Family Photos in Plano, Texas
Capture Today For Tomorrow
Why Take Family Photos in Plano?
One of the amazing things about families is that they are never the same; they’re always growing and changing. A professional family portrait is a great way to stop time and celebrate today while creating an heirloom that you will cherish and hand down through generations. Photos also make great gifts for grandparents.
Plano is the biggest of the cities I serve, and its parks give families an incredible range of settings without ever leaving town. Whether your crew is two people or twenty-two, whether the kids are in strollers or bringing their own kids, we’ll find a spot and a plan that fits.
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
This Moose Got A Little Too Close for Comfort: A Colorado Adventure
Driving up the winding roads in Rocky Mountain National Park was so much fun. Mesmerizing, in fact. Often times, there would be a bit of a road block, usually because of some Elk sitting or grazing in a pasture off to the side of the road. It was always a great...
Elk Calving Area: Aggressive Elk May Be Present – A Colorado Adventure
On our first trip to Estes Park, Colorado, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I was certainly hoping to see some wildlife to take photos of, but what I experienced was way beyond what I'd hoped for. On about day 3 of our adventure, I drove over to Lake Estes by...
Historic Downtown McKinney and Senior Photoshoots
Historic Downtown McKinney is one of my favorite places to go hang out, walk around, shop a little bit, and have a nice meal with family. The shops are unique and fun to browse, and all of the restaurants I've eaten at have been wonderful. Recently, I had my first...
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.
Getting Great Photos Doesn’t Have To Be Hard
I believe that getting amazing pictures of the people that you love should be easy. I love taking pictures, and I’d be honored to take yours.
Let’s make some amazing memories.
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