An example of what to wear...

I am always being asked how a family should dress for photos. There are so many options, it can be overwhelming. Some families like to match but many do not. There are pros and cons to matching. I usually recommend that families be coordinated but not necessarily matching. Coordinating allows individual personalities to be expressed and makes for a more dynamic photo. It can accomodate different ages and body types so everyone feels comfortable and confident which is very important when taking photos. Here's an example of a family I recently photographed who looked great for photos.

Now, if I could get my kids to cooperate for photos like these girls...amazing!
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Playing catch-up

Oh man, I am glad last week is over! My boys and I got the flu and my husband had to go out of town on a business trip! We made it through and we are all well now. So, I've been trying to get caught up on everything. I am afraid I am going to be a day late getting the K family their photos. Here's a sneak peek though and an extra image for your patience! I had so much fun photographing this family. My stomach hurt afterwards from laughing so hard. They were so adventurous and sweet...and I got a little taste of what life with two boys will be like in a few years...it'll be about the same--they still won't want to sit for pictures anyway.

Sneak peek--one year old Miss J

This little cutie was great...independent, sweet, loved to "talk" on her phone...so fun!

Enjoy this sneak peek W family!

Internet Woes

Ugh. Our internet out in the country stinks! It goes out everytime there's a slight breeze. So as you can imagine with all these storms, I am really getting frustrated. Hopefully, this will won't be a problem for very much longer. The ball seems to be rolling...
Anyway, I have had these ready for a couple days but I couldn't keep a connection long enough to get them online! Here's one for the H family!

Completely Candid

My boys and I found this creek on a walk one day. At first the only thing they wanted to do was throw rocks into the water. But then they explored and eventually sat down side-by-side to look at a duck. They were being very still and whisperingto each other so they wouldn't scare it away. I had to capture this sweet brotherly moment. I love their muddy, wet, rolled-up jeans--it's so them. I can't believe I actually thought rolling up their jeans would keep them clean and dry! ha!

New York Trip

My husband and I just got home from a wonderful vacation in New York City and the Niagara Falls area. Here's a few shots I snagged on our excursions...


Niagara Falls


Niagara Falls


Lady Liberty

Holiday Mini Sessions

Baby, it’s HOT outside! But that means it’s time to book your portrait session for your Christmas and holiday cards.

HOLIDAY MINI SESSIONS

Option A:

Saturday, September 26th at the Dallas Arboretum

$100 includes 1 set of 25 cards with envelopes and
30-40 minute session for up to 4 people. $25 each for each additional person.
10-15 finished images from which to choose
9am-12 noon

Or

Option B:

Saturday, October 10th in downtown Frisco

$100 includes 1 set of 25 cards with envelopes and
30-40 minute session for up to 4 subjects. Additional subjects $25 each.
10-15 finished images from which to choose
9am-12 noon

Additional prints from may be ordered from these mini sessions.

Both session types are available as a Digital Package for

$250 which includes the session and the final images on a CD

(no cards come with the digital package).

The cards are custom designed with your input.

5x7 one-sided, but upgrades to two-sided and tri-fold are available.

DEADLINES:
The cutoff for holiday sessions is November 3rd. Orders must be placed by November 13th to allow for holiday season delivery. After this date, there will be a $20 rush fee for orders needed in time for holiday delivery. After December 1st, the rush fee is $50.

As usual, sessions are already booking up for September, October, and November...so call ASAP to reserve your date!

469-693-1108
jessica@jessicastarrphotography.com

Available times for Sept 26th (Arboretum)
9:00...filled!
9:45
10:30
11:15 ...filled
12:00...filled

Available times for October 10th (Downtown Frisco)
9:00
9:45
10:30
11:15
12:00