2018 Rewind: Flesh & Flora Photography Mini 12 Month Gallery
2018 portfolio review of Dallas boudoir photographer.
I wanted to review work from the past year, so I spent this afternoon browsing various 2018 galleries. Photographers spend a lot of time shooting/editing, and it is easy to forget about a past session due to the sea of new edits we are constantly facing. I loved looking back on work to see where I’ve come from, and to see if it is aligned with where I’m going. When I started pursuing photography in 2016, I never thought I would go full time or pursue boudoir. Now in January 2019, I am doing both! About halfway through last year I put my foot down and said I would slowly be backing away from offering family photography services, but after looking at the 2018 galleries, some of the images that spoke most to me were in family galleries. Are they my most beautiful, artistic, or creative images? Maybe not, but images of our loved ones are timeless and priceless. Moving into the new year, I plan on pursuing ALL of the boudoir and couples boudoir (polycules welcome too!!!), a few small weddings here and there, hopefully partner with a few brands, and last but certainly not least, more family sessions.
2018 Mini Gallery: January 2018 (top) to December 2018 (bottom). I only selected one image per month, out of 5-15 sessions a month.
Dallas Duo Shines in Family Gallery at The Lumen Room
Dallas family photography by Flesh and Flora Photography. Taken at The Lumen Room in Dallas.
This mama walked in to the room with a smile on her face, sat down a few bags, and said “BRB, dealing with a projectile vomiting kiddo”.
I was certain we would need to reschedule. . .
They both walked into the studio about 15 minutes later with smiles on their faces and matching maroon dresses and black boots on. I was not sure if kiddo’s stomach was going to make it through an entire shoot, but she rocked it. She was ready to pose with mama, had all of the smiles, and definitely some of the best dances moves I’ve seen in a long time. She is not shy AT ALL, she is confident, bold, and made my whole day.
Parenthood (from the eyes of a non-parent) seems like a series of unpredictable, often expensive, events…all of the time!!! The ability to adapt and roll with the punches seems like a necessary skill. This mama laughed through what could have easily ruined her day, and it made me look up to her even more than I already did.
These two are adorable and I want to share their entire gallery, but I narrowed it down to a few faves. Without further ado-
The Least Shy Kiddos in Dallas and their Gorgeous Parents take on The Lumen Room!
Ballerina twirls, froggie jumps, and sugar- that’s what little girls are made of. Well, at least these two kiddos.
I met their mama several years ago, and she has been such a blessing in my life. Kendra, your family brought me so much joy during our session. When I think of a lasting love, I think of the way you and Gene look at one another. When I think about “parent goals”, I think about the way your girls look at you and Gene. When I think about having children, I remember your youngest doing the froggie jumps during the Christmas pajama portion of the session, and I then take my birth control. Thank you so much for allowing me to take these and getting all cozy and vulnerable for my camera; I know being photographed isn’t an easy task. Though this was a family centered session, I was able to shoot quickly so we achieved a lot of variety. I always try to throw in some extra shots, maybe a few steamy couple photos, a new LinkedIn headshot, or even a fancy solo portrait for mama. Without further ado, The Washington Family. (All images were taken by Flesh and Flora Photography at The Lumen Room in Dallas)
