Family Photos in Plano, Texas

Favorite Family Photo Locations in Plano

Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is the crown jewel: 200 acres of hills, wildflowers, and wooded trails that photograph like the Texas Hill Country. Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve offers meadows and creekside paths with plenty of room for kids to roam between shots. Bob Woodruff Park brings a lake, bridges, and shade trees, and Haggard Park in the Downtown Plano Arts District pairs a gazebo and pond with historic brick for families who want a more classic, polished look.

Evening sessions in these parks, about an hour before sunset, give us the soft golden light that makes skin tones glow and backgrounds melt away. For wardrobe, coordinate a two-or-three color palette, avoid big logos and busy patterns, and dress for walking. Most of all, come ready to have fun; the best family photos happen between the posed ones.

What’s Included?

So, how will this work? Family photos can seem stressful, so I try to make them easy (and fun). Simply put, I will meet you at a time and Plano location we agree on and start taking pictures.

Afterwards, I’ll edit the pictures and deliver the best shots to you digitally. Once delivered, the digital picture files are yours to use as you please. Professionally prepared prints and print products can be ordered directly from our website.

Please note that heavy digital retouching like teeth whitening, blemish removal, and other special effects are not included in the basic session price. Check the Session Pricing Page for details about current pricing and what is included in my Standard and Deluxe session packages.

I also photograph families in Allen, Frisco, and McKinney. Browse recent sessions on the family portraits blog.

Plano Family Photo Shoot

Please note that availability is limited near major holidays. Fall sessions for Christmas cards fill fastest. Book early. Check the Session Pricing Page for details about current pricing and what is included in my Standard and Deluxe session packages.

Paula’s Recent Family Photos

Common Questions

What’s the best season for family photos in Plano’s parks?

Late October through November brings real fall color to Arbor Hills and Oak Point, and it’s my busiest stretch. Spring adds wildflowers and green everything. Summer sessions work great too, we just shoot in the last hour of daylight to beat the heat.

How many people can be in our session?

As many as your family has. From a family of three to a full multi-generation reunion, we’ll organize groupings during the consult so the session flows and everyone gets the combinations they want.

Do you help us figure out what to wear?

Always. After you book, I’ll share simple wardrobe guidance: coordinate two or three colors, avoid logos and heavy patterns, and dress for walking. You’re also welcome to text me outfit photos and I’ll weigh in.

Have a question I didn’t answer here? The full photo session FAQ covers a lot more, or just ask me directly.

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