Houston Senior Portrait Photo Session
We received a frenzied call at The Shelby Studio from Kelly during the peak of graduation season. Her daughter, Olivia, needed her senior portraits taken. The only issue was that Kelly wanted the senior photo session to happen before Olivia's graduation from Lamar High School…
Why Studio Portraits Are Having A Renaissance
We’ve all seen the photos of the family in a field of tall grass, bluebonnets if you’re in Texas, or those sunlit, bright beach session photos with the family walking hand in hand (ahem - our first family and maternity photos). So why is it that there is a growing demand for studio portraits?
How Your Family Photos impact your Child’s Self Esteem
Your child’s self esteem can be directly impacted by how often and in what manner they are exposed to their own image. A study done at Tulane University concluded that children who see photos of themselves have higher self esteem than those that are not exposed to their own photos. This should come as no surprise to anyone but it is certainly an aspect of a child’s well-being that many moms and certainly most photographers fail to consider.
Going Beyond a Headshot with A Personal Branding Photoshoot
Personal branding is at the forefront of small and local business marketing. It can help make or break a business struggling to compete in a competitive market. A key aspect of personal branding is making it personal with a branding photoshoot.
Professional Headshots Can Be The Difference
In an increasingly competitive job market it's not only important to show you at your best (which is what a headshot should do!) it's equally important to show that you understand what a company values. Even better, show that you share their values!
Top 5 Reasons Why You Need a Professional Headshot
A professional photographer will help make you more engaging and add a level of authenticity to your brand as well as ensure that quality and style is something that comes to mind when people think about you or your brand.
3 Tips For Better Holiday Family Photos
Follow these simple steps and your holiday photos will be the envy of all your friends and family, you may even get some Instagram love!
The FUNdamentally Toys Photo Shoot
A longtime favorite toy store for families and anyone that appreciates a local business’ commitment to community, FUNdamentally Toys has created some of the best selections of toys, games, and books you’ll likely ever find
Young Maternity Portrait Session
The entire collection of photographs from this maternity session are dramatic and beautiful yet capture the experience of pregnancy in a different way. There are many sides to maternity and everyone has a unique experience, we are thrilled to have been a part of Megan's.
Preschool Photos | Spanish School 4Kids
When you hear 'school photos' it's doubtful that what comes to mind is anything other than an awkward photo with a lousy background. When we were invited by the Spanish School 4Kids to do their spring portraits we were excited for the chance to show that school photos don't have to be awful, in fact they can be great!
Newborn & Family Photos
This family were amazing to photograph! Mom and Dad were very loving with their family and the boys were so well behaved
Three's Company: A Heights Family Portrait
Don't get us wrong, we love photographing children and families. We love photographing maternity shoots, and we love photographing newborns. But when we get the chance to photograph a family of adults it's always a lot of fun!
Preemie Newborn Photography
Let's look at a few of the typical questions we receive regarding photographing preemies and a few tips for preparing yourself, as well as baby, for their moment in the spotlight.
Zarin Newborn & Family Portrait Session
One of the best parts of being family photographers is that we constantly get the opportunity to meet new and interesting people. We love getting to know our clients, it's one of the reasons we wanted to open a portrait studio.
A Portrait Photography Team
Next time you book a portrait session make sure you're getting most for your time and money, make sure you're hiring a photography team.
What to expect from your portrait retouch artist
Natalie Shelby is not only a photographer, assistant, and baby wrangler, she is also a world-class retouch artist. She has been commissioned for several book publications as well as local and international magazines. Over a decade of professional retouch experience in Houston and Los Angeles has taught Natalie a few things that everyone working with a retouch artist should know.
Photography Session Fee
If you have never worked with a professional photographer you may find yourself asking two very reasonable questions, "what is a session fee? and What does it pay for?".
5 tips for taking better photos of your Kids
Here are 5 simple steps that will instantly improve the photos you take of your kids.
Morningside Nannies | Houston's Best Nanny Agency
Michelle LaRowe is the executive director of Morningside Nannies, Houston’s award-winning nanny referral agency
Matching Pajama Photos | Holiday Family Photo Shoot
Matching pajamas are huge right now. They're so popular that it's hard to find a store that doesn't offer matching sets for mom, dad, babies, and kids. And like most fashion trends, this one has found its way into family portraits. Unlike most trends, we love it!