let me be your
Fort Worth Family Photographer
Because this version of them won’t last forever…
family photos that feel like your family.
As a Fort Worth family photographer, I’m not here to make your family look perfect. I’m here to preserve what feels true—because years from now, these are the little things you’ll want to remember most.
Your children are changing right in front of you—the missing teeth, the way they reach for your hand and the little expressions you know by heart.
You don’t need photographs of everyone standing perfectly still and smiling at the camera. You need photographs that bring you back to who your family was in this season: the laughter, movement, connection and personalities that made these days yours.
with me you’ll get
A relaxed, Kid-led Family photography experience
And by “relaxed,” I don’t mean your children have to suddenly become calm, quiet or perfectly cooperative.
They can run, explore, be shy, make jokes, ask for snacks or need time to warm up. I’ll meet them where they are and give your family enough direction to feel comfortable without forcing moments that don’t feel natural.
We’ll play, move and leave plenty of room for your children’s real personalities to come through. You don’t have to worry about getting everyone to behave or making the session go perfectly. Your only job is to love on your people. As your Fort Worth Family photographer, I’ll take care of the rest.
outdoors, at HOme, or somewhere meaningful
your family. your season. your story.
Your family session doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.
Maybe this season looks like exploring an open field, playing in your backyard, making pancakes at home or walking through a neighborhood you love. We’ll choose a setting that gives your family room to connect and allows your children to be themselves.
If you aren’t sure what would feel most natural, I’ll help you think through your family’s personalities, your children’s ages and the way you spend time together. Whether we meet at one of my favorite Dallas–Fort Worth locations or document your everyday life at home, we’ll create photographs that feel unmistakably like you.
DALLAS, TX & FORT WORTH, TX
the little moments—in motion
Because some memories deserve more than a photograph
The soundless rhythm of your family tells a story of its own—the way your child runs toward you, the curls that bounce when they laugh and the little hands that always seem to find yours.
A family session film preserves those movements alongside your photographs and brings this season back to life through carefully selected clips set to hand-chosen music. It’s a small piece of your family’s story that you’ll be able to return to long after these days have changed.
it’s not just photos, it’s an experience
Why Fort Worth Families Choose Lakin
Families walk away from their sessions having laughed, played, and enjoyed their time together. Not only do they receive photos that feel effortless, relaxed, and deeply personal, they walk away with an overall joyful experience.
a little look
at what comes next
01
Inquire + Book
Tell me a little about your family and what you hope to remember about this season. I’ll send over everything you need to choose your session and officially reserve your date.
02
plan + prepare
Before your session, I’ll help you choose a meaningful location, plan outfits and borrow pieces from my client closet if needed. You’ll know exactly what to expect, without having to plan every detail alone.
03
Document + preserve
When session day arrives, you can focus on loving your people while I document the connection, movement and little personalities that make your family yours. Afterward, you’ll receive photographs that allow you to remember and relive this season for years to come.
hear it from my clients
“Lakin is absolutely amazing. I am truly blown away every single time we receive our pictures. She is patient and gracious during the session, extremely engaging for the children and makes it feel like a safe place for them. Her work is beyond beautiful, she is a master of her craft. Receiving the pictures from our session is the best day of the year!”
– Anna T.
Featured family sessions.
earth tone family session
cozy maternity session
playful family session
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Begin your Experience
These days are already changing, even while you’re living them.
The missing teeth, the favorite jokes, the little hands reaching for yours—none of it will stay exactly this way.
Let’s preserve the connection, personalities and beautiful chaos of your family right now, so years from now, you can remember not only what this season looked like, but what it felt like to live it.