Personal Branding is the practice of an individual marketing themselves and their career as a brand. It often involves the application of one’s own name to a product or service. It’s about becoming a thought leader and an influencer in your industry. Okay so that defines it. But why is personal ...

I photographed a very sweet family recently. The post the mom shared on Facebook really summed up everything that I stand for as a photographer; the importance of not only capturing professional images of your family, but why as a mom it’s important to exist in them, too. This is what she posted�...

Headshots are a critical part of your personal brand. The saying is true… you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Headshots showcase who you are: your personality, your professionalism, and of course, your approachability. As the face of your business, you want to be sure that yo...

Senior year is an incredibly exciting time in your life. Graduation, celebrations and perhaps college are just around the corner. Capturing this milestone year with a senior portrait session will ensure you’ll have amazing photos of your special year to enjoy for a lifetime. Already have yours sch...

A Breast Cancer Survivor's Story...   This month's photography portfolio is dedicated to my sweet friend Leigh.  I had the honor of photographing her a few weeks ago. Leigh is one of the strongest, most positive and inspiring women I've ever met. At just 37 she was diagnosed wit...

Hurricane Harvey: The week Houston will never forget... To call Hurricane Harvey a devastating storm would be an understatement. As of Friday, it has been assessed that Harvey caused: one million Texans to evacuate, 185,000+ flooded homes, displacement of over 42,000 Houstonians still housed in sh...

Houston family photographer: photography pets sessions... Pets are such a special part of our lives. For the last 11 years, I've been outnumbered with a husband, two teenage boys and our male German Shepherd Toby, but I wouldn't have had it any other way. We had to say goodbye to our beloved To...

Family Portraits Houston:  3 Generation Session... Family Portraits Houston: 3 Generation Session… This is one of my most treasured family photos. It’s old and faded, however it proudly hangs on our wall just at the bottom of the staircase (in perfect position to be saved God forbid the house e...

Houston Family Photography: Full Service Photographer...   So much has changed in the world of photography over the last decade, mostly due to the fact that owning a digital camera is now virtually affordable to just about anyone. Walk into Best Buy and you can leave with p...

The Perfect Wall Arrangement...   Let's face it, we all either know someone (or are the someone) with that one wall in their home that's more naked than a Kardashian on Twitter. It's that wall that you were so excited about decorating when you moved in, but never got around to it bec...

  Portraits... Since the very first portrait taken in 1839, portraits have become a visual link to the people we love most in our lives. We honor them by capturing not only their likeness but who they truly are as people. We record this on what is in my opinion, one of the most a...

Natural Photo Sessions...   We've all experienced it... having a professional photograph taken but instead of feeling calm and relaxed, we feel like a deer caught in headlights.  We freeze in front of the lens--not sure how to smile, where to put our hands or how to po...

There's something I hear quite often that's really weighing on my heart. Something that I feel compelled to discuss. As a family portrait photographer, I come across a lot of moms. And I hear so many say thinks like... "I'd absolutely love to do photos right now but I don't feel good about...

Who hasn't relished the idea of a serious pillow fight? The sight of feathers flying through the air and the thud of the pillow as you whack your sister before she can get you first.   This past weekend I had a chance to capture the sheer joy and excitement of two of my favorite ...