The Clack's Family Session at Blk Story Studio

January 22, 2022

I started 2022 off shooting one of my favorite families at Blk Story Studio in Frisco, Tx. I have been shooting portraits for the Clacks for a few years now. I have spent so much time with them that I don’t really consider them to be clients, but family.

We wanted to shoot somewhere out of the norm and I had recently come across Blk Story’s instagram account. The decor looked amazing and it was well thought out by the owners. I’m talking about pops of color, several different stations that you can shoot at and even move the furniture around to tailor it to your session. Another great thing about the studio is that it has ample amounts of natural light pouring in. I absolutely loved how I was able to move around and get different spills of light throughout the space. There wasn’t one place that I couldn’t go where the light wasn’t perfect.

Young Trey was so curious and active during our session. He was hopping down from the furniture to look around and explore his new surroundings. Chuck and Tiffany have their hands full for sure. Once this little guy starts walking; it’s going to be a problem, lol!

Candid portrait of parents playing with their child

50 & Fabulous

September 30, 2019

Dana contacted me earlier in the year to make sure that she booked me for her birthday. There were no ideas or a real plan in place. Heck, we didn't have a location, but she knew that I had to be the photographer to shoot her and her sister Dionne's milestone birthday.

I was so pumped up after our conversation. It felt like our agreed upon date was never going to get here but, good things come to those who wait. Over the next few months we bounced ideas off one another and came to the conclusion that shooting in a studio environment would be the best way to go. The heat had been really turning up and by August/September who knew what kind of weather we were going to have? I can answer that...RELENTLESS heat. All of that beautiful makeup would have been melted for certain. So to cut that all out, I went ahead and made plans to book at Studio Bella's in Downtown Dallas.

The theme of the session was 50 & Fabulous. We shot in the black studio and the entire room was definitely fabulous! When Dana, Dionne and the glam squad entered I could tell they were in love. Chandeliers, huge windows that fed ample amounts of beautiful natural light, plush chairs, couches and the list goes on. This venue was definitely a perfect fit for what we came to accomplish.

This was a really fun shoot. We just turned on some good music and vibed out. Everyone took direction so well. One could say that the ladies were born for this. They were super photogenic and their personalities really came out when it was time for action. I could really tell how much D & D loved one another. There is nothing like a bond between siblings. They were each other’s cheerleader and they really showed support for one another throughout the session. If I had to use one word to describe Dana and Dionne, I would say, “Unified”

50 looks good on you ladies!!!! I hope you enjoyed the session as much as I did!

Robinson Family Session x Dallas Arboretum

November 28, 2018

When Chayla contacted me about a family portrait session I got super excited. A few years back I did Chayla and Vic’s engagement portraits. Fast forward to present date then add a baby in the mix and we have a party!

We planned to do our session at the Dallas Arboretum for the ending of their Autumn at the Arboretum exhibit. Imagine hundreds, maybe even thousands of pumpkins, gourds and squash being on display for locals and visitors alike to come take selfies, family portraits or just stroll through to see what’s going on. Our first stop had to be in the Pumpkin Village before we went anywhere else on the grounds.

I didn’t want to pose them too much during our time out because I really love seeing everyone in their element. Also, have you ever tried to keep a baby’s attention with a slew of noises and people walking by? It is almost impossible, lol! I expected a lot of foot traffic with it being Thanksgiving the next day, but it really wasn’t as bad as I anticipated. I was able to get off all of the shots I wanted with little to no problems. I even had help from a random onlooker with holding Auria’s attention. I had it for 2 seconds, LOL!

Before we wrapped up the family portraits we made a stop over at Northpark Center. I have the best clients I swear. They keep me on my toes with some of their requests. I hadn’t ever done a portrait session at the mall before and I didn’t know what we were going to be walking into with people doing some of their early Christmas shopping. I was really satisfied with the images we got while we were there. We actually found this cool spot outside of the Nike store that added some texture and contrast to the images. I could go on all day about these guys, but I won’t though. Take a look at some of our images from the day and leave a comment.

Donté x Ossie Uptown Maternity Session

October 15, 2018

Guess how these two spent part of their anniversary…Having a maternity session with me! I was really excited about working with Donté and Ossie on this maternity session. I had the perfect locations in mind for them. I spoke with the couple prior to the shoot and they told me they both come from the city and they wanted something to reflect that. Donté from New Orleans and Ossie hailing from New Jersey.

We started the session in West Village and I couldn’t have been more pleased. The weather was perfect surprisingly *Texas weather is crazy, the location was great but my couple stole the show. Definitely a stylish couple for sure. You could really tell how much these two cared for one another. Their chemistry was electric. Why do these pics make me think about R&B songs from the early 2000’s??? I’ve got some Carl Thomas going off in my head right now, LOL!

Our second stop was in Preston Hollow and the backdrop definitely complimented the couple. Ossie’s dress had this look of elegance that was just breathtaking and Donté added his signature flair to the mix. This shoot is an indicator of how much their baby will be loved AND how fashionable she will be! Take a look at our maternity session and share your thoughts.