Shannon Stroubakis Photography
Photographer in the Woodlands, Spring and Conroe TX
I had the great pleasure of seeing this family again after a couple years, and was amazed at how much the kids had grown up! Having your family photos taken together is more than just having keepsake family portraits, it’s a fun hour of just being together and sharing the love!
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Oak Ridge, Magnolia, or Conroe area? Please email me directly with this contact form.
This family of four was so adorable, and the setting was just perfect for their family photos! A field of autumn color that feels so warm was exactly the right location to reflect the warm of family, as they walk hand in hand together – one of my favourite kind of shots for family portraits! I like to mix in some relaxed and natural photos, in with portraits. It’s nice to have a few candids, where you’re laughing together, along with the posed family pictures that are perfect for sharing and creating wall portraits!
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Oak Ridge, Magnolia, or Conroe area? Please email me directly with this contact form.
What a beautiful family, blessed with a trio of lovely girls! I had a great time with this family for their fall family photoshoot in a gorgeous field, the light falling perfectly around them. My favourite time of day to shoot is the golden hour, and the light in the fall is absolutely perfect for creating beautiful family portraits you’ll love forever.
Ask me about fall mini sessions, family reunions, or a full family session that includes all the wall portraits and gift prints you’ll cherish.
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Oak Ridge, Magnolia, or Conroe area? Please email me directly with this contact form.
Are you looking for a spring or fall family session to document your growing family, but you’re just SO busy and don’t have a lot of time to commit to a full session? If you are looking for a stress-free portrait session, with a small collection of beautiful images as keepsakes of your family forever, this is the mini session you are looking for!
At under an hour, and an affordable price point, my mini sessions make sure every family with any budget can get gorgeous family photos to treasure. Contact me about your mini session to start making your memories!
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Oak Ridge, Magnolia, or Conroe area? Please email me directly with this contact form.
This beautiful family always makes my heart sing. They come for family photographs every year, and I love how they prioritize their time together making special memories. Their children will have so many warm and loving portraits to look back on in the years to come, and it sets up a lifetime of valuing the family that they’ll surely continue when they have children of their own. Those are some enviable family goals!
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Oak Ridge, Magnolia, or Conroe area? Please email me directly with this contact form.
Our lives are busy and when the holidays are just around the corner, it gets even busier! One thing on your to do list is sending out Christmas cards to family and friends, and it takes planning and time. One thing that can make your life a little easier, if you have a well lit space around your home property, is to save time and effort by having your family portraits done right at home!
This helps especially when you have small children and dogs, so you give them a little time to relax between takes, with access to their toys, a space to play, and of course, those doggie treats!
Look around your property at the time the shoot will be, and see if you have a nicely lit (open shade, not in direct sunlight) space with no distractions. A backdrop of trees is always pretty, to add some festive greenery. If you have that perfect spot, fantastic! That can definitely make the holiday card photoshoot a little easier for everyone!
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Oak Ridge, or Conroe area? Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
One thing I love about photographing families is when they all sit down together (seated shots are so much more casual than the formal standing shots!) and they naturally lean in and hug each other. That brings the smiles, and you can just feel the love and warmth! Fall family photos sessions always feel so fun and alive, with the crisp weather and anticipation of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays in the air, coming up soon! Let’s get together and plan your family session, and ask me about my year round mini sessions, perfect for sharing with family and making holiday cards.
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Oak Ridge or Conroe area? Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
It’s that time of year again when you’re looking for the perfect fall family photos! Fall is in the air and you want to wear your cute fall sweaters and boots, and bring the family for a nice day outdoors having fun and capturing memories.
If you don’t need a full family session, with dozens of photos of multi generations and grandkids, a mini session is the perfect solution. You’ll get the family portraits you want to share and keep forever, to hang on your walls and send to family, without all the hassle. My mini sessions are quick and painless, with the professional quality you want in under an hour, at a completely affordable price point. With my experience, you’re in good hands. All you have to do is show up!
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Oak Ridge or Conroe area? Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
Fall is definitely one of the best seasons to take your family’s pictures! It’s much cooler, so you and the kids will be much more comfortable. You can wear all your cute fall sweaters and boots, plus the color scheme for fall is just so flattering, with it’s warm oranges, blues, greens, and deep reds. And all the fall color!
You’ll want to pick a location where you can sit down comfortably, without fear of what might be lurking in the long grass if you have very small children and babies. A local park is perfect for this! Ask me about different local parks in our area, and I can show you sample shots taken from each spot around town.
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Oak Ridge or Conroe area? Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
It’s that time of year again when you’re looking for the perfect fall family photos! Fall is in the air with the aroma of pumpkin spice and thoughts of that one amazing picture of you and your family smiling at the camera, to share with friends and family. But perfection feels stressful, and who has time for planning a big session that will take hours and leave everyone frazzled??
Your solution is to book a stress free mini session! You’ll get the family portraits you want to share and keep forever, to hang on your walls and send to family, without all the hassle. My mini sessions are quick and painless, with the professional quality you want in under an hour, at a completely affordable price point. With my experience, you’re in good hands. All you have to do is show up!
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Oak Ridge or Conroe area? Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
Year round mini sessions include:
30 minute session for up to 5 people at one determined location
download with print release
option to upgrade and purchase print collections
Cost: $400+tx
For more information click here.
What’s even better than your regular family portraits, with your children surrounding you? Inviting the entire family along and getting generational photos to pass along for years to come! The children will appreciate having portraits taken with their grandparents to cherish forever, as well as their aunts, uncles, and cousins. These make perfect gifts for birthdays, holidays, and family reunions.
Make it a day of family fun, while getting keepsakes that will last forever!
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area? Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.
They’re only little once, so annual portraits to celebrate your children as they grow are a great way to get memorable keepsakes through the years. My mini sessions are perfect for updating your children’s portraits. You get a small collection of beautiful, bright, smiling pictures of your children, at a fraction of the cost of a full portrait session.
Just add a perfect outdoor location that gives us a varied backdrop for different poses, and the scene is set for portraits of your child you’ll cherish forever.
I always have fun with this family whenever we get together to take their family portraits, because they always come prepared to laugh and enjoy the day together.
Your family portraits don’t have to be boring, sit-in-the-studio type cookie cutter pictures, that look just like everyone else. Let’s change it up for you, and get you the family pictures you deserve, that will make you smile! My goal is to bring warmth and light into your family photos, and your true family bond, so the smiles you’ll see in your family portraits will be real and genuine.
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area? Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.
Spring and fall are both perfect times for family portraits! In the fall, you get the gorgeous colours of the autumn, all warmth and golden. In the spring, it’s fresh green and flowers in bloom. Give yourself the gift of beautiful family portraits that your family will cherish for a lifetime, and leave behind for future generations to enjoy. Ask me about my special family print packages, so you get the wall portraits and gift prints you need!
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area? Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.
An hour together taking family pictures is fun and a memorable experience but sometimes we don’t need a full hour hour session. Maybe you’ve just recently had family portraits done and want to celebrate a milestone, or a mini session is more in the budget. My business recognizes that not everyone wants to spend a lot of time and money for a full gallery of pictures, when just a few really great ones at an affordable price is a great option!
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area? Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
A full day of family togetherness taking portraits is fun and an amazing experience…but let’s face it, it’s not for everyone. Maybe you’re a busy family, with not a lot of time to plan a big photoshoot, or it’s not in the budget. My business recognizes that not everyone wants to spend a lot of time and money for a full gallery of pictures, when just a few really great ones at an affordable price is a great option!
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area? Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
Round mini sessions include:
30 minute session for up to 5 people at one determined location
15 images of your choice from your gallery
download with print release
option to upgrade and purchase print collections
Cost: $400+tx
For more information click here.
Looking for something a little different for your family portraits? Not every family is looking for family portraits in a park, or field, or green location. Move your family portraits to an urban location to add some contemporary flair to your family pictures if you want a city edge to your style! Urban background also are a great choice if your fashion leans towards modern and classic.
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area?Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.
I’m now booking Winter Minis! For a limited time only, I offer a special *mini* mini in additional to my year round sessions. Locations will be in the Spring and Woodlands only.
It’s not too late to get great portraits of your family! Between full family sessions, mini sessions are a great way to get a few amazing photographs of your family and for a limited time only every winter they will be offered at a special price!
This Mini is available only from December to March, and includes:
15 minute session for up to 5 people at one determined location
5 images of your choice from your gallery
download with print release
option to upgrade and purchase print collections
Cost: $200+tx
I also offer year round mini sessions that include:
30 minute session for up to 5 people at one determined location
15 images of your choice from your gallery
download with print release
option to upgrade and purchase print collections
Cost: $400+tx
For more information click here.
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area?Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.
Add on to your digital Collections for your family and senior sessions with customizable print packages! To get exactly the combination of sizes you need, my clients can purchase sets of prints at a special price.
Choose from several print packages, such as the ever popular set of 5 gift prints. Choose the same 5 sizes or choose 5 different print sizes – sets of wallets,  5×7 or 8×10 — no restrictions on size combinations!
If you need wallet size prints, pick up a value package of wallet prints for senior announcements or for sharing with family. I also offer several larger family packages that include small prints for framing and sharing, and a larger print for the wall.
When it comes to preserving your family photos, nothing beats a beautiful print framed or mounted, to last generations. #printsareforever
Family reunions and anniversary parties are wonderful opportunities to get updated family portraits taken with everyone together. Everyone is having fun, catching up on family news, and dressed up for the special event, and it’s easy to catch the family laughter and connection! This large family was a lot of fun to photograph at their family reunion, celebrating a very special anniversary. You could just see how they enjoyed being together as a family!
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area?Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.
Being a family photographer in the Woodlands and Spring area means I get to meet some fantastic families for their family pictures, like this beautiful family full of warmth. We met as part of an extended family session, and did breakouts with each family unit, to make sure each family gets their own special family portraits. I love the poses here, with them holding hands, you can just feel their connection and love!
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area?Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.
You are excited to book a photographer. You are crazy excited to get those beautiful portraits of your family. You’re beyond excited to get those prints back to hang on your wall. Then you start to realize … it’s coming soon. And you have no idea how you are going to survive!
You’ve seen beautiful, happy, smiling photos of other families and their kids, and think “That will never be us!”. I’m here to tell you — it *will* be you *if* you follow a few simple steps that lead to success!
TRUST YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
Straight out of the gate, this is your first step, full stop. From the moment you arrive at the location, let your photographer take the lead. Let her guide you and the kids into natural poses. Let her grab the children’s attention. Let her follow the kids when they start to run. Those make great shots! Trust that she is a pro, and knows how to handle it. Let her make the children laugh, to get real, authentic emotions from them.
TIME IT RIGHT
This starts from the night before the shoot. Have outfits laid out ready, no morning rush. Have kids sleep and wake up on time (no oversleeping!). Have a timely breakfast and lunch, with snacks, to keep the crankiness away. Keep everything normal, so they’re less likely to skip naps. And make sure your photoshoot is scheduled for when the kids are at their happiest – not hungry or tired
ABOUT THOSE SNACKS
Be *very* careful when it comes to snacks and bribes. Do not start out immediately bribing your child with candy or promises of fun later. Let the photographer use her tricks and talent, and save the bribes for truly desperate moments. Your photographer will let you know when it’s time to pull out the big guns. And make sure those snacks don’t leave stains and crumbs – sugar free gummy bears and pretzels are better choices than cheesy crackers and ice cream.
KEEP CLOTHING AND PROPS SIMPLE
You don’t need a lot of props to make a family photoshoot special and unique. In fact, less is definitely better and will look less dated as time goes by. Pick something special to your family, like an heirloom blanket, and ditch the moustaches-on-a-stick/theme-outfits/insert-trend-here for more authentic photos of you as you are. Coordinate your outfits into a colour family (think shades of blue and purple, or everyone in neutrals) instead of matching outfits for everyone.
BE OKAY WITH LESS THAN THEIR BEST BEHAVIOUR
For many parents, the end goal of the session is the frame worthy shot of the family, and children, smiling happily into the camera while everyone hugs in bliss. It’s a gorgeous shot. But it’s not the only, or even the *best* shot, of your family. If the happy posed shot isn’t happening, just let it go. Embrace the beauty of the unposed shots. It’s far better to have happy shots of everyone running or walking together, than stress out the fam and get miserable shots of everyone staring glumly into the camera. This is about YOU too. Just have fun with it, and we’ll naturally get great shots!
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area?Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.
If you’re looking for a family photographer here in the Woodlands, you’ve probably done a lot of research and are ready to book and get excited about your family portraits! On the big day, these are the 5 essential, absolute “must have” portraits that you will want to get from your family photoshoot. These pictures are the necessary shots you need to have a well rounded family session, to tell the story of your family.
PORTRAITS OF THE WHOLE FAMILY TOGETHER, SMILING
Your family photoshoot should be a really fun event! Everyone will be excited, happy, smiling, and having fun hugging and laughing together. These are the beautiful moments that you absolutely must capture, the carefree “being you” moments that show our family unity.
EACH PARENT ALONE WITH THE CHILDREN
Each parent should have their photos taken with all the children AND with each child individually. Children love to see photos of themselves with their parents, and nothing is more special to them than a framed photo of their mom and dad hugging them, on display where they can see it every day. Take a photo with each child, and have them printed for the children’s rooms!
EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD, ALONE
Celebrate the unique character and personality of each child by letting her get some one-on-one time with the photographer! Kids love the freedom and the attention, and they’ll give you all kinds of fun, serious, silly, and downright beautiful looks when they have the stage to themselves. Don’t force them to smile – trust the photographer to draw their smiles out naturally!
ALL THE CHILDREN TOGETHER
The shot we’re all hoping will lead to more smiles and laughs, than shoves and tears! Really, kids to love to play with their siblings, so let them play! Get them smiling and in no time you’ll have that one great shot of them looking at the camera, all smiles. This is the photo you’ll be sharing on Facebook later!
THE TWO OF YOU, TOGETHER, THE FOUNDATION OF THE FAMILY
This family all started with you, and the love you share. Don’t even think about walking away from your family photoshoot before you get an updated shot of you two lovebirds, the rock upon which your family love is built.
Are you ready to to capture those essential pictures of your family? Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.
I really love being a family photographer here in the Woodlands, where I get the chance to meet so many wonderful families for their family portraits!
This well dressed family was part of an extended family session, and we broke into groups to photograph each family unit and each child. This family had such a great sense of style, and we had a beautiful day for family pictures with sunshine and even temperatures.
Their styling is a perfect “how to do it right” when planning your family portraits. Their outfits coordinate, without being too “matchy”, and the hues compliment the environment they chose for the backdrop – rich colours, perfect for the greenery and flowers, and portrait ready without being too formal, with button ups in checkered flannel.
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area?Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.
It’s always a special opportunity for me to photograph families here in the Woodlands, for portraits that families will cherish forever! Meeting new families in the Spring and Woodlands area is always fun, especially when the clients are as fun as these ladies were. We had a great time capturing their family pictures!
Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area?Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.
To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.