I’m a natural light enthusiast with an unshakable love for storytelling. I’m not here for picture-perfect poses or practiced smiles—I’m here for the real stuff. The giggles, the snuggles, the beautiful chaos, and the love. Family life is messy, magical, and everything in between, and that’s exactly what I want to capture for you.
So let the kids be kids, let the moments unfold naturally, and let’s create something special. My mission is to bottle up the essence of your family—your quirks, your love, your connections—and turn it into a gallery you’ll treasure forever. You bring the magic of your life, and I’ll bring my camera to ensure you can relive it for years to come.
Hiring a photographer is more than just a financial investment—it’s an emotional one, too. As a mama who cherishes freezing time for my own family, I completely understand the weight of this decision. You’re looking for someone who doesn’t just take pictures but truly captures the heart of your family. That’s where I come in! From dreaming up your perfect session to guiding you through every detail of styling, I’ll be there at each step of the way. We’re in this together, and I promise to make the process as seamless, stress-free, and enjoyable as possible.
Within four weeks, your gallery of hand-edited images will be ready for you to enjoy. Each photo is an artful record of your family’s love and closeness. From your gallery, you can order prints and products to cherish forever—and I’ll be here every step of the way to make the process a breeze.
Photo day is all about embracing the beauty of your family just as you are. I’ll keep things stress-free and fun, blending lifestyle and documentary approaches to capture those genuine connections and heartfelt moments. Think less “say cheese” and more “just be you!”
Start by filling out the contact form—it’s as easy as saying “Hi!” I’ll get back to you as quickly as possible so we can jump into planning your perfect session. This is where the fun begins!
Once we connect, I’ll send over a quick questionnaire to get to know you, your family, and your vision. After that, it’s all about outfits! My style guide is your new best friend, and I’ll be right here to help with suggestions, feedback, and a sprinkle of styling magic to make sure everyone looks amazing.
60-90 minutes of shooting time
50+ Hand Edited images
Style guide and styling assistance
Print release in an online gallery
A-la-carte print options from
within your gallery
60 minutes of shooting time
25 Hand Edited images
Style guide and styling assistance
Print release in an online gallery
A-la-carte print options from within
your gallery
A $180 non-refundable service fee is required at time of booking, and it will be applied to the package of your choice.
A travel fee will be applied if location is over 15 miles from Zipcode 77381
** All prices are subject to tax
Returning Clients save 15%
120+ minutes of shooting time
35 Hand Edited images
Style guide and styling assistance
Print release in an online gallery
A-la-carte print options from within
your gallery
90 minutes of shooting time
15 Hand Edited images
Style guide and styling assistance
Print release in an online gallery
A-la-carte print options from within
your gallery
A $180 non-refundable service fee is required at time of booking, and it will be applied to the package of your choice.
A travel fee will be applied if location is over 15 miles from Zipcode 77381
** All prices are subject to tax
Sipping chartreuse and green tea while looking at the most perfect white subway tile and hand painted signs. Driving through the mountains to Portland reminiscing about the best memories back home. Cozy sweaters, vintage denim, and Pabst while telling one of a kind love stories.
The outfits you wear for your session have a BIG impact on your final gallery. All of my clients are given a style guide, and I'll work closely with you on wardrobe from beginning to end. I also have a client closet with beautiful dresses fitting xs-xl
I have a number of beautiful outdoor locations within The Woodlands/ Spring area, and I'm willing to travel up to 35 miles outside of The Woodlands to a location of your choice. My outdoor sessions are usually held 1-1.5 hours before sunset or at sunrise to capture that beautiful warm and golden light. Sessions can be held either at your home or in nature.
My sessions range from 60-90 minutes for family and maternity and 60-120 minutes for newborn shoots.
Send me a hello via the Contact page or e-mail me directly at hello@mariagracephotos.com. You can expect a response from me within 48 hours. If you don't hear back, please check your spam folder! I’ll confirm the date with you and a non-refundable retainer of $180 is required to get you on the calendar. Then the fun stuff begins, we’ll chat locations, wardrobe and vision to create your dream session.
This all depends on the package you choose. If you want to change your package at any point let me know. After delivering your album there will be a chance to purchase additional images.
You will receive your proof gallery 4 weeks after your session. Your final hand-edited high resolution gallery will be sent to you 7 days after you've picked the images that you would like to keep.
Yes I do, however pricing across all of my packages is for nuclear family, so pricing increases for added members. Send me an enquiry for further details.
Prices vary depending on the package you select. See our Information page for details.