In Home Newborn Photographer | Dallas Photographer

Part of what I love about being an in home newborn photographer is the privilege of being invited into someone’s home and a glimpse into their lives. In this particular newborn lifestyle session below, I just love all the blues.

If having someone in your home isn’t your jam, not a worry. I also have a studio in my own home, that I like to think of as a little oasis for my clients to come and relax in for their newborn sessions. You can show up in sweats, pick a dress from my curated wardrobe, and I’ll guide you through the rest in front of the camera.

Regardless of what your location preference is, I always suggest booking your newborn portraits around month 4 or 5 to ensure availability with your photographer of choice. I personally keep a full calendar 6-12 weeks out most of the year and book a limited number of sessions a month to be able to deliver the experience I want all clients to have.

If you are in the Dallas and Plano areas and currently expecting, 1) congratulations! and 2) I would be happy to send investment details your way! I look forward to talking with you!

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

First Birthday Photo Session | DFW Baby Photographer

You blinked! She’s already a whole year old and what happened to the time? You JUST had her, she was just the tiny squish of a baby and now she’s off, with her own little personality starting to really shine through. A first birthday photo session (also known as a milestone session) gives you a chance to hit the pause button and still capture that gummy smile with the little teeth poking through, the expression she makes when you clap your hands and say ‘yayyy!’, and her first taste of cake.

She’s so big, yet still so little at the same time.


For more information on a first birthday photo session for your little one, click here or here to schedule.

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Dallas Area Newborn Photography Studio

Ahhh the newborn bliss stage! I just adore those tiny squishes in my Dallas area newborn photography studio. My style of newborn photography of simple and natural posing truly allows your baby to shine as the focus of the session. These are your first family portraits together and I understand how important they are!

I recommend clients book their newborn session at the beginning of the second trimester to ensure availability. My current calendar is booked through 2021, but I am accepting newborn sessions in 2022 and would be thrilled to help you properly document this big chapter of life.

Your newborn is your legacy worth investing in. Click here for more details on a newborn photography session.

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Denton Tx Family Photographer | Family Photography Studio

When searching for a family photography studio for your family portraits, I think it’s important to remember a few key details about the photographer.

  1. Is their specialty in family photography? Or do you primarily see engagement and senior portraits? A family photographer that’s well trained in managing families may be more of what you need with multiple children. You know your kids best, so I always feel this is something to be mindful of as a client!

  2. Do you want outdoor or studio space as your background? Finding a photographer that has an aesthetic that you are wanting is important. Again, well trained photographers will have specific locations and times of day for their sessions because of their own unique craft and style. For example, if you are searching for a photographer that has a ton of props and fun backgrounds, a photographer with a light and airy style studio space (hi! me!) isn’t going to be able to provide you with the session of your dreams. Know your vision and search out a photographer that showcases work that aligns with what you truly want.

  3. Book as early as possible! Photographers tend to keep full schedules, around 6-8 weeks in advance. This last tip is a general rule of thumb to follow when you’re planning your family portraits, or any professional portraits for that matter!

If you are searching for a Denton Tx family photographer (or any of the surrounding cities) and would like more details on a family photography session with me, click the button below.

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Where Can I have Family Photos Taken In Plano?

Picture this: you’re a mom of young ones and you may or may not have had maternity and newborn photos, but you just realized you don’t have any updated family portraits and the kids! They’ve grown so much since the last ones! This sets off a panic in you & you immediately hop on a search engine and frantically type ‘Where can I family photos taken in Plano"?!” (Or insert whatever city you’re in!)

Fingers crossed, that’s how you’ve landed here, reading this, thinking to yourself, ‘how does she know?’ Because I get it, mama. This whole motherhood thing is a wild ride and the time goes so much faster than any of us could ever anticipate. You blink and it’s been YEARS since you’ve captured a great photo of all of you, much less sibling photos or - gasp - a photo of just you and your partner.

The good news is that when you hire a professional photographer, you don’t need to spend your time researching the perfect location. He or she will know exactly where to take you for your photo session - where the light, scenery and interaction will connect in a perfect trifecta for gorgeous, timeless family portraits. Spoiler alert: all of my outdoor photos are taken in the same unassuming field - the field itself isn’t what makes the magic - it’s the people standing in it.

Setting a tradition to have family photos annually is an investment in your legacy that you won’t be able to quantify over the years. I am booked for the fall of 2021, but springtime is beautiful in the field!

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Dallas In Home Newborn Photos

Newborn sessions can be booked any time from when you’ve gotten the good news that you’re expecting to when you’re holding your newborn in your arms. Your session is booked using your due date as a placeholder in my calendar and is then scheduled as soon as baby is born for an upcoming weekday morning. Posed sessions in my studio are ideally scheduled within 1-3 weeks of baby’s birth, and in-home lifestyle sessions can be schedule when baby is anywhere from 1-12 weeks old.

Sessions can be in my newborn photography studio located in Plano, or I am happy to come to your home for a newborn lifestyle session. Below, you’ll see a beautiful example of in home newborn photos and just how special they can be.


Ready for investment details? Click here. I look forward to talking with you!

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Plano Family Outdoor Photos

Where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you,
I will follow where you lead
— Where You Lead, Carole King

Family outdoor photos in the Fall are the most requested session for every photographer. Here in Texas, especially in Plano, family outdoor photos can be tricky with weather to factor in, so I have to very carefully balance catering to my clients, not overbooking myself to allow for weather makeup dates, and have a flexible enough, but stable flow of clients. Not that this is any of your concern, as a client, but all of that to say, scheduling Fall family outdoor photos early is the wisest move one can make to ensure availability with the photographer of your choosing.

Now what does that look like? For me, I like to book my clients at least 2 months in advance so that they have the time to go through the full experience with me and it isn’t rushed. Other photographers keep different calendars and preferences, so I would encourage you to research early and keep tabs on their social media and/or subscribe to their newsletter. Most photographers I know, including myself, will announce dates and availability to past clients and newsletter subscribers first before opening it up to the public.

If what I’ve mentioned above peeks your interest and you are searching for a Dallas or Plano family photographer, click the button below for session investment details.

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Plano Tx Newborn Photography Studio

If we want to give our children what they need to thrive, we must honor their basic nature- boyish or girlish, introverted or extroverted, wild or mellow.
— Wendy Mogel, The Blessing of a Skinned Knee

Dr. Wendy Mogel has a wonderful podcast called Nurture vs Nurture with Dr. Wendy Mogel and it’s fantastic if you enjoy podcasts on parenting! None of us really knows what we’re doing when it comes to parenting. I routinely tell my oldest, ‘I don’t know, I’ve never been a parent to a fill-in-the-blank year old before’ which is the truth! And that’s ok.

Getting to chat with new parents is only one of the million little reasons why I love my career and my newborn photography studio.


PS - is this not the best newborn portrait ever? She’s even smiling herself!

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Mommy And Me Photos | Plano Tx Photographer

One is the perfect age for Mommy and Me photos with your little one(s)! The snuggles, the affection and facial expressions, the crawling and little leg rolls… it’s all just so dang cute it makes me want to squish them right up! Motherhood portraits with just mom and baby are one of my all-time favorite sessions. There’s nothing sweeter than a mom and her little love getting to just be in the moment & play together.

Often times, membership clients will choose to include one motherhood session to the mix and it’s a beautiful way to round out your galleries. Scroll down to see this stunning due and let me know if you are in need of portraits with you and your little one(s).

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

2021 Fall Family Photos Near Me

Happy Saturday, everyone!

Can you feel it? Fall is in the air! The temps are starting to dip a tiny bit and the morning air feels more and more like Fall each day. If you are coming across my website because you are in the Dallas/Fort Worth/Plano area(s) and likely typed into good ol’ Google ‘2021 Fall Family Photos Near Me’, then you are in the right place! I went through last year’s Fall sessions just to get myself back into the mindset of the busy season and just had to share this sweet session with you all today! Scroll and click here if you are interested in your own 2021 Fall family photos. Dates are very limited!

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Lifestyle Photography Session | Plano Tx Photographer

Some of the sweetest moments of my career have been documented in someone else’s home. While I love my photography studio and field, lifestyle photography sessions, especially with the most darling baby girl, are such a wonderful way to document this time in your lives. They are as authentic as it gets.

New parents, don’t worry about having a brand new newborn session if you aren’t ready to do that right after baby is born! Waiting until your little one is a bit older is perfectly ok and just as sweet, I promise. Scroll below for a great example of a baby milestone lifestyle photography session and click the button for more information.

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Dallas Fort Worth Newborn Photographer

Happy Friday, everyone!

Welcome to my website, where hopefully you’re looking for a Dallas Fort Worth newborn photographer to document your next chapter of life. If not, well, that’s ok, too & you’re welcome to stay for a quick heart-warming moment while browsing the images below! (Let’s be honest, who doesn’t get heart-eyed when they see a cute newborn?!)

I’m a Chicago native, but moved to Plano a few years ago and now Texas is home! We love being here and the community we’ve created and I absolutely adore my clients. Below is one example of a newborn lifestyle photo shoot and I have quite a few others sprinkled throughout on the blog, so be sure to circle back to it so you can see other examples of my work.

If you are interested in more details, let’s chat!

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Outdoor Family Photos | Plano Tx Photographer

A family is like a circle.
The connection never ends,
and even if at times it breaks,
in time it always mends.

A family is like the stars.
Somehow they’re always there.
Families are those who help,
who support and always care.

A family is like a book.
The ending’s never clear,
but through the pages of the book,
their love is always near.

A family is many things.
With endless words that show
who they are and what they do
and how they teach you so you know.

But don’t be weary if it’s broken
or if through time it’s been so worn.
Families are like that—
they’re split up and always torn.

But even if this happens,
your family will always be.
They help define just who you are
and will be a part of you eternally.
-Nicole M O’Neal

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Farmers Branch Outdoor Family Portraits

In the age of social media, when you can edit your life in beautiful pictures, it’s important to remind moms that all of us are wearing yogurt and all of our hands smell like urine.
— Kristin Bell

I love K. Bell, don’t you? She’s so real and hilarious and relatable, it’s wonderful.


Outdoor family portraits allow open space for your kids to play and be kids, without stress of them destroying a space. I know how that feels as a mom of three, myself!

The outdoors is the great age-equalizer - everyone can enjoy exploring and playing outside. This is a great environment for portraits that reflect the authentic love and connection of your family. Click here for portrait details.

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Plano Newborn Portrait Photographer

There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues… are created, strengthened and maintained
— Winston Churchill

It has been a little bit since I’ve shared a newborn lifestyle session on the blog and today’s is a treat! I thought I would share a few tips to help prepare for a lifestyle session, before the session.

1) Hire someone to clean. I know it’s an investment to have family portraits done, so I always encourage families to hire a service to take care of cleaning the home, so it’s one less thing on the to-do list. This is especially helpful when you have a newborn and toddler.

2) Put away any items you would not want photographed. I know that sounds obvious, but if you step into a room and see anything on a surface, go ahead and clear it off. I promise, the clear surface will make a huge difference in lifestyle photos. Unless it’s decorative and sentimental, I encourage you put it away for the day.

3) Don’t worry about the little ones. I know it’s stressful in general to have photos taken, but I promise, the more you allow me to guide the session along, the easier the session will be for YOU! If one of the children get fussy, it’s ok! We can switch it up with parents and rooms and there is plenty of time to pause for a breather.

These sessions are beautiful and I absolutely adore lifestyle photography. If any of the above sounds like your jam and you’re looking for a family photographer in your home, click the button below to get in touch.

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Outdoor Cake Smash Photo Session

Another #TBT for you with this CUTE AS CAN BE outdoor cake smash photo session this past Winter with little man! I cannot handle how sweet that crown is.

Cake smash sessions do not have to be in the studio, they can absolutely be out in the field, as well (depending on the time of year, of course, with this Texas heat!). Now, I’m not featuring the family portion of this photo session today, but a milestone session for a little one will always include family and all of the combinations of family members before we let little babes dive into their cakes. This gives you a well-rounded family portrait session, with fun cake smash images as well!

If your little one is turning 1 this Fall or Winter and you are looking to get on a photographer’s schedule, we’re quickly approaching the busiest time of year. I encourage reaching out asap to ensure availability! You can click here to get in touch with me, or there’s another contact option at the bottom once you’ve scrolled through the gallery.

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Family Photography Studio Near Me

No one really explained just how much the world shifts when you bring another baby into the family. When we have our first, ALL of the time is devoted to them and then to suddenly have to figure out how to split your time and attention is a huge adjustment and I know a lot of mama’s struggle with the ‘balancing act’ of multiple children. These little ones depend on everything from us, and I know how overwhelming that can be.

That’s why it’s my number one goal to provide a warm, welcoming, calming studio space for my clients, so everyone feels at ease during the session. Photography sessions are not most people’s favorite, I totally get it, but scouts honor, my studio is a safe haven. Easy going music, relaxing environment, and no clutter is a sure way to help bring some peace to an otherwise stressful transition period of life!

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Dallas LGBTQ+ Family Photographer

My studio is a safe and welcoming space to all families, I want every single one of you to know this. It’s not occurred to me in the past to specifically say ‘Hey Dallas! I’m an LGBTQ+ family photographer and inclusive to all family structures!’ and so I am remedying that asap!

This newborn session is full of so much love and the three of them are one small, beyond happy family together.

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Outdoor Fall Family Photos

#TBT to a wonderful outdoor fall family photos session from Fall 2020! It genuinely blows my mind that kids are back in school (or just about to start) and Fall is knocking at the door.

Historically, Spring & Fall are my busiest times of year because the weather is so, sooo much nicer to deal with. This year, I’ve been slower to open my Fall calendar with such a full plate already. Building a house is no joke, y’all. 3 kids in school, also no joke. So, all of that to say, if you are looking ahead at your calendar and wanting to talk about what is available on my calendar, inquire through the button below and I will send over some availability for you.

PS seeing all of these warm tones makes me excited for the season change! Anyone else?!

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Frisco Cake Smash Photographer

My heart goes out to the moms who have had babies the last 2ish years. Motherhood, especially in the first year or so, can feel so lonely and I can just imagine just much harder it was with the pandemic going on.

These little ones have experienced a life completely different from what you and I grew up in, no doubt about it. I wonder what they will say about their childhood as they grow up, honestly.

Anyway, off of that little thought train! This cake smash was a hit with big sister & I love the crown! It’s everything a little princess needs. It’s hard to believe another membership baby has been born and turned a whole year, already!

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.