Category: People/Portraits

Rethinking the Family Portrait

  Close your eyes and imagine the classic American family portrait. It’s probably got a mom, a dad, some kids, and maybe a pet, all posed stiffly in front of bland studio backdrop. Now take a moment to think about the real families you know and are a part of and they probably don’t resemble… Read more »

How Professional Portraits are a Must-Have in a Connected Business World

Think back to where or in what context you might have seen the portrait of a CEO. Maybe it was a formal, posed shot of an unsmiling guy in an uncomfortable-looking suit hanging in a bank or in the Board of Trustees room at your university. Maybe you remember an iconic portrait gracing the pages… Read more »

Capturing Christmas: Top Tips for Great Holiday Pics

Christmas pictures are forever. Whether they’re goofy, earnest, or just plain sweet, pictures from Christmas parties and Christmas mornings are what memories are made of. Be sure to follow our three simple photography tips for creating fun, contemporary Christmas pictures. Bring Plenty of Backup If there’s one essential rule of capturing great Christmas pictures, it’s

Take the Drama Out of Your Next Family Portrait

Behind every stiff, formal, awkward family portrait (and, let’s be honest, at least half of all the family portraits you’ve ever seen or been a part of fall into one of those categories) is a photo shoot fraught with drama, uncomfortable clothes, and stress. However, your next family portrait session doesn’t have to be a… Read more »

When Smartphone Pictures Don’t Quite Measure Up

A vast majority of Americans now own smartphones. One of the most used features on smartphones are their cameras. When cell phone cameras first came into existence, the grainy, low-quality photographs produced were novel, but not anything you might want to frame. Now, various apps and add ons can allow the average Joe or Jane… Read more »

Portraits to Remember your Favorite Relatives By

American culture may seem obsessed with youth, as a whole. But if you think about your family, there are most likely at least one or two beloved elders well into their seventies, eighties, and nineties. We can’t keep everyone in our family by our side forever. The mysteries of beyond become an answer known to… Read more »

Tips to Prepare for Your Professional Portrait

Whether you want to add the perfect professional touch to your resume, or you own your own business and are looking for more innovative ways to promote yourself and your company; professional portraiture may be the solution you need. With the right portrait, you can add a memorable touch to your business cards, create a… Read more »

Hire a Professional Wedding Photographer

It can take months or years to plan the perfect wedding, and in a single day, it’s over. Besides the unbreakable bond between you and your spouse, all that will remain of the momentous event will be the memories you keep and hold dear. Should you hire a professional wedding photographer, or let a talented… Read more »

Dallas Portraits For Professionals, By Professionals

When you think of portrait photography, what comes to mind? Most people associate this type of photography with newborn babies, senior year, or the family Christmas card. Actually, portraiture has a serious side, making it an invaluable tool for professionals and other high-profile individuals. Business portraiture is versatile, too, making it a must-have for job… Read more »

Beyond Pink and Blue: Creative Pregnancy Portraits in Dallas

The last few years have seen incredible changes in the way we look at pregnancy and family life, and especially the way we share these moments. And share them we do, thanks to social media. One of the most exciting parts of being a professional photographer is the chance it gives us to document trends… Read more »