I remember standing on the side of the tracks clutching a penny, waiting for the signal. That way I could put my penny down on the tracks and wait for the train to roll over it. My very own souvenir of such an incredible place.

The holiday season weaves its spell, doesn’t it? It has this uncanny ability to evoke a feeling through smells and sounds. For me, I always am brought back to my childhood, immediately. And, as convoluted as my childhood can be (and I’m sure I’m not the only one…), I find that Christmas has the ability to bring up some of the happier memories. One of those is opening our mailbox and seeing a friend’s holiday cards.

As the season’s colors change and the air grows crisp, (well, as crisp as it gets in the Texas heat), families feel the pull of creating lasting memories with fall portraits. However, standing at this crossroads, you face a decision as important as choosing between barbecue sauce or salsa at a Tex-Mex feast—one that will determine the flavor of your family portraits this fall. Specifically, in the world of family photography, this decision presents itself as this: mini sessions and full sessions.

If you’re a Mama in the whirlwind of parenting, your life is already an action-packed, unpredictable sitcom. But fear not, dear mama. Let’s dive into my top 8 tips for getting Kids ready for a Happy, Successful, and Stress-Free Family Photoshoot!

Did you know that there are 2 Golden Hours? Yep, you read that right – TWO! As we head into the busy fall and holiday season, Sunrise might just be the perfect fit for your family!

Imagine This, Mama.

this family was it! Their love and energy would have made any location shine, but I truly loved being able to do something that was totally different than what I had done before.

I decided to start putting together my favorite shots of the first season of the year!

No matter what the age of your kids, we always find a way to have ya’ll connect. Connection is the most important. Connection no matter the age of your family.