Family Photography in Allen, TX & North Texas


Family photos don't have to mean everyone sitting perfectly still and smiling at the camera. I’m a natural light family photographer serving Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Plano, and the greater North Texas area, creating relaxed, candid family portraits that capture the personalities and connections that make your family yours.

Whether you're documenting little kids who never stop moving, an extended family gathering, or simply this season of life before it changes again, I'll guide you through the session while leaving plenty of room for the real moments to happen.

The goal is simple: beautiful family photos that feel like your family—not a perfectly posed version of it.

A family plays and laughs together while walking through a leaf-covered forest path during autumn.
Two young girls in white dresses lean against a rustic wooden fence at sunset in a pastoral outdoor setting.
A person lies comfortably on a brown blanket in a grassy field during golden hour.
A tender autumn moment captured in a series of photos showing playful interaction among fallen leaves.
A collage of six images showing a colorful hot air balloon in the sky and people walking through a field at sunset.
Portrait of someone in light blue jeans and black top sitting casually against wooden paneled wall.
A young dancer in a blue dress twirls joyfully in a grassy field on a summer day.
A group walks together along a paved pathway with Mediterranean-style buildings in the background.
A horse and handler walk along a scenic trail in the countryside during golden hour.
Young person in a floral dress joyfully jumping in a garden with blooming roses during golden hour.
Family and dogs enjoying a walk together on a wooden bridge path through a park on a summer day.
A couple enjoys a playful autumn photoshoot among fallen leaves and trees in a natural outdoor setting.
A couple shares a tender moment while lying on a wooden floor with warm lighting and rustic ambiance.
Family spending quality time together on a rocky shoreline during golden hour at a peaceful lake.
People enjoying a playful moment at the water's edge on a sunny day at a lake or reservoir.
People enjoying a sunset photoshoot on a beach with driftwood and soft golden lighting.
A family holds hands while walking together through an autumn field at sunset with fall foliage in the background.
Three couples stand together in a natural outdoor setting among trees on brown leaf-covered ground at sunset.
A family shares tender moments together on a stone pathway surrounded by greenery and trees.
Sweet moment shared in a blooming wildflower field with purple delphiniums at golden hour sunset.
A group of four people stand together smiling in a wildflower field at sunset.
A person sits at a white desk with drawers in a cozy home office space.
A plate of fresh cinnamon sugar churros arranged in a circular pattern on a white surface with books nearby.
A pianist in a floral dress plays an upright piano in a warmly lit room with ornate decor and an oriental rug.
Hands gracefully playing piano keys in warm lighting with multiple artistic angles shown in a collage format.
A person plays piano in warm lighting while sitting at a wooden upright piano in a cozy home setting.
A group wearing coordinated blue and white outfits poses together on fallen autumn leaves in a wooded setting.
Child in light blue ruffled dress plays outdoors among autumn leaves in a forest setting.
A grey tabby cat being held and cuddled in an outdoor fall setting with fallen leaves on the ground.
A family group sits together on a blanket outdoors enjoying quality time in a casual park setting.
Two children in plaid shirts and jeans practice aiming toy rifles while crouching in autumn leaves at sunset.
Small hands reach for dried grass stems while wearing a yellow sweater and patterned white top.
A joyful family shares a playful moment outside a storefront window with red accents in their outfits.
Two young children in casual attire dance and play together on a path during golden hour sunset.
A family sits together on stone steps wearing coordinated casual outfits in red, blue and gray tones.
A family dances together in a field with a colorful hot air balloon floating in the cloudy sky behind them.
A family group sits together on a fallen log in a wooded outdoor setting wearing casual clothing.
A playful sequence of photos showing a parent and child sharing joyful moments on a front porch.
A family plays together outdoors on a sunny day, swinging and laughing in a grassy field under tree branches.
A playful golden retriever lying in grass with a sunflower balanced on its head while sticking out its tongue.
Family of four standing together outdoors in autumn forest with warm lighting during sunset photo shoot.
Children lay playfully on a concrete surface while enjoying a fun moment together.
Children play and pose in front of a rustic stone house entrance with wooden doors.
A family sits together on a stone porch step with red flowers and rustic wooden doors in the background.
A series of joyful moments captured under vibrant pink bougainvillea flowers in a stone archway.
A series of photos showing a child laying on a brown horse in a grassy field.
A colorful hot air balloon basket appears to float across a grassy field on a sunny day.
Hot air balloons float in background as people play and pose in a grassy field on sunny autumn day.
A family stands together on a stone walkway near a lake with a church in the background at sunset.
Family portrait outdoors at sunset with purple wildflowers blooming in a natural field setting.
Family holding hands while walking through fallen autumn leaves in a park on a crisp fall day.
Baby wearing light blue denim dress sits on brown blanket surrounded by fallen autumn leaves.
A sweet moment shared between parent and child wearing matching blue dresses on a country road at sunset.
A group sits together on a fallen tree trunk in an autumn forest setting with brown leaves scattered on the ground.
Family enjoying a fall day together on a blanket surrounded by autumn leaves in a park setting.
People gather on a rustic wooden bridge in a wooded outdoor setting during a social event.
A child in khaki shorts and dark shirt plays on a wooden bridge railing on an autumn afternoon.
Child wearing light blue outfit with sailboat design sits on beige couch with joyful expression.
Person relaxing outdoors in a grassy field with two friendly golden dogs lying nearby on a sunny day.
A floral sundress twirls among blooming pink roses in a garden at golden hour sunset.
Family enjoying a golden sunset moment together on a farm with wooden fencing and warm backlighting.
A person in a blue dress crouches in a wildflower meadow at sunset with soft golden light filtering through trees.
Two people wading in calm lake waters at sunset while wearing casual summer clothing.
Family enjoying a sunset moment together in a green field during golden hour.
A family stands together beside a peaceful lake with a historic church in the background at sunset.
A group wearing earthy tones poses together on a wooden bench in an autumn forest setting at sunset.
Large family group standing together on grass field at sunset with trees in background during outdoor photo session.
A group in light blue outfits poses together in a grassy field at sunset with a dreamy purple sky.
Two friends in flowing maxi dresses, one striped white and one lavender, hold hands while walking on grass near trees.
Family portrait in a wooded setting with adults in casual attire enjoying playful moment outdoors.
A group stands on a paved path while a young child in a floral dress and jeans poses in the foreground at sunset.
Playful family candid portrait showing joyful interaction between parent and children laughing outdoors.
A family of four enjoys a candid autumn moment together on fallen leaves surrounded by golden trees in a park setting.
A joyful child and black dog share a playful moment together on green grass during outdoor playtime.
A happy Bernedoodle dog with black and white curly fur sits on a wooden deck with its tongue out.
Smiling toddler in baseball themed outfit sits with baseballs and glove on white floor near window.
A cheerful family shares joyful moments together in a blooming wildflower meadow during golden hour.
A flowing white dress stands out against purple wildflowers in a sunlit meadow during golden hour.
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What Makes an MHP Family Session Different?


Kids don't have to sit perfectly still. In fact, I'd rather they didn't.

Family sessions with MHP are relaxed, playful, and focused on connection. I'll encourage movement and interaction so your kids can be themselves while I capture the little moments that happen naturally along the way.

You won't spend the entire session trying to get everyone to smile or worrying about whether your toddler is cooperating. I'll guide you when needed, keep things moving, and make sure we get those classic family portraits, too.

Come as you are. Let your kids be kids. I'll take care of the rest.

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PACKAGES & PRICING

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extended family experience

A group of people and a dog gather together on a wooded path during autumn with fallen leaves on the ground.
  • 1 Location Option (Outdoor or Studio)
  • 1 Hour of Shooting Time
  • Includes 50+ professionally edited digital images
  • $100 non-refundable retainer & signed contract due at booking
  • This session is for 6 family members or more

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$525

PACKAGES & PRICING

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standard family session

Family poses together outdoors in a grassy field at sunset with trees in background.
  • 1 Location Option (Outdoor or Studio)
  • 1 Hour of Shooting Time
  • Includes 50+ professionally edited digital images
  • $100 non-refundable retainer & signed contract due at booking
  • This session is for 5 family members or less

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$500

PACKAGES & PRICING

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Mini family Session

A family poses together outdoors against a wall, with a child sitting on shoulders while others smile at the camera.
  • Located in Allen, TX Only
  • 30 Minutes of Shooting Time
  • Includes 20 professionally edited digital images with the option to purchase more
  • 5 people or less
  • $100 non-refundable retainer & signed contract due at booking

STARTING

$375

Family group sitting on white blanket outdoors on grass, reading and talking together on a sunny day.

We had the best first time experience with Mary. The amount of quality photos she was able to get in a short amount of time before the kiddos start getting antsy was truely impressive. Highly recommend! We will definitely be using her skills in the near future.

Dianna

My favorite photographer of all time! Mary makes it so easy and convenient. She’s done our extended family photos and just our Christmas photos and they are always the best! The quality of her photos is professional grade, even Magazine worthy if you ask me. She never disappoints and she makes it so simple so it’s not stressful at all! I will be doing some headshots next. Highly recommend her !

Darchin

Mary did our family holiday photos this year. We are so happy with how the pictures turned out! and grateful she was happy to include our giant furry kids as well. Mary was an absolute joy to work with.

Amanda

What should we wear for our family photos?

What if my child won't cooperate?

How long is a family session?

Can we bring our dog?

How many people can participate?

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FAQ

What should we wear for our family photos?

What if my child won't cooperate?

How long is a family session?

Can we bring our dog?

How many people can participate?

When should we schedule our family photos?

Choose outfits that feel like you and coordinate without being too matchy-matchy. I recommend choosing a few complementary colors and mixing textures and patterns rather than everyone wearing the same color. Once you're booked, I'll help you with outfit planning so everyone looks great together without feeling overly styled.

FAQ

What should we wear for our family photos?

What if my child won't cooperate?

How long is a family session?

Can we bring our dog?

How many people can participate?

When should we schedule our family photos?

Don't worry — this happens all the time! Kids don't have to sit still, smile on command, or behave perfectly for us to get great photos. I'll keep the session moving, give them things to do, and let their personalities come through. Some of my favorite images happen when kids aren't doing exactly what we planned.

FAQ

What should we wear for our family photos?

What if my child won't cooperate?

How long is a family session?

Can we bring our dog?

How many people can participate?

When should we schedule our family photos?

The length depends on the package you choose. I offer both full family sessions and shorter mini sessions. Either way, we'll make the most of our time together and keep things moving so kids don't have time to get bored.

FAQ

What should we wear for our family photos?

What if my child won't cooperate?

How long is a family session?

Can we bring our dog?

How many people can participate?

When should we schedule our family photos?

Absolutely! If your dog is part of the family, they are welcome to join the fun. Just let me know ahead of time so we can plan the session accordingly.

FAQ

What should we wear for our family photos?

What if my child won't cooperate?

How long is a family session?

Can we bring our dog?

How many people can participate?

When should we schedule our family photos?

It depends on the package you choose. My standard family sessions are designed for immediate families, while larger groups and extended families may require a different session option. If you're not sure which package is right for your group, just ask!

FAQ

What should we wear for our family photos?

What if my child won't cooperate?

How long is a family session?

Can we bring our dog?

How many people can participate?

When should we schedule our family photos?

I photograph families year-round, so there's no single “perfect” time. Fall is popular for its beautiful colors and holiday cards, while spring offers fresh greenery and blooms. Summer and winter sessions can be just as beautiful and tend to offer a different look. The best time is often simply when your family is together and ready to capture this season of life.

Ready to Capture Your Family?

Let's make some memories—and get the photos you'll actually want hanging on your walls.

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