Families

The most popular time of year for Dallas family photos is in the Fall, and these pictures are a great example of why that is! The light in the Fall has so much warmth, especially at sunset. Even in a location that doesn’t have a lot of Fall color, the sun really lights everything up […]

These family photos in Highland Park were so much fun! We had a beautiful day and beautiful light. And more importantly, sweet kids that were happy to get close to Mom & Dad! They loved snuggling up close and giving hugs. There were lots of smiles and lots of fun moments. Davis Park in Highland […]

These family photos at Lakeside Park perfectly captured how sweet this little girl is! She has such an adorable smile and personality. For most of the session she was happy to be held by mom and dad. And she also enjoyed exploring a bit! Of course kids change a TON between birth and one year, […]

This special Mom & Me session was full of sweet moments and so full of love. My job as a photographer is much more than just taking pretty pictures. It’s about capturing your family as you are. Documenting your kids as they grow. And sometimes, it’s about capturing a season of life that is marked […]

We did these extended family photos in Dallas at Flag Pole Hill Park on the last day of the year. Thanks to Dallas’s mild December weather, it wasn’t too chilly and there were still plenty of leaves on lots of trees! These are really some of the most special sessions that I get to do. […]

If you love Fall colors anywhere near as much as I do, then you’ll enjoy this Fall family session in Dallas! Finding Fall colors can be a challenge around here, so I was thrilled when I arrived at this location and saw all of the beautiful leaves. This park was just right around the corner […]

This is the second McKinney lifestyle newborn session I’ve gotten to do for this family. It’s really hard to believe that this big sister is already two. Her newborn session does not seem that long ago. She’s grown up so much and is soooo much fun! We did baby brother’s First 48 session a couple […]

There are a lot of benefits to doing your baby’s 7 month photos at home. Seven months is a time when babies are really starting to show their personalities. They’re also realizing what places are familiar. They’re also noticing what places aren’t. And when they’re at home in their most familiar place, they tend to […]

Dallas Newborn Documentary Photographer Day in the Life sessions are just the best! They’re low stress for you and an amazing chance to have your story told. Your kids & your family are one-of-a-kind and nothing reflects that like a Day in the Life session! I arrived just as the sun was coming up. Everyone […]

Let me tell you why I love being a Day in the Life photographer. When our kids are little, the days can feel very long. The day-to-day can feel a bit monotonous sometimes. Sometimes, extremely monotonous. My kids are older now, but I remember those days (although, at the same time, they’re a total blur). […]

It’s time to book Dallas Fall mini sessions! Mini sessions are the perfect way to update your family photos in a quick, fun setting. These sessions are only 20 minutes long – pretty much anyone can handle photos for 20 minutes. 🙂 And what’s better, we will have fun! We’ll play games and be silly and […]

I just love taking Dallas Fall Family photos at White Rock Lake. The leaves were changing colors and falling and looking pretty darn good for Texas.  And this spot made the perfect background for this session. Fall colors can be tricky in photos around Dallas because they don’t change until November, which is a little […]

Do you want to have fun at your family session? Of course, right?! Well, I have some tips to make your family photo session something you’ll enjoy. And the result will be beautiful photos that show how much you love each other. Next to making beautiful family photos that you’ll cherish forever, making sessions fun […]

These kids didn’t expect their latest family session to turn into a fun family paint fight! Mom & Dad got them all ready for their annual family session like usual. Then they told them they’d be painting a canvas during their photos. After a few calm moments of painting, they turned the paint on the […]

This Mom & Me graduation session was just so sweet! Capturing significant milestones and life events will always be close to my heart. I truly believe that every special occasion deserves to be documented. And this adorable session celebrated two big milestones: mom finishing grad school, and her daughter graduating from preschool. It’s so fun […]

If you’re looking for a special way to document your family, why should you consider having a relaxed family session at home? First, home is where kids feel most comfortable. They’re most likely to be themselves and be happy. Plus, you eliminate the stress of getting everyone in the car to get somewhere at an […]

If you’re looking for a Dallas in-home family photographer, I’d love to help you out! Whether your kids are little or all grown up, having your family photos taken in your home is always an awesome option. Home is a special place and the most unique and personal backdrop you could ask for. This at-home […]

When you think of Fall family photos in Dallas, images of vivid Fall foliage probably do not come to mind. But if you were around in Fall of 2022, you surely remember the colors we had! I was absolutely in love with the Fall colors last year. They went all the way into December and […]

Honestly it feels like this Dallas Fall family session JUST happened, but it’s hard to believe it’s actually been close to a year! I love Fall for a lot of reasons – the pretty leaves, the cool air, and of course alllllll the holiday things – but it’s also such a metaphor for life and […]

If you ask me if you can have your lifestyle newborn session with Grandparents, I will always say YES! It’s such an incredible gift to have photos of your little one with their grandparents. You’ll be so, so glad you did. And I guarantee your kids will absolutely treasure these images when they’re older. Lifestyle […]

Richardson family photography – As a parent, when your kids are being silly at their photo session, I know it’s easy to get frustrated. Believe me, I’ve 100% been there and 1000% get it! But as a photographer, I love when kids are silly! Being silly usually means they’re comfortable and having fun. I always […]

Dallas family photographer – Fall Session Last year all of my Dallas family sessions were extra awesome because of the gorgeous Fall color we got! The leaves were about a thousand times more colorful than I’d ever seen around here before. It really made it feel like Fall and the leaves just made me so […]

One of the most fun parts about being a birthday party photographer in Dallas is that there seems to be an endless stream of options for different parties. There are so many party options that I didn’t even realize existed! Kids have so many different interests, and it’s cool to live in a city that […]

Birthday party photography is so much fun! If there’s one thing that makes me realize just how fast the time flies, it’s birthday parties! It’s so crazy that someone I remember photographing as a baby is already ten years old. (Check out this photo from my first photoshoot with him and his brother.) It makes […]

Sometimes things just work out – our original date for this awesome family session had to be rescheduled, but Mom had a fun idea to have it on her little guy’s third birthday the following week. So it became a Birthday Session! How awesome is that?! The kids started off with birthday donuts (with sprinkles, […]

Oh it has been a long time since I’ve gotten to do a newborn session and I have missed the new babies so much!  The tininess, the squishiness, the  sweetness and the snuggles…it’s all so wonderful. This is one of the best times of your little one’s life to document, because this phase goes by […]

Dallas lifestyle family session Well this was just about the most epic lifestyle family session ever. As soon as I walked into their house my mind exploded with a billion ideas! They recently moved from another beautiful home where we previously did a lifestyle session that’s also one of my all-time favorites, plus another one […]

Richardson family session ~ And now a fall family session from this year! Hooray, I’m getting back on track! And what an incredible family session this was: the light was gorgeous. The weather was perfect. The dogs were adorable. And the family is so sweet together! I love capturing their natural interactions; they’re always up […]

Of course it’s fun to do photos at a beautiful location, but having your family session at home is always an awesome choice! Why? Because that’s usually where babies are most comfortable and most likely to be themselves. Home is the perfect place to snuggle up together and baby snuggles are the best. Plus, getting […]

Oooooh this Fall family session was SO much fun! It was nearly a year ago but I still remember the day – it was a gray, dark, cloudy day. And not just overcast, but really yucky. We’d had to reschedule a couple of times already and we were running out of time in the year, […]

Who’s ready for Fall?!? Meeeeeeee!!! Do you need a Fall family session? If so, now’s the time to schedule! I only have a couple of spots left on my calendar this year! As time marches on, I realized recently that I didn’t share any of my Fall sessions last year! Something about having my entire […]

Love this White Rock Lake Maternity session! As I’ve been editing this week, my kids are finally back in school and it’s really making me think about parenthood and the passage of time. Do you know what’s wild? My twins started FOURTH GRADE last week. Fourth!! What?!? When I took them to the bus stop […]

Can you guess what I hear at the beginning of pretty much every extended family session I do? If you can’t, I’ll tell you: it’s always some variation of: “We haven’t had photos taken of all of us together in (insert big number of years)” or “since so-and-so was such-and-such tiny age!” Almost every time. […]

Loved taking these front yard photos! What a beautiful yard and what adorable kiddos! But first, I’m going to start this off with a sad thing: a TON of my clients have moved away in the past few years. Even sadder, several of my good friends have also moved away in the same recent years!  […]

This was such an awesome, fun Spring family session! You know what else is super awesome? Watching kids grow up over the years in front of my camera. Seeing them grow from tiny little babies into unique, incredible people with definitive personalities. There is something incredibly special about families that schedule family photography sessions on […]

Dallas Day in the Life Session Many lifetimes ago – or maybe it was really just 5 months ago – I spent a normal, typical Saturday morning with my sister’s family. It was one of those days where there were no plans. Nothing especially exciting happened. In fact, it was a day that would really […]

This was a really special Day in the Life session. We documented a “normal” day – just before life became anything but normal. Remember when it took at least a few emails back and forth to find a time when everyone would be home and not busy at the same time for a couple of […]

In-home family photography is such a special way to document your kids. It’s the place where everyone is most comfortable.  Kids are most likely to be themselves. Home is special because it’s yours, and it’s where you spend most of your time together. I know it’s kind of a cliche, but there really is just […]

Coppell Newborn Photographer The difference between a newborn session with just one baby and a newborn session with older siblings is like night and day. With one baby, it’s so calm and quiet. When I walk into the house for the session, the baby will occasionally be wailing at top volume. But otherwise, it’s just […]

There’s nothing quite like being a lifestyle family photographer. I meet so many incredible people. And I have amazing opportunities to document kids as they are born and grow up. I’ve been lucky to know these parents not only when they were getting ready to be parents, but even when they vowed to spend their […]

At home lifestyle newborn photography is always so special. Instead of scrambling to get everyone ready and then rushing out of the house, you get to stay home and enjoy the time with your new baby. Newborn babies can feel when we’re stressed, and staying home can eliminate a lot of stress! Spending less time […]

One thing this family photographer really loves is seeing the connections and bonds between you and the members of your family.  And there are few things more heart-melting than seeing your kids love each other. Of course, every family has sibling conflicts, which makes it even more important to have their sweet moments documented! Those […]

I looooooooove when I have the opportunity to do a Lifestyle Session at home. It’s such a unique and memorable way to document your family in your natural element. Every parent will tell you: childhood goes by way too fast and kids grow up way too soon! Doing pictures at your home, capturing those unique […]

I drove away from this Spring one year session with a huge smile on my face. Truly, it was just perfect. We had a beautiful morning with beautiful light and beautiful Spring green everywhere, which was just lovely. But the best part was these adorable little girls who were so much fun and so sweet. […]

Loved doing these awesome 6 month photos at home! Six months is such an amazing age full of new discoveries and joy. It’s the age when babies are able to sit up, work their own hands, and communicate via smiles and laughter. Suddenly the world is full of possibilities! And there are so many changes […]

Newborn photos with three kids are always so fun and special. A newborn session is always full of joy, but it multiplies with siblings. The chaos multiplies too, but I love it all! There’s so much love to go around. The newborn phase passes so, so quickly. One thing I feel strongly about is having […]

This was such a sweet and peaceful in-home newborn session. Capturing the bonds and connections between new parents and their little one will never get boring. Every newborn session is such a joy and so unique! This one was no exception. It has been far too long since I’ve blogged. It is definitely not due […]

This in-home newborn photography session was perfection: gorgeous home, adorable baby, loving parents…even some outside photos!  There was just so much awesomeness. So, where to even begin with this session?? So many great things. First, precious baby boy was absolutely perfect and loved his snuggle time with Mom & Dad, who totally doted on him. […]

Life with a new baby can definitely be stressful, but taking the time to pause and enjoy relaxed newborn photos at home is the best gift you can give yourself! You’ll never regret spending time counting those tiny toes and breathing in that sweet new baby smell. There are so many sweet tiny details and […]

Adriatica was the perfect spot for this McKinney one year session! It’s such a cute little area with some interesting backgrounds. I was so excited for another one year old session, yay! This family came in from out of state to celebrate their little guy’s first birthday with his Grandparents. So they really wanted to […]

Loved loved loved this family session at home with twins! I admit that I am totally biased since I have my own, but photographing twins is one of my favorite things ever. And 1 is hands-down one of my all-time favorite ages to shoot. And in-home sessions are where my heart is. So this session […]

These Dallas lifestyle newborn portraits are extra special. It is truly special to be asked to come back by people time and time again to document their families as they grow. I’ve photographed this precious newborn’s 3 older siblings shortly after each were born. And then I got to do even more sessions as they […]

Extended family photography sessions will always be one of my favorites! Each extended family session is so unique and so special. There’s really nothing like photographing this kind of session. Capturing multiple generations is truly such a tremendous honor. It’s always a special time when an extended family is able to get together. It’s especially […]

Your backyard can be a perfect location for family photos. Sometimes we worry too much about finding the “perfect” location. But you don’t always need to travel somewhere to have beautiful family photos made. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best one, especially if you have some greenery in your backyard and beautiful light, like […]

He started off very serious for his one year session, but quickly warmed up and decided this picture thing wasn’t so bad. Which is a good thing, because his smile is so dang sweet! And he had lots of smiles once he was ready. Being lifted up int he air by dad and laughing with […]

Lifestyle photos at home will always have my heart. I truly love when I get a chance to document real life. Anytime someone says they want to do photos in their home, my heart screams YES! It’s truly an honor to be invited into someone’s house to capture their family, home, and love for each […]

We had the most incredible sky for this fun family bluebonnet session! And a pretty decent field of bluebonnets. Ok, an amazing field of bluebonnets. 🙂 Mom initially wasn’t sure if we could do an entire session in a bluebonnet field. But with those beautiful flowers, that incredible sky, and this adorable 2 year old […]

This one year lifestyle session at home was so much fun! The best place to capture your baby’s personality is at home where they’re most comfortable, and this cutie was definitely happy to be in his own space. I might be in denial that it’s been a year since I was at their house doing […]

This Lake Highlands newborn photography session took place in the most adorable nursery! One of the best things about having newborn photos done at home is that no two sessions are alike. Every in-home newborn session is unique and totally personalized to you. Another awesome thing is that you’ll have photos documenting your little one […]

This was such a sweet newborn session with a very excited big brother! You can just see the excitement so clearly on his face. Not only was he super psyched at the newborn session, he was crazy excited at their maternity session. You should totally check those photos out too (including one of my all-time […]

Check out this adorable Dallas family sunrise session! We got an early start to beat the Summer heat, and it was totally worth it to catch this beautiful light. And of course to get back inside before it got any hotter. ;D It was so much fun to catch up with this family for their […]

Lake Highlands Newborn Photographer When I was on maternity leave this past Fall, I had all these grand visions of things like working on some personal projects and catching up on blogging all of my sessions from last year. HA!! What a crazy dream. In reality, not so much. I probably won’t be able to […]

Dallas lifestyle family photographer I absolutely love doing family sessions in peoples’ homes! They are always some of my favorites. (And no, your house doesn’t have to be perfect to do photos in your home!) The kids are usually most comfortable there. Because of that, we get the most genuine interactions. These boys were already […]

This was an extra special session because it includes one year AND maternity photos! Celebrating not only one milestone but two made this morning especially awesome. We started early – ’tis the month of sunrise sessions! Getting everyone up and ready early can be rough, but it’s not nearly as rough as having heat-related meltdowns […]

As a Dallas newborn lifestyle photographer, one thing I never get tired of is watching parents with their new baby. There is always such awe and fascination and such an indescribable emotion that shines through. And no matter how sleep deprived parents may be, there’s still an endless supply of love to give. Having a […]

If you’re looking for an awesome place to do your maternity session, consider doing your maternity photos at home. Your own house is perfect for so many reasons.  First, it’s comfortable! There’s no need to walk anywhere or deal with weather that’s too hot or too cold. And there are typically plenty of places to […]

Lifestyle photography at home gives you an amazing opportunity to have your kids photographed in the place where they’re growing up. They’ll look back on these photos and remember all of the good things about their childhood home. It’s their safe space. And it’s the place where they’re usually happiest. Having family pictures taken at […]

This was a such a fun and beautiful session at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens. It was the perfect background for a Spring session. I’ve been lucky to photograph this cutie through her first year, and now she is almost 2! I could barely believe that it’d been almost a year since her last session […]

Taking your baby’s one year photos at home is such a good opportunity to photograph them where they’re most comfortable. It’s also really great if there are older siblings because they can be in their element too. It usually results in a really fun session. And what fun this was! Getting to the final session […]

When I walked into this family’s house for these twin photos at home, I was hit with a ton of memories. Two of everything, lots of pink, and all kinds of teeny tiny things! It brought back a lot of memories from when my twins were babies. Although, for the most part, it’s a complete […]

If you’re looking for a session that will capture it all, a Dallas lifestyle newborn photographer is the answer. Lifestyle photos really are amazing. The session captures everything from the tiniest detail to the biggest thing of all – how in love you are with your new baby. I feel like there is not much […]

There’s nothing like taking fun photos at home! When your kids are having fun, it’ll show in the photos. And the next time you get ready to take family pictures, the kids will be excited. It’s a win-win! When I got here, the kids were all excited that I was there. And they stayed excited […]

Sometimes a casual backyard session is just what your little one needs! Not every photo session needs to be at a garden or a park. This session proves that you don’t really need to go anywhere fancy for photos. Sometimes your own backyard can be more than enough! One of the absolute best things about […]

Everyone in Dallas knows that Spring photos at the Arboretum are always beautiful. And this family session was no exception! It was a really wonderful morning. I’ll admit that I say I have a lot of “favorite” ages, but this is definitely one of them. It’s such a fun age when everything is interesting. And […]

This 6 month at home session is full of so much cuteness! I always have the hardest time choosing favorites from this family’s sessions. Not only do we get the usual portraits, but they also always give me the opportunity to capture some lifestyle photos documenting some of their day-to-day activities in their home. Capturing […]

Love these family photos with a truck! It’s always great when there’s a chance to incorporate things into your session that are unique and special to your family. It makes your photos even more special and memorable. Usually it’s smaller things, but in this case it was something a little bigger – their fun red […]

We did this sweet girl’s one year photos at the Arboretum and White Rock Lake. They were perfect backdrops for some serious cuteness! How adorable is this precious girl?? She was all smiles as soon as she saw me and was psyched to have some time to explore the Arboretum (mostly the dirt & wood […]

I love how these one year photos in the area around the Winspear turned out! This is such a unique and fun place for photos, especially for a baby who’s ready to explore the world. And this baby is ONE! I can never quite believe it when a baby turns one, but this one especially […]

This was such a sweet newborn session with a precious new baby and his older brother. I’ve been so looking forward to meeting this little guy! He’s just as sweet as he could be. He slept a little bit but was mostly much more interested in watching what was going on around him. I was […]

I love doing sessions in peoples’ homes – every home is unique, you get a feel for the family’s personalities, and the kids are usually their most comfortable there. This family welcomed me into their home to capture an extra exciting time of their lives, which made it even more special! They recently brought home […]

Dallas lifestyle newborn photography For a long time, most of the newborn sessions that I did were for the first baby of the family. But lately most of them have included an older sibling as well. And I have to say that even though they’re a little crazier, I absolutely love these sessions. They’re so […]

I loved taking these 7 month photos in Plano! At the end of the session, I told Mom that I could already tell that I was going to have a ton of favorites to post – and I definitely do! Everything went pretty much perfectly – the kids were both agreeable, the baby was especially […]

I met this sweet family bright & early on a Saturday morning to take some one month photos outside at White Rock Lake. I have to give them a lot of credit for being brave enough to attempt a session outside of their home with a one month old. Especially when the session had to […]

If you’re looking for a session where everyone can feel comfortable and relaxed, I’d love to be the Richardson lifestyle newborn photographer that helps you out! These in-home newborn sessions are such a great way to enjoy snuggling your new baby without having to get everyone dressed and out of the house. Here’s another family […]

It’s so much fun to do newborn photos with siblings! I’ve photographed baby #1, baby #2, and now baby #3 for this family! I just love watching peoples’ lives evolve & grow. It’s such an honor to be asked into someone’s home again and again to capture those changes. This family has been with me […]

Not only do I love how these Richardson family photos turned out, but they were extra special to me. There is something to be said for those kinds of friends that stick with you through not only the good and the bad, but also the really, really bad times. The ones who see you in […]

These 9 month photos were so much fun. I just love happy babies like this super sweet girl! She was happy to look at the camera and she gave me lots of smiles. And she had a variety of other ridiculously cute expressions too! Last time I saw her she was about 4 months old and […]

We did these 4 month photos outside when the world was just beginning to turn green again. Springtime is such a nice time for photos! I’m always glad when the leaves finally come back. And the coldness gets replaced with nicer weather. It’s always so sweet having these two sisters in front of my camera. […]

I got to do another Rockwall newborn session for baby number 2 for this family! This is such a sweet, awesome couple. I’m absolutely honored that I’ve been already been able to capture photos of their engagement, wedding, maternity, and first baby. And now I got to photograph their second adorable little girl as well! […]

It’s truly wonderful to do a 4 month session at home where your little one is most comfortable! It eliminates all of the uncertainty of a new place. If outfit or diaper changes are needed, you’ve got everything you need. And it gives you a chance to have your home documented as it is at […]

These in-home newborn photos were so special. I just love this family. I can’t even say how happy I am for them have welcomed Sweet Baby Girl #2. As I was driving to their house to do this newborn session, I kept thinking, “wait, wasn’t I just here?” Big sister just turned 1 at the end […]

And now for more 4 month photos! I know I say it a lot, but I just can’t say it enough – I love doing baby’s first year sessions! There’s nothing like being able to capture that first year with all of the big, fun milestones and watching babies grow from tiny newborns to laughing […]

This casual lifestyle session was a bright spot on a super foggy and fairly dreary day. Little guy’s sweet face and fun red Christmas outfit were a perfect match to offset the gray skies. We started the session at 8am and by 9 he was ready for a snooze. I have to admit that it […]

Dallas children’s photographer There isn’t a lot I miss about living in the house we were in before moving last year, but having these guys as my next-door neighbors is definitely at the top of my list! They’re the best kind of neighbors you could possibly ask for. Honestly, I’m still sad that we don’t […]

And now for some super fun family photos near the Winspear! This is such a cool area and makes for really fun and unique photos. I have a feeling these sisters are going to be good friends as they grow up! They’re just 2 years apart in age and their interactions are really sweet. I […]

It was so fun taking these family photos in downtown Dallas! It’s just such a cool and unique location. We took these superficially in the area right behind the Winspear Opera House. There is such a fun variety of modern architecture and some greenery. So it’s kind of like the best of both worlds when […]

If you want photos that are truly unique and authentic to your family, consider scheduling a laid-back lifestyle session! These sessions are casual, low-stress, and really fun. And after the session you’ll end up with photos that really capture who your family is. It really is the best way to preserve the season of life […]

This was a very adorable and fun 18 month session! 18 months is just such a fun age. There are so many fascinating things to discover and play with. To make things even more exciting, 18 month olds can run, so there’s usually no telling what they might do during their photo session. This guy […]

Most people have family photos done when their kids are little, but I think it’s just as important to do family photos with adult kids! Family photos are something to be treasured at every age. It’s so wonderful to capture your unique family at every stage of life. And it’s fun to get dressed up […]