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Flippen Park anniversary photo fountain

Couples, Individuals

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Nestled in the heart of Highland Park, TX lies a photographer’s dream Dallas portrait session location—Flippen Park. It’s just minutes from downtown Dallas! This charming oasis is in the middle of a neighborhood of gorgeous homes. It has become one of my favorite spots for capturing stunning engagement photos, anniversary photos, and even senior photos. […]

July 7, 2024

Flippen Park: A Hidden Gem for Dallas Portrait Sessions

SMU graduation senior photo champagne

Individuals, Seniors

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I’m so excited to share the SMU graduation photos from Abby’s session! Abby graduated early in December with a degree in Finance, so she has a few months to travel the world and enjoy her time off before she starts her job in private equity in NYC! So jealous of her! During her session, we […]

January 2, 2024

SMU Graduation Photos | Abby Carter

Dallas White Rock Lake pregnancy announcement

Couples

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As a photographer, it is truly special when I get a chance to document life-changing milestones for friends. This was the case for Victor and Jean, who I’ve known since our middle and high school days! They recently shared with me that they were expecting, and it was an absolute honor to be able to […]

October 14, 2023

Dallas White Rock Lake Pregnancy Announcement Photoshoot | Victor and Jean

Trinity Overlook Park proposal

Couples

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Thinking about a Trinity Overlook Park proposal? This is a perfect spot for views of the Dallas skyline. It’s right next to Margaret Hill Hunt Bridge, which is an iconic bridge that spans the Trinity River. I love that you can see the bridge, the Texas flag, and the city of Dallas from Trinity Overlook […]

June 20, 2023

Trinity Overlook Park Proposal | Ashley and Ryan Dallas Engagement Photos

SMU fountain senior champagne photo

Seniors

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There are so many amazing SMU senior photo spots to choose from! I shared a few spots in my previous blog post, but thought it would be helpful and fun to share a comprehensive list of where I think the best spots are, featuring the wonderful grads I took photos for in spring 2023! 1. […]

June 12, 2023

The Best SMU Senior Photo Spots

UT Arlington senior graduation horse statue University Center

Seniors

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I had an absolute blast taking Alexandra’s UT Arlington senior graduation photos a couple of months ago! I’ve never stepped foot on campus before, but Alexandra was the best tour guide. She showed me all the great photo spots and had the best props and ideas. Here are the UT Arlington photo spots that we […]

February 1, 2023

UT Arlington Senior Graduation Photos | Alexandra Saucedo

SMU senior graduation photo Dallas Hall

Individuals, Seniors

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Southern Methodist University (SMU) has one of the most beautiful campuses in the U.S. In fact, Conde Nast said “SMU’s campus is a tranquil, leafy spot in Dallas, and it’s famous for vast lawns, where faculty sometimes hold classes.” In 2015, The Princeton Review ranked SMU No. 2 on its list of the nation’s most […]

January 13, 2023

SMU Senior Graduation Photos | Reeth Magoo

Highland Park Village senior photo session

Individuals, Seniors

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Highland Park is one of the best spots for a senior photo session in Dallas, Texas. There are so many different backdrops and beautiful parks in the neighborhood that are perfect for photos. The best thing is there are a variety of spots that are all only a few minutes from each other — which […]

September 21, 2022

Highland Park Photo Session | Shelly Chen

UTD senior portrait photo location mural

Individuals, Seniors

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It’s almost time for the school year to begin, which means graduates everywhere are getting ready to finish out their college career, including those at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)! UTD has a beautiful campus full of great senior photo locations for graduates. It’s truly a hidden gem with modern buildings, beautiful magnolia […]

July 27, 2022

Top 5 UTD Senior Portraits Locations

Texas proposal photography

Couples, Uncategorized

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You’ve found the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. You have the ring. And now, you’re ready to start planning the exciting moment where you get to pop the big question! Planning the proposal can be daunting. Not only do you want to keep things a surprise for your partner, […]

July 12, 2022

Top 5 Dallas Proposal Tips and Ideas

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