (straight out of camera)images and turn them into works of art.

Each photographer has their own style of post-processing. Some like high contrast while others opt for breezy and etherial looking images. Some photographers add textures to their images and some go for somber and moody results by adding heavy vignettes and bringing down the lights. Other photographers do the bare minimum necessary to liven up their images in order to keep everything looking as real as possible. No method is better or worse than another.... Photography is art and art is subjective.

When you are considering your own family photos, be sure to look at the websites of several photographers in your area to get a feel for what type of images they produce. If you have questions, ask! I've heard horror stories from fellow photographers of clients who hired them based on referrals alone - and who were surprised when the images were not what they were expecting. Research, research, research!!! It's best to openly discuss your options with your photographer before you both invest valuable time and money into a session! You want to be sure you will walk away with images you are proud to display in your home for years to come - and every photographer wants you to be in love with your end result!

On average, I typically spend 8 - 10 hours with clients from initial contact to delivery of their orders! It is truly a "work of heart!" Here are a few examples of my SOCC images and my final results after post-processing. This is where a big part of my time is spent....after the session.

Houston Family Photographer - {Tiffany + Ryan}

I had the pleasure of working with Tiffany, Ryan, and their adorable children last weekend. I loved watching this sweet family interact with one another - the love they have for each other is evident in their photos! Mom and Dad were completely content with letting their kids be kids - exploring their surroundings - and allowing me to capture their lives as they live them....on the go! Here are some of my favorite shots from the session!

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Houston Newborn Photographer - {Delila - 6 Days Old}

Delila.  Such a pretty name.  Such a beautiful baby.
Baby Delila was six days old when her mom brought her to my home for her first photo shoot!  I have an enormous window in my den which allowed sunlight to pour onto our setup.  I also pulled out the trusty space heater to keep Delila nice and warm.  Mom fed her right before the shoot in the warm sunlight - and the end result was a little one who slept like a baby!  From the moment her mother handed her to me until the moment the session ended, Delila remained peacefully and soundly asleep!  Amazing!
Mom & Dad, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to work with you in Delila's first week of life!  I hope you love her sneak peeks!  I will be posting Mom's maternity peeks later on next week!  I'm going about it backwards!!!

Houston Baby Photographer - {James: 6 Months Old}

It's been a few months since I've seen this sweet little boy! He has grown so much since my last session when he was ten weeks old! Baby James is just getting cuter with age (if that is even possible) and he is FULL of personality! Thanks to Elizabeth & Jim for the chance to share in your joy for the day!!! Here is a sneak peek at his photos!

Houston Child Photographer {Micayla's Third Birthday}

Sweet little Micayla was so much fun to work with! She completely relished the role of "model for the day!" She had so many fun expressions and her laughter was completely contageous! A huge thanks to Jennifer for allowing me to share the day with you and your precious daughter! I hope you love her photos!

Houston Product Photographer - {PinkieTwink}

I've written about Sharon before.

Sharon ROCKS.
She is the owner/designer/artist of Pinkie Twink on Etsy.

Sharon has been making dresses and skirts for Cameron over the past year and I just can't get enough of her cute, cute, cute creations!
I recently asked her if she would make a pair of shorts out of lemon fabric - you see, we are planning a lemonade stand and you have to LOOK the part! 
Sharon agreed to make the shorts...but then sent me a photo of a new dress she designed.
I fell in love.
"Forget the shorts!" I said....  I want a lemonade DRESS!

And here it is!
Sharon will be listing this dress in her shop soon - as well as others!
Be sure to check out her shop!

Family is everything to me and I treasure every moment I spend with them.

Time is fleeting and it is my hope to capture your moments in time.
As a mom to a teen and a pre-schooler, I can tell you first-hand how quickly kids change.

Hold them close and photograph them often! And, by all means, be sure to be photographed WITH them!

Special thanks to Nichole Cortese Photogrphy {Redondo Beach, CA} for my own treasured family photo!