There’s a reason 95% of our clients choose to add on hair and makeup. It’s not about going full glam (unless you want to)—it’s about feeling like the very best version of yourself. And when you do? It changes everything about your session.

The Truth About Picture Day

Let’s be honest. The day of your photo session can come with a lot of pressure. You’ve probably been juggling wardrobe decisions, snacks for toddlers, nap schedules, and reminding your partner not to wear neon socks.

What usually falls to the bottom of that list? You.

So instead of trying to throw on mascara with a baby on your hip, we give you the easiest “yes” ever: a trusted hair and makeup artist who meets you at your home or at our studio before your session, works her magic, and makes you feel like you slept 8 hours and drank all your water.

Meet Aleya, Our Go-To Artist (aka the GOAT)

Houston's best hair and makeup artist, Aleya Duncan

Mom cuddles her four month old during their milestone baby session

If you’ve ever thought, “What if it’s too much?” or “What if I don’t look like myself?”—we hear you. That’s where Aleya comes in. She’s warm, intuitive, and genuinely listens to what you want. Whether you’re asking for beachy waves and soft lashes or a more polished feel, she nails it every single time.

She’s the artist behind almost every look you see on our website and social. And the most common thing we hear afterward?
“That was the first time someone actually got it right.”

It’s Not Just About the Photos

Yes, professional hair and makeup make your final images feel elevated—but that’s not the real reason it matters.

It’s how you feel walking into your session.

Put simply: When you feel confident, everything else feels easier. You’re more relaxed. You’re not worried about flyaways or whether you look tired. And that calm confidence? It shows up in every image.

A Seamless Add-On (That Feels Like a Treat)

You don’t have to Google, ask for recommendations, or cross your fingers with someone new. Once your session is reserved, we send over a direct contact and link to book Aleya. She handles it all from there—payment, scheduling, location—you just show up and let her work her magic.

It’s the kind of experience that makes our clients say, “I want to do that before every photo session… forever.”

For the Moms Who Rarely Take a Moment for Themselves

We know this season is full. And that time for yourself probably feels like a luxury. But that’s exactly why this matters.

Hair and makeup isn’t about being someone else. It’s about walking into the room and finally seeing the version of you your kids see every day—radiant, calm, and present.

This isn’t a photoshoot where you’re meant to perform. It’s a quiet celebration of your family, and you deserve to feel good in it.

It’s Optional, But Most Say It’s Essential

We’ll never pressure you to add anything that doesn’t feel right. But if you’re the type who always takes care of everyone else, this is the moment to let someone else take care of you.

Because your photo session isn’t just about your kids.
It’s about you, too.