If you want to know how much we love you count all the waves in the sea. This is a framed print in baby Hannah’s nursery and it is so sweet and so true. I loved getting to experience it first hand at their newborn session. Mom & Dad are completely smitten and how could you not be?! She is *so* precious and was such an angel for her portraits. Our time together was pretty wonderful, full of pure sweetness and smiles {love this one}. You don’t want to miss the video below. Such a special day with a lovely family. Thank you G Family for welcoming me into your home so warmly and trusting me to capture these for you! [Read more…]
LOVE, LAUGHTER AND… |dallas, tx family lifestyle photographer
… happily ever after. If you know this family, then you already know how much fun we had. They are sweet friends of ours and you can always expect to have lots of laughs when you’re around them. Some might say that they have a little bit of a dark side as well. 😉 They. are. awesome! I just love their sense of humor and I loved getting to hang out with them in their backyard for their fall family portraits. We had some really pretty light and it definitely doesn’t hurt that Mom has quite the green thumb. Everything came together perfectly. They are such a beautiful family and those boys… oh so handsome and full of personality {love this moment}. It’s been such a joy getting to capture them over the years. You can find another one of my favorites here. [Read more…]
SUN & FUN | dallas, tx family lifestyle photographer
What better way to enjoy these last few days of summer then the pool with your sister. There was swimming, splashing, underwater exploring and then ended the session with a tasty popsicle treat. We had so much fun that they even thanked their Mom for having me over. 😉 They were oh, so very sweet to me! I loved working with these girls and getting to help capture memories of their summertime happiness. [Read more…]
SUMMERTIME SPLASH SESSIONS | dallas, tx family lifestyle photography
Some of my favorite memories from growing up involve the summer and all of the great times we spent in our backyard and pool. We were practically fish and to this day I can’t walk through the summer themed aisles of Target without immediately being transported back to my childhood. I know it won’t be long before all those bright colored floats, swim goggles and flip flops will be transformed into the inevitable back to school supply section, so why not make the best of it?! I want to help preserve some of your favorite summertime traditions. Whether you have a pool, slip-n-slide or sprinkler, the possibilities are endless in capturing how your family enjoys this time of year. I have a special limited-time offer for Summertime Splash Sessions now available that you do not want to miss out on. Because let’s face it, when the craziness of the school year hits… wouldn’t it be nice to look back at the memories from your summer and get to experience it all over again? Take a look at all of the fun we had at a recent session HERE and then check out all of the details… [Read more…]
HAPPINESS IS…| dallas, tx family lifestyle photographer
… all things summertime! Hanging out by the pool, swimming and just enjoying family time. It’s the best! I had such a great time with this sweet family and getting to capture some of how they like to enjoy their summer afternoons. And check out their yorkie and super swimmer, Star. I’ve never seen anything like it… she was in and out of the pool the *entire* session fetching her ball. Just scroll through the images below and you can see her in action, making a splash along with Ms. L! Speaking of, did you see this little video from their session? So much FUN! And I love that we got to do some underwater photography with my iPhone too {be sure and sign-up for my free newsletter if you would like to receive some great iPhoneography tips}. As always, I really enjoyed my time with them… it was a perfect afternoon full of summertime happiness. Interested in capturing some of your own summer traditions? Don’t miss out on my Summertime Splash Sessions, for a limited-time only. Get all of the details.
FROZEN BIRTHDAY PARTY | dallas, tx lifestyle photography
It seems like just yesterday she was calling me Aunt “Chessa” and now, as plain as day, I’m Aunt Tressa. It feels like it happened overnight and now sweet Maddie has turned the BIG six. I would be lying if I told you I don’t miss hearing “Chessa”, but it’s also really awesome getting to watch her grow into such a unique and wonderful little girl. I love everything about her and that I get to help document these special moments that go by oh so fast. If you want to take a trip down memory lane with me, then be sure and check out the images from her fourth and fifth Birthday parties. It’s so much fun to look back! This year’s party was allllllll about Frozen and there was even a special guest appearance from Queen Elsa herself. The looks on their faces when she arrived to the party are *priceless*! It was such a fun day with Maddie and her friends… aren’t they the cutest?! [Read more…]
SO MUCH SWEETNESS| dallas, tx newborn lifestyle photographer
Sometimes getting younger siblings to participate in newborn sessions can be pretty challenging… but WOW, what a sweet big sister M is! She has taken on her new role with so much love that it resulted in nothing short of a magical afternoon of snuggles and lots and lots of kisses. What an honor to get to help capture that for them! I can’t wait for them to look back on these as they get older. Makes me all warm and fuzzy! And those images of Mom with her baby girl? They way she looks at her, kisses her little fingers… I melt, I seriously melt! You *have* to check out the video below… so many lovely moments! [Read more…]
HAPPY CAMPER | dallas, tx newborn lifestyle photography
This sweet little one definitely wins the award for smiliest newborn. He was such a happy camper and already has the cutest personality. Mom & Dad have quite the ham on their hands… he was *all* about the camera! Being that we waited around 3 weeks to do his session, we got so many adorable facial expressions and really awesome eye contact. And watching Mom & Dad take it all in was really special, they obviously love him to the moon and back. So very sweet… just check out the below video and see for yourself. PS – Just incase you missed them, you can find a couple more of my favorites here and here. [Read more…]
BABY LOVE | dallas, tx newborn lifestyle photographer
This guy came into the world like a *boss* at 9lbs 12oz and 22 inches. He is such a sweet, snugly baby with awesome parents that I’m lucky enough to call friends. I couldn’t be happier for them and look forward to watching Baby P grow up. As I sit here writing this, all bundled up from the freezing weather, I can’t believe that we took these just earlier this week in much warmer temperatures. I’m so glad that it worked out the way it did because they live on the most beautiful property… everything was so perfect and Baby P was such a rockstar. And, wowzers, check out those peepers, such a handsome little dude! Big brother still isn’t real sure what to think about all it all, but I know that soon enough they will be best buds. See more images… [Read more…]
PRINCESS BARBIE BIRTHDAY | dallas, tx lifestyle photographer
I can’t believe it, but this sweet little princess had her 5th Birthday… *sigh*. Seriously, where does the time go?! I got to help capture all the Birthday fun last year and this year’s party was just as awesome. Princess Barbie was even there to help celebrate! Everyone had such a good time and Madelyn was on cloud 9 with all of her friends. So sweet to watch! Happy, Happy Birthday Maddie! See more images… [Read more…]