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Family Portraits in Spring TX

With summer in full swing, believe it or not it’s time to start thinking about fall family portraits. It might seem too early, but fall family session slots fill up quickly as it’s the most popular time of year for families to get together for their annual portraits. The weather is cooler, the fall colours are beautifully showing and everyone is planning their holiday cards to send out to family and friends.

The wonderful thing about fall also is the colour palette for choosing your portrait outfits. I’ll help guide you with wardrobe before the session to match your chosen location here in Spring or the Woodlands, to match your family’s personality and style. This family coordinates so well with beautiful purple jewel tones and autumn russet reds. Still casual, but carefully put together to match the fall foliage with a little pop of colour.

If you’re thinking about booking a fall family portrait session, I’m now booking for September and October. Click here to email me directly for more information.

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Featured on M O O D Online Journal – The Woodlands Black and White Photographer

I’m thrilled that my “ghostly” portrait was chosen as a Weekly Winner over at M O OD online journal. M O O D is a breathtaking collection of amazing works of art by international photographers, specializing in artistic and moody photography. Click here to see it on their website.

This image was shot on Acros 100 BW film, with my Nikon 35 mm camera. I still shoot film regularly as it was my first love.

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Oak Ridge High School Senior Portraits

With two locations and multiple outfit changes, I simply have to split Celenia’s senior portrait session into two posts since we got so many amazing photos of her! This is Part 1 of her senior photoshoot shot in the Woodlands, with her first two wardrobe choices.We shot for unique perspectives using architectural framing and different angles, for some truly distinct senior pictures. No cookie cutter senior photos here that look like everyone else at your school.

When we met before her senior session for the Pre Consultation, we went over all her outfits and matched them with the types of locations she felt best suit her own personal style. With her beautiful dark hair and gorgeous skin, she opted for bright pops of colour, bold but still feminine with the twirly skirt and super high heels. Love her fashion sense!  Celenia booked the Senior Luxe session, which includes both hair and make up artist styling, and was perfectly glammed up for her pictures. I only work with the best make up artists, with professional grade products.

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Time for an outfit change (Fashion Tip: note she still opted for high heels, which makes your frame longer and leaner and helps with perfect posture!) for a different look. When shooting senior portraits, I really want you to showcase all sides of you and wardrobe is one way we express our personality so I encourage all my high school seniors to bring as many outfits as you can fit into your three hour photoshoot.  It’s all about variety and capturing all those different looks that make you unique.

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I can’t wait to show you Part 2 where we moved over to a location in Spring for a country/rural look!

If you are still looking for your senior photographer, check out the Senior Info page here and my portfolio here. Then email me with this direct mail form for booking information.

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Celebrating Milestones – The Woodlands Photographer

For this wonderful lady’s very special birthday, the entire family flew in for a family photo shoot as a gift to her.  For special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries, the gift of beautiful photographs of everyone together is something the entire family will enjoy and have as keepsakes forever, photographs that are passed down to children and grandchildren.

They chose to have their family reunion photographed at their very own property in the Woodlands. I think it’s a wonderful idea if you have the space and light on your own land to have your family portrait session.  So how is it different when shooting at your home, instead of on location?

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CAREFUL PLANNING:

Before your session, I’ll visit your home and property to scout it out for the best light and backdrop, so we are prepared before the day of the shoot. I look for natural framing, and corners with filtered light to infuse your family portraits with a sunny glow without the harshness of direct sunlight, irregular patterns of dappled lighting,  or the dull colours and flat light of heavy shade. We’ll have the opportunity to talk about wardrobe choices, and match your perfect outfit with your location and home so your family pictures reflect your style.

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This also gives us a chance to evaluate the space where you will hang your family portrait, so when it comes time to order we’ll know exactly which size and ratio will look best, and if a canvas, mounted print or metallic is right for your personal decor.  It also helps to bring together the total colour harmony when choosing your outfits. If your living room is blue and white, we can choose outfits that will complement your space so it doesn’t look out of place.

Being prepared before we shoot ensures all the details are accounted for – the location, the styling and the colours of the room.  You can be confidant that when you finally hang that print on the wall, it will be the perfect fit.

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Outdoor Headshots in the Woodlands

I really enjoy working with other business professionals around the Spring and Woodlands area so I was pleased to meet Lisa Bishop, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty in the Woodlands when she came to me for updated headshots. Like many business leaders, Lisa was looking for something a little different than the usual formal studio shot – she wanted her headshots infused with organic  light and around beautiful spring greenery, for a natural feel.  We chose a pretty little spot here in the Woodlands for her headshot portraits, and had a great time chatting about business!

If you are looking for a real estate agent, Lisa Bishop specializes in the Spring, Conroe and Woodlands area.  You can find her profile page on the Keller Williams Realty website here: Lisa’s profile.

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Do you need headshots for your own website, business card, social media pages such a LinkedIn or for a corporate directory? I offer relaxed and flattering headshots outdoors on location in a natural environment for headshots with a little extra personality.  You receive your images as an immediate digital download with full rights to use them in any media or marketing publications.  Click here to see my headshots gallery for my portfolio.

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Senior Portrait Posing – The Woodlands Senior Photographer

Got a case of the nerves?

As I’m now booking for the Class of 2015 Senior Portraits (dates in the fall are already going!) the phone is ringing with excited soon-to-be senior girls looking forward to their epic senior photo shoots. Still, it’s not uncommon that  I’ll hear one of my clients confess to being a little nervous and anxious about getting in front of the camera. If you’re a little nervous, don’t worry — you’re not alone! I know it can be a little nerve wracking with a camera lens pointed at you, and you’re worried that you won’t know what to do. “How will I pose? Am I going to look awkward?” might be going through your head right now and the shoot is still months away!

You can stop worrying right now. We’re going to meet before the session. I’m going to get to know you a little, so you feel comfortable with me and trust me to take amazing photos of you. I don’t click the shutter until I have you in the most beautiful light, at the perfect angle, using the right lens for the shot, and until I’ve made you at ease, or got you laughing naturally. We’ll have fun, you’re going to have a great time! I know just how to get those serene and beautiful shots naturally, so your “poses” don’t look fake or canned.

So take a deep breath and relax – you’re going to be fabulous!

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At Home Family Portraits in the Woodlands

I had the pleasure to photograph this family at their home in the Woodlands for some updated family portraits.  They had such a great sense of style, and I love the pop of red with the black they are wearing!   I love to shoot on location, and have several excellent spots around the Spring and Woodlands area for more environmental portraiture, but shooting at a client’s home really personalizes the portraits.

Are you looking for updated family portraits? Click here to use this form to email me directly for more information about booking your custom photography session.

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Digital Gallery: Care and Storage – Spring TX Portraits

We live in the digital age, and it makes sense that you want to have your favourite images from your senior, maternity, engagement or family portrait session kept safe and stored for future generations.   Now that you have your digital gallery, here are some important ways you can store and protect them.

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BACK UP TO AN EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE

As the long forgotten floppy disc taught us, formats change over the years. Some computers don’t even support DVDs anymore, so it’s important to move your digital files onto an external hard drive so they can be copied directly onto new technology.  These hard drives can be purchased anywhere and plug into your computer with a USB cord. Simply transfer the images with a simple copy and paste to the external hard drive for safekeeping.

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Small thumb drives should be large enough to hold your entire gallery, and are an economical way to back up your digital images. It’s always a good idea to have your images stored on several devices. You can even store one copy off site or in a fire proof box.

ON THE CLOUD

Putting your files and documents onto “the cloud” means that they are not stored on physical hardware but rather online through a host. There are several free options, but they offer limited storage space. Typically you would purchase a yearly subscription for the host to store your images. This is a great option, since they are safe in the event of physical damage to your DVD or external hard drive.

PRINT AND PRESERVE

While digital images are great for sharing and having a back up copy, I will always recommend printing your images so you have a lasting version of your favourite photos. These can be stored anywhere and put out for display to see every day.

DOUBLE UP

No matter how you choose to protect your precious photos, make sure to double up on the back ups. I use not one, not two, but THREE external hard drives to store my photos,  and back them up on the cloud as well.
I simply cannot risk them getting lost due to a technical glitch or corrupted drive. Happy storing!

 

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Class of 2015 Senior Portraits Updated Collections

Welcome Class of 2015 to your senior portrait experience! What’s all new for the Class of 2015?  Lots of exciting stuff!

Seniors have TWO sessions to choose from: The Luxe Senior Session for $250 which includes a professional make up artist AND hair styling, and the Vogue Senior Session for $200 which includes the make up artist. Both sessions are 3 hours in your 2 chosen locations with unlimited wardrobe changes. Click here to access this Information Page to learn more.

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Seniors will be able to purchase prints separately at a discounted rate after their session, so I now include more boutique products in the Collections! This means you get the digitals you want for sharing with friends and Instagram collages, while your parents get the proofbooks and albums as keepsakes – everyone is happy! You still get a print credit, since I believe my clients should have the right to decide which products fit them best. So whether it’s custom designed announcements or signing boards for graduation, the choice is yours.  Why settle for pre-made cookie cutter packages that tell you which sizes and prints you have to choose? With my Premium Collections, you’ll get all the important products you are looking for and the freedom to decide how to share and display your favourite senior photos.

I’m now booking for the Class of 2015 senior portraits for high school students in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Oak Ridge and Tomball areas. Click here to view my portfolio. If you’re ready to learn more about booking a senior portrait session, click here to email me directly.

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Father’s Day Portraits Spring TX Photographer

Life is busy and the day to day stuff happening around us makes it easy to forget to stop and breathe it all in, the here and now.  With Father’s Day coming up, take this perfect opportunity to celebrate the relationships that mean the most to your family. One day Dad will teach his son how to tie a tie and walk his daughter down the aisle. With so many moments waiting for you in the future, make sure you’ll have photographs of the past to look back on when those days come.

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Featured on Light Inspired

I adore styled and theme sessions, so I’m pretty excited that Light Inspired picked up one of my stylized sessions (theme: Victorian tea party) for their Top Ten this week! This was such a fun session to shoot, I loved all the details and costumes.

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Gorgeous Styled Maternity Session in Spring TX

This maternity shoot made me incredibly happy for a multitude of joyous reasons.  First, as always, I started with fantastic clients who liked to laugh and were up for anything. Add a gorgeous location, amazing light and some of the best styling I’ve seen this year — that all adds up to a seriously gorgeous maternity session. With her Premium Collection upgrades this mama received a 10×10 custom designed specialty album and the entire digital gallery in a boutique image box.  I couldn’t choose a favourite from all her images!

When shooting a maternity session, I want to be sure to include the father-to-be as much as possible if he’s present. This is the story of YOU. This is the story of how your family started.

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This mama-to-be picked a perfect day for her session, with golden light and just a touch of haze that peeked in occasionally for a softer emotive portrait. I love the tenderness of her looking away, lost in thought, amongst the tall grasses.

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Above all, it’s about love and life.  Your life. This new life.

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With just a dash of silliness thrown in.

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Are you looking for your maternity photographer? Click here to visit my maternity porfolio.

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Natural Headshots for Small Businesses in the Woodlands

As a business person, you want to put your best face forward and have flattering headshots that create an approachable and professional impression on your potential clients. If you are looking for natural headshots, I shoot your profile pictures outdoors using available light within a woodland or park setting.

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If you want your brand to be organic and warm, infused with sunlight, contact me on how we can find the perfect outdoor location to match your personality, website and trademark style. We’ll match the type of location to your branding, and discuss styling and colours so the resulting image reflects your business and the impression you want to establish.  Click here to view the Headshots gallery to see my portfolio.

 

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Furbabies and the Family Photo – The Woodlands Photographer

You’re preparing for your upcoming photography session with me here in the Woodlands and checking off all the little details as you go. Special outfits that coordinate with the location – check!  Shined your brand spankin’ new engagement bling – check!  Letterman jacket for senior portraits – check! Snacks for the dog – check…wait…the furbaby is coming? Hey, why not!  It’s possible to have a fabulous session that is fun AND relaxed but also still includes the furriest member of the family.

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Here’s the top five ways to make it a more enjoyable experience with Fido along:

1) Manage your expectations, according to your dog’s personality. If she’s really excitable and distracted in a natural environment (“Oh, look, squirrel!!!”) then it might not be reasonable to expect a perfect shot of her looking calmly into the lens. Remember, happy lifestyle shots of you playing  make wonderful keepsakes as well!

2) Let me know which “attention getters” if any will work.  Noise makers can get her attention or they can inspire her to lunge for a game of keep away.

3) Bring water and snacks for time outs.

4) Bring a leash. We will be shooting on location, and we want to keep her safe.

5) Go with the flow. If the posed shots with your pet aren’t working, know we’ll have to make the choice to embrace the less posed portraits, or let her be a spectator.

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Graduation Announcements – The Woodlands Senior Portraits

Seniors everywhere are getting ready for graduation, and what better way to invite your friends and family to help celebrate this amazing accomplishment than with custom designed graduation announcements!? For high school seniors, I provide personally tailored tri-fold announcements with all your favourite pictures from your portrait session, custom made with your choice of beautiful borders and designs to make a statement.

You can choose between a wide varieties of designs to reflect your own style – classic or whimsical, patterned or plain, colourful or edgy black and white.  So how do YOU want to say “I’m a high school graduate!”?

 

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If you are looking for a senior session, click here to view more information.

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Senior Portraits in the Woodlands: Chic Urban

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This senior portrait session was SO much fun and wow did she manage to fit a lot of different outfits into her photoshoot! My goal for senior pictures is for clients to showcase their style, all sides of themselves, so if you can fit half a dozen wardrobe changes in there, go for it! This is Part 1 of Alyssa’s senior picture session here in the Woodlands. She started out with some high fashion senior photos with urban styling and bright colours and tons of pretty accessories.

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Are you still looking for your senior photographer? Click here to view more information about my Luxe Senior Sessions!

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Mother Daughter Portraits The Woodlands Photographer

There’s something so beautiful about photographing mothers and their children. The glow, the motherly pride, the sweet smiles and burst of genuine laughter. This trio of gorgeous ladies was a real treat to photograph before their extended family session, just the three of them.

And this month is perfect timing to get your mother-child portraits done! I’m having a MAY IS FOR MOTHER’S special, at a significant discount off my regular mini sessions! CLICK HERE for details!

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Lifestyle and Portraits The Woodlands Family Photographer

One thing I love to encourage my families to do, after any posed portraits they want for gifts and display, is to have some fun with the session and shoot some frames of everyone just being together, laughing and playing.  A portrait session with me is more than just getting the gorgeous pictures that you’ll love forever.  It’s two hours of being together, doing something special, and making memories. Far from being stressful, your portrait session will be fun, relaxing and full of laughter.

Is it time you spent a little time together, making memories?  Click here to email me directly.

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Maternity Photographer in Spring and the Woodlands

I can’t wait to show this stunning mama-to-be all her amazing images from her maternity photography session this week in Spring. This couple traveled all the way down from Huntsville for their maternity portraits!

Here’s a little preview, so much more to come! I love photographing maternity clients, so much joy and happiness and love.

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Klein Collins Highschool – Senior Photographer in the Woodlands

I had so much fun with Miss Kim for her senior photography shoot this month! As a true Texas girl, we knew a field and country road would be perfect for her senior portraits – cowboy boots, a lacy white dress,  lots of wood textures, earthy colours, and just the right shades of teal and blue to bring out those gorgeous blue eyes!

It’s not too late to book a last minute senior portrait session with me before grad! CLICK HERE to email me for more information and check out my SENIOR PORTFOLIO HERE.

Congratulations on your graduation Kim and good luck next year!

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Top 10 Things to Bring to Your Senior Session

It’s Fashion Friday! If you’re planning your senior portrait session, here are the TOP TEN essentials you won’t want to forget for your photo shoot!

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1) One casual outfit that reflects your own twist on the season’s hottest trends.
2) Extra hair clips to hold back strays.
3) A bag to stash your wallet, keys, cell phone and water while we walk around location.  Also works as a prop!
4) Something that helps tell the story of you. Are you a musician? A painter or writer?
5) A super glam outfit that shows your fierce and sassy side. Choose a vibrant colour.
6) High heels or wedges. These are very flattering for all body shapes and help straighten your posture when posing.
7) Flats for walking around location. You’ll be glad two hours into the shoot when we’re strolling through a field!
8) All your favourite accessories, whether girly and glittery, soft and boho, sporty or urban chic. The more you incorporate into your senior photo session, the better variety you’ll have in your final gallery!
9) Powder (with a compact mirror) and gloss for touch ups.
10) Your cheerleading or band uniform, sports jersey, letterman jacket or any other outfit that reflects your hobbies and activities.

There you are! The most important of the essentials you’ll need to rock your senior shoot!