Deborah Kelly: A Sophisticated Author Portrait for Making a Way
Deborah Kelly visited the Joy of the Moment Photography studio in The Woodlands, Texas, for an elegant author portrait connected with her new book, Making a Way: Rising From Chronic Pain, Illness and Lyme Disease. With sophisticated studio lighting, refined styling, and a graceful white rose, the session created timeless portraits designed to give Deborah Kelly and her book a distinctive visual presence.
A Birthday Tradition in Twilight: Olga’s Portraits at Hughes Landing
Olga turned her January birthday into an annual tradition of self-celebration with an elegant twilight portrait session at Hughes Landing in The Woodlands. Dressed in rich purple and black, she was beautifully illuminated against a backdrop of sparkling holiday lights, creating sophisticated environmental portraits with an unmistakably cinematic glow.
The Art of the Portrait for a Violinist, Conductor & Orchestra Educator
A violinist, conductor and orchestra educator came to my The Woodlands studio for a collection of professional portraits created for artist bios, concert programs, school publications and promotional materials. Against a dramatic seamless black backdrop, we explored elegant portraits with her violin, conductor's baton and musical score—creating images that feel polished, artistic and unmistakably personal.
Alena Gurevich - Studio Portraits with Violin
A series of portraits to celebrate Alena’s incredible achievement as a musician this year. She passed the exam for ARSM diploma (Associate of the Royal Schools of Music).
Joyka and the Sunset
Here’s the series of Joyka’s photos enjoying a warm summer evening. These are not the traditional dog portrait but I still like the candid moments reflecting his playful personality and the burning sunset colors. This pup can look the part of a Golden Retriever Royalty only on rare occasions. He is like this on most of our walks.
Tyler’s Senior Session at Rob Fleming Park in The Woodlands
On an August afternoon in Rob Fleming Park, The Woodlands, Texas, I had the pleasure of photographing Tyler Hynes for his high school senior pictures. The cloud cover and the hint of rain added a unique charm to the day, while the cooler temperatures brought a refreshing change from the typical heat. With the park's fountain and lake creating a beautiful backdrop, Tyler looked relaxed and confident. I wish him great success with his college applications in his senior year at the John Cooper School.
Tanner’s Senior Session at Liberty Square Park in The Woodlands
“They are absolutely perfect!”
~ Angela M., mother
“Thank you so much! The pictures were great👏👏”
~ Tanner M.
Capturing Memories: Pre-Prom Photoshoot
Prom night, a momentous occasion in every high schooler's life, is a time for dressing up, letting loose, and creating unforgettable memories. At John Cooper School in The Woodlands, Texas, two students, Alena and Michael, eagerly awaited their senior prom dance with excitement and anticipation. Before the night's festivities began, they decided to capture the moment with a pre-prom photoshoot, showcasing their stunning outfits and infectious joy.
High School Winter Formal
Feeling happy and handsome, these two juniors made some awesome memories at the John Cooper School winter formal, held at The Woodlands Resort. The John Cooper School did great job of making the event special for the students and their guests.
Happy Valentine’s day!
Black-and-White vs Color Portraits for Emily’s family
The white background works best for families with children, as their healthy skin and bright eyes are perfectly enhanced by the bright light bouncing around the room. Just add an elegant pose and voilà - a perfect portrait!
Downtown Houston portraits with a dog
Yosaphat Puspo booked a creative environmental portrait session with his dog in Downtown Houston. He showed me a whole bunch of inspirational photos that we tried to recreate and then we got unstoppable.
High School Senior Portraits with Journee Reid
Journee Reid looks gorgeous in this outdoor setting.
We shot outdoors in an open shade by a rustic farm barn on a hot summer day. And Journee’s thoughtful stance makes this simple setting look chic and mysterious.
Wyatt Hopkins as a Cowboy
A cowboy look with a twist. Wyatt Hopkins dressed up in a broad-brimmed hat and unbuttoned his black shirt to enhance the southern flare in his portraits as we were shooting at a horse ranch on a boiling hot summer day.
Anastasia Lewis in a Fedora Hat
Anastasia Lewis is just gorgeous in these outdoor portraits. The brown fedora hat was the perfect accessory to create additional looks for her modeling portfolio. The hat accentuates Anastasia’s fiery eyes or conceals them, depending on the intended message to the viewer.
Studio Portraits for Anastasia Lewis
Work created in Las Vegas, Nevada at a Photography Workshop run by the best portrait photographer in the industry and an incredible educator Jerry Ghionis.
High School Varsity Girls Lacrosse game
Portraits and action shots from High School Varsity Girls Lacrosse game on Thursday April 21st. The weather was at its best: we got it all - from drizzling rain to bright sunshine.
High School Varsity Girls Lacrosse game
My favorite action shots from Sewickley Academy’s Varsity Girls Lacrosse game vs Peters Township on Saturday April 23rd.
Today is another game day vs Butler Area Senior High School. Good luck, girls!
Family Portraits in the Snow
As far as winter photography goes, fresh snow ranks second only to the Christmas lights. It’s so light and clean and beautiful, like in a fairytale. Is it too cold to pose in a fancy outfit? Who cares! Put on a warm coat, hat and gloves and get the most out of the day.
Julie’s Personal Branding Session
Personal branding session for Clearly Pilates Owner & Instructor Julie Trovato. We did headshots in our professional photography studio and environmental action and team pictures in her pilates studio