Houston Portrait Photographer - {Shaida}

I met with Shaida and her family for a mini session last week and had a great time getting to know this beautiful young woman. She was recently accepted into the nursing program of a prestigious college and is looking ahead to a very bright future! Here are some of my favorite shots from our session! I will be posting more from her family session later this week! I hope you enjoy your sneak peeks, Shaida! My best wishes to you in all your endeavors!

I loved Shaida's style! Check out her adorable shoes! The soles perfectly coordinated with her top! Oh to be 20 again!

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 Children's Photographer - {Emily + Sofia}

I was so happy to spend the day with Emily, Sofia, and their sweet mom, Larissa! Sofia was one of the first newborns I worked with when I started JWP and I also had the pleasure of shooting Emily's awesome 4th birthday images last year! Larissa's husband surprised her with a photo session from JWP for her birthday this year and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to work with this great familiy once again! Time certainly goes by fast - I can't believe how much these little ones have changed over the past year! I hope you enjoy your sneak peeks, Mom & Dad! Your girls are beautiful!!

Houston Family Photographer - {Alex + Cameron}

As an on-location photographer, I am forever trying to locate great new places for photo sessions. I often see great spots on the side of the road, but am without a camera or a subject. Later those areas are forgotten. Last weekend, my husband and I took the kids to Galveston to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday. While there, I spotted the perfect location for a shoot. This time, I was armed not only with my camera, but with both my kids! I wish I could stop the hands of time and freeze these guys where they are at this moment in time. They are both so sweet, funny, and adventurous. They are not worried by the wrongs in the world, they are just living life one sweet, simple day at a time. They are SO loved by me!

Houston Baby Photographer - {Taylor's First Birthday Session}

I posted some of my favorite cake smash photos from Taylor's first birthday session last week. I'm back to show more sweet images from her outdoor session. This little sweetie pie had just learned to walk three weeks prior to our session. I loved capturing some of her first steps and her pure excitement over this huge accomplishment!

Taylor happens to be the first member of her family born in Texas. Mom & Dad wanted to incorporate a Texan theme into her session and the end result was adorable!!!!

Houston Product Photography - {Comfort Me Books}

My daughter and I had the pleasure of meeting with Cristine Hoskin, author and creator of Comfort Me Books and the Comfort Me Bear Mission. Comfort Me Books is a collection of Recordable Storybooks. Each book features a comforting colorful storybook and a 3-minute re-recordable module allowing the child or loved one to record the story. The recording module is fun and interactive with a special function that allows a sun and heart on the module to light up during playback of the story.
In addition to the books and modules, Cristine developed the Comfort Me Bear Mission. Comfort Me Bear is a Humanitarian Mascot Bear which bring comfort to children in hospitals. This bear is seriously cool and has brightened the day of many children in hospitals and clinics around Houston!

Cristine just won the Creative Child Magazine 2011 Book of the Year Award! She asked me to photograph her products - and my little girl reading the book for an advertisement in the Creative Child Magazine. I was thrilled to work with this intelligent and talented artist and mother of two and wish her much continued success! If you are in the Houston area, you can find her book & module sets in Berings on Westheimer, Berings on Weslayan, Pickles & Ice Cream, Kid to Kid in the galleria, and the River Oaks Book Store. If you are not in Houston, you can still grab a set on her website!

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 - {Taylor's First Birthday Cake Smash Session}

I had the best time photographing Taylor's 1'st birthday cake smash session!  She was such a cutie and her mom and dad were completely into the session and could have cared less about the icing flying around the room!  Taylor's mom coordinated her outfit with the adorable cake {from The Cake Fairy} and requested a white background to make the colors pop.  The final result was just SWEET!  Mom ordered this 20 x 20 display for the actual party so family and friends could see what fun we had!   Thanks for letting me spend the day with your family, Allyson!  I had a blast!  More images from Taylor's outdoor session will be posted later this week!!

Katy Newborn Photographer - {Braxton + Reece - Sneak Peeks}

Today I had the pleasure of meeting a nine day old baby boy and one of his big brothers. These boys were such a joy to work with and I absolutely loved bonding with their momma during the session! Mom & Dad, I hope you enjoy these sneak peeks and thank you so much for allowing me to work with you and capture these sweet moments in your lives!

Houston Senior Photography - {Molly}

I've known Molly since she was six years old. She celebrated her sixteenth birthday this summer and I was thrilled to be able to capture this milestone for her! Thanks to Mom & Dad for letting me work with your "sweet sixteen!"

Tyler Child Photographer - {Kayla - 9 Years Old}

As promised, here are some photos of Kayla, Owen's big sister! This little girl loved being in front of the camera and it shows! She is absolutely adorable - and the spitting image of her momma when she was a kid! I loved working with you, Kayla!!! You are an awesome big sister!

Tyler Newborn Photographer - {Owen - 6 Days Old}

I recently visited Tyler, Texas - my hometown! While there, I had the opportunity to photograph the newborn baby of my long lost friend, Holly! I'd say she and her hubby, Casey, have ALOT to be proud of! This little guy stole my heart the instant I walked through the front door! Thanks, Mom & Dad, for allowing me to capture your beautiful son during those first precious days of life! Stay tuned for more photos of Owen's gorgeous sister, Kayla!

JWP 2012 Senior Model Program - {Houston High School Senior Photography}

***Thank you for your interest in this program; however, all 2012 Reps have been chosen and have already begun working with JWP. We are no longer accepting applications for 2012 Reps. We will begin accepting applications for 2013 Reps in April 2012. For a discounted rate on your senior portraits, locate a 2012 Rep and request a referral card!***

Who is eligible to participate in the program?
I am looking for a group of well-rounded, social, and friendly seniors to represent Jill Ward Photography! Houston area students graduating from high school in 2012 who are interested in unique senior portraits & the opportunity to earn free prints and products are eligible to apply.
If you would like to be considered, simply fill out the application below today! You will need permission from your parent/guardian to participate in the JWP 2012 Senior Model Program, so be sure to check with them first! They will also be required to sign a model release form, allowing us to use your images for advertising purposes. If you are selected as a model, you must commit to working exclusively with JWP - in other words, you cannot represent more than one photography studio!

What will a JWP 2012 Senior Model receive?
•Senior Portrait Session - This session must be completed by August 20, 2011!!! We will meet in an agreed upon location depending on the look you want for your senior portraits. Downtown urban areas, grassy fields, parks, and nature centers are just some of the options available. Your parent/guardian is welcome to attend the session with you. You will be allowed up to three outfit changes during this session and 1 - 2 locations. You should plan to wear one casual outfit which captures your personality and one dressier outfit! The third outfit is totally up to you!
•10 low resolution, watermarked images from your photo session for use on Facebook, MySpace, etc...
•3 Mini accordian books from your session
•A spiral bound proof book of all your edited images from the photo session - please plan on showing this to your friends & family!
•50 Senior Model Represenative cards for passing out to your friends - these are basically like business cards that tell your friends to call me for their photo sessions!
•A feature blog post all about you on my website.
•The opportunity to earn rewards by referring others to Jill Ward Photography!

What are the rewards?
You will receive $15 cash or $20 product/print credit for every referral who books and pays for a session between Sept 1, 2011 and May 1, 2012. For every 15 seniors you refer, you will receive a $100 Visa Gift Card! Be sure the referred clients present one of your senior rep cards at the time of their session to ensure you get the credit!
There is no limit to the number of referrals you can make! Credits will only be issued when a referred senior’s session is complete and all fees are paid by the referred client.

What do I do after my portrait session?
Your portrait session will need to be completed by August 20, 2011. I will then send you a package with your rep cards, mini accordian albums, and proof book. When you return to school in the fall, simply show all of your friends your images from JWP! Pass out your rep cards and encourage your friends to book their senior session with me. Explain that they will receive a 15% discount on their session just for telling me they were referred by you! All referrals must book and pay for a session between Sept 1, 2011 and May 1, 2012.
I will keep track of all your referrals and will send you a monthly update detailing your rewards! All cash rewards will be paid out on a monthly basis on the 30th of each month. If you choose printing credits, you must redeem all credits no later than May 15, 2012. Your referrals do not have to be high school seniors. You may also refer clients for newborn, maternity, family sessions, etc...
For more referrals, be sure to post your watermarked images on Facebook and you can also post a link to the blog post written about you!

How do I sign up?
Simply complete the online appication AFTER YOU OBTAIN PARENT/GUARDIAN APPROVAL! I will choose 2 - 3 models from several schools no later than July 20, 2012!

Houston Newborn Photographer - {Andres + Pablo - 7 Day Old Twins}

I had the privilege of working with another set of newborn twin boys last week! And just like last time, it was amazing! Andres & Pablo were perfectly content posing for the camera and slept through the majority of the session. We took several breaks for nursing and changing - and their grandmother even made lunch for me! Mom & Dad, I hope you love your photos! I am looking forward to coming back in a few weeks to photograph the boys with their sweet sister, Camila!

Houston Baby Photographer - {First Birthday Cake Smash Session - James}

I had so much fun working with little James! Here are a few of my favorite shots from his cake smash session! The adorable little lion cake was created by Suzanne Faubert, aka The Cake Fairy! Mom & Dad, I hope you enjoy these images of your sweet little guy!!

That last shot is a pull back from the set up - I just want you guys to see how far that cake was flung around the room!!! James had a great time smashing his cake...almost as much fun as I had photographing him!

Houston Baby Photographer - {James' First Birthday Photo Session Part 1}

I was thrilled to work with James last week to photograph his first birthday session! James recently received a few original Tonka trucks from a family friend and mom brought them along for our shoot! They were an awesome touch and they allowed me to capture James doing what he does best - exploring and learning through play! I am posting our outdoor shots today - check back later this week for a look at his cake smash session!

Houston Newborn Photographer - {Laila: 9 Days Old}

Laila was a photographer's dream baby! She was super sweet, very relaxed, and slept...like a baby! Here are some sneak peeks for Mom & Dad! I hope you guys love them!!! Thanks so much for allowing me to capture your baby in her first days of life!!!