As great as posed photos can be, when I photograph a family, I love highlighting how they interact with each other, especially when kids are involved. They make the images even better with their adorable expressions and innocence, and not to forget, they make the whole session fun too! With just some sweet treats and consideration for their nap time, they can become the perfect little models (that too without any major posing cues!). When I recently photographed Tori and Nick with their little one, Nova, I realized that she was a born model! She was so sweet and calm throughout the shoot, and that naturally made the parents stress-free too. So besides getting some family portraits, I was even able to get some lovely photographs of mom and dad.

Old Town Helotes Family Photography

We did this wonderful photo session with Tori, Nick, and Nova in Helotes. The location was so beautiful and had plenty of spots that made for terrific backdrops for the pictures. The shoot was right in the middle of Texas grounds, Helotes Creek Winery, Simply Yours Gifts & More, and Old Town Depot Antiques. From delicious coffee and fresh pastries to shopping antiques and all the other fun knick-knacks, this place had it all. 

Having photographed so many families in the past, I know that sometimes it’s easy for the parents to get stressed when they want to look good and just hope that their little one behaves! However, with Nova in a good mood, Tori was super relaxed. She was so stylish, and Nick also looked so handsome in his casuals. Besides being so photogenic, Nova was a fashionista too. I loved how Tori and Nick had dressed her up in the cutest little outfit with accessories that matched her mom’s dress. It makes me so happy when the parents consciously make an effort to coordinate their outfits. 

I realized that Nova had Tori’s smile when I was taking some ‘mommy and me’ photographs. But it was clear to me that little Nova was definitely a daddy’s girl. She simply lit up whenever Nick smiled at her. I was super impressed with how comfortable Nova was in front of the camera as she gave me her best (and the most heart-melting) poses for her solo portraits. I also took some lovely photos of Tori and Nick and got to witness the love and strong bond they shared. All three of my models were super photogenic. I wanted to focus on bringing out the bond these three shared, and I am so happy with the result (and so were my clients!).

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Tori and Nick, thank you so much for choosing me as your family photographer. I had so much fun photographing you two with your little munchkin. I am happy I could serve you well and look forward to documenting your future family moments and celebrations. 

If you are also planning a family portraits session, you can contact me right away. You can also call me on 858.204.8187 or drop an email at Jenzphoto@gmail.com. I will make sure you get the best photography experience and sweet moments to cherish forever. I also do engagements, weddings, and senior portraits. To see more of my work, you can check out my Youtube channel or follow me on Twitter.

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1. Location: Texas grounds

2. Location: Helotes Creek Winery

3. Location: Simply Yours Gifts & More

4. Location: Old Town Depot Antiques

Faith & Nate's Senior Portraits at The Pearl District

Oh, to be young and graduating high school! For me, senior portrait sessions have an unmatchable vibe. And I love photographing these young and brilliant students who are ready to take on the world! I especially love the confidence that my young models have. It's not only a great photography opportunity for me, but it's also amazing and so inspiring to hear their stories and what they want to do in the future. I got an opportunity to be inspired once again when I did seniors portraits for Faith and Nate. It was a wonderful experience to be around them and their family. They were so much fun and clearly ready and enthusiastic to explore a new phase in their lives.

Senior Portraits at The Pearl District

Since the pandemic forced so many students to miss out on fun things they'd be doing if they were in school, I ensure that my young models have fun during the shoot. Through these sessions, I just hope to offer them a good time (along with great photos, of course). Both Faith and Nate are graduating from high school, and their mom and dad are also celebrating a big birthday milestone this year. So the family thought of getting this special occasion documented as a memory they'd get to keep forever, and I couldn't have agreed more. So many times, with whatever is happening in our lives, we tend to forget to celebrate milestones, but in my view, these events deserve to be captured and cherished forever! And that’s what we did at this session.

Since we were kind of celebrating two occasions, we decided to do a combo of senior portraits and family photos at the historic Pearl District in San Antonio, Texas. Faith and Nate put on their green graduation robes while their parents and brother coordinated in black and white. The graduates even had a golden 2021 cut-out, which made for a cool prop for the photos. I also took some couple portraits of the proud parents who looked so happy together, celebrating with their kids. Faith's boyfriend also came to congratulate her, and I took a couple of images of them too. 

Faith and Nate, I am super proud of you! You guys made it! Congratulations on achieving this significant milestone! I know you both have shiny, bright futures ahead. I wish you both and your family all the happiness and good luck. I loved spending time with you guys, and thank you for making me feel like a part of your family.

San Antonio Family Photographer

If you are also planning for a senior portrait session or a family photo shoot, I am here for you! You can contact me right away, and we can come up with something that you can remember forever. You can also call me on 858.204.8187 or drop an email at Jenzphoto@gmail.com. I also do engagements and weddings. So, if you or anyone you know is planning to celebrate that kind of milestone, I would love to be a part of that too! To see more of my work, you can check out my Youtube channel or follow me on Twitter.

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1. Venue: Pearl District