Cherishing Family Bonds: A Summer Session with Jayanthi, Cyril, Felicity, and Alex
Last summer, I had the pleasure of photographing Jayanthi, Cyril, Felicity, and Alex—a family bonded by love, laughter, and intellectual curiosity. Felicity is now a freshman at the University of Notre Dame, and Alex is preparing for his next chapter. Their home now features beautiful wall art: a portrait of the parents and a collage of candid moments, celebrating their shared joy and connection.
Springtime Joy: A Heartwarming Family Photoshoot by Lake Woodlands
Capture the joy of family with a heartwarming spring photoshoot by Lake Woodlands. Phaedra, Lawson, Lachlan, and Amelia share laughter and love in their stunning backyard, creating genuine, natural moments. Book your family session to celebrate connections in beautiful outdoor settings, where cherished memories are made. Explore our portfolio and schedule your session today!"
Capturing Memories: Alena and Michael's Pre-Prom Photoshoot
Prom night, a momentous occasion in every high schooler's life, is a time for dressing up, letting loose, and creating unforgettable memories. At John Cooper School in The Woodlands, Texas, two students, Alena and Michael, eagerly awaited their senior prom dance with excitement and anticipation. Before the night's festivities began, they decided to capture the moment with a pre-prom photoshoot, showcasing their stunning outfits and infectious joy.
The Woodlands Photo Session for Sophia Martinez and her family
I was also impressed by how easy the family made my job. They were patient, relaxed, and willing to try different poses and locations. It's always a pleasure to work with clients who trust your vision and allow you to take creative risks.
High School Winter Formal for Alena and Michael
Feeling happy and handsome, Alena and Michael made some awesome memories at the John Cooper School winter formal, held at The Woodlands Resort. The John Cooper School did great job of making the event special for the students and their guests. Alena and Michael make such a beautiful couple. Red suits them both.
Happy Valentine’s day!
Shana’s Family Photo Session in The Woodlands
The fall foliage was simply stunning and made for the perfect backdrop for this family’s photos. The orange and gold fall foliage was just breathtaking.
A New Baby for Christmas
What a vision of beauty this little angel is! Dressed in a stunning bright red velvet dress, she exudes a radiant glow that warms hearts. A true joy to photograph.
Texas TreeVentures Birthday Party for Alena’s 17th Birthday
Alena’s birthday party with her new friends who braved the intricate and physically challenging Texas TreeVentures course high above the ground. It was late November but Houston weather didn’t disappoint. It was sunny and warm and the fall foliage colors were especially bright this year.
High School Senior Portraits with Journee Reid
Journee Reid looks gorgeous in this outdoor setting.
We shot outdoors in an open shade by a rustic farm barn on a hot summer day. And Journee’s thoughtful stance makes this simple setting look chic and mysterious.
Anastasia Lewis in a Fedora Hat
Anastasia Lewis is just gorgeous in these outdoor portraits. The brown fedora hat was the perfect accessory to create additional looks for her modeling portfolio. The hat accentuates Anastasia’s fiery eyes or conceals them, depending on the intended message to the viewer.
Studio Portraits for Anastasia Lewis
Work created in Las Vegas, Nevada at a Photography Workshop run by the best portrait photographer in the industry and an incredible educator Jerry Ghionis.
Alena Gurevich - Studio Portraits with Violin
A series of portraits to celebrate Alena’s incredible achievement as a musician this year. She passed the exam for ARSM diploma (Associate of the Royal Schools of Music).
Family Mini Session In Houston Downtown
We had a blast creating candid photos for Amanda Norris and her family while there were still 3 of them. Hope to see them soon for an updated family photo. ))
Family Mini Session for Anna Chrabaszcz
Summer mini sessions.
Some families are all so handsome and photogenic that it’s hard to believe that they are real people, not professional models. We created a few headshots for Anna Chrabaszcz as well. Just beautiful!
Family Mini Session in Pittsburgh for Lauren Perlis
Mini sessions in Pittsburgh’s Mellon Park.
It was a pleasure to meet Laurel Perils and her family on a bright sunny morning in Mellon Park. The kids really enjoyed running around and the parents’ task was to react quickly when an opportunity to pose as a family presented itself. I had to be fast enough to find myself in the right place at the right time, expose, compose, focus and press click. No pressure. ))
Sewickley Academy’s Tech Crew
Tech Crew led by Nathan Bell in Sewickley Academy’s 2022 Senior School Musical “Urinetown”.
Top Row, Left to Right: Zachary Elkin, Michael Gorloff, Landon Dishart, Leo Farmerie, Brendan Ohr, Lila Cox, Aysu Turkay
Middle Row, Left to Right: Colleen Busher, Kathryn Colwell, Alisha Mattson (Stage Manager), Ella Sanfilippo, Rayna Thakkar
Bottom Row, Left to Right: Lincoln Riddle, John Shillingsburg, Aiden Rasmussen, Omar Malik
Not Pictured: Luke Miller
Sewickley Academy’s Orchestra
Orchestra Group led by Brian Buckley and Tim Heavner in Sewickley Academy’s 2022 Senior School Musical “Urinetown”.
Front Row, left to right: Isabella Bock, Sarah Cao, Rebecca Glass, Elim Chen, Marissa Wang, Selena Xiao
Back Row, left to right: Roshni Thakkar, Tejas Mitra, Xipei Wan, Lia Nicodemo, Aizah Kamal, Rohan Tayur, Gary Peng
Actor’s Portfolio: Alaina Ohr
Alaina Ohr as Poor in Sewickley Academy’s 2022 Senior School Musical “Urinetown” .
Sophomore Alaina Ohr performed in her first senior school musical after a debut in a play last fall. She has previously performed in Sewickley Academy’s middle school musicals and PAC. Alaina’s portrayal of a young mother-to-be is truly adorable.
Actor’s Portfolio: Kayla Hall
“Its so hard to choose because you make her so beautiful in every shot! There were a couple from the last shoot that even blew away her headshots she had done by Douglas Tjelmeland! You are quite talented in capturing the best of these kids!”
~ Keri Hall, mother
Actor’s Portfolio: Ella Tominac-Ural
Ella Tominac-Ural as Poor in Sewickley Academy’s 2022 Senior School Musical “Urinetown” .
Ella, a junior, has previously been part of the tech crew in countless high school, middle school, and lower school musicals. Ella also sings in the senior school choir, plays tennis inside and outside of school and writes poetry.