Happy Family in the Park – The Woodlands Family Photographer

Such a beautiful day for this happy family in the park for their family photos! This family was full of smiles and laughter for their portraits, and we had a great time letting the kids run free and play to let their personalities shine through! I love a mix of posed portraits with giggly lifestyle pictures to really capture the essence of your family.

Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area?Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.

Family Portrait Print Packages – The Woodlands Family Photographer

Add on to your digital Collections for your family and senior sessions with all new print packages! Now you can purchase sets of prints at a special price. Choose from several print packages, such as the ever popular set of 5 gift prints. Choose the same 5 sizes or choose 5 different print sizes – sets of wallets,  5×7 or 8×10 — no restrictions on size combinations! If you need wallet size prints, pick up a value package of wallet prints for senior announcements or for sharing with family. I also offer several  larger family packages that include small prints for framing and sharing, and a larger print for the wall.

When it comes to preserving your family photos, nothing beats a beautiful print framed or mounted, to last generations. #printsareforever

At Home Family Portraits in the Woodlands

This beautiful family wanted family portraits done to mark their little one’s very first birthday! There is no better way to celebrate family and child milestones than with professional portraits to treasure forever, and share with family and friends. With small children, safety is important so we’ll choose a local outdoor location that is safe for little ones. And sometimes, that can be your very own home and backyard! This family had a large backyard with some greenery and shade, which is very important when choosing a location – the light is the most important factor when choosing a location!

When you book your family portrait session, we’ll discuss the best time and location to suit your needs and accommodate your child’s nap, eating and bedtime schedule and routine for the best results. 

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Parents all need beautiful portraits of just themselves together as well. It’s something not very often thought about when booking, but you’ll appreciate having these special portraits together!

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Are you looking for a maternity, child and/or family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Montgomery, Oak Ridge or Conroe area? Contact me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.

The Woodlands Photographer – Children

This sweet and smiley little one had his first birthday with a “Where the Wild Things Are” theme,  and his parents set up these amazing beautiful props for his birthday portraits!  Having regular portraits of your children as they grow is the best way to document their growth through the years, you’ll never regret having professional pictures of your children to treasure forever and share with family and friends.

For these portraits, we will choose a child friendly local location outdoors, or in your very own backyard as we did for this little one. Bring props you feel will add to the photoshoot, and have towels, snacks, water and extra outfits on hand throughout the shoot for variety!

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At the end of the session, the birthday boy got an outfit change for his cake smash! This isn’t the type of session I normally do, since most cake smash sessions are done in studio and I work outdoors, on location. But if you have a nice flat, safe surface such as a back porch for the child to sit, it’s easy to set up!

 

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Are you looking for a maternity, child and/or family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Montgomery, Oak Ridge or Conroe area? Contact me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.

The Woodlands Photographer Family Park

It’s been a fantastic season for family pictures here in the Woodlands, with our weather being so beautiful! I have also been lucky enough to see so many returning clients for updated portraits, like this beautiful family with a new addition! The last time I photographed them, little miss was just a baby – check out their last family portrait session here in Spring. This time we met in the Woodlands, with a new baby brother! I’m always so happy to see clients come back for updated family pictures, thank you all for choosing me to document your most precious thing – your family. I hope to see you again!

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Are you looking for a  family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Montgomery, Oak Ridge or Conroe area? Contact me  directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.

Pre-Teen Photography – The Woodlands Tween Photographer

Parents know that  one of the most fascinating stages of our children’s lives are when they are at that age in-between childhood and adulthood – the Tween Years. Still full of laughter and innocence of childhood, but growing into their own as they inch towards becoming young adults. They will still hug and hold your hand in public. They’re learning to have opinions on everything, and are starting to have real in depth conversations about the world around them. This stage of awareness is a beautiful time for us as parents emotionally as we watch their bodies and faces change so swiftly ….. so why  is this stage of life the *least photographed stage* for our children? 

Don’t settle for just the school photo as the defining portrait of your pre-teen. Book a PRE-TEEN SESSION with Shannon Stroubakis to beautifully capture this most amazing, most fleeting time in your child’s life. You’ll receive amazing portraits of your pre-teen without fakes smiles and posing. Real, authentic portraits. True smiles and laughter. And it’s not just a portrait session – it’s an afternoon out together, making memories you’ll have forever. Click here to learn more about Pre-Teen Sessions and email for complete information.

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I offer  several sessions, to better suit my clients. Packages start at $400. Email me about PRE-TEEN SESSIONS for information about various package options. To inquire about a session, click here to email me.

East Shore Family – The Woodlands

I had the great pleasure of taking family portraits for this young family, on a gorgeous day with a beautiful sunset. We started out in the open field with the brilliant sky behind us for some wide angle, fun family portraits. Then we moved on to the pretty white gates at East Shore, and finished up in the grass for some individual portraits of the children. What a great, fun family and I love all their pictures – so happy and smiling!

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Are you looking for a maternity and/or family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Montgomery, Oak Ridge or Conroe area? Contact me by phone or directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.

Family and Maternity Session – Spring, Texas

This beautiful family was adding a brand new baby, and wanted a combination of family/maternity portraits, along with some portraits of big sister. We had a gorgeous day for this family and maternity session in Spring, with sunlight and airy breezes to highlight those happy smiles! When you combine a family shoot with your maternity session, it’s a great time to get those precious moments together and to remember this special time, welcoming a new life. Choose between Maternity and Family portrait Collections, to get exactly what you need for your maternity and/or family session.

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Are you looking for a maternity and/or family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Montgomery, Oak Ridge or Conroe area? Contact me by phone or directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.

The Woodlands Photographer – End of Year 2015

I want to say a HUGE thank you to all my clients from 2015 for making it a wonderful year full of fun sessions! I remember each and every one of you, and I really enjoyed meeting all of you and sharing some laughs while we made beautiful pictures! I put together some collages to celebrate all the fantastic faces I had the good luck and opportunity to meet this past year  — from high school seniors, to corporate executives, to tiny little newborns, and all the families inbetween! Thank you so much for making my job so easy and for allowing me to capture all these moments. I hope you cherish your portraits forever, and whenever you reach for your photo album or see that big canvas on the wall with the faces of the people you love the best, that it brings you much joy.

I look forward to seeing many of you again, and to meeting new faces this year! Cheers!

 

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Mother’s Day Portraits Mini Sessions

With Mother’s Day coming up next month, what better gift for the moms you know than an hour spent making beautiful memories? This year for Mother’s Day book a “May is For Mothers Mini” and give her the gift that will last forever – captured smiles, hugs and giggles of her with the little ones (or bigger ones!) to keep and share with family and friends. We’ll go outdoors on location in a beautiful setting and take some fun and beautiful photos full of love and warmth. You receive 5 digital images as an immediate download after viewing your gallery, and a print release with the option to purchase high quality prints.

Email shannon@shannonstroubakis.com or email me with this direct contact form to book your session today! These very special sessions are available for a limited time only! At only $200+tx these minis are a great deal off my regular priced Simplicity Sessions!

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Adorable Sisters – Professional Photographer The Woodlands

Another gorgeous day for a family portrait session for this family from Spring, TX. A clear blue sky, beautiful fall light, a field of wheat coloured grasses and these adorable sisters – such a fun session!

For family portraits with little ones, I make sure to leave enough shooting time to accommodate snacks and time outs, and some cuddles with their favourite blanket or teddy bear. We’ll start with the family together, since at the beginning of the session children are often the most coooperative and a little curious, which helps get those formal shots where we want eye contact. We will move on to  mother-daughter and daddy-daughter portraits, so every child gets a special moment alone with mom and dad. They love this part of the photoshoot!  I won’t let you get away with not having a shot of the two of you together either — children love to see portraits of their parents, and walking by a portrait of their parents happy and together has been proven to help boost their self esteem and happiness!

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 The kids are usually more at ease towards the end of the session, to get some individual and sibling shots. Families often worry about their little ones not cooperating, and sometimes all the naps and kisses in the world can’t make the portrait seem less scary for toddlers. With time and patience, we’ll get those family portraits you’re looking for! Some of my favourite child photographs are of the children just being themselves – and if teddy, a soother, or a comforting blanket is a part of your child’s life right now, making it a part of the portrait session (even if just to help soothe tears) may be something you’ll be thankful for years from now. I aim to capture your family, your children, as they are so you have those visual reminders in the years to come how they are NOW, while they’re little. Embrace this now, and document it forever.

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Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area? Email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.

Child Photographer in The Woodlands – Birthday Session

This is sweet little Noah, and his mama contacted me to do a very special shoot to celebrate his third birthday. I offer short one hour “mini shoots” in Spring and the Woodlands for exactly these kind of sessions — to celebrate a milestone or just get a handful of beautiful portraits to remember this moment, this now, and how someone special in your life is at this point in time. Our children change so fast, and keeping an album of yearly pictures or a wall of portraits as they grow up is a great way to capture forever every stage of their life.

This little sweetie and his big blue eyes was full of wonder and giggles. And his blue shirt was the perfect outfit to show off those gorgeous eyes!

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Would you like to celebrate a milestone with photographs? Do you want to start keeping an album of your children, to capture them as they are year to year, or have a framed wall gallery? To inquire about a session, email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To see my Children’s Portrait Gallery click HERE. To learn more about short ‘mini sessions’ visit the INFO PAGE.

Father’s Day Portraits Spring TX Photographer

Life is busy and the day to day stuff happening around us makes it easy to forget to stop and breathe it all in, the here and now.  With Father’s Day coming up, take this perfect opportunity to celebrate the relationships that mean the most to your family. One day Dad will teach his son how to tie a tie and walk his daughter down the aisle. With so many moments waiting for you in the future, make sure you’ll have photographs of the past to look back on when those days come.

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Family Photographer Spring TX – Wall Art Displays

This family came to me for extended family portraits, and I love how these beautiful sisters styled the family! For a display, they chose this portrait of them all together as a large mounted piece for their wall. It always makes me so happy when a family chooses a large display for the wall, so they can enjoy their family portrait for years to come! I offer mounted prints, fine art canvas and full metal prints, so no matter what your home style, you get the perfect display piece that will last for generations.

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The beautiful yellow and blue combination really pops against the rustic fall foliage, and these printed beautifully.

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The doting grandparents.  I really enjoyed watching this family interact together, laughing and hugging.

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Aren’t they beautiful? These sisters were a lot of fun! Thank you for choosing me as your family photographer and I hope to see you again!

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Are you looking for a family photographer in the Spring, Woodlands, Conroe or Tomball area?

To get more information or email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

Woodlands, Spring and Conroe Photographer 2013 in Review

I want to take this opportunity to thank all my fabulous clients from 2013 for making it a really stellar year!! I had the opportunity to meet some amazing families, couples, children and high school seniors  as well as local artists and business people for headshots and I truly enjoyed working with all of you. Thank you for making 2013 a wonderful year, and I look forward to seeing you again, and meeting my new 2014 clients.

Here are the highlights from the year. In 2013 I had two of my images accepted into juried shows, saw my work featured on several fantastic websites devoted to inspirational photography, was honoured to be interviewed for a few online blogs for senior photography and film work, developed dozens of rolls of film,  saw two Ron Burgundy impersonations from hilarious clients, lost countless lens caps, and spotted about a hundred deer in the woods. Pretty good year, in all.

Can’t wait to see what this year brings!

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The Woodlands Family Photographer Preview

I had the pleasure of shooting this extended family portrait session here in the Woodlands, and welcoming back one of my 2013 seniors! Just a few from this family photography session as we put together their Collection.

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Children’s Photographer in the Woodlands and Spring TX

This adorable little girl and her family came in for a family photography session this summer, and was such a happy child I could have done a whole session just for her!

Did you know you I offer mini sessions, for if you want a special photography session for just one or two children? My Simplicity Sessions are designed for when you want just a few images for holiday cards, to celebrate a milestone or graduation, or just for fun! CLICK HERE for more information about Simplicity Sessions and book yours today!

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Photographer Spring TX ~ Fun Family Portraits

This family was a real blast! Instead of the typical posed family portraits, they came to me for some fun family photos of them just being together, having fun, blowing bubbles and tickling and laughing — portraits that show them together and the loving sweet relationship they have. These are my favourite kind of family portraits, with everyone just laughing and hugging and teasing and being themselves. Beautiful, beautiful family and I really enjoyed this carefree lifestyle session.

Tips for a Successful Photoshoot ~ The Woodlands Family Photographer

Your family photo shoot doesn’t have to be stressful, and it’s my job to make things as wonderful and enjoyable for you as possible. Here are a few things you can do to prepare for your family photography session, to ensure smooth sailing!

1. Be YOU.

This may sound obvious, but you’ll have so much more fun and be more comfortable if you are dressed and styled in a way that you feel reflects you and your family.  If you are not comfortable in high heels or a tie, or if you feel too dressed down in jeans, then you may be worried that the photos won’t “feel” like you. Don’t worry! We have a chance to go over styling at our Pre Consultation, and I’ll help guide you with wardrobe. Also, check out my Style Guide here: STYLE GUIDE.

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2. Have a relaxing day.

Don’t plan any unnecessary activities the day of the photo shoot. Sleep in, have a nice breakfast and leisurely lunch, and have a restful day. This is especially important if you have little ones, so they can be relaxed enough to take their nap. The day before the shoot is a better day to clean and press the outfits,  and have the bag of snacks, accessories, and toys ready and waiting by the front door. All you’ll need to do before you get in the car is check your lipstick! If the kids are relaxed, they’ll be much more open to having fun during the shoot!

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3. About those snacks and toys…..

To keep little ones happy and entertained between set ups, or while we’re taking individual pictures of each child, make sure to have some books, bubbles or other toys on hand. Just make sure to avoid snacks that stain, so not popsicles or chocolate! Cheerios and gummy bears won’t make too much of a mess.  But even if your little one gets a little cranky or has a fit, don’t worry! I’ve seen it all before! We’ll just let the little one walk it off, or take a breather, before we set up again.  Your child won’t be the first to stress out on the shoot, and we’ll still come away with amazing images, wait and see!

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4. Talk to the kids before the shoot

Very often, children over the age of four really, really enjoy getting their pictures taken. They love the attention, and the praise, and being my little helper while I take pictures of mum and dad. So it may help to get them a little excited and practice some fun poses on the days leading up to the shoot. For younger ones, or children who are a little shy, you may want to emphasize that it’s all for fun, and they won’t be expected to “perform”.  If you feel it’s appropriate, you can always promise a bribe (a trip to the ice cream parlour? a new book or toy?) after the shoot is over. Lighten the mood and watch the kids laugh!

 

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5. Bring a helper

If you have a friend or family member who can come along with us while we shoot, they can help keep the kids entertained while we take photos of you and your spouse. Helpers can also keep the children’s attention while we’re shooting, help fix wardrobe malfunctions, wipe little noses, and crack jokes to make everyone laugh and ease any tense nerves.

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6. Bring a prop

While I don’t emphasize photography that utilizes a lot of props, some children may be more relaxed if they have their favourite teddy to hold onto during the shoot. Keep it simple and small if they will be holding it, but even larger furry friends are welcome. That oversized Hello Kitty doll can sit next to me and be my helper. And hey, anyone that Hello Kitty likes can’t be all bad, right? It might just get us those happy smiles we’re looking for! Cute signs and personal mementos are a great way to personalize your session, too.

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7. And lastly, be open to just letting go and trying something other than the “perfect pose”. You want to remember your family as they are right now – the laughs, the interaction, the love of family you share. Kick off your shoes, start a tickle fight, and you’ll find those are the very images you love the most!

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Are you looking for family portraits?  Email shannon@shannonstroubakis.com, Or use the contact form HERE to inquire.

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Holiday Family Portraits ~ The Woodlands Family Photographer

Our beautiful weather continued into the holiday season, making for some pretty golden light for outdoor on location family portrait sessions here in the Woodlands. I photographed this beautiful family on a bright and cheerful Sunday. Lovely family and they even brought their fluffy and friendly dog to join in for some family picture fun!