One of the first questions I get after someone books is:
“Where should we take our pictures?”
The good news?
You don’t have to figure that out on your own.
Choosing a location can feel overwhelming at first, but it doesn’t have to be. Every booked client receives my location guide filled with some of my favorite spots, and if you’re envisioning something specific, we’ll work together to find the perfect fit for your session.
Start With the Feeling, Not the Place
Instead of asking, “Where should we go?”
I want to ask…
“How do you want your photos to feel?”
Dreamy?
Cozy?
Elegant?
Playful?
Whimsical?
Editorial?
Romantic?
The feeling you’re after is what helps us narrow down the perfect location. The backdrop should support your story, not be the story.
Every Family Is Different
Maybe your little ones love running through open fields.
Maybe you want something easy and close to home.
Maybe you picture a downtown date-night feel with charming brick streets and city lights.
Maybe you’re envisioning a cozy studio with beautiful natural light.
Or maybe your family feels most at home snuggled together in your own living room.
There isn’t one “perfect” location.
There’s only the location that best tells your story.
My Location Guide
Once you’re officially booked, I’ll send you my location guide with a variety of hand-picked locations to help inspire your session.
Some are tucked away close to home, while others offer a completely different look and feel. Whether you’re drawn to open fields, wooded trails, lakesides, historic architecture, or something in between, we’ll find a location that matches your vision.
If none of the options feel quite right, that’s okay too.
Have a Dream Location in Mind?
One of my favorite parts of planning a session is bringing your ideas to life.
Maybe you’ve always dreamed of family photos on a ranch with horses.
Maybe you’ve saved a Pinterest board full of whimsical garden inspiration.
Maybe you’re envisioning a greenhouse, a modern natural-light studio, a vintage truck, or something completely unique.
Once your session is officially booked, I’m happy to help research locations and brainstorm ways to make that vision happen.
Sometimes that means finding the perfect studio. Other times it means reaching out to a local property owner, locating a specialty rental, or discovering a hidden gem you’ve never heard of.
Some locations or concepts may involve additional costs such as studio rental fees, property access fees, permits, horse rentals, or travel fees, but we’ll always discuss those details so you can decide what works best for your family.
I genuinely love the creative planning process. If you’ve ever thought, “I wonder if this is even possible…” I’d love to explore it with you.
Willing to Travel?
Some of the most breathtaking locations I’ve photographed are a little farther from home.
I primarily service Navarro and Ellis county in Texas, but if you’re open to traveling beyond my local area, there are incredible storybook locations throughout Dallas and the surrounding areas that can completely transform the feel of your session.
Think towering trees, rolling hills, hidden gardens, charming architecture, vintage farmhouses or greenhouses, wildflowers, and dreamy golden light.
Sometimes a little extra drive is worth creating something truly unforgettable.
(travel and/or rental fees apply)
Studio Sessions
Looking for something timeless, elegant, or editorial?
There are so many beautiful natural-light studios available to rent, each with its own unique personality.
Whether you’re dreaming of bright and airy, warm and cozy, modern and minimal, or something with a little more artistic flair, we can choose a studio that fits your vision beautifully.
Trust the Process
You don’t need to know exactly where you want your session before you reach out.
You don’t have to spend hours scrolling Pinterest trying to find the perfect spot.
That’s part of my job.
Once you’re booked, we’ll work together to choose a location that reflects your family’s personality, your style, and the story you want your photographs to tell.
Because the most meaningful sessions aren’t created by finding the “perfect” backdrop.
They’re created by choosing a place that feels like you.