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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

The Heffernan Family at their Ranch {San Antonio Family Photographer}

 The Heffernan family ranch was the perfect location for their family portraits. It had been awhile since their last one and it was time to create something special now that the kids were teenagers. We met a few hours before sunset and explored the beautiful acreage, photographing along the way. As the sunset approached, the light got even more beautiful and turned into one of the most stunning sunsets ever!

Thank you Dana and Paul for trusting me with your family's most valuable memories!
















Thursday, October 1, 2020

Fall Family Portraits at the Guadalupe River {San Antonio Family Photographer}

 Fall in Texas is sometimes only a minute long. Am I right?

Although we rarely get bright orange and yellow leaves like other areas of the country, the most likely of places is either Lost Maples State Park or Guadalupe River State Park. I love going to Lost Maples, but it is a good 1.5 hours away from San Antonio and a pretty good hike to some really cool spots. If you are interested in a session there, please email me.

Much closer to SA, is the Guadalupe River State Park and is one of my favorite locations to photograph. So many beautiful and natural backgrounds to choose from. If you are interested in joining us for our FALL FAMILY DAY on the week of Thanksgiving, we will be there on Tuesday, November 24th. Currently I have morning and early afternoon times available.

Call to Book 210-497-3809

Here are some samples of some past images created in the month of November at Guadalupe River State Park:












Home For The Holidays {San Antonio Family Photographer}

 The Holidays are just around the corner and that means "FAMILY-TIME"

If your family is going to be together this year over Thanksgiving or Christmas, consider taking an hour out of your time together to create a new Family Portrait. This year has been weird, let's face it. For some it's been a time of stress and for others a time to slow down and reconnect. Whatever 2020 has been for you, let's remember it as The Year of The Family and create something really special for your home.

Our Home for the Holidays Portrait Event always sells out because of many reasons:

1. Your family is all together around the Holidays and it may have been while since that has happened.

2. It is at a stunning location! The Mission San Jose is beautiful and would usually add a $100 permit fee for use for portraits. However, I will pay that permit fee since I will be there all day with multiple families.

3. You will SAVE money! A mission session fee is usually $350 (not including the permit fee) and this session is ON SALE for only $200. There is a minimum order of $400, but it all applies towards your order.

4. We live in Texas. Texas is hot. November and December are generally very mild and often the perfect temperature for creating non-sweaty family portraits.

5. These portraits make GORGEOUS Wall Decor and fabulous Christmas Cards too!

Our Home for the Holidays Events this year are November 25th and December 23rd

Call 210-497-3809 to Book


Here are some examples of past sessions created at Mission San Jose:




















Sunday, August 23, 2020

Who's Ready to Travel Again? 2021 Portrait Destinations {San Antonio Portrait Photographer}

 Who is ready to travel again???

Me...me...me!

I don't know about you, but the lack of ability to travel and explore the world has really done a number on my mental health. As an artist, I feel a NEED to leave my home, my city, my country and see what this beautiful planet Earth has to offer in order to come back with inspiration and motivation. 

Travel Feeds my Creativity.

Travel keeps me Active.

Travel makes me Happy.

Cancelling all of my 2020 Travel plans...Ireland, Scotland, Iceland, Boston and heck, even our plans to Padre Island a few hours away really hit me hard. I didn't really realize that I was quite as addicted to travel as I guess I am. Travel was yanked away from all of us...cold turkey!

Well, I am ready. Ready to plan our travel for the future and I hope some of you will want to join me. Nothing feeds my soul more than creating images in a brand new destination and I am ready to create some EPIC images!

Currently, we have nothing planned until May 2021. But that doesn't mean we can't add something anytime starting right now. If you want me to go to your Colorado Ski Cabin, House on the Lake or the Beach...I am ALL IN!! Just call me and we can find a date.

Beginning in May 2021, hold on to your suitcases because we are going to be flying through the air to a bunch of incredible locations. Planning this far out is imperative, so do me a favor and if you are even THINKING about it, contact me ASAP so we can chat about details. 

Turks & Caicos....May 31-June 6

Cancun, Mexico....June 11-18

*all new*    Maui, Hawaii....June 23-26









Session Fee: $650 

Session includes multiple locations around desired destination at Sunrise or Sunset. Session usually lasts up to 3 hours.

Minimum Purchase: $2500 

With such amazing locations and 3 hours worth of photography, you are sure to want to remember the experience with some pretty awesome products. Most of our Destination Portrait families choose a beautiful custom coffee table album and a large single Wall Portrait or Wall Portrait Collection of some of their favorite images.

In order to reserve your session, both the session fee and the minimum purchase are due.

Limited Availability on ALL Destinations

EMAIL ME HERE to chat about the possibilities.

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

6 Tips to Booking your Fall Portraits with Artistic Images

Fall is the Season for Family Portraits

Cooler temperatures make for more pleasant outdoor portrait session because none of us want to be a sweaty mess in our family photos. However, I am only ONE person and can only accommodate so many sessions during the month of November (our busiest month every year).

Here are my tips for you during this 2020 Fall Portrait Season:

1. BOOK IN ADVANCE: Whether you want your session in September, October, November or even December. Book it NOW. Times will fill up and you don't want to miss out.

2. BOOK EARLY: This year we have an added stressor...COVID-19. We don't know what will happen as the weather gets colder. Book your session in August or September at the cooler times (Sunrise is best, Sunset is 2nd best) and check "family portrait" off your to-do list before any of your friends even start thinking about it.

3. LOOK AT OUR PORTRAIT EVENTS: We have several every fall at different locations, so check out the options at the bottom of this post and save yourself a little bit of money on your session fee. 

4. DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT: Our Luxe Collection is growing in popularity and is a fabulous addition to your wall decor. Dress up in formals and tuxes and WOW everyone with your sophistication and style. These portraits are created INDOORS and are perfect no matter what the weather is doing.

5. HAVE YOUR  PORTRAITS DONE AT HOME: Where have you been spending all of your time this year? What a great memory of this year, to capture your family at home. Either inside or outside...or both!

6. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX: Your Ranch, the Lake, with your Airplane or your Favorite Car, hiking at Enchanted Rock or in the Vineyards of Fredericksburg... I love to do things differently and would embrace your ideas!

Let's meet up for a consultation...I am happy to do them in-person or virtually....and discuss the possibilities!   210-497-3809 or email me here.




For More information about our CIBOLO NATURE CENTER Fall Family Day, click HERE!
For More Information about our GUADALUPE RIVER PORTRAITS, click HERE


For More Information about our Home for the Holidays Events: CLICK HERE

Monday, May 12, 2014

Beautiful Family Portrait Session in Hawaii {San Antonio Family Photographer}

I am blessed to call myself a "Destination Portrait Artist". I enjoy travel and I love my job as a Photographer. I decided years ago to attempt to merge the two into my business, Artistic Images.

This has taken off like I never thought it would, taking me to Hawaii, Italy, Alaska, 
Florida, Mexico, Canada, California and more! 

Here is a family session I created during our last excursion to Hawaii....this time Tunnels Beach on Kauai.
This family is truly stunning! Every image of them was even better than the last!

Take a look at some of my favorites from our session, and if you are interested 
in going with us THIS year,
click HERE for more information. 
Keep an eye on our Destination Portrait Calendar on our website OR 
call us if there is a place you want to go to! 210-497-3809

Here is the beautiful Swientek Family:













Our Signature Painted Portrait On Display at our Studio