Family portraits…the most stressful day of the year. Am I right? You just want everything to go perfectly, like they do on Pinterest. Well….lets be honest, it never works that way. We worry about outfits, hair, makeup, weather, and of course naps. Why do we do this? Well, the result is why. The memories. They last forever.
Your kids will look back on these and smile. They won’t remember the stress, the struggle, or the anxiety. They will remember their happy family. They will one day show their children these portraits. It is all worth it.
I try to take a much simpler approach to family portraits. There isn’t a shot list. Sure we try to get everyone looking in the same direction and looking happy, but mostly we want the candid moments. The connection that you all have as a family, that is what I aim to capture. You can see from their gallery, I like to capture a lot! They are a gorgeous family!
Look at this sweet moment between a mother and her daughter. This isn’t posed. This is real life. Camyrn and her mommy.
And daddy with his precious daughter. Her laughter. His love. It radiates through.
I also love capturing the little ones by themselves. They grow so fast. The next year their looks and personality will have changed drastically. It is so important to capture them in the stage that they are in. 6 months is a huge milestone. Their personalities are showing, they can connect with you, and their rolls are so adorable to capture! Camryn is such a beautiful baby girl!
Look at her eyes. Ahhhh they are stunning!
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Camryn – 6 months old.
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Twins! Doesn’t every one love twins? Every time I see twins in the store, I just have to peak. There is something so amazing about twins.
When I get a client that is expecting twins, I get so excited. To be able to photograph not one, but two precious babies warms my heart.
Sara told me they were expecting their second set of twins and I was overjoyed to photograph them! I had photographed their first set of twins in 2015 and now I was getting to photograph their second set. Their first set was boy/girl and this time they had two baby boys.
Look how perfect they are. 3 weeks old and just at 4 and 5 pounds.
Their first set of newborn twins are named Lincoln and Kennedy. Their second set of twins are named Grant and Ford. All presidents!
Look at these adorable twin newborn foxes! I cannot even!
Here is twin A, Ford. He weighed 5lb and 8oz at birth. He was full of smiles during his newborn session.
And here is twin B, Grant. He weighed in at 4lb and 11oz at birth. He was so flexible. He folded into this pose and I was over the moon.
Ford and Grant both slept so well for their twin newborn session in Longview. I got so many different images of theses sweet twin boys. Once they were snuggled together, they would drift off peacefully.
Awww just look at baby Grant’s smile!
My favorite pose, the potato! With twins it is double potato!
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Momma joined in. Isn’t she gorgeous? I cannot believe she has two sets of twins!
Doing photography of children is such an amazing experience for me. I adore getting to know all of my clients children and truly love capturing their big personalities. Any one who has a child, knows this is no easy task. When children are put into new and stressful environments, they shut down. This is exactly what we do not want.
I take a different approach when photographing children. I say this a lot and I mean it, let them be little. We will let them run, play, and explore. This is when we capture them in the most precious moments.
When taking special portraits of children, I love finding the perfect outfits. I am always searching for beautiful and unique pieces to photograph. While displaying my portraits on the walls of Early View Ultrasound in Houston , I happened to see some gorgeous dresses being featured in their boutique section. This is how I found Annie Banannie Clothing! (Click the link to visit her website)
I personally love dressing my two girls in outfits that are unique, high quality, and of course beautiful! That is exactly what Annie Banannie dresses are.
**A little about Annie Banannie. **
She only creates a handful of outfits for each design. If you find one you love, grab it while you can. Once it is gone, it is gone forever. This helps keep each outfit unique.
Her clothing lines are made to be sturdy, fashionable, and able to be washed in the washing machine. A must for any mom. Yet, each outfit is intricately detailed with it’s own unique array of lace, ruffles, and appliqués.
Elise is 6 months old here and wearing an Annie Banannie 6 month skirt. If you notice, it matches big sisters dress above. The gorgeous lace gives this skirt the perfect touch.
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This sunflower dress is gorgeous! It makes her look like a tiny baby doll.
Each season Annie Banannie comes out with a new line of clothing. Here is some from her fall line.
This green and white lace dress is everything! The lace underneath adds that special touch to the dress. It is perfect for fall or winter. It is a three piece dress.
Here is the dress with more of a winter feel. It is absolutely gorgeous. Your daughter needs one!
Here are a couple more of Annie Banannie’s Fall inspired line.
How beautiful is this one! Little girls and maxi styled skirts are rare, but I am not sure why! They look amazing. You can then pair this shirt and belt with jeans for a more casual look.
NOW it’s time to see her amazing Holiday line! I fell in love with this reindeer outfit and needed one for both of my girls.
Everything about this outfit is perfect! We even paired the shirt with jeans on somedays!
These outfits were perfect for pictures with Santa. Not only are they comfortable, but they look amazing! We got so many compliments. Elise is wearing a dress made from the shirt material.
MJ’s Photography is a Katy tx family photographer serving the Houston Texas area.
Getting family pictures done is so important for yourself and for your children. They will have these memories to look back on when they are older. Trust me, they will want them.
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Every mom stresses about their family pictures. After we mentally prepare for family portraits, we start looking for that perfect photographer, which is a job in itself. whew! We want someone that matches our style, our vision, and who can make us look beautiful! Don’t forget MJ is a Katy tx family photographer that services the entire Houston Texas area!
The next thing we think about is the outfits. What colors will we wear? Do these colors all match well? Does my outfit make me look bigger? Does this color wash me out? Guess what, your photographer WILL help you do all of this…and if they do not, you are not with the right photographer! When my clients inquire, I stress the fact that I am more than willing to send examples. I want you to email me pictures with what you are thinking, I will help you tweak your choices if needed.
Fast forward to the day of the session. First priority…making SURE our kids get their naps. If they don’t, forget it. Nightmare session is happening! Am I right?
Somehow in the midst of either work or taking care of the children all day, we are to find time to get ourselves looking gorgeous. This means bringing out the nice makeup we rarely use, finding the curling iron that has collected dust, and putting on our best outfit. If this is a huge stress on your plate, hire someone to do your hair and makeup or even get a friend to help you do it.
We then have to keep everyone clean until after the session. (ya right!)
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After it is all said and done, you will LOVE these. You will cherish them forever. I try to help my clients out as much as possible. If it is helping coordinate your outfits, finding you the perfect makeup/hair stylist to make your portraits extra perfect, or meeting your kids beforehand, I am there to help.
I also take a different approach to family portraits. I prefer lifestyle. What exactly does lifestyle family pictures mean? (Besides less stress?) Well, it means that we play, we laugh, we have fun. There is no “shot list.” Sure we will try to get everyone looking, but if that doesn’t happen, it doesn’t matter!
I am looking to capture raw emotion. These emotions/shots cannot be staged or posed. These come from playing with your children. That sweet embrace, the innocent giggle from being twirled, or that huge grin from being chased are the pictures that you will fall in love with. That is what makes these portraits extra special. These are the images that families always choose for their wall art. It’s the ones I choose of my own children.
Guess what? One day your children will be all grown up and family portraits will be staring at the camera with a smile. The pictures where you are holding them, hugging them, and kissing them will no longer be an option. Just let that sink in for second. They will be either to big to hold or too cool for you to kiss on. Go grab your rowdy toddler or your teething baby and get your family portraits done! Capture these precious memories while they are here.
Another thing I love to do during family portraits is capture just mom and dad! Once you have little ones, you forget to capture just you two as a couple. I aim to fix that.
Now come book your family session!
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Imported Wood Blocks- Professional portrait photographer in Katy
When someone walks into your home and sees your portraits displayed, I want them to say ” WOW! These look amazing I have never seen anything like this!”
Boutique products – Imported custom wood blocks
At MJ’s Photography I want you to have the best quality products for your portraits. Gorgeous products that you want to proudly display in your home.
These gorgeous custom wood blocks are hand crafted and imported from Europe.
“As creators of eternal memories, we wish that our photographs would come alive outside of our computers, which is why we have searched for the right way our photographs can enrich our homes. We have developed unique and natural wood products that will make your photographs glow.”
“All products have an organic, natural, vintage hint and are made with a lot of love and a great deal of patience.”
Look how gorgeous this nursery with our imported wooden collage.
“With the use of rounded edges, the photographs are given the final touch. They are covered with a protective layer that expands their lifespan and appearance.”
– Ana
The texture, look, and feel of these wooden portraits is nothing short of amazing.
Here is one Imported wood block option – the 5×7 duo featuring a birth announcement! I adore these in every way. When someone walks into your home, they will stop and look at your portraits.
These are a group of ovals! Don’t they look perfect in the entry way? Such a unique way to show off your gorgeous family pictures?
Look at this gorgeous collage of these twin babies! This collection is called the Adore collection and I can see why. I adore everything about it. It features two 12×12 blocks and six 6×6 blocks. Imagine your family’s portraits on these gorgeous blocks! It is certain to stop your guest in their tracks.
Imported Wood Blocks- Professional portrait photographer in Katy
Here is a look at the blocks up close. The rounded, smooth edges really add to the over all organic look to the wooden blocks. Their are tiny holes on the back that make displaying your collage on the wall easy.
Here is a video on me opening up one of my new sets! Click the link below on MJ’s Photography.
Look how gorgeous these family portraits look displayed!
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Here is another “mini” set that displays beautifully over your baby’s crib! Have you ever wondered how to decorate above your baby’s crib? Here is the perfect way to display their newborn pictures.
MJ’s Photography is a Sugar Land newborn photographer located in Katy, Texas.
When finding a Sugar Land newborn photographer you want to make sure that they will not only capture perfect images of your precious baby, but also that they are trained to pose your delicate newborn safely.
Newborn portraits are more than just wrapping your little one up and sticking them in a bucket. There is a method to the wrapping of your newborn. Their little chins should be up so that their airways are always clear. Their necks should always be supported in every pose that takes place. Safety should always be a number one priority.
Jameson’s mommy suggested gray for one of his setups. I absolutely love the way he looks in gray! He has the most perfect little lips and the cutest profile.
Sugar Land newborn photographer – MJ’s Photography
Of course I had to put him in gray for his potato sack pose. He slept right through this pose and loved being wrapped up snug.
I can never choose between black and white and color images and most of the time they look amazing in both!
I love when parents want to get in on the poses. Mom wore one of my couture gowns for one of her poses with Jameson and she looked AMAZING! Flawless. We got so many great images of her with her newborn baby boy.
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Daddy joined in as well. They are just perfect.
Jameson is lucky enough to have a big brother! He is 7 and so very charming. He was amazing during the session and snuggled up to his little brother.
Doesn’t it just melt your heart seeing these two together. Sibling love. And those matching shirts!
We went through quite a few set ups with Mr. Jameson. He was around 2 weeks old and had the cutest, chunkiest cheeks. Look at his faces in these! I am in love.
Capturing every detail during their session is important! Those little feet will soon be walking, his little lips will soon be talking, and his little hands will soon be into everything. You have to capture every detail while they are still new.
I am swooning over Jameson in this neutral setup! Gahhh he is so handsome.
And of course he needed to pose with this bear.
When he woke up, we got some gorgeous images of him with his eyes open! Look at his eye contact!
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MJ’s Photography just moved to the Katy/Cypress/Deer Park area and specializes in newborn, maternity, and family portraits.
Just before moving to Katy, I got to capture these two precious boys, Isaac and Jameson! How cute are they? They made their arrival just in the nick of time before I moved to Katy.
When Allison told me that she was expected twin boys, I searched for the perfect outfits for this duo. Little foxes. Can they be any cuter?
Of course both of the boys needed their individual model time. Both boys slept great and were the best little models! This pose is the potato sack pose, my favorite! It shows off their little profiles perfectly.
They may look easily cuddled up together, but getting both boys faces to show perfectly was no easy task! They loved being close to one another, just as they had been for the past months in mommy’s belly. This one is a favorite of mine!
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I love how this image showcases the similarities and differences in Isaac and Jameson. They are both so perfect!
We all loved how this looked like they were high fiving with their feet! Baby toes are just the best.
And in just a blink of an eye, they were a family of four. Two perfect baby boys to a happy mom and dad!
We all know that I can not resist the bear hats. What is cuter than a newborn baby in a bear hat? Two newborn babies in bear hats! Ohhhhh my heart!
Sometimes the best image is just the babies. No distractions, just them.
And here is my favorite image from the entire session! I could stare at them all day. Just two precious brothers, bonded for life. I am so thankful to be chosen to capture their newborn portraits.
MJ’s Photography is a Sugar Land first birthday photographer in the Houston area.
Miss Macee was such a ham for her first birthday portraits. I have been lucky enough to capture her from the time she was in her mommy’s belly until now. She has sure grown, but that precious personality has stayed the same.
She has the most beautiful and captivating eyes.
This little girl gave out the biggest smiles for her daddy during her first birthday portraits. Mom did amazing with her outfits!
Here are some of the many faces of MJ. It was so hard culling her gallery because each face made an amazing picture that I could see mom hanging in her home. I just love her amazing personality.
MJ’s Photography – Sugar Land first birthday photographer
I love doing first birthday sessions. We start off with them in a different outfits and just let them be themselves. Here are some more faces of MJ! I just love them.
Then we get to the fun part….the CAKE! I love watching them dig in. Macee was all about her cake, she went to town on it! She had the cutest little beard from the icing.
Just look at her grin! She sure does know how to smash a cake!
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Here are some favorites of her smashing her big pink cake during her first birthday session. She was enjoying it so much. I love catching all of her reactions to it.
Gosh I love her rolls. She is so cute!
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Lily was 6 days new at her newborn session. She was almost 10lbs and extra squishy. I just loved posing her in all of the sweet newborn poses.
Mom ordered this one in a large canvas for her nursery. Pink and gold flamingos is her nursery theme, it’s going to look amazing! Just look at all of those tiny back rolls.
How cute is Miss Lily in this teddy bear hat? I adore getting their profile shots. They show off every inch of their perfect newborn face. If you are looking for a newborn photographer in Katy who specializes in newborns, look no further.
Look at her perfect cheeks. Such an adorable little bear!
I have been taking big brother Grant’s portraits since he was around 3 months old. I loved getting to capture them both together. Every mom wants a sibling portrait. Grant did wonderful during Lily’s newborn session.
Isn’t she stunning in white? That white with the barn wood is everything! She looks like a little princess with that crown headband by Lucky Crickets.
MJ’s photography is a Deer park newborn photographer. I have an in home studio just outside of Deer Park in Katy, Texas.
Lorelai did amazing for her newborn portrait session. We went through a lot of setups in my in home studio and she slept for most of it! Her parents decided to wait to find out if she was a girl or boy at birth. Mommy and I thought for sure she was having a sweet girl, Daddy was certain she was a boy. Mommy was right!
Her daddy is in the military, so we had to include a setup with his helmet! (dog tags blurred out for safety reasons)
Lorelai- Deer park newborn photographer
Mommy loves flowers, things of the sea, and navy blue! Daddy loves navy blue and his newborn baby girl in pink!
We did a soft pink set up for daddy. She looks so sweet all curled up with her newborn toes.
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Mommy works for a dive shop and everyone said she was having a little mermaid. I’m sure you can guess where I am going with this!
Mommy’s little mermaid – Deer park newborn photographer
I love curling up these sweet newborn babies into bowls and baskets. It shows just how small they really are.
Capturing those tiny little details is so important in newborn photography. They grow up so fast and you want to remember every little thing about them. The newborn stage is over before you blink.
I love the potato sack pose for newborn sessions. It shows off their profile so well. Here is the setup with their navy blue! Look at those precious lips and eyelashes.
I provide all of the props for newborn sessions at MJ’s photography – Deer park newborn photographer. I bought the sweetest little leggings for a setup. Her mom said she looked like a sweet baby deer.
MJ’s photography – Deer park newborn photographer
Most newborn photographers want their newborn babies to be asleep the whole time. I actually prefer when they are awake for a little bit. Capturing their open eyes is just another detail that you do not want to forget. Their eye color changes and so do their little expressions. Look how cute Lorelai’s newborn expressions are.
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Family portraits are so important during newborn sessions. Your baby will cherish these when they are older. Here is a little share of their family portraits in black and white.
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Headbands by the great Lucky Crickets https://www.etsy.com/shop/luckycrickets
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