What if photos with your dog felt less like a stressor… and more like a really good day together?
Because they should. I know firsthand how unpredictable (and wildly lovable) dogs can be, and I’ve built my sessions around that reality, not against it.
After nearly 10 years of working with dogs, nothing can phase me at this point. This isn’t about perfect behavior or forced smiles. It’s about showing up with love, patience, and letting things unfold naturally. I’ll take care of the rest, turning those real, fleeting moments into something you can hold onto.
My approach is all about you.
If you’ve been searching for an inclusive photographer in Houston or Spring, TX, someone who gets it, someone who shows up with heart – you’ve found them. I'm not here to pose you into something you're not. I'm here to celebrate who you already are.
Whether we’re chasing golden hour, playing in the creek, or even just taking it slow the the backyard… this is your space. You be you, and let me capture the beauty of exactly that.
While I’m based in Spring, Texas, I tend to go wherever the dogs are. In other words, I love to travel. Want me to come to you? Let’s make it happen!
Your story deserves to be told exactly as it is.
With warmth, truth, and a whole lot of heart.
I’m a storytelling photographer based in Spring, TX, serving the greater Houston area. I’m here to capture the in-between moments that matter most. The laughter that spills out unexpectedly, the quiet way your dog leans into you, the feeling of being fully yourself with the people you love. Real, tender, and worth remembering exactly as it is.
My approach to photography has always been rooted in honesty. I grew up in front of cameras that felt stiff and scripted, where smiles were forced and personalities were left out of the frame. I remember wishing for something different. Those experiences shaped everything about the way I photograph today.
Over the years, I’ve had the honor of photographing hundreds of clients and hundreds of dogs, each one completely unique. From high energy pups to the more reserved and sensitive ones, from chaotic family moments to slow and quiet connection, I’ve seen it all. Nothing phases me at this point.
Not Just Inclusive, Intentional
Inclusivity isn’t a trend. It’s a commitment to showing up with care, honesty, and respect for who you are.
When I first came out, I second-guessed everything. What I wore, what I shared, even whether I should post about my relationship at all. Being with my partner was one of the happiest parts of my life, but I didn’t always feel safe letting that be seen. When I finally did, it felt like I could breathe again.
That feeling matters. And it’s something I hold close in the way I photograph others.
Many LGBTQ+ couples end up being posed into “roles” that don’t fit us. We may look fine on the outside, but it doesn’t always feel like us. We aren’t being seen, just interpreted.
My work will never ask you to shrink, shift, or fit into something you’re not. Whether you’re femme, masc, fluid, or still figuring it out, you deserve to be documented as you. Fully, honestly, and without assumption.
This is a space where your relationship, your identity, and your story are met with care.
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Julia wonderfully captured each member of my family’s personalities. All her thoughtful details really made us feel comfortable and enjoy the shoot. Her photos are stunning!
- Kelli cole
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