family photographer Katy- Why do photographers want to shoot in the evening?

family photographer Katy

The time that I choose to photograph a majority of my clients is the hour before sunset, the golden hour. I live for those dreamy, sun hazed filled images.  I joke that I want to be ” One with the Sun” when I am photographing, but seriously, I do. The lighting is the #1 thing that I focus on when choosing when and where we will hold your session.

Are there any exceptions? Sure there are. If it is cloudy, the area is heavily shaded, or we are shooting indoors (mostly newborns and sitters).

Will you really turn down a shoot because someone wants their session at noon? I will. I want your pictures to be amazing, if they are taken at noon, I know that the lighting will not be there. I will not chance it. If you are paying for professional portraits, it is an investment and it is memories, I want them to be worthy of hanging on your walls for years to come.

Below I will show you some photos taken in Katy, Texas during the Golden hour. I will also upload one that I did a while back, before I stuck to my Golden hour rule.

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family photographer Katy

Maternity pictures taken in Katy, Texas

family photographer Katy

Are you ready for the non golden hour

I don’t have any…so here they are from Google lol! 

I shoot early mornings or evening, the hour before sunset.

 

Book your family photos in Katy now!

 

Family portrait studio photography

MJ’s Photography is a Family portrait studio photography

Family portrait studio photography

Are you looking to capture your family portraits in studio? MJ has a studio in the Fulshear/Katy area as well as downtown Houston!

Either location, you will receive amazing, high end portraits.

Katy studio portraits

It’s so important to capture your kids together. Sibling photos are so important to mom and dad! We love to get genuine smiles and emotions.

Are you looking to capture your Family portrait studio photography? MJ can do it! Check out more photos here.

You can shoot me an email here or give me a call.

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Which do you like? Color or black and white photography? I think with this specific portrait, I love the black and white! It looks so classic.

They did their Christmas cards in black and white this year and I love them so much! Such a unique idea.

Isn’t it perfect? So classy!

Family portrait studio photography

If you want a more classic, traditional look, studio photography is for you. There are two locations for studio portraits. One is in Jordan Ranch, near Fulshear and Katy Texas. The other location for studio photography is downtown Houston. Whether you are in Richmond, Katy, Fulshear, or West University, River Oaks, and the Heights, we will shoot near you!

Outdoor photography is an option as well! I specialize in both types of portraits.

Large family portraits in Katy

MJ’s Photography does Large family portraits in Katy

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I love doing extended family sessions. It’s hard to capture everyone together with crazy schedules these days. But certain holidays make it possible and I try my best to be available.

Most clients from large family sessions, want to do a wall piece for their home! Creating these is so amazing and important and I make sure every detail is correct. From the medium it is printed on, to the frame that surrounds it. It will be absolutely magical.

Christmas and Thanksgiving time frames are perfect times to get your Large family portraits in Katy done!

Large family portraits in Katy

Look how perfect Grandma and grandpa are with their grandbabies! I love taking these. They are so important to capture.

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Mom and dad with their grown up babies!

Large family portraits in Katy

I love this one so much! Everyone laughing all together! This was the day after Thanksgiving. Getting all of the extended family together was captured! Do you live in Katy or in the Houston area? Let’s book your extended family portraits!

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Look at them together! Married for 50 years. How amazing is that. They are so wonderful together. Did you know he is my Santa for my sessions during the holidays? He is the best!

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Want to book yours? Check out my website for more information.

Want to see more family sessions on the blog? Here you go!

Katy Texas Santa Portraits

MJ’s Photography is a Katy Texas Santa Portraits

Katy Texas Santa Portraits

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Are you looking for a fun Santa Experience where you get amazing portraits of your family? MJ does just that! You get 25 minutes with Santa while capturing your portraits. We do a mixture of candid portaits as well as posed.

Each year we invest in a new scene for your Santa portraits. That way you can keep coming back year after year to capture your babies with Santa.

Katy Texas Santa Portraits

From newborns to 18 year old, your kiddos are never to small for Santa!

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Some years we do outdoors, others we do indoor! There are limited slots to these Santa Experience portraits. Each year they are released in August.

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Fulshear santa portraits

We offer Santa albums, ornaments, acrylic blocks, wall art, and more!

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Katy Texas Santa Portraits

Katy Texas Santa Portraits

Albums are such a fun way to relive your Santa Experience each year! Your little one will love looking through these every year.

They are only little once. Enjoy it

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Want to see more? You can also head over to business facebook to see lots of images shared there.

We also take time to do just family portraits without Santa! This way you have a variety of images to choose from!

Portrait photographer Katy TX

MJ’s Photography is a Portrait photographer Katy TX.

Our album is crafted by hand with archival materials. This classic heirloom features thick, layflat pages printed on photographic paper. Choose a cover from our genuine Italian leathers, European linens, Vegan Leathers and Suedes, or Japanese fabrics.

We use a company that handcrafts our albums and printed goods with the utmost care, using the finest archival materials to ensure a long life. In this digital age, we believe the experience of printed photos plays a vital role in family history. The idea that something we create will warm homes and carry memories for generations brings tremendous value to our work.

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Are you looking for the perfect way to capture your newborn portraits? We will customize your album to your likes and wants. Each album is handcrafted with your personal portraits. We only use luxury leathers and materials for your album.

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Portrait photographer Katy TX

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Want to see more albums?

 Our albums are guaranteed for life. If there is ever an issue, we are here to stand behind our products and ensure they meet our high standards.

Don’t worry, you don’t have to do any of the designing. All of that is taken care of for you! You just approve the design (if you want)

Red truck Christmas session Fulshear

MJ does Red truck Christmas session Fulshear

Santa Christmas photography in Katy Red truck Christmas session Fulshear

Santa Claus is coming to town on a red truck on November 10th and 11th! 🎄🎅

UPDATE: November 11th is booked

This year will be a red truck with Santa in the forest! (Décor will be a little different)

These will be located in the Katy/Fulshear area.

For a slot, email me at [email protected]

This year the truck will be red! I can’t wait to capture your family on the red truck mini session! Santa will be here for your kid portraits as well.

Want family portraits without Santa? Absolutely you can! Book here.

Fulshear Santa session

Houston Santa Sessions

Look how adorable Jasper is with the red truck and Santa! Sometimes they cry, its ok! We will capture it quick so they aren’t upset long.

Red truck Christmas session Fulshear

Look how he looks up at Santa! He is just adorable

Family pictures on the red truck in Katy are an option.

Katy Texas family photographer with Santa

Decor will be different this year, but I cannot wait for our red truck minis with Santa!

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Red Truck mini Fulshear
Fulshear Santa session

Red truck Christmas session Fulshear – Katy/Houston area mini sessions

Are you looking to capture your family on the red truck? Do you want Santa as well? You can do both! Let’s capture your family perfectly.

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Red truck minis? Santa Minis? Why not do them together! MJ is hosting a red truck mini session with Santa! You can do portraits with and without santa! Book now! Only a couple slots are left.

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Fulshear family photographer

Do you love couture dresses? Formal family portraits? We can do that! We supply the dresses for your session as well. These dresses are Anna Triant

We will have a consultation beforehand where we will discuss outfits, style, colors, and vision! This is also where we will look at what products you love.

Houston's best photographer

You can display your gorgeous images in our Heirloom wooden portfolio box!

Houston artist

Wall art is one of our best sellers for my clients. You’ll want to display your gorgeous portraits for everyone to see.

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Houston’s best pet photographer. Yes we do wall art for your fur babies!

Cross creek ranch photographer. Let me capture you and all of your beauty!

Want to see another session?

Want to book Fulshear family portraits? Contact me now.

At MJ’s Photography, I strive to bring you something different than just digital images.  Time and again, I have seen clients go through the entire process to fall short, with a lackluster set of photos gracing their homes. That is why we will meet for a consultation before your session so that I can understand what you are in search of. We will discuss your vision for your portraits, see the beautiful heirloom albums to the exquisite wall art, as well as review your future investment.

Fulshear family portraits

I love creating albums for my clients! It’s such a beautiful way to view your favorite portraits and share them!

Fulshear family portraits

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A boutique photography studio, delivering portraits to Houston, Texas

Jersey Village family photographer

MJ is a Jersey Village family photographer.

Jersey Village family photographer

Are you looking for a family photographer? MJ does studio and outdoor family portraits in the Houston area.

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Little sister is only 6 months old and family portraits were a must! Big brother was the absolute sweetest.

River Oaks newborn photographer

Most moms never get in the portraits with their babies. This is such an important memory to have and I will do everything to make sure you get that favorite image.

Mom needed a new headshot while she was here. Hair and makeup is included, so its the best time to update your portrait! Look at grandma with all her babies.

Jersey Village family photographer

katy child photographer
Jersey Village family photographer

Children’s portraits in Katy- MJ’s Photography

I love capturing kiddos by themselves as well. They grow so fast we want to make sure that we capture them as they are.

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Grandma was in town from China! We had to get a professional portrait with her and both of her grandbabies.

Whether you want studio or outdoor photography, we can make your vision come true.

Jersey Village family photographer

Look at this perfect family picture! I love this so much. Little sister gave the biggest smiles to grandma behind me!

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Here is another children’s session!

Katy cake smash photographer

MJ is a Katy cake smash photographer.

Katy cake smash photographer
Katy's best photographer

I love doing first birthday sessions. Watching all of the newborn babies I photographed grow during their first year.

During our first birthday sessions we do some traditional pictures first before we get to the cake!

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Katy cake smash photographer

I love cake shots! She picked up the whole cake and ran with it! It was the BEST! Not all little ones want to eat the cake and it’s ok. Some just stick their hands in the cake and play and they make beautiful photos.

Zoey loved the cake. She ate a good chunk of the cake. We put chocolate sauce on the top and then she really loved it.

Fulshear cake smash photographer

Little bit of bubble blowing always makes the best smiles! Daddy blew lots of bubbles and it made for perfect pictures! This is before she devoured the cake and got all messy.

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Aren’t her pink overalls the best!? MJ does provide the cake and decor for the cake smash sessions. You just need to provide your vision during our consultation and I will do the rest for you!

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Bubbles, overalls, and cake! Look how perfect she is. I can’t wait to see these on the wall!

Katy cake smash photographer

I am obsessed! I cannot wait to see these on the wall! They will match brothers perfectly.

Fulshear cake smash

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Houston Beach photographer

MJ’s Photography is a Houston Beach photographer

As an experienced beach photographer, I am dedicated to capturing the essence and beauty of coastal landscapes. With a deep passion for the ocean and all it has to offer, I have honed my skills in capturing the perfect moment amidst the sand, surf, and sunlight.

Houston Beach photographer

Using a combination of technical expertise and artistic vision, I strive to create stunning images that transport viewers to the tranquil shores of sun-kissed beaches. Whether it’s a breathtaking sunset casting warm hues across the horizon or the playful splashes of water against a backdrop of crashing waves, I am adept at capturing the natural elements that make every beachscape unique.

Houston Beach photographer

In addition to capturing landscapes, I also specialize in beach portraits, immersing individuals or families within the picturesque scenery. I understand the importance of ensuring my clients feel comfortable and relaxed during the shoot, as it allows me to capture their genuine expressions and emotions in a way that reflects their connection to the beach environment.

Houston Beach photographer

As a beach photographer, I am passionate about capturing the joy, love, and happiness that the beach invokes. I am dedicated to creating timeless images that my clients can cherish for a lifetime. Whether it’s a romantic couple session, a fun family gathering, or a milestone event, I am here to provide an exceptional and personalized photography experience.

Katy beach photographer

Contact me today to discuss your vision and let me capture the beauty of your beach moments in a way that will exceed your expectations.

Fulshear beach photography

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Houston Beach Photographer