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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Shooting outdoors doesn’t always mean “perfect lighting.” 👇🏻
One of the biggest challenges with natural light is inconsistency—
skin tones can shift depending on shade, surroundings, and even reflections (hello green grass 👀).
That’s why I use off-camera flash, even outside.
It helps create:
✅ consistent skin tones
✅ balanced lighting
✅ a cleaner, more polished final image
So instead of guessing what the light is doing…
I’m controlling it.
📥 If you’re a photographer trying to figure out lighting + gear, I’ve put together a guide with the setups I actually use—link in bio.
What it looks like behind the camera… vs. what you get 👇🏻
Different sessions, different people, different goals—
but always the same focus: helping you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
Headshots, branding, families, seniors, and more… it all comes back to capturing people in a way that actually feels like them.
✨ If you’re ready to start planning your session, you can click the link in my bio.
You don’t need the most expensive gear to be a good photographer.
When I first started, I thought I needed everything—top-tier camera, expensive lighting, all of it.
The reality?
A solid camera and a good lens will take you a long way.
If you’re just starting out, keep it simple:
✨ A versatile zoom lens (24–70mm or 70–200mm)
✨ Gear you can rely on and learn inside and out
And when it comes to lighting—especially outdoors—don’t overinvest too early.
Wind happens. Gear gets knocked over. Things break.
Light is light.
Focus on learning how to use what you have before worrying about upgrading everything.
📥 I’ve put together resources for new photographers covering gear, lighting, posing, and more—click the link in my bio!
Most men think they don’t know how to pose for a headshot…
but it’s not about knowing poses.
It’s about a few simple adjustments that make you look confident and natural on camera.
A couple go-to options (like the classic “GQ” stance, arms crossed, or a relaxed lean) can completely change how you show up.
And the rest? That’s what I guide you through.
📥 If you’re also not sure what to wear, I’ve got you covered—grab my Men’s Style Guide for Headshots through the link in my bio.
📩 Ready for updated headshots? You can book through the link as well.
If you’re just getting started in photography… don’t worry about finding your niche right away.
When I first started, I photographed everything—weddings, babies, families, headshots, corporate… if someone needed photos, I was there.
And that’s how you figure it out.
You don’t find your niche by waiting—you find it by doing the work, learning what you like, and getting better with every session.
Every type of shoot teaches you something different.
Every client builds your experience.
Over time, you start to see what actually fits you—and that’s where your expertise comes from.
📥 If you’re in that phase right now, I’ve put together resources to help—covering lighting, gear, posing, and more.
✨ Grab them through the link in my bio!
Okay… I might be dating myself here 👇🏻
But I always tell my clients, “this is very GQ.”
If you don’t know—GQ stands for Gentlemen’s Quarterly, a men’s fashion magazine known for clean, confident, classic poses.
And honestly… it’s still one of the best references for men’s headshots.
One of my go-to poses?
👉🏻 Both hands in the pockets
It instantly:
• relaxes your posture
• creates a natural stance
• gives a confident, polished look
Other simple poses that always work:
🌟 One hand in pocket, one relaxed
🌟 Arms crossed (strong, leadership feel)
🌟 Hands together in front (calm, professional)
🌟 Leaning against a wall (more casual, modern)
🌟 Seated (approachable and grounded)
And no matter the pose, the small details matter:
✔️ Slight angle in the body (don’t face the camera straight on)
✔️ Relaxed shoulders
✔️ Subtle lean toward the camera
Nothing complicated—just small adjustments that completely change how you show up on camera.
🤔 Now I’m curious…
Do you know what GQ is? Comment YES or NO
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