Should you invest in maternity photos? My clients don’t always directly ask me this question, but I know it’s on their minds. The first time clients call, it’s often because they are expecting a new member of the family and are looking for a Houston newborn photographer. One of the first questions they ask is usually, “How much does a session cost?” This is a good question, and an understandable one. We all have to work within a budget and decide what to spend our money on. My clients want to know how much they will need to spend to have beautiful images of their new baby. And once they know ..read more

As an expectant parent, learning the gender of your little one is one of the most exciting milestones to look forward to! Whether you’re secretly hoping for a boy or girl, or whether it truly doesn’t matter, finding out your baby’s sex is a big moment! In this post, we’ll explore what a gender reveal is, whether it’s right for you, and tips for planning your Houston gender reveal if you decide it’s something you want to do. What is a Gender Reveal? A gender reveal is an announcement or event where you reveal the sex of your baby. It’s a fun opportunity to share the exciting news with your cir ..read more

I keep thinking about that line in Forrest Gump where he says… “I couldn’t tell where heaven stopped and the earth began.” Sometimes I get asked to do special brand photography projects, and this one was so fun and pretty! Lochow Ranch Business Photoshoot I spent last weekend in Milano, Texas photographing the Lochow Ranch. The owner had reached out to me about brand photography and a few headshots for their new website. This was a little different than the type of branding photography I normally do for Houston businesses, but I was really excited to try it. And I’m so glad I did. What a gorg ..read more

Feeding your baby is something a lot of new moms look forward to and enjoy. But what if you’re worried about it? Or what if it’s something you’ve looked forward to, but it turns out to be harder than you thought? There’s no question that feeding your newborn–especially breastfeeding–can be a learning process for both mom and baby. And that is completely natural! As a mother myself, and as a Houston newborn photographer who has worked with hundreds of new parents and little ones, I want to assure you that those feelings, whether joyful or challenging, are shared by many moms. Here are just a fe ..read more

Whether you’re hiring a professional or just want to capture some sweet moments at home, you may be wondering how to pose for gorgeous family portraits. Not all photographers have a gift for posing families in a way that looks both natural and beautiful (this is one of the things you’ll want to focus on when you look through their portfolio). And if you’re on your own, how do you pose your family in the best way possible? As a Houston family photographer, I have lots of tips and tricks to get the best poses for family portraits. But I’ve also learned one of the most important secrets of all ..read more

Hello, my sweet photographer friends! I spent a lot of last year working on updating my website. This was mostly a design update, and while it’s been fun and so rewarding to see it come together, design is only part of how to set up your photography website for SEO. It’s also the part that a lot of us, as photographers, like to focus on. After all, it’s visual, it’s pretty, and that’s what we love! But in order to have a successful photography website that consistently ranks well for your chosen keywords, you also need to explore the technical side of things. Don’t worry, this doesn’t have to ..read more

Spring is in the air here at the Shannon Reece Jones Photography studio. I am staying busy with newborn babies, maternity sessions and lots of high school seniors! I’m also very excited to open motherhood studio sessions again this year! I offer motherhood sessions all year, but they are especially popular in the springtime around Mother’s Day. Last year around this time I offered motherhood studio sessions, and I am still doing that, but I also wanted to open up some additional location options this time. This allows me to design artwork uniquely suited to you and your vision. Location Optio ..read more

I posted a few weeks ago inviting parents to share their story with me and the rest of the Shannon Reece Jones Photography community. Why? I believe we can learn and be lifted by each other as we share the truth of our journeys as mothers and families. And the truth is…sometimes the truth is hard. Having a baby is a huge change, and whether you struggle with postpartum depression or not, all new moms can use a helping hand, a listening ear, and the feeling that they are part of a community. So here are just a few postpartum resources for new Houston moms. I hope these provide support and guida ..read more

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could have beautiful baby portraits without leaving home? That is exactly what Shannon Reece Jones Photography offers to new moms, and one of the things that makes us Houston’s best in-home newborn photographer. Why In-Home Baby Portraits? Reasons a lot of new moms choose an at home newborn session… We come to you In-home newborn photography is exactly what it sounds like. We come to you, with all of the lighting and camera equipment needed to create gorgeous portraits that capture this special time in your life. No need to pack the diaper bag. Just relax and e ..read more

Hey there, photographers! A few months ago I posted about a common question I see in the application to my group mentoring program for photographers. “Where do I find clients?” I offered several suggestions (you can check them out here) but today I wanted to take a deeper dive into just one tool for finding clients: A photography blog! Blogging is one of my favorite ways to attract my dream photography clients. It was one of the first methods I started using when I was trying to grow my business, and it’s one that I have used consistently ever since. It’s a rewarding way to help my clients and ..read more