Category Archives: family portraits

The Love of Family | Houston Family Photographer

I met Lisa during a photo shoot for LIVING Magazine.  I was shooting her Better Homes & Gardens, Gary Greene real estate office in Kingwood.  We had a great shoot that day – a fantastic group shot for the cover and really beautiful headshots of a couple of the realtors.  Then she called me to ask about...

family. that is all. | Houston Family Photographer

I love the holidays because everyone is together.  Family.  Time to just be.  This extended family session was fantastic.  What a great way to celebrate the grandparents anniversary.  And then also to celebrate the arrival of a new little one coming soon!  That’s the “reveal” in the second photo.  So clever. May you be in...

Gone Fishin’ | Houston Family Photographer

I met the sweet Baker family for the first time this year!  Dad is the executive chef at Houston Oaks Country Club so it was easier for him (he’s busy during this holiday season) to do the photos there.  Whew, gorgeous. location.  And a gorgeous family.  And daughter is turning 16 so we got some...

Long haul… | Houston Family Photographer

This family has been with me for the long haul…you know, since the beginning.  I photographed their family before I even had prices!  I love them to pieces.  And every year, I get a photo like the one below of Mom cracking up and Dad looking at the camera like he just said something he...

Family Tree | Houston Family Photographer

I have photographed this adorable family for years…as the family has grown, so has our ability to wrangle the kiddos and get photos in those in-between moments where no one else is looking.  That’s where this first photo happened.  Not at all wanting to be part of the family photos – Miss M was set...

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🎓 Planning senior photos? Start with my Senior Session Guide!

I put it together to help you plan your session—from what to wear and what to bring to all the little details that make your photos feel like you. Grab it through the link in my bio!

And one thing I always encourage seniors to think about? Don’t document just one moment of senior year.

So much changes between the beginning of the school year and graduation.

Fall is about who you are right now—your personality, interests, style, sports, hobbies, and everything that made these last four years yours.

By spring, the focus starts shifting toward what’s next—college decisions, future plans, and all the excitement that comes with finishing senior year.

And then comes the cap and gown. 🎓 The final milestone before one chapter officially closes and another begins.

Senior year goes FAST. Take the photos. 🤍

📸 Class of 2027: Grab my Senior Session Guide through the link in my bio and start planning your senior photos!
Great headshot lighting doesn’t need to be complicated—it needs to be intentional. 📸

Where you place your light, how you position your reflector, and understanding what each one is actually doing can be the difference between a headshot that feels fine and one that looks clean, crisp, and polished.

And once you find setups that work? You don’t need to reinvent the wheel at every session.

That consistency is especially important when you’re photographing corporate teams and need every headshot to look cohesive—even when people are photographed at different times.

If you’re a photographer working on your headshot lighting, I put together a FREE guide with 3 Lighting Setups for Flawless Headshots that you can reference when planning your next session.

💡 Grab the guide through the link in my bio and save this reel for the next time you’re setting up your lights!
Your business doesn’t need to be “more established” first.

You don’t need to lose the weight, finish the website, perfect your wardrobe, or wait until you feel 100% ready.

If your current photos no longer reflect the level of business you’re building, that’s reason enough to update them.

A branding session gives you more than a new headshot—it gives you a library of intentional, on-brand images you can actually use across your website, social media, marketing, speaking opportunities, and everything in between.

We’ll plan the looks, the location, the shots you need, and how you’ll use them.

You just have to finally put it on the calendar. 😉

📸 Ready for a refresh? Book your consultation with the link in my bio!
You’re not supposed to know what to do in front of the camera—that’s my job. 🙌🏼

I’ll tell you where to put your hands, how to angle your body, when to shift your weight, where to look, and yes… I’ll probably demonstrate it myself first. 😂

Good posing isn’t about memorizing a bunch of complicated positions. It’s about making small adjustments that help you look confident, approachable, and like yourself.

And if you want a little head start before your next headshot or branding session, I put together a free guide with 5 Power Poses Every Professional Should Know.

These are simple poses you can use for professional photos, speaking engagements, events, or anytime a camera gets pointed your way.

📸 Grab the free guide through the link in my bio—and save this reel as proof that you will never be left standing in front of my camera wondering what to do with your hands. 😂

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Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers of America PPA.
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