Hiking with a Toddler | child and family photographer, flower mound

When we moved to our house in Flower Mound just under three years ago, I knew I loved our house. Little did I know we couldn't have found a better location for raising three boys. I am not sure how I didn't know this before moving in, but we live just over a mile from Lake Grapevine where we often take the boys to explore at Murrell Park.  Going through our neighborhood we can also access the trail system that runs near the lake. The boys absolutely love going on 'hikes' especially because there is a small creek which is perfect for boys who like to throw rocks into the water. When we walk along these trails, I can hardly believe I am in Texas, let alone the suburb Flower Mound! I really think we were meant to buy a house here. So, today I loaded up Thomas in the jogging stroller, took a quick run, and ended up at the trails. Thomas then led the way as he explored the trails while I tried to do a mini storytelling photo session with my cell phone. These are all unedited photos and I unfortunately do not have an iphone so the photos aren't the best. Nonetheless, I wanted to share how even with a cell phone, you can still document the small things in your life that are meaningful to you. I love these walks with my boys, and it is extra special when I can spend quality time with one boy at a time. So I am thankful to be able to capture these moments and details of what my life with a 2 year old boy is like. I challenge you to find what is unique about your story, your family, your location. Now photograph and document it so your family will be able to revisit that part of your story when they are older. 

Jen Faith Brown is a family photographer specializing in storytelling family photography session, either in home or on location. Jen is married with three young sons who keep her quite busy and give her abundant practice in photographing always-moving children! Jen is now booking 2015 sessions in Flower Mound, Southlake, Highland Village, Lewisville, Coppell, Frisco, and surround DFW areas. Please visit www.jenfaithbrownphotography.com for pricing and to view sample galleries.

Model for the Day | dfw storytelling photographer

I have naturally curly hair which, while pretty and relatively easy to style, means I need to get my hair cut by someone who specializes in curly hair. I found my stylist Claudia from The Styling Hutch in Plano, TX over ten years ago and she does a fabulous job with my hair. I have since moved to Flower Mound Texas, but I make a trip back once or twice a year for her to cut my hair because I don't trust these curls with anyone else! She asked a couple of us ladies to come to the salon today to get our hair and make up done for a mini photo shoot. Being that I am around boys all day, every day, I thought I might take her up on the offer of being girly for an hour or so. So, I got my hair styled, make up done, took a couple pics...done and done! Of course, being the crazy photographer, I had to try to capture the experience and tell my story through pictures. This was a tad difficult since I couldn't move much and was basically confined to what I pictures I could get sitting in a chair. I didn't even get a final picture! (mainly because I was embrassed to take a ANOTHER picture of myself in the mirror! ha!) However, I am not letting this cute hair go to waste...I am taking the fam to the lake for dinner and a little family photo session. I will post those soon!

Hello, Baby! | Flower Mound Newborn Photographer

A friend of mine asked if I would take photos of her daughters at the hospital meeting their brand new baby sister when she was born. So last week was the big day at Texas Health Presbyterian and this family was the most precious family ever! The big sisters were incredibly sweet and loving not only to the new baby but towards their parents as well. I absolutely loved seeing this family dynamic. Being with them for even just an hour showed how close they were and I could easily see each unique relationship. Both girls were so sweet, caring, and loving with mom yet silly, goofy, and loving with dad. More importantly the two big sisters were enthralled with their new baby sister.  I really think this is shown in the million photos I took of them that hour in the hospital. What a lucky baby to be born into this family! I also enjoyed this style of newborn photography- very candid and real which is what my style is all about.

Bella's Purr-fect Party | Birthday Party Photography, Flower Mound TX

Miss Bella celebrated her 6th birthday with the most precious party ever. Allison, who owns Refreshingly Chic, took the theme of 'kitten' and creatively came up with the cutest kitty party! From kitten ears to kitty adoptions, all the girls at Bella's party had a wonderful time at the birthday party. The guests were absolutely adorable in their kitten accessories and literally meowed the entire party. Allison asked me photograph the kitty fun at the birthday party and I happily obliged. Storytelling photography can't get much easier than photographing the excitement children have during a fun birthday party. I loved capturing all the kitty birthday love!