Check out our 2017 senior models showing off their exclusive 2017 senior draw string bag. These are only available at Texas Tradition Photography! It’s our free gift to you when you book your senior session this summer. Hurry, they are available only while supply lasts!
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I am honored to introduce Texas Tradition Photography’s 2017 Senior Models. We have been hanging out and shooting for the last 2 months. I have gotten to know each of these seniors and I can tell you right now… They are AMAZING! I’m so excited to finally get this year started.
Braeden HHS 2017 Senior Model
Christy CHS 2017 Senior Model
Evan Allen HS 2017 Senior Model
Jace HHS 2017 Senior Model
Juliann HHS 2017 Senior Model
Laurel HHS 2017 Senior Model
Maddie HHS 2017 Senior Model
McKenzie CHS 2017 Senior Model
Natalie CHS 2017 Senior Model
We are now booking 2017 senior portrait sessions. Contact us today! Hurry, the summer is filling up fast.
I was in a hurry yesterday to finish up a senior mailer. I needed to get it to the printer before the end of the day. The only thing left was to inset images of my studio. Well… The hold up wasn’t that i couldn’t take the images, it was that my office and studio were a mess. I just haven’t had time to clean.
So, I did what any other mother, photographer, business owner, wife, person, would do. I moved all the “junk” to the opposite side of the room. So, when you get our mailer in your mailbox, you will see a fresh, beautiful, clean studio. I thought it was funny, so I took pictures of the “other” side of the room and texted them to my best friend. It made her laugh. So, I started thinking… everyone knows that I’m not a great house keeper. I like to see the work that I need to do, so I always have stacks of papers on my desk. I didn’t think anyone would believe that my office was clean anyway.
So, here it is. The “clean” side of my office and the “other” side. HA
It just reminds you that what you see in life is only what people want you to see. Once you see the behind the scenes, you know the full story.
I met Gabrielle and Chad at the Dallas Bridal Show at Dallas Market Hall in January. I knew right away that I wanted to photograph them. They met back in elementary school, so we wanted to incorporate their childhood photo into their engagement portraits so they could use it on their save the date cards. It was a great idea!
They chose to wear soft pastel colors, which really stood out against the beautiful greenery at the Dallas Oak Cliff Nature Preserve. It took REAL talent for Gabrielle to hike in those heels! 
But, everything is possible when you have a man who loves you as much as Chad does Gabrielle. He was a perfect gentleman. He helped her along the way. I love the way these engagement portraits turned out. Chad and Gabrielle will be getting married this fall. The wedding is going to be amazing. 
Are you looking for Romantic engagement portraits? I’d love to talk to you about scheduling a session. You can email us at
The secret to an amazing wedding is to plan your heart out, choose professionals that share your same creative vision, and then let go and enjoy your day. It’s okay if something doesn’t go as planned, just relax and trust that your professionals will take care of you.
Rachel and Eric’s wedding was elegant, traditional and simply romantic. I caught myself tearing up a few times when I saw how sweetly he looked at her. Rachel has a heart of gold and I felt that everyone at the wedding knew it too.
Rachel and her mom did most of the planning. They did an amazing job picking two perfect locations and wedding professionals who shared her same style. Garden Gate Floral Design worked their magic to create a sea of elegant arrangements. Jr. even dressed their precious dog.
Rachel and Eric’s amazing Professional Wedding Team
Hair: Amanda with Chad Rookstool Salon
Make up: Stormy Weather Make up
Florist: Garden Gate Floral and Design
DJ: Uptown Sound
Video: LeVon Owens with Spinning Leaf Films
Dress: Mia Bridal Couture Houston
Bridesmaides dresses BHLDN
Groom’s tux: J Hilburn
Ceremony: Perkins Chapel at SMU
Reception: The Adolphus Hotel
Photography: Lisa Manis and Tim McCord with Texas Tradition Photography
Last year around this time, I received a call from a past bride and groom about doing a family portrait session. I was SO excited to hear from them. I love catching up with my couples. I learned that the groom, Clinton, had landed a job in London. Being young and adventurous, they accepted the job and moved. In addition, they had just been blessed with twins; one boy and one girl. The twins were about 8 months old.
Anyway, Sara and Clinton were coming home for Thanksgiving and wanted to do a family portrait. I was super excited. When they arrived at the park, they were dressed perfectly. I could tell that Sara had put a lot of time into planning their clothing. We had a great session and a lot of fun getting to know each other again. They were just as happy and in love as when they married about 10 years ago.
We were on a tight schedule since they were flying back home in a couple of days, so Sara and I met the following day to view the images and place her order. Clinton stayed home with the kids. (super dad) Sara still had that twinkle in her eye when she talked about Clinton. She told me she still thought he was “so handsome”.
Just 4 days later, i got a call from Sara’s best friend. Clinton was in an accident and he was fighting for his life. I just sat there, speechless.
I don’t know how Sara made it through the next month. Clinton was incredibly blessed to have such a graceful, strong, loving and beautiful wife. Clinton was not able to recover from his injuries. He passed away.
I’m sharing this story for a number of reasons. One is that this family has not left my thoughts and prayers all year. Sara and Clinton’s life together was a beautiful love story. They lived their lives together to the fullest.
Another reason is to remind myself (and you) that everyday matters. Even if you are just sitting around watching TV, enjoy your family. Make every second count.
In loving memory of Clinton Beer.
It’s just a headshot? What’s the big deal?
Business Portraits seem like something you take really quickly and toss up on your webpage and/or social media pages. So why is a business portrait so important? Can’t you just take a selfie? It’s quick and you can do it at home, or in your car. Well… you can, but I wouldn’t recommend it.
A business portrait is often times a person’s first impression of you. I don’t know about you, but if I see a portrait that either looks like the person didn’t even take the time to brush their hair, or is wearing something from the 1990’s; I may not choose to do business with them. That may sound silly, but if you don’t look professional, then I am going to assume that you aren’t professional. That first impression may be far from the truth. In reality, that person may just not like to have their picture taken. Well, I don’t either, but to prove to you that it doesn’t hurt, I’m going to use myself as an example. AND… I’ll give you some do’s and don’ts along the way
This one is a true selfie. It was snowing and I was out playing in it; and that is exactly what it looks like. I would not use this to represent me in a business situation. But, I’m a photographer and I like to play in the snow.
This one is very nice. The lightening is even and I’m wearing nice clothes. I look approachable and friendly. If I hadn’t met myself, I would think I’m a well organized and put together person. I would do business with me.
This one has a few problems. I’m actually showing off my new haircut. But I wouldn’t recommend wearing such a busy shirt and I definitely would not suggest letting your hair hang in your face.
I actually love this portrait. I think I look very friendly and fun. This portrait is more casual and would work best for either social media or a more casual industry.
This portrait is a good example of a good strong portrait. My clothing is professional and in a dark neutral color. It is conservative, my arms are covered, and I’m positioned a little more directly at the camera. This is a more assertive/leader pose. It shows that I mean business, but the smile on my face still shows that i’m approachable. I would never want to look mean unless maybe that’s the kind of industry I worked in.
This is also a great example. My clothes are professional, conservative, my hair is nice and neat and the lighting on my face is even. I would definitely do business with me if I saw this. And of course I think you should too. Give me a call, I’d love to take your next business portrait.
The Windsor at Hebron Park Open house was SO much fun! Most of my favorite vendors were there. It was more like a party than an open house. Melissa and Hayley from Windsor did a fabulous job planning the event. As you can see by the pictures below, the floral arrangements that were designed by Dianne and Justine at Fleurs De France Floral in Carrollton were absolutely beautiful! Combined with the elegant white draping provided by Randy Roe, the room was Old Hollywood ready. Top that off with Old Hollywood style music by Jeff at Jay Fox Productions, cake by Elegant Cakery in Southlake, food by CN Catering and of course photography by yours truly, and you have a very successful open house. United Rental and Jason from Dream Driven Media were also part of the party.
And the party couldn’t have been complete without all the wonderful brides, grooms and their families that came to enjoy the evening “Hollywood Style”.
From my first meeting with Kelsi and Tony, I knew right away that I really wanted to photograph their wedding. Aside from the fact that they were/are both ADORABLE, their wedding was at Piazza in the Village.
Piazza in the Village is in Colleyville and it is SO beautiful! I have wanted to photograph there since it was built, but haven’t had the opportunity.
Kelsi and Tony did an amazing job planning their special day. They thought of every detail. From the hanger holding the bride’s dress, to the groom and his mother’s dance, there always seemed to be one more thing to be excited about. Who says you can’t have it all? Take a peek at some of their wedding photographs.
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