We are adding to our 2026 Street Team! Let’s get off our phones, get outside and create some amazing experiences for ourselves. Do you want your senior year to exceed your expectations? Add the Street Team to your Senor Bucket list. You won’t be disappointed.
The Street Team is a small group of exceptional teens who will all be seniors in 2026 and live in the North Dallas area. Carrollton, Plano, Frisco, Coppell, The Colony, Lewisville, Flower Mound and maybe even McKinney and Parker. Our Street Team models come together to support each other through fun photographic events. There are tons of perks, with the best being new friends and capturing amazing photos. You will have new memories and photos for your entire senior year.
Worried it will take too much time? Nope, this group is flexible. It fits into any schedule.
Happy New Year! January is always my planning month. It’s cold outside, so there aren’t usually many portraits scheduled. I have been diving into my endless unread emails and decided to start with the newest to oldest. Often times I don’t get around to reading some of the newsletters that I really enjoy, so I decided to open them all and at least scan them.
I’m so happy I did because I came across this article sent by my CPA, Morey & David Glazer. It’s called a Premortem – and It’s the Most Productive Thing You Will Do All Year. It was published in the Wall Street Journal and written by Ben Cohen. I started reading it and didn’t stop until I got to the end. It is a different way of looking at the new year rather than making a New Year’s resolution. If you have time, just click on the link and start reading. I bet you don’t stop until you get to the end.
Do you ever look back at your family photos and cherish those cute little baby images? You know the ones where you have big chubby cheeks and bright eager eyes? And then there are the cute toddler images, preschool adorable-ness and grade school images of you with your friends. And then poof, you just disappear. What happened just before you were a teenager? Did your parents send you away to boarding school? Did they forget about you?
It’s a shame because preteen kids are fun, talented, smart and have a lot to teach us. I LOVE to invest in OUR kids and OUR future.
I started a personal project about 3 years ago that I heard about from a fellow photographer. It’s called The Who I Am Project. The goal is simple… to make pre-teens look and feel beautiful and be confident in who they are. If you remember when you were 9,10,11,12 years old, you remember how emotionally hard it was to find where you fit in.
The Who I Am Project is designed for kids about middle school age. The goal is to show them how amazing and talented they are through my lens. It’s hard for our preteens and teenagers to see themselves as others do. Everyone is special and I want to prove that to them.
I don’t know about you, but if there is something I can do to create unshakable confidence in preteen girls and boys BEFORE they hit high school, then I’m ALL in!
Who are we looking for? We are looking for kids between the ages of 8 and 12. We will toss around some ideas to best showcase their talent and personality.
Why “The Who I am Project”? We want to capture the personality of these preteens and record the last stage of their childhood before they become teenagers. We want them to realize their true beauty, so that they are confident in themselves before they hit high school. Imagine the impact a single beautiful image can do for your preteen’s self-image.
How to participate or nominate a friend: Please fill out the contact form below if you are interested in having your child participate in this project, or if you would like to nominate a friend or family member of yours that you think would be perfect for this. Please nominate people you think would enjoy the boutique experience we provide. The session itself is complimentary and includes $50 in product credit (a total of $150 value). Our goal is to create a gorgeous group of photos you’ll love and that truly show your preteen’s spirit and personality! Many people like to use these photos and birthday, mother/Father’s Day and “just because” gifts for their preteen. Our portrait collections start at $375.
After you fill out the contact form below, we will send you specific details and you can decide if this project is perfect for your preteen.
We are hoping to build confidence in our future. Talk to you soon, Lisa
The week between Christmas and New Years is kind of a “free” week. I’m too tired from the holidays to work, the house is a mess from celebrating, and I don’t usually have any sessions because everyone else feels the same way.
There is more than enough time to relax and contemplate the things that worked for me both personally and professionally. Personally, I feel like I have finally learned to balance my life. I have set firm boundaries and cleared my path of people who don’t line up with my morals and ethics. I choose to be around people who lift me up and offer positive vibes. And I have learned to say “no” or “no thank you”. This goes for me personally and professionally.
In my 29 years of business, I have tried just about everything. Some things just don’t work for me. Or I just don’t enjoy doing them. So, I have finally come to a place in my life where I can say, “I have retired from that”, or “I no longer offer that service” or “I appreciate you asking but let me refer you to someone who offers that service”. I don’t know why I was not able to set those boundaries when I was younger. Those words have set me free. I have made more room in my life to do the things that I love.
Something I started doing this year and will continue doing is reaching out to one friend a week. Sometimes just to tell them that I am thinking about them, and sometimes to request a lunch date. Good friends are hard to come by. And sometimes it takes years to form a lasting bond. (especially when we are raising kids and have busy lives) I love my tribe and could not do this life without them.
If you are like everyone else… You probably have a million reasons why you can’t schedule your family portrait session this year… You are too busy, or your kids are off at college (we have appointments available on weekends and during Thanksgiving break), You are still carrying a few extra pounds (we can help you look your best with the right clothing and posing and a little artwork if needed). You have a tight budget this year (we offer payment plans PLUS portraits can double as Holiday gifts and Holiday cards)
So, what are you waiting for? Give us a call.
In MY opinion… Everyone should schedule a family portrait every 3-5 years… and even more frequently if you have small children. If possible, include grandparents in some of your portraits.
Need help with clothing, just ask! We are here for you.
Grab your family calendar and let’s get this party started!!
For those of you who are new to our annual Portraits in the Park Event, here is a quick overview. November is a beautiful month to schedule a family portrait for a couple of reasons. First, the weather is a little cooler and second the portraits will be ready just in time for holiday gift giving. Plus, your new wall portrait can be hanging for all of your holiday gatherings.
Why are we able to offer such a great session fee? Well, there are WAY more of YOU than there are of ME. So, I choose a park and schedule families one after the other on the same day and it works out for everyone. I’m able to get in a “groove” and not spend so much time driving from place to place. It’s a win/win. You get a better price and I get a better schedule.
If you have something different in mind, we still do regular portrait session during the holidays, just not on Portraits in the Park days. I LOVE creative ideas; give me a call and we can chat about what you have in mind.
Portraits in the Park
($95 session fee plus $50 goes toward your order)
Saturday Nov 4th
Saturday Nov. 11th
Sunday November 13th
Home for the Holidays
($125 session fee plus $50 goes toward your order)
Tues and Wed. November 21st and 22nd
Saturday November 25th
Sunday November 26th
the entire month of December
Booking your session is easy! Here are the details!
The details are simple! Grab your calendar Pick a Portrait in the Park date
Follow these steps
1. Call or text 214-454-6568 or email us to schedule your session
2. Pay the session fee (you will receive a $50 credit toward your portrait order)
3. Extend our special to a friend and receive an additional $50 credit toward your order
4. Start planning your clothing. (let me know if you need help)
What are you waiting for? Fill out the form below to schedule your 2023 Family Portrait session.
There are SO many things to accomplish during your senior year, your head is probably spinning wondering where to even start. Our biggest senior tip is to sit down RIGHT NOW and write down all the things that are important for you. You will start feeling less overwhelmed as you start checking things off your list.
I wouldn’t call myself an expert on much, but I have been photographing high school seniors for about 25 years and I “see” things and “hear” things. Plus, I have had TWO seniors. One boy and one girl. I am now on the other side of high school (but still photographing seniors) …so I have some “I wish I had…” and “I’m glad I did…” thoughts to share with you.
Let’s get started…
Research college applications. (How they work, what you will need, how much they cost, how to get scholarships, how and when to fill out the FASFA, when you need to make a decision)
Schedule your final SAT/ACT testing dates
Schedule college visits
Write down ALL important senior dates (yearbook PDA deadline, Homecoming, Prom, cap and gown ordering date, spring break, senior skip day, end of the year banquets, etc) Your school website will be a wealth of information on this topic.
Acquire cute outfits. You will need multiple outfits for senior events throughout the year, but will have little time to shop, so grab them when you find them.
Practice making good decisions. Sometimes the line of good judgment gets fuzzy, if you need help consult a trusted adult.
Create memories with friends and family. Take pictures of EVERYTHING! Memories last forever.
Learn to balance your social life with academics.
Take care of yourself. Eat, Sleep and exercise.
When in doubt, ask for help.
BONUS: Schedule your senior portrait session. You are worth it! This is your 12th year of school! I am proud of you, and you should be proud of yourself too. Let’s celebrate by showing off the awesome person you have become. Take the first step, call today to schedule your session. Don’t worry, I will help you with everything.
We’ve got you covered! Do you want multiple looks? Do you want to be photographed in multiple locations? Do you want a more “influencer” style shoot? Or maybe you don’t like to be photographed but will agree to a quick and painless portrait session. Whatever it is, we’ve got it.
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Senior year seems to roll pretty quickly after school starts. It’s a wonder parents and teens are able to fit it all in! But, the one thing you just can’t let slide is your Senior Portrait Session. This is it! This is YOUR Senior year. You will want to remember your fun and playful personality and your stylish clothes. When your parents look back on your senior portraits, their hearts will burst with pride and love.
We’ve got an irresistible offer for you. We are giving away UNLIMITED sessions at this value from now until June 30th, 2023. The 75% off Senior Portrait Special will be our best event of the season. Plus, we will include our FREE custom social sharing phone app with all your ordered images. (value$140) Did I mention IRRESISTIBLE?
We are here for you! Call today! 214-454-6568 or fill out the form below to get started via email. BTW, I’m Lisa, your photographer. I can’t wait to meet you.
Since this is an unlimited offer, please share this with your friends and family.
Apply to be one of our 2024 Senior Street Team Models
Our Street Team is a select group of exceptional 2024 seniors who love to meet new people and be social. Our models love to be photographed and have great ideas that they bring to the team. You will love all the photoshoots, prizes, senior swag and fresh images you receive all year.
Candidates do not have to look like a model or even want to be a model. But you do have to have a great personality, live in the North Dallas area, be willing to try new things and brag about us every now and then.
We don’t want you to miss this AMAZING senior experience. Are you ready?
If you are like everyone else… You probably have a million reasons why you can’t schedule your family portrait session this year… You are too busy, or your kids are off at college (we have appointments available on weekends and during Thanksgiving break), You are still carrying a few extra pounds (we can help you look your best with the right clothing and posing and a little artwork if needed). You have a tight budget this year (we offer payment plans PLUS portraits can double as Holiday gifts and Holiday cards)
So, what are you waiting for? Give us a call.
In MY opinion… Everyone should schedule a family portrait every 3-5 years… and even more frequently if you have small children. If possible, include grandparents in some of your portraits.
Need help with clothing, just ask! We are here for you.
Grab your family calendar and let’s get this party started!!
For those of you who are new to our annual Portraits in the Park Event, here is a quick overview. November is a beautiful month to schedule a family portrait for a couple of reasons. First, the weather is a little cooler and second the portraits will be ready just in time for holiday gift giving. Plus, your new wall portrait can be hanging for all of your holiday gatherings.
Why are we able to offer such a great session fee? Well, there are WAY more of YOU than there are of ME. So, I choose a park and schedule families one after the other on the same day and it works out for everyone. I’m able to get in a “groove” and not spend so much time driving from place to place. It’s a win/win. You get a better price and I get a better schedule.
If you have something different in mind, we still do regular portrait session during the holidays, just not on Portraits in the Park days. I LOVE creative ideas; give me a call and we can chat about what you have in mind.
Portraits in the Park
($99 session fee plus $50 goes toward your order)
Sunday November 6th (ONE spot left)
ADDED Saturday Nov. 12th (TWO spots open)
Sunday November 13th(ONE spot left)
Home for the Holidays
($125 session fee plus $50 goes toward your order)
Tues and Wed. November 22nd and 23rd
Saturday November 26th
Sunday November 28th
the entire month of December
Booking your session is easy! Here are the details!
The details are simple! Grab your calendar Pick a Portrait in the Park date
Follow these steps
1. Call or text 214-454-6568 or email us to schedule your session
2. Pay the session fee (you will receive a $50 credit toward your portrait order)
3. extend our special to a friend and receive an additional $50 credit toward your order
4. Start planning your clothing. (let me know if you need help)
What are you waiting for? Fill out the form below to schedule your 2022 Family Portrait session.
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