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MJ’s Photography – Katy newborn photographers

Whether you want studio newborn photos or in home newborn photos, I can make that come true!

This session was done inside their home! I brought a backdrop to make it look like a studio session. It was easier for momma to have it in her own home, versus travel to the studio with her older children.

If you choose to come to the studio,

Capture the beauty of your newborn with stunning studio photos that will last a lifetime. I am a professional newborn photographer and I specialize in creating timeless and heartwarming images of your little one in a comfortable and safe environment.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to preserve this precious moment forever.

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Studio newborn photos refer to the art of capturing beautiful and artistic images of newborns in a professional photography studio.

These sessions are designed to create timeless and unique memories of your little one in their earliest days, with careful attention paid to lighting, posing, and composition to showcase their delicate features and innocence.

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These sessions are typically scheduled within the first two weeks of the baby’s birth, as during this time, newborns are still very sleepy and easily poseable.

During the session, the photographer will carefully position the baby, making sure they are comfortable and safe, and use specialized lighting techniques to create a soft and flattering look. The goal of studio newborn photography is to capture the beauty and innocence of the newborn, highlighting their delicate features, tiny fingers and toes, and perfect little expressions.

The session typically lasts between 2-4 hours, allowing plenty of time for feeding, diaper changes, and soothing the baby. Parents are encouraged to participate in the session, and many photographers offer a variety of props and backdrops to create a unique and personalized look.

The final images are carefully edited to remove any blemishes or imperfections, resulting in a stunning collection of photographs that will be cherished for years to come.

Houston bluebonnet photographer – MJ’s Photography

MJ’s Photography is a Houston bluebonnet photographer that captures your family with the bluebonnets in the most spectacular way.

Bluebonnets are our state flower and they are so beautiful! I love capturing these wildflowers every year. The blues and the reds look amazing in photographs.

Before we get into all of the images of these gorgeous flowers. Do you know the story behind them?

Here are 10 fun facts about the Bluebonnets!

They became the state flower in 1901
There are 6 different types of Bluebonnets
It is NOT illegal to pick bluebonnets, but it is discouraged
“It’s not only the state flower but also a kind of floral trademark almost as well known to outsiders as cowboy boots and the Stetson hat… The bluebonnet is to Texas what the shamrock is to Ireland, the cherry blossom to Japan, the lily to France, the rose to England and the tulip to Holland.”
In 1965 Lady Bird Johnson’s efforts at highway beautification in the United States extending to her encouraging the planting of native plants along Texas highways after she left the White House.
For more than 60 years, TxDOT has delayed all mowing, unless essential for safety, until bluebonnet season is over. (This allows the flowers to drop the seeds)
Through the TxDOT’s wildflower program, the department buys and sows about 30,000 pounds of wildflower seed each year
Known Bluebonnet history dates back to Pre-Columbian Native American societies.
They are unpredictable. There’s an approximate two- to four-week window every March and April for catching sight of these wildflowers. Just how long they last and how spectacular their blooms become depends on the preceding winter’s rain and cold.
They are ONLY native to Texas

Taking portraits in the bluebonnets becomes a yearly tradition for most Texas families and rightly so, they are breathtaking. Have you had your portraits done in these gorgeous wildflowers? If not, you must do it!

The Indian paintbrushes (red flowers) typically grow along with the bluebonnets and give these amazing contrast of colors together. Once you walk out towards the field, this amazing smell hits you and it is truly something to experience.

My girls love their pictures out in the Houston bluebonnets! They want to stay out there and smell the flowers! Look at how cute they were.

I have private access to a personal field of these gorgeous flowers! No trying to navigate your children on the dangerous highway and you do not have to worry about another family or photographer getting in your way. It is a wonderful thing to experience…being in this giant field with just your family.

Here are some of the other pictures that are my favorite! Houston bluebonnet photographer.

Branding photographer in Houston

MJ’s Photography – Branding photographer in Houston

Whether you are looking for a new job or just need to update your headshot for your current job, we will create a great brand for you!

Looking for a new Linkln profile picture? Let’s create that too!

Blanca is an amazing hair stylist! She does mine, so I may be biased. But check her out!

Looking for your daughter or sons modeling portraits? We can do that in downtown Houston or in our studio in Katy.

Branding is so important for your business! Make sure you are represented perfectly.

Branding sessions will include typical headshots as well as full body, more casual images.

Does your daughter or son do cheer? We can create portraits for their portfolio and for you to cherish.

Glitz portraits are on demand for the pageant world! Let’s create a flawless portrait for your portfolio. Branding photographer in Houston

Kimberly is an editor! She wanted to highlight herself in a branding session. We did many looks with different scenery. I love how this one turned out. Branding sessions are so much fun! They include hair and makeup, unlimited session time, and multiple outfit changes!

Some clients want indoor branding sessions with headshots. Others want to do outdoor, more casual branding sessions. It depends on your vision as well as your brand! We can do either, even a mixture of the two if you need.

Want to see a good mixture of branding sessions near Houston! I have so many to show. Both men and women need these sessions. If you own your own business you need a session to showcase your brand.

If you work for someone else, you still to have images to show others! When you go up for a promotion, you need a portrait that represents you!

Here are some branding sessions and headshot sessions. Here we have an artist, therapist, make up artist, influencer, dancer, principal, and editor!

Here is another session to peek at.

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Wall Art – Houston fine art portrait photographer

MJ’s Photography is a Houston fine art portrait photographer.

Hand Painted Oil Portrait

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Have you ever had an oil painting? What about an oil painting of your family portrait? One that will withstand the test of time and that can be passed down from each generation? If not, why not? Let’s create this one of a kind unique piece together. These are exquisite.

I chose to create mine of the 4 generation of women in my life. My grandma, my mother, me, and my two daughters.

Each piece is master art retouched. Then it will be digitally painted. After it has been digitally painted, it gets sent off to Italy to be printed. This is not a traditional canvas. This portrait will be be on a Giclee Fine art canvas. Giclée printmaking meets the highest quality standard for printing limited edition pieces on paper or canvas.

We use 10-color, archival-pigmented Ultrachrome K3 inks that provide print life exceeding 80 years, even 100+ years. Perfect for generational pass down.

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Here is a review! I cannot say enough amazing things about MJ and her team! We just welcomed our precious daughter Ava in October. Since this was our first baby, we wanted to make sure that we captured this special time in our lives. The minute I initially spoke to MJ on the phone, I knew she was the perfect fit for what we were looking for in a photographer. She is so genuine and engaging and I can tell that this is her passion and you can clearly see that passion captured in our photos. The entire process from beginning to end was an absolute dream. Her and her MUA, Avesta, made the effort to make sure our pictures came out exactly how we wanted them. Not to mention MJ was so patient with us as we struggled to narrow down our choices for our maternity and our newborn sessions. I am not kidding when I say that was the HARDEST part. All of them were so amazing! Once we were able to narrow it down, her and her hubby made a special house visit to help get our pictures up on the wall. Like I said, an absolute dream! It’s one thing to just be a talented photographer but it’s entirely another thing to be a talented photographer that cares about her clientele the way MJ does. I highly recommend MJ for any occasion you want to capture. Thank you so much MJ! We will always cherish this time in our lives and are so grateful we have the perfect photographs to capture this moment. Laurie

Adoption is Love- Houston photographer

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“After 559 days in foster care….Aiden is finally a Clements!!!!!!!!! We prayed diligently before, during and after this process. Trust the Lord and his plan and he will deliver the best blessings of all. We are so abundantly blessed to have been chosen to be Aiden’s family. Today will be one of our favorite days forever and always! #gotchaday #adoptionisgospel #adoptionislove” (Samantha-Mom)

Aiden is finally a Clements! “At ten months old, Aiden was placed in the Clements home as a foster child. The family has worked for more than a year to officially adopt him. Tuesday, the family was able to finally call him their own when they adopted the now two-year-old.”

“Any dad wants a little boy, but we always follow His plan and I really feel like He led us to this path,” said Ryan(dad)

Now that the new family of five can finally call Aiden their own, they say they can’t wait for him to grow and be a part of the family forever.
“It’s official. He is a part of our family and it’s awesome,” said Ryan.

Photographing this adoption was a dream come true. I loved being a part of it.

The Clements say they hope their story will inspire more of the community to step up and help bring foster kids into safe and loving homes.

Little Squish. Tears were shed!

First family photo of five…Officially.

Home at last

I’ve been getting to photograph Aiden since the very beginning but I have never been able to share his pictures! He is the cutest!

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Photographer in Tanglewood Houston

MJ’s Photography is a Photographer in Tanglewood Houston that specializes in newborn, maternity, family, and branding headshots.

Are you looking to improve your headshots on LinkIn or for your business website? Our team is perfect for you. We will have a hair and makeup artist here to prepare you for your session! Are you not sure about being behind the camera? Don’t worry! I will pose you every step of the way, down to every little finger.

Multiple outfit changes are encouraged! Having a diverse gallery to choose from is the way to go!

Did you know that the first thing a customer sees is the face of the business? You want to make the right impression and that starts with a great headshot that capture YOU!

I will capture you and your business exactly how you vision. Indoor or outdoor sessions in Katy, Houston, Cypress, and Fulshear are welcome!

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I have started capturing headshots for pageants and Glitz pageants and it is a lot of fun! I love capturing little girls and making them feel gorgeous! Every girl wants to be a princess.

Want to inquire about a headshot branding session?

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Hair and makeup is done by Avesta

Junie’s forever home…finally!

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Momma took the time to write out a letter to her sweet son….cue the tears!

A letter to my son.

Junie,

I cannot express to you enough how much I love you and how much better my life is with you in it. I have been hoping and praying for you since before you were even born. Before I was even in high school, I knew in my heart I would be a mother someday. Even more so than that, I knew my heart would be filled through adoption. As a child myself, I dreamed of who you might be. I imagined life with you. I imagined what your first steps would be like. I imagined what our bedtime routine would be. I imagined how loving and kind you would be. Before I was a foster mom, I knew someday I would be your forever mom, I just did not know you yet. Every single day through the licensing process I held onto the hope and prayer that someday my forever child would come through those doors. Through each high and low of fostering, I held onto that truth that you were out there somewhere.

In April of 2019 I received the message, “blind 2-year-old in shelter needs home.” I did not know if you were a boy or girl, what you looked like, or who you would be. I did not know then that you would be forever. All I knew that was that a child needed a home, and something in my heart told me without a doubt my home was yours. The first picture I received of you was a hospital picture as you were very sick. I studied every inch of your face and how beautiful you were. I looked at your picture each night and prayed for your healing and that you would thrive in my home as I awaited your arrival. My heart ached that you were in the hospital without a mom to hold your hand.

In May you finally moved in, but by then you already had my heart. From the day you arrived I struggled with the idea that you would someday leave and began to pray we would both be at peace however your case ended. From the second I saw you I knew there was something different about you. Everything in me knew you were meant to be my son. The worker who dropped you off from the shelter was in awe at how quickly you clung to me and snuggled into my chest. He explained that no one had been able to touch you because you were too scared, and that you must have sensed something in me to feel safe so quickly. I like to believe you sensed that I was meant to be your mom, too. Every second from that day forward was filled with joy. Even on our hardest days you radiated joy. Over the next year, I felt a wholeness in my heart that I never knew existed before – like everything was truly right.

In March of 2020, the biggest relief imaginable came when the judge ordered we move to adoptions! This child who I had imagined and dreamed of, this child who I prayed so hard for, this child who I hoped for each and every day, you were here! At first it was so surreal and almost seemed impossible… What I knew in my heart for the past year was finally a reality. Just 6 months later our adoption was finalized! September 29, 2020 will always be the day the light of my life became my forever son. I can not fathom life without you. Every single time I look at you I am in awe at how perfect you are. Every smile and every laugh ignites joy beyond measure in my heart. Every night I hold you as you drift off to sleep I am overwhelmed with feelings of peace. Every step you take, every milestone you reach, every new skill you learn, I am inspired. You are everything. I am beyond grateful to call myself your mom, and will wake up each day for the rest of my life blessed with your presence and excited to see what adventure awaits us!

With all the love in the world,

Mommy

Here are some more pictures from Junie’s adoption session! We travelled to San Antonio to capture these in front of the Court house that his adoption should have been at! Sadly Corona made it virtual.

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Junie is seriously the sweetest little boy I have ever met. He kept running up to me and asking for a hug. You are just drawn to his kind and caring soul.

These in front of the courthouse are so special! I adore how these turned out.

His smiles are priceless.

Junie LOVESSSS his matcha drink. So what did we do after the session? We went to STARBUCKS! He was so excited!

family at Starbucks — Look at his face when he stole his momma’s coffee. MJ’s Photography- Houston family photographer

Cross Creek Ranch maternity photography

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Cross Creek Ranch maternity photographer

Tell me she isn’t just stunning! I am so obsessed with her maternity portraits. This one just captivates me. The black and white is just amazing! It brings all of the attention to her gorgeous features.

Kasey is expecting her first son and they are so excited about seeing him.

I’m such a black and white fine art portrait fan…not everyone is, but these two sure loved the black and whites and it made me giddy! Gah she just looks so beautiful!

What about you guys? Are you a color or black and white fan?

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I told them to trust me on this one with a white background and I’m so glad they did. They turned out perfectly.

Look how perfect these two are. You know when you meet a couple and you can just tell that their love is so true? That was these two.

She is stunning in this lace maternity gown. I love how it shows off her pregnant belly perfectly.

I can’t with this one! Favorite!!!

Here are some more favorites from Kasey’s indoor maternity portraits in the studio.

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Her sleeves are just the best! She has every holiday on her arm.

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Gown by Couture Parfait

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The Heights best photographer – MJ’s Photography

MJ’s Photography is the Heights best photographer that services Katy, Fulshear, Cypress, the Heights, Memorial, Conroe, and the Woodlands.

I love photographing children. They have the best personalities. Two year olds are the best. They have the funniest and sweetest personalities…when they are not mad of course ha ha!

Annie Banannie makes the most beautiful and vintage dresses! If you haven’t seen her designs, you need to go look!! —-> Annie Banannie Website

She custom made this dress for our family portraits and I cannot wait to have Stephanie Ratto photography fly down to take them. Yes you read that right…I’m flying her down!

Of course before family portraits, I had to do a little session with Elise in her gorgeous Annie dress. Here are some of my favorites.

Which is your favorite?

I think this dress is the perfect neutral vintage dress. The built in petticoat just makes it perfect and gives it the right amount of “poof.”

The pockets are Elise’s favorites!

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Photographing a two year old is a challenge, but the results are the most rewarding. You have to figure out what makes them happy. Each child is different, so it is my job to figure out how to make them come out of their shell in the small amount of time I have.

MJ’s Photography – The Heights best photographer

MJ specializes in newborn, maternity, and family portraits. MJ is a full service luxury photographer who provides clients with Wall art, Heirloom albums, and luxury prints.

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Professional Newborn photographer in Houston

Professional Newborn photographer in Houston- MJ’s Photography

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At MJ’s Photography, I strive to bring you something different than just a CD full of images. Time and again, I have seen couples, mommies-to-be, new parents, or families 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 design consultation before your session so that I can understand what you are in search of, discuss your vision for your portraits, see the beautiful heirloom albums to the exquisite wall art, as well as review your future investment.

I have designed a menu that will best suit each individual client and I believe that you should only purchase what you love. Collections begin at 1290 and a la carte products begin at 245.

To discuss your potential investment, call the studio at 512-470-6660

A boutique photography studio, delivering fine art portraiture to Houston Texas.

Serving Katy, Houston, Cypress, Spring, Fulshear, Conroe, Sugar Land, Fort Bend, and the Woodlands. Professional Newborn photographer in Houston – MJ’s Photography

I am a portrait photographer who lives in Fulshear, Texas, right outside of Houston. I specialize in maternity, newborn, and family portraits. I service most of Fort Bend; Cypress, Katy, Fulshear , Conroe, Sugar Land, Pear land, The Woodlands, Spring, and Houston areas.

I started my business, MJ’s Photography, in 2014. My love for my daughter Emma Lyn, ignited my passion for photography. Just the same as I treat her photos, with passion, love, and creativity, I strive to bring out each person’s unique identity and capture their true personality. These encounters drive my passion for photography and challenge me to use my tools in new ways. This is my artistic expression.

This is not a job for me. I love outdoor family and maternity portrait sessions, and in-studio newborn sessions. I want to create that perfect image for my clients to hang on their wall for years to come. Their happiness creates my happiness. I have created heirloom photos for many families who will pass them on from generation to generation.

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