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One of my strongest character qualities is a love of learning. You may have seen over the years (if you follow the blog), that I am always looking up new locations, building or purchasing new props, and adding to my amazing newborn and maternity wardrobes. I am passionate about learning new techniques, safety tips, and […]

Children, Newborn, Studio

June 15, 2018

Son Kissed Photography by Kristen Mackey | Mentoring

Ayden Izaiah means “little fire” and “God’s salvation”…this little guy has some pretty  awesome parents, and they named him astutely! Ayden made his grand arrival weighing 8 lbs, 14 ounces. He was twenty inches long, and was eagerly welcomed home by his mom, dad, and big sister Adalynn. “It’s very rewarding being a mom, and […]

Baby Plan, Children, Family, Newborn, Studio

August 3, 2017

Ayden | Newborn | Southeast Texas Premier Newborn Photographer

As a photographer, I love bringing dreams to life, and watching new milestones in the lives of families and couples. This year, I am bringing some of my own dreams to life with a studio of my very own (find more about that here). This means we are flinging open the door to new possibilities […]

Children

January 2, 2016

What Are You Dreaming of for 2016?

I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift would be curiosity. -Eleanor Roosevelt It hardly feels like work to meet and photography these beautiful new babies. A new baby, with that ‘new baby’ smell, and their downy little heads… […]

Newborn

June 18, 2015

Mackston | Newborn | Southeast Texas Newborn Photographer