Branding Photo Shoot with Author Cindy Ingram – Dallas Frisco Branding Photographer – Me Ra Koh We could not be more thrilled to introduce you to this brilliant, passionate author, Cindy Ingram. Cindy is author of Art Is About Being Whole, A Memoir. She so beautifully tells her story of moving from a place of shame and anxiety to a place of wholeness in a unique and special way that instantly captivates the reader. On a recent day off, I sat down and completely lost track of time reading her beautiful book. It is a work of art! CREATING A CAPTIVATING AUTHOR BRANDING EXPERIENCE I have a PASSIO ..read more

Portrait of Seeing the Best in Every Situation – Dallas Frisco Family Photographer – Me Ra Koh Meet Mark and Savannah, a powerful father-daughter duo that continuously see the best in every situation, regardless of difficulty. Their light and honesty will blow you away. We are thrilled be able to share their story with you! MARK AND SAVANNAH Mark is a single father who was overjoyed to share this experience with his daughter. Savannah is a unique, vibrant and wildly-talented young lady, who was such a joy to get to know and photograph. After hearing about their story, we knew we had TWO Risin ..read more

Portrait of Capacity and Faith – Dallas Frisco Family Photographer – Me Ra Koh We have been so excited about introducing you to Shelley! She is a living example of ‘rising tides raise all boats’ and has such a heart for service to others. It’s an honor to share her story about faith and capacity with you! STEPPING INTO PURPOSE Shelley and her husband have gone through a few really big changes over the past few years, which had the potential to shake their faith quite a bit. We definitely understand how feeling ungrounded and unstable can set someone in a spiral of doubt and confusion. However ..read more

Senior Portraits of a Steadfast Leader – Dallas Frisco Family Photographer – FIORIA by Me Ra Koh We are so honored to have had the opportunity to witness such a sweet baby boy grow into this strong, consistent young man! Can you believe I took Carter’s newborn portraits eighteen years ago?! There is a really special story about his baby photo shoot at the end. Many of you have heard me share it when speaking. This is that same baby in the bathtub! His family flew from Idaho for this special Senior Portrait Experience! THE FIORIA DIFFERENCE – SENIOR PORTRAITS Our Rising Senior Portrait Experi ..read more

Portrait of Leading with Heart, Integrity and Honor – Dallas Frisco Family Photographer – Me Ra Koh We’re thrilled to introduce you to the lovely Laura, though you may recognize her if you’re local to North Texas! Laura is a fierce advocate in our community, serving on the Frisco City Council and using her passion and voice to make the world around us a better place. A CALMING AND FOCUSED PRESENCE We LOVED getting to spend time with Councilwoman, Laura Rummel, and her sweet pup, Chance. There are so many stigmas and challenges surrounding politics but we are always so grateful for the opportu ..read more

Portrait of a Woman Who Found Her Inner Lioness – Dallas Frisco Family Photographer – Me Ra Koh Meet Lauren – the portrait of a woman who found her inner lioness! Lauren is yin and yang. She is a perfect balance – bold and vulnerable, strong and compassionate, an observer and a fierce protector. After a childhood riddled with trauma that forced her to hide who she is for self-preservation, Lauren is stepping into her true, authentic self and finding her inner lioness. SHE TRIED TO CANCEL THREE TIMES! Lauren is a giver, and I’ve noticed when people are givers the Rising Phoenix Experience is m ..read more

Portrait of Triumph over Battle with Mental Health – Dallas Frisco Family Photographer – Me Ra Koh Meet Mike and Tannis – an incredible couple who have walked through the fire of battling mental health and emerged triumphant, hand in hand, and stronger than ever. Tannis is the very portrait of triumph over a lifelong battle with mental health. From Tannis losing over 160 lbs, overcoming a misdiagnosis, and now walking marathons with her husband, hand-in-hand….we’re so grateful we’re able to share her story with you. They came all the way from British Columbia, Canada to Frisco, Texas to celeb ..read more

Portrait of a Family’s Hope for the Future – Dallas Frisco Family Photographer – Me Ra Koh Meet Justin, Anthony and Ethan – a family who is laying to rest a past full of difficult challenges and sadness as they turn their faces toward hope for the future. UPDATE: THE IMPACT AND TRANSFORMATION We had this blog post almost ready, and then we got a message from the dad. A week after their Rising Phoenix Experience, his youngest son went to the school counselor and asked to be put in honor classes! His dad texted, “Starting next semester, he will be in ALL HONORS and science honors+. He did this ..read more

Portrait of a Warrior’s Spirit – Dallas Frisco Photographer – Rising Phoenix Experience — Me Ra Koh We’ve been excited to share Luz’s story with you – it is one of strength, compassion and a warrior’s spirit! She first came to us for a Branding Experience with her husband. When she saw the Rising Phoenix artwork on the walls, she said “I want that for me.” And no one deserves it more. WIELDING A WARRIOR’S SPIRIT There are few people you will meet with more strength and compassion than Luz Delgado. One theme arises when talking to her husband, Joel, and her close friends – Luz truly has the sp ..read more

Manifestation of Resilience and Hope After Abuse with Loyna – Dallas Frisco Family Photographer – Me Ra Koh We are honored to introduce you to one of the most hope-inspiring Rising Phoenixes we know…meet the lovely, STRONG Loyna Howard. WHAT WILL NOT KILL YOU, WILL MAKE YOU STRONGER We hear far too many stories of women trapped in unhealthy, destructive relationships involving abuse. Loyna Howard knows that pattern all too well as she was the victim of domestic violence for over two decades. Incredibly, Loyna made the brave decision to stand up for herself the minute her ex-husband’s mental a ..read more