A little more clarity.

Family, maternity, and pets are at the heart of Studio 23. Each collection begins with a studio portrait and the possibility of turning it into artwork for your home.

Our portrait sessions take place in our McKinney, Texas, and Valencia, California, studios. Choose your preferred location when you get in touch.

We guide your positioning, expression, and the small details throughout the session. You can focus on the people you came with while we shape the photograph.

Begin with colors you love and clothing you feel comfortable in. Bring your ideas to the planning conversation, and we’ll talk through how the pieces work together. Our preparation guide is a helpful starting point.

Think about where you would enjoy seeing your portraits. Bring a photograph of that space or approximate wall dimensions to your planning conversation. We can explore a single statement portrait, a collection, or an album together.

The $500 session fee covers your styled studio session, professional direction, and an in-person projected reveal. Artwork is purchased separately at your reveal. Most clients invest $1,200 to $2,500 in artwork, with no minimum order.

An inquiry begins the conversation. Your studio will confirm availability and explain the reservation details with you before a date is secured.

Tell us who you would like in the portrait, including the number of adults and children. That helps us plan the groupings, styling, and space around your family.

Keep the lead-up relaxed and choose comfortable clothing. Let us know their ages and anything that helps them settle in. A familiar small toy can be useful to bring along.

A shared palette gives a portrait a sense of connection while leaving room for individual style. Think about colors, textures, and how the clothes feel together instead of matching every piece.

Get in touch while you are planning this chapter. We’ll discuss your timing, comfort, and the portraits you have in mind, then look at studio availability together.

Share the colors, shapes, and photographs that speak to you. We’ll discuss the studio gown collection and any personal pieces you would like to bring, then confirm the options for your session.

Tell us who you would love to include when you inquire. We’ll plan the groupings and styling around the people who are part of this story.

Bring their usual lead or carrier and a few familiar favorites, such as an appropriate treat or toy. Tell us about any sensitivities or needs before your visit so we can plan with you.

Personality is part of the photograph. Tell us about your pet’s energy, comfort around new people, and what gets their attention. That conversation helps us plan the session thoughtfully.

Let us know whether you imagine your pet on their own or together with their people. We’ll talk through the groupings and clothing before your visit.