These two. They are the sweetest. They were married in 1971. And when I was taking their portraits before we added the whole family; I asked them what the secret was to a long and happy marriage. And they said patience. Get to know your spouse and be able to anticipate what they need. And...
Whether you have one child or five; Christmas is a magical time of year. There is so much to do, see and experience. Most families have holiday traditions. Like getting a real Christmas tree, giving of your time to a charity or going to grandma’s for Christmas eve. What are some of your traditions for...
As a photographer, a lot of clients and friends often ask us what we should get their friends and family (who love photography) what they for Christmas. So we have put together a fun list of our favorites together. If you are looking for camera accessories, we suggest a few of these. These two camera...
Let’s talk about how to get that perfect Thanksgiving family photo while everyone is in town. We know that this year there are lots of family gatherings around Thanksgiving (we’ve never had a busier Thanksgiving week scheduled in our 12 years!) so a lot of you would probably like to document the occasion.
Let’s discuss the best times of year for family photos, specifically in the Houston area. Since the summers are so hot and sticky, we always recommend doing family sessions from September through May. Sessions during this time of year won’t be so hot and you’ll get to capture some of the most beautiful seasons in...
Recently a new client called me and she said was looking for a quick mini session. But once we started talking; I realized that her family hadn’t had portraits taken in over 15 years. And her whole family was coming into town for the Thanksgiving holiday. So I suggested that she may want to do...
Fall colors are on their way. Slowly they are sneaking in to parks, yards and all over Houston. I love seeing the yellows, oranges and browns in backgrounds of stunning family portraits. It is rare to see color in Houston; but during the fall season there are a few places that you can see a...
Don’t take my word for it that you should book your fall session with me. Here is a Google review from a client. “No matter the time of day, weather or mood of my little ones Kara knows how to capture the best photos of our family. She really cares about making every season about...
With fall sessions finally here, let’s talk about what to wear. For some people this is the hardest part about planning a photo shoot. When it comes to family photo shoots, we always say that it is best to coordinate, not match. Coordinate means that you are all within the same color palette and style....
Even though it doesn’t feel like fall; fall started last week. And the mornings are starting to be cooler, leaves are turning and falling, things are happening! This sweet family kicked off my busy season last night. And they looked amazing in their fall colors. We had a fabulous time in the crazy wind. It...
