Lifestyle Newborn photo sessions are probably some of my favorite to photograph! All newborns are ridiculously cute and sweet! Plus, they’re small and tiny, and I just wish I could cuddle all of them! (But I don’t because, ya know, Covid and the pandemic) The relaxed feel of a lifestyle newborn photography session is one of the many reasons I only photograph lifestyle newborns and not posed newborns. There’s not wrapping, getting newborns into awkward positions, and it’s not a big deal if the baby isn’t sleeping during their photos. New parents have enough to worry about without the added stre ..read more

Should you schedule a mini-session or a full photo session is a question I receive a lot this time of year. I wish I could give you the simple yes or no answer, but unfortunately, it’s not that easy. Fornutately, I can give you my personal best advice because after being in business for awhile, I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to mini-sessions. What works? Having kids and adults that will cooperate and take direction well. With mini-sessions only lasting 10 minutes, I need full cooperation from all parties involved. I’ve become very efficient at maximizing my time wit ..read more

It’s Fall! It might still feel like summer at times, but the leaves are slowly changing and falling on the ground. It’s going to be beautiful in Round Rock and Austin within the next few weeks! I’m in full on busy season mode! My calendar is quickly filling up, and I’ve decided to not take on as many photo shoots as I have in years past to spend a bit more time with my family an be a little less stressed. See, I’m a perfectionist. Which is not necessarily a bad thing but it can be. However, my perfectionist tendency means me working longer hours and not spending quality time with my family. It ..read more

Can you believe it’s August already?! This endless, hot summer seems to be flying! But it’s that time of year, I announce my mini-sessions for the Fall! I’ve had to restructure my mini-sessions for this year due to family obligations, my own kids’ activities, and business travel. I will be offering some weekday evening mini-sessions and a weekend mini-session. You’ll notice I had to increase my prices this year. Unlike many other photographers in the area, I was able to keep my prices the same during the Covid pandemic and Austin-area inflation. I was very proud to be able to not have to incre ..read more

  It’s almost that time of year to think about when to book your Senior photo session. Why book a Senior photo session early for your graduating Senior? Booking early gets your the best dates and times! You get first access to dates and times. Who wants a photo session in the middle of the day when the sun is high in the sky? No one. It’s unflattering light, and booking early means you can get that beautiful golden hour time slot. Seniors still have their summer glow from spending time outdoors. Everyone looks better with a slight tan, and you can capture your Senior portraits with y ..read more

One of the best things about living in Central Texas and the north Austin suburbs are all the downtown areas around. Each one has it’s own unique feel, and Downtown Georgetown is no exception. The Georgetown Square has so many fun features to use as backgrounds for photos. From the intersting brick patterns and colors to greenery near the old Williamson County Courthouse to colorful walls and murals! You can have it all in one photo shoot just by walking around a couple of blocks! It’s one of my favorite areas to shoot Senior photos in because of the diversity and fun playfulness of the town ..read more

Sometimes you just want a photo session of you and your partner. And having an amazing couples photo shoot is worth it! But how do you have an entire photo shoot with just 2 people? Easy! I make sure I use the entire location around me to create fun, loving, and memorable photos! For this photo session, we used Pfluger Park in Pflugerville. We walked to several different areas to create different poses and added some fun flare to it, like using a tree as a prop. One of the reasons I love photographing sessions in this location is because of the variety I can get out of the park. Plus, this par ..read more

Newborn photo sessions are some of my favorite to photograph! I love seeing and capturing the love of new parents and their baby. And watching older siblings love up on their new baby brother or baby sister are some of the sweetest moments to have memories and pictures of. I photograph lifestyle newborn photo session, not posed newborn sessions. Lifestyle newborn photo shoots consist of using your own house and personal objects as backgrounds. I typically use the nursery, master bedroom, and living room as backdrops during the photo shoots. Having the photo session in your own house allows for ..read more

Downtown Round Rock may not seem that big or look like much, but it is a beautiful place for a family photo session! With the so many different backgrounds and fun places to shoot, I can capture a variety of photos for your family. Traditional portrait with everyone looking at the camera, I’ve got it. Lifestyle and loosely posed photos, I’ve got you as well! Add in all the fun different walls, beautiful golden hour light, and it’s a recipe for unique family photos! Are you interested in a family photo session? Email me at emily@emilyingallsphotography.com or send me a message! I’d love to chat ..read more

Whether you have a large business or a small one, creating your own branding is important. You want your branding to reflect who you are, what your business stands for, and what custoomers you are trying to attract and target. Most people think of branding as just a logo and colors, but there is so much more to it! It’s the overall feel of your company. It’s the photos you display. It’s the mood and vibe you are trying to create. It’s the sense of who you are, essentially. Look at some of the websites you shop at. What about that particular site attracts you to the company? Is it the quiet con ..read more