FAMILY
Life moves fast, and the moments that matter often slip by before we even realize it. That's why I’m here—to help you capture the real, authentic moments of your family. Whether you're celebrating a growing family with a maternity session or you’re looking to freeze a precious moment in time with your children, I focus on the true emotions, connection, and personalities that make your family unique. These are not your traditional, stiff, posed photos. Instead, we’ll focus on the laughter, the small gestures, and the moments that tell your story in the most natural and beautiful way possible. Wherever you’re at in life, let’s create images that you’ll look back on and cherish for years to come.
Can’t wait to see you!
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xoxo, Tiffany
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IN CASE WE HAVEN'T MET...
I'M TIFFANY
I started my photography business shortly after my son was born, but my passion for photography was sparked way before that. As a child I would excitedly pose my grandparents and anyone else willing to be my
next photography project.
After I became a mom, I realized just how quickly time passes. Now as a mom of six, five girls and a boy, I understand the value of each precious memory,
and I pour that love into every shot.
When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me getting creative with music or cooking up something special for my family. I’m excited to work with you and
create memories that last a lifetime!
Now that we've gotten to know each other, let's dive into the good stuff!
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FAMILY
PORTRAITS
Here's a peek into what your portrait experience will look like...
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1. BOOKING & PLANNING
Ready to lock in your family portrait date? Let's do this! Once you have locked in your date with a paid retainer and signed contract, you will receive your very own virtual Family Style Guide.This is where you will find everything you need to know about what to wear, how to prep and what to expect.
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2. IT'S SHOOT DAY!
The fun begins! After working together to choose the perfect locations and plan out the details of your session, we will meet on location to begin your family portraits. Then, we will spend 1 hour shooting. I will pose you and guide you throughout the entire session - no modeling experience necessary! Your only job is to have fun and enjoy the day!
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3. SOCIAL MEDIA SNEAK PEEK
Within 24 hours of your session, I will share a social media sneak peek for you to see and share! Then, it will be 2-3 weeks until you receive your full portrait gallery online. I pride myself on these quick turnaround times - I'll never make you wait months to see your photos!
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4. GALLERY DELIVERY
After 2-3 weeks, you full online gallery will be delivered! Here, you will be able to download, share and print all of your fully edited, high resolution digital files. The hardest part will be choosing your favorites!
How Much Does It Cost?
FAMILY SESSIONS INCLUDE:
-1 hour at a hand selected location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
-Sneak peeks within 24 hours of your session
-40+ edited digital images
-An online gallery where you can easily download, share, and print your high resolution digital files within 2-3 weeks of your session
-The option to purchase professional quality prints + products from your online gallery
WHAT TO EXPECT
Now that you are booked and things are officially official - let’s talk through the entire process, step-by-step! I want you to know what’s around every corner as you begin to prep for your shoot day!
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THE STYLE GUIDE
To make sure your session feels effortless and timeless, I’ve included a style guide on this webpage with a link to my Pinterest board to help you pick out outfits that will not only complement the natural beauty of your family but also ensure everyone feels comfortable and confident. From color palettes to texture recommendations, the guide is designed to take the guesswork out of what to wear so you can focus on enjoying your session. The goal is to create cohesive looks that reflect your family's unique vibe—whether you prefer a laid-back, cozy look or something a little more polished. With the style guide, you’ll have all the tips you need to look and feel your best, and ultimately, to ensure that your photos will be as beautiful as the moments they capture.
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THE WEEK BEFORE
As your shoot day approaches, I’ll reach out with the final details, including our meeting time, location, and any last-minute check-ins! For senior portraits, I like to schedule sessions during “golden hour” — that magical window of light that occurs either 2 hours before sunset or 2 hours after sunrise. We’ve probably already discussed which time of day works best for you, but if not, we’ll finalize that soon! These hours provide the softest, most flattering light and cooler temperatures. To ensure everything goes smoothly, I usually confirm the exact meeting time 1-2 weeks before your shoot, based on the sunset schedule. If the weather looks unpredictable, like clouds or rainstorms, this gives me the flexibility to adjust the timing for optimal lighting. So, if we initially planned for around 6:00 PM, it may end up being closer to 5:30 PM or 6:30 PM, depending on the conditions. Don’t worry — this is completely normal!
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THE SHOOT DAY!
This section of the style guide could be its own book in itself! SO many fun things to talk about on the day of your shoot! Your shoot will be 1 hour in total.
Let’s dive into what to expect each minute of your family session:
The Importance Of Being On Time
First and foremost: being on time for your shoot is crucial. And it’s not just about my time — it’s about the sun’s time. Since we plan your session around the "golden hour", being late means losing valuable shooting time. Even a 15-minute delay can take away a full 15 minutes of light. Once the sun sets, the shoot is over! To avoid cutting into your session, aim to arrive 15-30 minutes early. This buffer accounts for any unexpected delays like traffic, so you don’t lose any of that precious light. If you’re more than 30 minutes late, we’ll need to reschedule your shoot for the next available date, which is typically 2-3 months out.
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LET'S TALK LOCATIONS
ARE THEY A BIG DEAL?
Choosing your locations is just as important as selecting your outfits (don’t worry, we’ll get into that soon!). The spots we pick will significantly impact the overall style and vibe of your photos. If you are planning to hang your photos in your living space, a key question to ask is "Does this suit my
home's vibe"?
LOCATION OPTIONS
Rural & Rustic
Think country chic: open fields, barns, wooden accents + tall, overgrown grass, florals,
and nature.
Urban & Downtown
A fun, colorful downtown shoot is always an option! Think textured walls, cute doors and pretty architecture!
WHAT TO WEAR
Now for the most FUN part and hands-down the most frequently asked question: WHAT DO I WEAR!? Choosing what you will wear for your photo shoot is a huge decision that can make or break your family portrait session! Your outfit selection plays a huge role in the overall look and feel of your family portraits. The right wardrobe can elevate your images and create a timeless, luxurious look. Trust your photographer’s guidance when it comes to color palettes and styling — we carefully consider lighting, locations, and backgrounds to help you look your absolute best. So, the Family Style Guide to the rescue! This section will break down my best tips for what to wear and how to style and coordinate your outfits (plus LOTS of fun inspiration!)
1. Be Comfortable
The NUMBER ONE, most important thing to remember when planning your outfits: if it’s not comfortable to wear in real life, it won’t make you feel confident on camera!
If you do not like fitted clothing (super tight dresses or pieces that fit awkwardly) then leave them at home! Personally, I try to steer clear of items that are fitted in the tummy area (don’t we all?) just because it makes me self- conscious and I’m constantly wondering if it looks bad. So, if there are pieces in your closet that make you feel self- conscious or uncomfortable, don’t include them! I also recommend trying to steer clear of anything that you have to constantly adjust or is at risk of being revealing. You’ll be doing lots of moving and posing, so if the outfit is super low-cut…you’re at risk of things slipping while we shoot!
3. Be Bold + Consider Using Color
Use this shoot as an opportunity to have a little bit of fun with your outfits + colors! When choosing outfits for your senior session, try to choose colors that POP and that compliment your hair + skin tones! Primary colors like royal blue and yellow photograph beautifully as well as jewel tones like emerald green, bright purples, pinks, oranges and any other colors that really POP! Sometimes, color combos that may seem odd in-person end up photographing BEAUTIFULLY on camera! Don’t shy away from color!
4. Add Layers
In the cold months (fall + winter), adding layers to your outfits always looks STUNNING in portraits! A sweater with a flannel underneath paired with a vest + statement earrings or scarf adds so much dimension to your images and makes for super fun posing options! Even in the warmer months (spring + summer) you can add these layers + dimension by wearing a tank top with a cute sheer cardigan or by throwing a denim jacket over a dress!
5. Play With Textures
Sometimes textures like feathers, furs and 3D florals can be considered too extra…but, in portraits, they are the BEST! Adding texture to your outfit can make a huge difference. I also love to photograph pieces with MOVEMENT: long, flowy dresses with epic trains or fun feathers that move when you twirl. It adds a super fun element to your pictures!
6. Don't Be Afraid To Accessorize
There is a whole section dedicated to props and accessories coming up in this guide…but it’s honestly one of the most important parts! Adding accessories like jewelry, hats, fun shoes, purses, etc. to your outfits really makes them feel like YOU and adds a whole new layer of detail to your senior gallery. I’m a huge fan of statement earrings, a bright lip color, a super fun shoe, colorful bags, floppy sun hats…ALL of these things give us so much more variety with posing + create such beautiful pictures!
7. Mix It Up
When planning your outfits, make sure that you have a VARIETY of looks! I tell
all of my seniors to choose from these categories: casual, cozy, dressy, school- related, sports-related, preppy or edgy. I always recommend choosing 3-4 of those categories and finding outfits accordingly. This provides a beautiful array of looks during your senior portrait session, so each outfit looks drastically different and you get tons of variety!
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THINGS TO AVOID
Now, there’s a few important things to AVOID that are worth having their own section of this guide! As a general rule of thumb, these are the things to stay away from…
1. Pieces that are sheer, too fitted
or potentially revealing
We already touched on this quickly…but it’s important! You will be doing a lot of moving throughout your shoot, so wearing pieces that have to sit juuuuust right or that are at risk of slipping aren’t a good idea. And, if pieces are super thin or sheer, it may be see-through in your photos or easily show sweat marks in the summer months.
2. The wrong undergarments
This is something that may slip your mind as you are planning your outfits…but it is SO important! Be sure to bring along multiple bras if you are wearing something strapless or that requires a sticky/backless bra. And wearing a neutral pair of undies is the best way to go to ensure it’s not showing through anything!
3. Pay attention to wrinkles
We will be doing a lot of moving around, sitting, walking, etc. at your shoot. If the material of your outfit easily wrinkles...you may want to be careful. Pay close attention to textures and remember that not everything is as easy to edit out as you may think! Editing out wrinkles from a dress can take hours PER PHOTO...which can result in your images taking a lot longer to get back or requiring additional fees for extensive edits.
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PLACES TO SHOP
I mentioned it earlier on in the guide, but I'm going to say it again: buying new clothes is NOT required for your senior session! Sometimes it's actually BETTER to use clothes you already have that you know are true to YOU and your day-to-day style. But if you want to use your session as an excuse to shop a bit - I'm going to share some of my favorite spots!
DRESSING FOR THE SEASONS
Sometimes it can be easier to pick outfits for the spring/summer months than it is in the cooler fall/winter months. This section of the guide is going to help you break down how to prep your outfits according to the time of year that we are capturing your portraits! Another important thing to keep in mind about the time of year is the SUNSET. In the summer months, shoots won't start until 5 or 6pm... but we will need to start much earlier (3-4pm) in the winter months to accommodate the earlier sunset.
WINTER
You may automatically think winter is a bad time for pictures...but it doesn't have to be! You can brighten up any dull background with bright colors, fun textures and lots of layers!
SPRING
My personal FAVORITE time of year for portraits...when all of the flowers are in bloom! Some people feel like they need to shy away from color so they don't clash with the blooming flowers...but I disagree! A bright pink against a white floral bush is a DREAM...try coordinating with the colors + add in pastels!
SUMMER
FALL
The only downside of summer portraits in Texas is the HEAT. You'll want to keep that in mind when choosing your outfits. Save the warmest outfit (i.e. layers or thick material) for the END of the shoot when it's cooler outside...and consider wearing BRIGHT pops of color to stand out against everything being in full bloom!
This is my second favorite time of year to shoot! I love the cooler temps, the fall color palette, and incorporating layers into your outfits opens up a whole new set of options for posing. Cute booties, scarves, jackets, cozy cardigans...I'm here for ALL of it!
HAIR & MAKEUP
I highly recommend all of my clients invest in professional hair and makeup. If it is in your budget, hiring a professional for your hair and makeup will make a huge difference in the quality of your photos and portrait experience. You are already making a large investment in your family portraits…so why not
make it the best it can be?! Let’s talk about why it can be such a big gamechanger for your experience:
THEY ARE TRAINED PROFESSIONALS
When you are investing in a professional photographer, you want to make sure that the images look their absolute best. Professional hair + makeup artists are TRAINED to do hair + makeup so that it photographs well. While your makeup may look AMAZING in person, it can look completely different on-camera, and these professionals are trained to know the difference! They will conceal spots you don’t like, contour your face so it looks the best at every angle, use colors that compliment your skin to make it look flawless, make your eyes POP with false lashes + shadows, manicure your eyebrows to perfection and more!
LESS STRESS
Preparing for your family portrait session can be stressful in and of itself. Trying to do your hair and makeup by yourself can make things even harder. Professional camera equipment is designed to pick up every little detail in an image (even details that the eye can’t see) so hiring a professional makeup artist is the best way to go.
Not In Your Budget? That's COMPLETELY Okay!
You can use these tips to make your makeup look camera-ready yourself:
Plan to wear slightly heavier make-up than normal, including blush and lipstick or gloss that are at least slightly darker than your lip color. I also highly recommend false eyelashes. These can be purchased for very affordable prices at CVS or any pharmacy in the area.
DON'T NEGLECT THE NAILS
And one last tip!! In all of the chaos of senior session prep... don’t forget to pamper your nails! During your shoot, a lot of the poses we do will have your hands close to your face and in the frame, so make sure that your nails look just how you want! Try to avoid any chipped polish or crazy patterns. French manicures, light/natural colors and even nails with no color at all photograph best!!
I'VE GOT YOU COVERED!
Now, for the slightly less fun part...let's address a few quick things that could go wrong at your session. These are some frequently asked questions that I get about common problems that can pop up...and I want you to feel as prepared as possible! And I'm confident that we will get you amazing images no matter what gets thrown our way!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here are some questions that I get often, and what to do if anything goes wrong leading up to your shoot date!
What happens if we have bad weather?!
Bad weather happens all the time! If there is bad weather in the forecast for your shoot, rest assured that you have options and I am MORE than happy to reschedule! I typically wait until we are 48 hours out from the session to make a
final decision about weather because it changes so often.
If there is a 50% chance of rain or LESS: It is TOTALLY up to you whether you want to move forward with trying to shoot, or if you'd prefer to reschedule to another date. If we shoot and it DOES rain...we will have to finish the session despite the weather (we can't do two shoots if you decide to move forward but the weather doesn't cooperate). I'd recommend rescheduling to be safe.
If there is a 50% chance of rain or MORE: My professional recommendation in these scenarios is to reschedule. Even if it doesn't end up raining, it's always better to be safe than sorry, especially if you are really excited about bright, sunset light in your photos!
Wind: Typically, we can shoot despite the wind if we are strategic with WHERE we shoot. But if there are crazy gusts and you would prefer to move to a day when we know your hair won't have fly aways... we can make that happen!
Fog: Typically, fog is only an issue with sunrise shoots. If there is severely thick fog, it will impact your images because they will be cloudy and grey...which is not my typical shooting style that you booked me for.
Cloudy: I have a lot of seniors who get worried about cloudy days because they think their images won't be as bright and beautiful...but rest assured, that's not true!! Cloudy days are actually AMAZING for photographers...because it means there are no harsh shadows!! Unless it is a seriously grey day with heavy fog or severe storm clouds...cloudy days are our friend!! AND they aren't as hot!!
What if we do have to reschedule because of weather?
That is COMPLETELY okay! We will make the final call 24-48 hours before your session. Part of the reason I only take 2 sessions per week is to leave TONS of room open for rescheduling if we need to for reasons outside of our control (i.e. sickness, weather, emergencies). Typically, you won't have to wait longer than a week if we have to move your date! *
*This does NOT include needing to reschedule because of poor planning, running late or any other reason.
GALLERY DELIVERY
YAY! It takes 3-4 weeks to edit your senior images, then you'll get an email with the link to your full gallery - AH!!! This is where you will be able to download, share and print all of your high resolution digital images. You can download individual images or the entire gallery at once. You can also individually save photos to your phone to start sharing on social media! The next few pages of the guide will walk you through how to use your gallery and the best ways to print and display your new favorite photos. Be sure to come back and reference this after your session!
THE SNEAK PEEKS
After your shoot, my favorite part of the process is sharing your sneak peeks! I truly get just as excited about your images as you do…and I go home straight from your shoot to edit a handful of my favorites and get them in your hands ASAP! You can expect 3-5 sneak peeks to be shared shortly after your shoot…and you are welcome to share them anywhere you’d like, too!
THE GALLERY DELIVERY
Editing your final gallery typically takes 3-4 weeks, and gallery delivery day is THE MOST EXCITING!!! I will send you the link to your final gallery in an email or by text. This gallery is where you can easily download, share and print all of your high-resolution digital files. Your gallery is SO easy to use, and my hope is that it makes sharing your images easy. Here’s a peek into what it will look like:
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DOWNLOAD CODE
You will receive a download code for your gallery. It allows only you, and those you choose to give access to it, the ability to download your digital images. Additionally, you can favorite images and I can see them on my end...which makes it easy for me to help you order prints and products!
"THE HIGHLIGHTS"
The top of your gallery will have a section called "The Highlights". These images are what I think are the BEST of the best...my personal favorites from your entire shoot. You'll start off your gallery experience scrolling through the best of the best!
DOWNLOADING YOUR IMAGES
When you are looking at your full gallery, you can click the button {with the down arrow) to open the download menu.
PRINTING YOUR IMAGES
I truly believe so deeply in the power of printing your images and displaying them in your home. There is something so special about having a physical copy of these memories to cherish and pass down to other family someday. I have physical photo albums of my engagement photos, anniversary pictures, family pictures, and my own senior session... and my kids and I LOVE to look at them!
You took the time to invest so much money into your senior session...why not print the images and have a physical way to
cherish them and share them?
As you know, I do not have any purchase minimums or requirements in terms of printing your images. They are yours to share and print from whenever you prefer! But there is the option to purchase professional-quality prints and products through your online gallery. This is the ONLY printing option that I personally and professionally recommend in terms of quality and durability. If you print somewhere else, I can NOT guarantee that the quality of the images will look the same as they do online, or that
the products and prints themselves will be durable.
My honest suggestion is this: if you want to print your images larger than a 4x6…the professional
printer through your online gallery is the best way to go.
In the next few pages, I am going to walk you through the "shop" portion of your senior gallery. This is where you can find prints, photo books, canvases, graduation cards and more directly through my professional photo lab!
ACCESSING THE SHOP
When you are inside your full gallery, you will see the shopping bag icon. It will be near the download arrow. When you open up the shop, you will find all of the product options there. You can purchase prints, canvases, photo books, grad cards and more! I'll walk you through how to design each type of product over the next few pages!
When ordering prints, you will select the desired image and choose the size(s) you want to order. Depending on which size you select, it will likely prompt you to "adjust crop" for each image.
It will open up a window that looks like this so you can customize the crop and be sure nothing important is getting cut off! I recommend centering the people in the photo for the best cropping.
ALBUMS + PHOTO BOOKS
One of my personal favorite ways to print images is in an album or photo book. It's an absolutely great way to share your photos
with guests in your home! They are also the most customizable option - you can pick the cover material + color,
plus you get to design all of the pages inside!
These make AMAZING gifts for family members, too!
HOLIDAY CARDS
These holiday cards are absolutely BEAUTIFUL and the professional print quality means your images will look incredible featured on each card! There are TONS of amazing design options for these!
I CAN'T WAIT
TO SEE YOU!
We are going to have the BEST time...I promise! If you need me for anything before your session, you can reach me at tiffanydenisephotography.com or through Facebook Messenger.
See you soon!