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).
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!
Texas TreeVentures Birthday Party for Alena’s 17th Birthday
Alena’s birthday party with her new friends who braved the intricate and physically challenging Texas TreeVentures course high above the ground. It was late November but Houston weather didn’t disappoint. It was sunny and warm and the fall foliage colors were especially bright this year.
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.
Timothy Heavner - Business Headshot for a Musician
What About My Photography that Caught Your Eye?:
“It's gorgeous!!! You make everyone look their best: great facial expressions, relaxed, individualized, natural ...”
~ Timothy Heavner