Jackson | Houston Infant Photographer

These babies grow up so fast! Six months ago I photographed Jackson as he turned six-months old. He didn't have those little teeth in yet, but his eyes were just as big and blue! And now as he approaches toddlerhood Jackson is equally as sweet, and those cheeks are just as kissable :)

And photographing infants at Christmas time? I could definitely get used to this. Is there anything more precious than a chubby-cheeked baby dressed in big sweaters holding a sparkling globe? I think not :)

Christmas sweaters and tiny toes,

HK

Mason | Houston Newborn Photographer

Here he is! Sweet little Mason has arrived! I'm always amazed at how quickly the time goes between a maternity and a newborn photo shoot. It seems like just a few days go by and the baby is here :)

Mason was awake for the majority of the session but he was perfectly content, giving me plenty of opportunities to photograph those pretty blues :) When he did begin to fuss (which was rare) his parents would commence, in perfect unison, singing "Jesus Loves Me". It was so beautiful to witness.



Mason, you are one lucky little dude :) Your parents love you to the Moon and back, and I know they will raise you to love Jesus even more.

Tiny hats and quiet melodies,

HK

Melissa + Payton {Houston Couples Photographer}

This amazing couple made their first debut on my photography blog in August 2011, just before I photographed my first paying client. I had a Canon Rebel T3i, a Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens, and I had just learned how to shoot my camera in Manual mode. They were my guinea pigs before I leaped into this business head first, and I am so grateful to them for volunteering their time to my experiments (you can see the post *here* - please don't judge my photography at that point in time... I was still learning) :)

Melissa and I have been dear friends for oh.... 7 years now! Holy cow. Has it really been 7 years since my Freshman year in college?? Yikes. She married her kind, understanding, and sweet husband, Payton, in December of 2010 and I have been just itching to take some bridal portraits for Melissa ever since as she was unable to have portraits taken on her wedding day.

Well, two years later, she finally took me up on my offer :) Happy 2 year anniversary, you two. I love you both dearly, and I hope that these photographs serve as a reminder of your wedding day and the deep love that you share for each other.

Sunset kisses and flowing white,

HK

Stacy {Houston Maternity Photographer}

It was a chilly Houston morning. And for Houston, "chilly" is anything below 70 degrees so I over-ambitiously decided that I needed to wear 4 layers of tops to keep myself warm forgetting that I often sweat profusely during photo shoots (I blame the squatting and contorting my arms and torso to ensure that I get the right shot for that - maybe a little bit of nerves and excitement mixed in, too) - it's embarrassing. As I was clicking around the Miller Outdoor Theater finding good locations for the photo shoot, I was already regretting the decision to wear two coats. Yes, two. I'm a Texas girl, and I don't like to be cold, okay? ;)

I popped out of the Miller Outdoor Theater to find Stacy and Derek bundled up on the sidewalk looking around to find the girl with the camera :) Immediately they struck me as warm (both literally and personality-wise), sweet, and charming, each wearing a gentle smile on their faces as I approached them and made my introduction :) I knew this was going to be a pleasant session.

Stacy looked stunning in her red sweater! I think I'm going to recommend more momma's to wear red for maternity shoots because the color popped beautifully against the browns and grays of the cool, fall morning. I was just swooning! And that tender gaze to top it off - yes. Perfect :) Stacy, you owned this shoot!

Derek could not have been more amazing, too. Such a positive and encouraging person! He carefully helped his lovely wife up when I had her doing gymnastics going from sit to stand throughout the shoot, and talked so excitedly about his daughter-to-be. Makes me excited to see how Scott will be when our turn finally comes to start a family :)

Stacy and Derek, thank you for a lovely morning. You two are truly so kind and wonderful! It was my pleasure to photograph the two of you, and I look forward to meeting your little one in January! Until then, I will be praying for a safe delivery and a healthy baby and momma when she arrives :)

Falling leaves and foot bridges,

HK