Category: Children
K+T
One of my favorite secret spots!
C + C
Some lovely shots from this evening!
Holidays
A few selections from various holiday mini sessions!
S+S+A
So. Much. Fun.
A
I really enjoy photojournalistic sessions, where I get to just photograph the normal aspects of everyday life. Most clients want to make the most of their sessions, with planned outfits and a fancy location, and I get that… but there’s real beauty in the daily routine, and it’s worth catching. I love doing these in black and white to cut down on the visual distractions, and it gives them a timeless feel.
S + S
These are some of my favorite shots from my career. Enjoy!
K+T
Another great session with my lovely clients!
Quarantine
It has been quite some time since I’ve been able to photograph anyone else! My poor kids have HAD IT! Regardless, I was able to take them to a new location and we got some lovely shots out of it.
O + E
I laughed the entire time I edited this session. The girls are super cute, super funny, and love taking photos. Add a favorite location in the mix, and I ended the weekend on a very happy note!
I + N
I really love my clients- this family is big on authenticity, which really resonates with me. The kids are allowed to pick the clothes and activities. We get a few more “formal” group shots, and then I get to record them being kids. I’m consistently pleased with the shots, and I know they are, too.
S + S + A
Another year of knowing these fabulous, hilarious kids! Also grateful for an ever-changing Menil Museum, giving me a refreshed spaces and new backgrounds.
M + A
I was super honored to join some old friends in celebrating the adoption of their beautiful children! An excellent time to be a photographer, for sure.
D+J
It’s fairly rare that I take my own children out for “official” photos anymore- my house has enough natural light that I take shots here and there, without really sitting the kids down for anything like a “mini” session. Luckily, I had a minute this weekend to take them out and enjoy the bluebonnets, which aren’t as impressive as last year, but are looking beautiful just the same. Is there anything more gloriously Texan than bluebonnet photos? And although I wasn’t all made up and dressed to do so, I got in the picture too, and I’m super glad I did.
O + T
I’m in a fortunate position with my business: I don’t actively advertise, instead choosing to meet clients organically or via word of mouth from other clients. It results in a really cool group of people that I am always happy to run into and interact with. I get super attached to watching the kids grow up, too! I really enjoyed this particular session because we were at a new-to-me location, Buffalo Bayou Park. It was a beautiful fall day, made better by spending time with great clients!
O + R + E
This job is special because people I normally wouldn’t get to see often pop back in to my life like clockwork once a year. They’ve moved on to other parts of town, other jobs, or have just been busy! I am so fortunate to be able to meet back up with them and catch up while we work. I love that part of this job, and I am always so happy to hear from old friends!
C + R
Had a blast at Rice doing a quick holiday session for this family and their sweet pup! We’ve done Rice a few times, but there’s enough variety there to keep it interesting.
W + A
I love newborn sessions. They’re so laid back. Second (third, fourth) babies are always fun, too, because the older kids get to be involved as well! I like to time the sessions so older siblings are either just waking up from a nap or are coming home from school about an hour into the session. It gives us time to focus on the new baby and lets the older siblings feel like they are a part of the action, too.
S + T
I love this family; I get to see them every year and I’m always blown away by how much the boys have grown! I always love chasing them around, and Hermann Park was a great spot to do so this year.
L
New babies, new babies. Is there anything better?
Yes, one thing: New siblings of now-grown babies I’ve previously photographed! I love seeing how siblings look similar and different. And it’s always fun to see second timer parents who are able to relax a bit and enjoy the bumpy, hectic ride of having a new baby in the house.
T + M
I’ve photographed this family for a few years now. They often bring their parents and siblings along for a few photos, which I love. It’s so nice to have a record of your extended family, especially for the kids to see as they grow. In a rare move, I invited these clients into my house (something I generally only do for headshots!), and we had a fantastic session out of the heat.
Ford
Ford is the cutest -and busiest- two year old on the block! We met up at Fleming Park to take a few photos and play with cars! I really enjoyed following him around in “safari” mode- capturing his expressions and movements as he explored. So much fun (and a great workout!)
O + S
I met up with Ollie and Sonny (and their parents!) for a morning session at the zoo. The weather was overcast and a little cool, which is my favorite type of weather to shoot in. For such little guys, they really hung in there, cooperated, and we had a great time!
The Teeds
The Teeds are so fantastic: they welcomed twins last April, and they are such great little friends and companions to their big brother! We spent time at the Heights Boulevard gazebo and headed over to the 11th street park to get some group shots of the family. Of course, I couldn’t resist a few individual shots of the kids as well!
B + C + N
I had so much fun photographing these twins, their adoring sister, and their fantastic parents! We went to the 11th Street Park to play around in our neighborhood wilderness. We had such a great time together!
Grace
Grace (and her amazing family) have been my clients for over 3 years. I am alway so happy to see them, and I’m always amazed that Grace is growing up so quickly! They’re a very special group, and they always have interesting new locations to show me. This session was done in Sugar Land, and I keep wanting to go back and explore the area more.
The Nashes
These longtime clients have become friends. I love them so much! We did a very quick evening shoot while the bluebonnets were still out, and I was very happy with the results: mostly because I feel like the emotions we captured were genuine and authentic! I always love seeing this family!
Simran and Akira
These adorable twins are so funny and were a joy to photograph. I photographed their birthday party, but we wanted to get some separate photos on a day with fewer distractions. They popped over to Casa Water Oak to get a few more images. They were a hoot!
O + B
The weather was so cold and unpredictable that my clients and I decided to head over to Fill in the Blank Studio for their session. This was actually an extended family session- all of the out-of-town relatives had come in and my clients wanted to have photos of everyone- but we also took some time to do a few shots of the kids. I am so glad we did, because they were hilarious!
A + A
I love it when a client asks me to photograph their extended family. It’s a great opportunity to take advantage of an out-of-town visit. I generally like to take a few shots of the clients’ immediate families since we’re all together anyway. It feels like they get two sessions for the cost, time, and effort as one. Easy! Fun! Hilarious!
Theodore
It was nice to see Theodore again after photographing his newborns! He is growing so quickly, and he is such a sweet kid!
Anja
I love a good milestone session! It was Anja’s birthday, and she wanted to show off her fancy new tricycle! Who can blame her- it’s awesome!
H + W
The great thing about having photographer friends is that you can sometimes swap sessions with them and try out new places or techniques. The kids all play together, and everyone has a good time. Shooting at the zoo is a bonus, because it keeps the kids interested and decreases their fatigue during a session. A winning combo!
Theodore
I was so excited when my friend called to tell me their baby had arrived! These images were taken last March, and you wouldn’t believe how much this kiddo has grown! I love these newborn sessions- I get to visit people in their homes and talk to them during those magical early moments when their entire lives are changing. I know that’s sappy, and I don’t care! I love it!
Naomi Turns One
I love this family! They joined me at Casa Water Oak to celebrate Naomi turning one! Congrats, little Naomi! We ended up at Water Oak thanks to some pretty ridiculous rain- we’d planned to be outside, and I think it rained for exactly the length of the session and then stopped! I loved sharing this space with them and getting some fun, laid-back shots.
The K Family
I did this session back in July of 2016, but I wanted to share it because of a few things. First off, I love this family so, so much. They were my very first clients, so they will always hold a special place in my heart! Secondly, I love this session as an example of what happens when you rent a studio space for your session. Because it’s so miserably hot at this time of year (and the rain is hard to predict, too), it’s a really safe bet to rent a studio space for your session. This one is Fill in the Blank Studio in the Heights area, and I love it so much! I always feel bad when a client spends time and money on hair and makeup, only to have their session postponed due to weather. Here are a few of my favorite images of this sweet family!
Grace
I did this session back in February, when I was 7 months pregnant. I really love shooting when I’m pregnant, because it makes me think out of the box about how to approach a session. Typically, I’d be lying on the ground, etc to get the right shot, and that’s just not feasible with a big belly!
Luckily for me, Gracie is always a pleasure, and we got some of my favorite shots of the season during her session. As a reminder, you can click to enlarge these images for easier viewing. Thanks for stopping by!
Olivia
I was so excited to take these photos of Olivia. Her mom is one of my closest friends, and I was very excited because she and her family had just moved back to Houston! Of course, it helps that little Olivia, who was about to turn one, is the cutest kid ever. We had so much fun doing a few photos for her birthday party invitations.
February Favorites
Here are a few of my favorite shots from February 2016! It was hard to narrow it down, but I really loved these sessions. The weather was starting to get warm, and we welcomed a few new babies (and anticipated the arrival of one more!) and enjoyed a birthday or two.
I find myself being drawn to many of these images because I feel like they’re authentic expressions of moments- less formal and posed, and more about having fun or feeling love in the moment. My favorite sessions are ones where we work together to create special moments that are focused on the great emotions that come with raising kids: love, excitement, hilarity… It’s all good!
Overall, it was a wonderful month for Water Oak Families!
The Blocks | Houston Family Photographer
I loved this session from the beginning of 2016. The Blocks are so funny, so sweet, and so in love with their daughter! We had a great time at the park, and had some lovely images of their very happy baby!
Matilda | Houston Newborn Photographer
This session is particularly special to me because I’ve known this couple for nearly 15 years! We were at the same residential college during our time at Rice. More importantly, I really connected with them because Brandi ended up in the antepartum ward at Texas Children’s Women’s Pavilion- the same place I spent 2 months while pregnant with my own son. I can’t imagine how hard it was for Brandi and her family, because she already had one son “on the ground”. We were able to do their photos in various areas in the hospital, which created an unusual and fun challenge.
And a few short months later, I was back with the family to photograph baby Matilda! She’s so sweet, and so loved by her family (especially her brother!). We’ll be seeing more of this lovely family with a bluebonnet session soon!
Courtnie
When Courtnie asked me to do some quick maternity shots for her, I was so excited. Of course, an impending baby is always a wonderful thing to celebrate! Luckily for me, I also got to photograph her daughter, who is a riot and loves the camera!
Holiday 2015 Superpost!
Okay, here’s the big Holiday 2015 Superpost! I had so many images I wanted to share, but I narrowed it down to just a few… It was a wonderful season with old and new friends, and I am always so honored to be a part of people’s holiday cards and memories during that special time of year. Thanks to everyone who joined me for 2015!
The Stewarts | Houston Family Photographer
The Stewarts contacted me last May to take photos of their son for his 4th birthday. They were so much fun! I love it when families let their kids choose the outfits and “props” for a session… It’s such a genuine experience.
When they contacted me in late November to shoot their daughter’s 2nd birthday, I was super excited to see them again! Rain didn’t stop us from documenting a lovely morning.
And then -this is a testament to my poor blogging skills- I had a session with the Stewarts just last weekend, when it was pretty chilly out! They were excellent sports and we got some more great images. You can really see the kids growing up in these sessions. I love this family so much!
Josephine | Houston Baby Photographer
I was so excited to meet sweet Josephine in May after her parents’ maternity session. And by December, when we did holiday photos, I was blown away by how much she’d grown! Sweet Josephine, I can’t wait to see you again!
And the photos from November:
Devin | Houston Portrait photographer
Devin is 13, and she’s just about the coolest kid you’ll ever meet. Maybe I’m biased because – full disclosure – she’s my niece, but I’m pretty sure you’d agree with me. We got together in Ohio and took some photos at a cool little park with some really neat old doors. We had a blast, and it reminded me of the last time we took photos… Um, she’s grown up juuuust a little since then!
Grace | Houston Baby Photographer
Sweet little Grace turned one and had a cake smash. It was AWESOME. One of my favorite cake smashes to date… We did this session last April, and I remember the rain started just as we finished – how lucky is that? In addition to the cake smash, we did a few portraits of Grace as well as a few with her mom and dad. I love combo sessions like this. It’s super easy for the parents to get a good variety of images without all the stress of multiple sessions. Hope your next birthday is just as rad, Grace!
Marcus | Houston Newborn Photographer
It’s little Marcus! We met Marcus last April; I went to college with his parents, and was so excited to see such an owl-y Rice-y room! (Good job, guys!) Marcus was (and is) such a joy of a kiddo. I have his newborns below, as well as a few images from a mini session in December, AND a video I did for them! Lots to look at! Keep on being awesome, Marcus!
(As always, click to enlarge photos!)
