While I often shoot outdoors, and some of my favorite outdoor locations are Adriatica Village, and Downtown McKinney, my passion for family photography really lies in capturing families in their own home or in studio.
In your home, I strive to freeze this moment in time, in your life...in a timeless way. I want your photos to be ones you can cherish and can hang on your walls forever.
The same holds true for studio family portraits. They have a clean, timeless feel where the focus is just on you, and I love those sessions as well.
Since clean and timeless is my style, I'm not a huge fan of green trees, so my outdoor sessions are shot in more architecture-heavy locations that I much prefer.
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This session took place in their home, after the birth of their daughter and second child. I had recently posted pictures I took of my own family in simple lounge-at-home clothes, and this is the same look the Lee family wanted to capture for their sweet family session with their new baby.
lifestyle newborn & family session
Shooting this session in Downtown McKinney provided the perfect location for this super fun-loving family. They had a blast exploring the area and playing around as we found the perfect spots to take their photos.
outdoor family session
The wengrens
This sweet little family wanted simple and timeless studio portraits for their walls to document this time with their new baby. They were thrilled with the results and this session provides a perfect example of how wardrobe makes all the difference when what you want is clean, timeless, elegant portraits.
studio family session
The garretts
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This info helps me to learn so much more about you, your preferences, and your vision for your portrait session.
Don't feel like getting all chatty? My direct booking link is right there at the top of my site (and also in my contact form) for you to just pick your session type, date, and time.
If you choose to book directly, please be sure to describe what you're looking for where it asks in the booking form.
1. Say Hello
Once you've sent your contact form and I have all your info, I'll reach out (likely as soon as I see it) to say Hi and ask any questions I have, to insure I really know what you're looking for.
From there you'll be given my booking link to schedule a date and time that works great for your schedule. There you'll also pay your deposit.
After that I'll send you a contract (that's so easy you can sign from your phone with your finger).
Now you're all scheduled!
2. Schedule it
We'll discuss clothing choices, always going back to the vision we have for this session. I'll send outfit tips, recommendations, and examples. You can text me anytime to show me clothing ideas from you closet, online, or in a store.
A few days before your session, you'll receive a reminder email from me about your upcoming session and you'll be prompted to pay your remaining balance.
Remember I'm here for you every step of the way, and we'll keep the communication flowing until we have those outfits just right.
3. Planning it
When it's time for your session, I'll go over my plan for shooting.
For studio sessions, this will include which backdrops we'll use for which photos, who or what we'll photograph, and when.
For in-home family or on-location branding sessions we'll discuss where we'll shoot and what I'll be looking to capture in each environment.
Outdoors I'll find the best light and give tips how to position yourself to get the best beautiful photos!
4. Your Session
At or before the promised delivery timeframe concludes, you'll receive an online proof gallery where you can see all of the gorgeous images we captured during your session.
If you haven't purchased the full gallery, you'll create a favorites list and include the photos you'd like and I'll send over you final gallery to download in high resolution for sharing.
If your goal is to create artwork for your walls, I'll assist you in selecting the right pieces fin the right sizes, for your intended locations. My online print shop will be connected to you gallery also, for easy ordering if you'd like to do that part on your own instead.
5. Your Photographs
my approach to timeless
family & children's portraits
E
arly on in my photography journey I was captivated by simple, beautiful portraits that my course instructors created.
I knew this was how I wanted to capture the beauty of my own children and family with this same stunning simplicity. My studio portraits contain minimal to no props so that we can really focus on the family or child being photographed. Clothing is neutral and solid, which helps to create that everlasting, simplistic yet elegant feel. My goal is to give you images that you can hang on your walls for a lifetime.
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Experience
The family
Family portraits are an investment in preserving your memories, for years down the road. Your grown children will look back on these pictures, searching for hints of who you were and what you were like, when they were too little to notice.
In my studio family sessions we focus on really highlighting and showing where you and your family members are at this time in life. The focus is just on the family.
In my in-home family sessions we highlight your family in your most comfortable environment, capturing true moments and interactions, where they most naturally occur.
Outdoors we shoot at beautiful locations that add elegance to your photos and don't fight to compete for the viewer's attention. All the attention should be on your family.
Wouldn't you love for your family photos to highlight each person's true personality?
Allison was amazing to work with! She did mommy & me pictures for my daughter and I. She captured the photos beautifully. I will definitely cherish these photos forever. Cannot wait to continue to book with Allison for years to come!
outdoor family Session
Allison's photos have been by far my favorite for our family. They are beautiful, creative, and capture each person's best features. Not only that but she is also so easy to work with that my kids and husband were in the best moods the whole time. She has captured some of the most wonderful memories for us. Every time we use her I always know our photos are going to turn out fabulous!
outdoor family Session
Allison is fantastic and her studio is so bright and beautiful! She took amazing photos of my family of 5 and managed to capture my rambunctious kids easily (8, 6 and 2). She even had treats for them after the shoot to keep them excited and engaged during the session. Thank you so much!
family studio portrait session
Allison has been attentive, responsive and completely professional during the whole process. She was kind and patient with my girls, courteous and understanding with us parents. Plus, the pictures came out beautiful! Would absolutely recommend!
family studio portrait session
Allison took the most beautiful photos of my family! She was super fun to work with and very patient with my wild toddler! I ’ll treasure these photographs forever, because she was able to capture us in a way that was so true to who we are. Book her now! You won’t regret it!
stuido family Session
So thankful that we found Allison for our newborn/family photos! She made the whole process so easy, comfortable, and fun! Our photos turned out perfectly, I can’t wait to hang them in our home!!
studio newborn family session
We’ve used Allison for family photos since 2021 and she’s the best! So easy to work with, great with kids, and always somehow manages to take the best pictures of my family that I’ll cherish forever!
Family lifestyle Session
Allison was so great to work with! We have used her numerous times both for our family photos as well as branding photos for business purposes. She is professional, prompt, and has a creative eye to capture our group perfectly and uniquely each time, whether it be family photos, newborn session, or branding photos. She is extremely family-friendly and patient. There is tremendous value in her service and skill!
outdoor family Session
Absolutely loved working with Allison and will definitely use her in the future! She was so patient when my almost 2 year old decided to melt down. Thank you again!
studio family Session
I highly recommend Allison for your family photo needs.
Not only is she incredibly talented, but is so good with the kids and miraculously got my boys to smile. We ended up with beautiful family photos we will cherish forever!
outdoor family Session
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