A group sits together on a sandy beach at sunset with tall pine trees in the background.

From Wedding Bells to Little Feet: A Family Session Full of Joy and Splashes!

It feels like just yesterday I was photographing Abby and Ben's beautiful wedding here in The Woodlands. Fast forward a few years, and what a joy it was to reunite with them, now a family of five with three absolutely precious little girls, ages five, two, and nine months!


Embracing the Moment, Letting Go of Expectations

When Abby reached out to book their family session, I was so excited. We scheduled for a day in May, and as the date approached, we knew we were in for a warm one—it ended up being a record-setting May day for heat! But with a little planning and the perfect location, it turned out to be truly lovely. We headed to a nearby creek in Spring, Texas, where a gentle breeze carried us through the session. The soft, white sand along the creek bed was just ideal for bare feet and flowy dresses, creating a dreamlike setting.


One of the most important things I tell all my families during a session is to leave the stress and expectations in the parking lot. Seriously, just let it go! Family photo sessions, especially with little ones, are not about achieving perfect poses with everyone looking at the camera and smiling on cue. If we can capture a few of those without any tears, that's a huge win in my book!


The Beauty of Connection and Exploration

What truly makes a family session magical, and what I strive for, are those authentic moments of connection. Images of your family engaging with one another, looking at each other with love, laughing, and simply enjoying the experience and exploration are often the most beautiful and cherished. Children, especially, thrive when they're allowed to be themselves, to set the pace.


As our session with Abby, Ben, and their girls unfolded, we let the children lead the way. They explored, they giggled, and towards the end, we crept closer to the water's edge. Allowing them to splash, walk in the creek, and just be kids was pure magic. It almost felt like a scene right out of Little House on the Prairie—simple, pure, and filled with wonder.


Cherished Memories, Authentic Moments

These are the memories you'll look back on and cherish: the genuine smiles, the curious glances, the innocent joy of discovery. It's not about perfection; it's about preserving the beautiful, sometimes messy, and always unique season of your family's life.


If you're ready to capture your family's authentic story, free from stress and full of genuine moments, I'd love to chat!

Family stands together on a wooded dirt path surrounded by lush green foliage on a bright summer day.
A loving family enjoying a tender moment together on a natural path surrounded by lush greenery.
A small child in checkered outfit holds hands with parents while walking on a dirt path in nature.
Family taking a stroll together on a sandy path through lush green trees and naturalized landscaping on a summer day.
A family of five walking together and holding hands along a sandy path surrounded by lush greenery.
A child wearing a sage green polka dot sundress stands on a sandy beach smiling on a sunny summer day.
Three children sitting on sand laughing and playing together in casual summer outfits.
A tender moment between parent and child sitting on sandy ground, wearing floral and polka dot dresses.
A tender moment captured of someone in a floral dress holding a baby wearing a grey romper outdoors.
A small infant in a gray romper sits on an adult's lap at the beach while sucking their thumb.
A family enjoys a peaceful evening stroll along a sandy riverbank surrounded by lush green forest.
A tender moment shared between two figures in white dresses on a sandy beach by a tranquil river on a summer day.
People in flowing dresses playing at the water's edge of a serene river surrounded by green trees.