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    I am a Houston-Area Newborn, Child, & Family Photographer, with a sincere love for vintage & handmade. I enjoy finding ways to create special props or accessories to make my clients' session photos unique to them. Check out my "Information" Tab to learn more about booking a session with me.
    I also love to make things to dress up my little girl, my home, and to give as gifts. I share these ideas here and you can easily find them under the "Categories" Tab, "Let's Get Crafty".
    I majored in Architecture and worked in a Design Firm for seven years before leaving to pursue Photography. I'm a wife and a mother to two wonderfully bright and energetic kiddos, Miss "O" and Baby "Z"; They are my muses.
    Hope you'll stay awhile!
    Sincerely,
    Jane Marie

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Happy Mother’s Day | Houston Baby Photographer

Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you’re being pampered by the kids in your life.

Here is one of my first attempts at a self-portrait (taken a few months ago, with a remote-control shutter-release). Baby Z was all kinds of squirmy, but I still just love this photo – It’s a reminder to me to slow down and squeeze my kiddos every chance I get.

What are some of your favorite photos of you with your kids? Vacation-type photos? Professional portraits? What do you love most about your favorite family photos? 

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MariellenMay 13, 2013 - 8:25 pm

I think it’s beautiful!!! I love in the moment photos!

adminMay 13, 2013 - 9:41 pm

Ooh, thank you Mariellen! I love in the moment photos too…ones that bring back memories of the time and place when you look at them. :-) !

Zucchini Cupcakes | Houston Mom + Kids’ Photographer

I looove zucchini. So, when my picky-eating two-year-old keeps refusing vegetables, I try to sneak at least zucchini into her diet. I found a recipe for Carrot Zucchini Cupcakes on the Whole Foods App and I couldn’t wait to try it. I was out of, or low on, some ingredients, so I made a few modifications…

Little Miss O enjoyed helping out along the way. This is a good age for tasks such as pouring pre-measured ingredients into the mixing bowl, stirring with a whisk (usually requires help), smearing icing on cupcakes, taste-testing, dancing around with a sugar-high, doing some more taste-testing…

Yum. So, there you have it. I realize I have very few photos of Miss O over the last 6 months doing anything other than eating or playing. Oh well. I swear she runs around and even looks at the camera and smiles sometimes too. Maybe I’ll manage to document that soon as well!

Hope you’re having a great week. If you enjoy baking , try these out! An awesome bonus is that they freeze incredibly well. I froze them and took them out as desired up to 2 weeks after freezing. We just zapped in the microwave for 30 seconds. I’m sure there are better ways of doing things, but this worked really well for us. Let me know what you think!:-)

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Angela L.April 28, 2013 - 11:12 am

I have a picky eater too…good idea!

carrieApril 28, 2013 - 3:40 pm

Sweet lifestyle shots! I need to check out the Whole Foods app!

MariellenMay 2, 2013 - 8:10 am

Yummy! I am going to have to try these! Mac is picky about veggies too. Love Miss O’s sweet bow too!

Baby on the Way | Houston Maternity & Family Photographer

This family is too cute and sweet for words…Look at this precious little Belly Kiss!…We met up last weekend to get some Family Portraits, photos of “Mr. M” at Age 2, and maternity photos of this Beautiful Mama, now pregnant with Baby #2…

These photos (below) are meant to be similar (cropping/posing-wise) to the photos I took of each parent with their little man last year, around his first birthday …It makes it easier to see how much he’s grown over the past year (plus, it’s fun to see how much they absolutely adore hugging on him!)…

 …He is such a cutie pie!…

…Gosh, I love that genuine smile (above), and Dad’s idea to have Percy (is that the green train’s “name”?) perch on Mom’s Baby Belly (below)…

 What a sweet family… 

Sawyer is one lucky little guy (and don’t you love his name?)… 
What a gorgeous day for outdoor photos! Thank you to this sweet family for letting me run around photographing you…you were so patient and fun to be with! I hope we can get your little “Mr. M” and our little “Miss O” together soon. They would have a blast, I’m sure! Happy Weekend!…

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BeckyApril 19, 2013 - 7:59 pm

What a sweet session!

Amanda BergantinoApril 20, 2013 - 1:57 am

This session put a grin on my face! They have such beautiful smiles! I love the ones with the little boy leaning on mom and grinning right at *us* lol so handsome and happy!

Karyn LeeApril 20, 2013 - 11:31 am

These are so sweet! I love how much fun they are having! And I love mom’s shirt, too!

adminApril 20, 2013 - 4:59 pm

Thank you for the sweet comments…I love mom’s shirt too!

Angela L.April 20, 2013 - 7:21 pm

Oooo I love this maternity session. So colorful and fun!

adminApril 20, 2013 - 7:30 pm

Thank you, Angela – Loved your recent blog post too!

The Light Within PhotographyApril 21, 2013 - 12:26 am

Wow, what a beautiful family, and gorgeous mama. You photographed them beautifully! Love your processing too, just lovely!

CandyApril 21, 2013 - 7:32 am

This session is the sweetest! I love your light and the soft, pretty tones.

Angela KayApril 23, 2013 - 2:11 pm

So jealous of your blue bonnets! Gorgeous images, so colorful and bright..

MariellenApril 23, 2013 - 2:14 pm

Thank you for all the sweet compliments! You guys sure know how to make a pregnant lady feel good. FYI The shirt is from motherhood maternity. Jane thanks again for doing a wonderful job! I love that you capture pictures exactly the way I like them. It’s nice not having to stress on the outcome with you.

MeganApril 23, 2013 - 2:14 pm

What a cute little family! Love the bright beautiful colors :)

KellyApril 23, 2013 - 5:06 pm

Adorable family. Love the blue flowers and how much fun everyone is having.

Crystal PhelpsApril 23, 2013 - 5:33 pm

These are beautiful!!! I especially love the one where the boy is by his mommys belly! :) so sweet!

LynneaApril 23, 2013 - 5:57 pm

These are gorgeous! I love mom’s top…wish I looked that good preggers!

adminApril 23, 2013 - 6:12 pm

Thank you for the comment, Lynn! I know – I wish I looked that pretty while pregnant too! ;-)

AnalieseApril 23, 2013 - 11:26 pm

So cute!

The Tog's VAApril 24, 2013 - 7:46 am

Such a beautiful family!!

Rena ChristineApril 25, 2013 - 7:00 am

Lovely work!! I love the light and location – adorable family too! What a great combo :)

maryApril 25, 2013 - 8:49 am

what a gorgeous family! lovely work :)

AnnaApril 25, 2013 - 1:52 pm

Mom is absolutely stunning!!! Gorgeous photos and colors!

Marissa GiffordApril 25, 2013 - 9:42 pm

What a sweet, happy and beautiful family! Congrats to them! :)

Lisa AstleApril 26, 2013 - 7:13 am

Such a beautiful happy session :)

Christy HarperApril 26, 2013 - 11:02 am

Love your photos and the location is stunning too :)

KellieApril 26, 2013 - 2:27 pm

Love the pretty spring light and colors in these, lovely!

JuliaApril 28, 2013 - 7:34 am

These are so sweet! You really captured the joy and love this family feels for each other, I’m sure they must love them! Very nice set of images!

Springtime | West University Children’s Photographer

The weather here in Houston has been fantastic lately. O enjoys painting outside… Baby Brother chills on the picnic blanket…The dogs try to dig up our garden…
Ah, Spring. We’ve got to enjoy this time outdoors, as it will be incredibly hot before long!…

This weekend I’m so excited to photograph this Gorgeous Family again – They are now expecting Baby #2!

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Angela L.April 23, 2013 - 10:40 pm

so cute. I have some messy painting photos of my kids too and it’s so fun.

The Tog's VAApril 24, 2013 - 7:46 am

Oh my! Looks like so much fun!!

Karyn LeeApril 24, 2013 - 5:03 pm

PURPLE! How fun! (And messy!)

Rena ChristineApril 25, 2013 - 7:45 am

hehe, love these – I’m excited for more outdoors fun too :)

Beth Johnson PhotographyApril 30, 2013 - 6:52 pm

These are adorable! What fun moments to capture!

A Walk in the Park | West University Children’s Photographer

You know that phrase, “It’s like a walk in the park“? That’s sort of like “easy as pie”, right? Well, I’ll tell you what…

…Photographing your own kids isn’t always a walk in the park….(check out “Mr. Grumpy Face” below…)Your own kids know all of your moves…

I’m finding that, to photograph Miss O (who is 2 1/2), I basically need to chase her around the school yard, following her while she does what she enjoys. And then maybe, just maybe, I’ll catch a bit of a grin (or a smirk), during those rare moments when she pauses to take a breath. Grin or smirk, I love getting photos of her at this stage…

I really adore her boundless energy and enthusiasm (even though along with it come temper tantrums). Kids are so genuine. Photographing them may be physically tiring at times but it is never, ever, boring! Hope you’re having a great week.

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JennyMarch 21, 2013 - 5:39 am

I’d love to get shots like this but my son is always on the move and so fast that it never works out xD These are awesome. Great job! And seriously your kids are adorable~

CrystalMarch 21, 2013 - 12:46 pm

These are really cute! I really love Mr. Grumpy. You have covered basketball courts???

adminMarch 21, 2013 - 12:56 pm

Haha, that’s funny…they don’t have covered basketball courts everywhere? Maybe it’s because it’s so hot here!

CrystalMarch 21, 2013 - 1:02 pm

Nope. I’ve never seen them, lol. I’m in Idaho…it gets pretty hot, but not like it does there I don’t think….

Angela L.March 21, 2013 - 3:37 pm

These images are soooo cute! love it.

DebbieMarch 21, 2013 - 4:02 pm

We love these pictures! Mr Grumpy is so cute and so big! We miss him and his gorgeous big sis! I think you could get some great pictures of your kids at our playground on the beach in Melbourne… why don’t you come try?

adminMarch 21, 2013 - 4:05 pm

Beach in Melbourne!…We’re on our way!! :-)

AnalieseMarch 21, 2013 - 4:44 pm

Lovely work!

SallyMarch 21, 2013 - 10:27 pm

These are lovely :)

Marissa GiffordMarch 21, 2013 - 11:33 pm

How sweet!

LanaMarch 22, 2013 - 4:32 am

So cute, lovely images

HaliMarch 22, 2013 - 6:05 am

So cute! I love the grumpy face and the ones of your daughter at the end!

Beth WadeMarch 22, 2013 - 7:59 am

so cute!!

BethneyMarch 22, 2013 - 6:06 pm

So sweet! Love them all!

robinMarch 23, 2013 - 1:22 pm

Adorable, I love the use of the bicycle rack and framing her.

alexandra ryooMarch 24, 2013 - 6:26 pm

love everyday moments like these!

MarilynMarch 24, 2013 - 8:24 pm

These are precious!! I love them.

AshleySMarch 24, 2013 - 8:27 pm

I love all of these-your processing is great!

carrieMarch 24, 2013 - 11:09 pm

Yup, I’ve found that with my kids, I just have to stop and wait for something good to capture!

Hope CopelandMarch 25, 2013 - 12:39 am

BEST POST EVER. I love the truth in it!

CrystalMarch 25, 2013 - 7:58 am

They are precious!!! Great captures in the park!

rachaelMarch 25, 2013 - 10:12 am

so cute!!

MeganMarch 25, 2013 - 1:23 pm

Adorable! I love the two at the end with the pink ball :)

WhitneyMarch 25, 2013 - 3:24 pm

Great shots, cute kids! I love your compositions in the schoolyard.

AndreaMarch 25, 2013 - 7:16 pm

These are adorable!!

Angela KayMarch 27, 2013 - 3:57 pm

Love those gorgeous eyes! Looks like a fun day!