The Love Pic Love Journal
Notes on photographing people
Guides, real sessions, and what I've learned photographing families, couples and weddings across Dallas–Fort Worth.
How Much Does a Wedding Photographer Cost in Dallas?
It is the question everyone wants answered first and almost nobody puts in the first email. So let me just answer it.
Holiday Card Photos in Dallas: When to Book (and Why September Fills First)
Every year I get the same email in the second week of November.
When to Book Newborn Photos (and What an In-Home Session Looks Like)
The newborn days go fast, and they don't look like a studio.
Dallas Maternity Photos: When to Book & What to Wear
This season is short — it's worth slowing down for. I photograph maternity the way it actually feels: quiet, warm, a little in awe.
The Best Family Photo Locations in Dallas–Fort Worth
Half the magic of a great family session is where we shoot it.
What to Wear for Fall Family Photos in Dallas
Fall is peak family-photo season in Dallas–Fort Worth, and the number-one question I get is: what do we wear? Good news — it's simpler than you think.
Fall 2026 Weddings: If You Haven't Booked a Photographer, Read This
Your fall wedding is five months away. Maybe four. That sounds like plenty of time. For most vendors, it probably is.
Summer Wedding in Dallas? 7 Things Your Photographer Wishes You Knew
I love summer weddings. I also respect them.
What Happens After You Book Your Dallas Wedding Photographer
The contract is signed. The date is held. You officially have a wedding photographer. Now what? Most photographers go quiet after booking.
The Real Reason You Haven't Booked Your Wedding Photographer Yet
You've been engaged for a few months now. Maybe longer. You've booked the venue. You've picked a date. You might even have a dress.
7 Dallas Wedding Venues That Photograph Like a Dream
I've spent 20 years photographing weddings across Dallas-Fort Worth. Hundreds of them.
Why Your Wedding Photos Should Feel Like a Film, Not a Photoshoot
I need to tell you something about your wedding day. You're not going to remember most of it. Not the way you think.
What to Wear to Your Dallas Engagement Session (Without Overthinking It)
You just got engaged. The ring is on. The texts have been sent. The group chat exploded.
The Greatest Luxury is Time: Documenting a Dallas Family's Legacy
A sleek, urban engagement session in downtown Dallas, Texas.
A Documentary Approach to Dallas Arboretum Weddings
There is a reason this space is one of the most coveted venues in Texas.
Slow Sunday Mornings: The Art of the In-Home Newborn Session in Dallas
Trading the Studio for the Living Room: The Beauty of In-Home Documentary Sessions There is a distinct, quiet magic to a Sunday morning at home.
Documentary Wedding at The Joule: Editorial Dallas Wedding Photography
The Death of the Stiff Pose at The Joule When Emily & Ben started planning their Dallas wedding, they knew exactly what they didn't want: a 10-hour.
Urban, Nature, or In-Home? Finding Your Perfect Dallas Portrait Location
As a Dallas documentary family photographer, the absolute most common question I get asked after a client books a session is: "Erick, where should we.
A Downtown Dallas Engagement Session at Mercantile Place on Main
There's a moment in every engagement session where a couple forgets I'm there.
Documentary Wedding Photography in Tuscany: A Seamless International Celebration
When you are planning a destination wedding halfway across the world, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your memories are being.
A Documentary-Style Proposal at the Dallas Arboretum: Capturing the Art of the Surprise
proposal is ten seconds of pure, unadulterated adrenaline.
The Art of the Unposed: Why Dallas Couples are Choosing Documentary Wedding Photography
Think about the last wedding you attended.
Dallas Senior Portraits: Why the Class of 2026 Deserves an Editorial Experience
It feels like just yesterday you were dropping them off for their first day of kindergarten. Now, you’re staring down their senior year of high school