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A family of five in Dallas, TX at Arbor Hills in a fall mini session by Shelly Niehaus Photography.

FAMILY

I’m a family photographer who helps busy families slow down and see the essence and beauty of their lives through simple + genuine + joyful photographs.  Your family photographed as you are now in a way that you will cherish forever.

WHY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY?

I believe that every family has a beautiful story worth telling. Those tiny hands that you hold now will one day be the hands of a grown adult. The only way we can freeze time is through photographs. My passion is to capture your memories for your family to enjoy for generations to come. In the age of smartphones, social media, and selfies precious moments are quickly captured and then forgotten. We collect images on our phones and never put them on our walls. My goal is to capture your family as you are now in a way that you will cherish forever. I want you to have photos that will bring you joy as you see them displayed on your walls. Investing in the gift of photography is the one thing you will never regret!

I want to give you photographs that freeze time and capture your family connections.  Images that you will cherish for generations to come.  I see myself as your memory keeper and strive to capture the honest beauty of your family in whatever season of life you are enjoying.

Family Sessions

As a family photographer, I can tell you family sessions do not have to be stressful! Preparation + proper mindset are the keys to a successful session. I help you every step of the way from wardrobe selection to a client questionnaire to make sure the session is all about YOU!

Family sessions may take place either in your home or at one of the many beautiful outdoor locations. Before the session, you will complete a questionnaire and I will provide a pre-session consultation either in person or via the phone. The day of your session I will arrive early to spend time getting to know your family before we ever start shooting. I use the information gathered in the pre-session questionnaire to engage everyone in fun and lively conversation. In addition, I often incorporate music to help clients relax and let loose. My goal is for your family to have fun and enjoy the session. I often have kids asking to come back and do it again because they had some much fun during the family session.

Investment

Currently I have a few openings for family sessions, and on average clients spend about $1000 on their custom family portraiture. Print collections start at $599, however no minimum purchase is required. Because everyone’s needs are a bit different, please complete the contact form, so I can learn all about your family!

WATCH THIS VIDEO TO SEE HOW MY STYLE TRANSLATES INTO A SESSION.

family on master bed - frisco tx in home photography session

I strongly recommend Shelly to all of my friends! Especially a Lifestyle shoot where she came to our home and captured candid moments from our every day activities. I will cherish these photos always! Shelly is so easy to work with, made my kids feel so comfortable, has plenty of tricks up her sleeve to get them warmed up to her, and was a joy to work with. We will definitely hire Shelly again for our family photos! A fantastic Family Photographer for anyone in the Prosper or Frisco areas! ~ Stacy Reynolds

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My family photo session with Shelly was so enjoyable! She is so relaxed and encouraged us to do the same, relax and have fun. Nobody moaned and groaned but instead we had fun and she captured amazing pictures! I am very thankful for the beautiful pictures she took for our family! Thank you Shelly!!! We look forward to seeing you in a year for another session. If you are in the market for a Prosper Family Photographer, look no further, you have found her! ~ Christy Besel

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Outdoor portrait of family of five with mom, dad, big brothers and toddler baby boy by Shelly Niehaus Photography Family Photographer

Shelly was wonderful! One of our best experiences having family photos done! She captured a perfect moment with my 3 boys and I will be forever grateful for that memory!!! ~ Jessica Kutz

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