Houston Portrait Photographer

Classic portraits of people, pets, & professionals

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Beautiful portraits made easy

Whether you're updating your headshot, building your business, celebrating a family milestone, or capturing your dog’s personality, your portrait experience is designed to be relaxed, seamless, and fun from start to finish. You'll feel confident and at ease in front of the camera, even if you’ve never felt photogenic before, and get portraits you love!

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There are not enough stars to give Megan! The service she provides and her attention to detail has far exceeded my expectations. Megan takes the time to get to know you and your vision to ensure you will be in love with the results. The photo shoot was relaxed and receiving the finished product was like Christmas!
— Jan P.

Far exceeded my expectations

Professional Headshots

Simple no-stress studio headshots for ambitious professionals. Ditch the selfie and get serious about your success with a modern, polished headshot.

Make the best first impression.

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Corporate Team Headshots

Consistent, high-quality headshots for teams of all sizes in studio or at your office. Based in Houston and available for travel.

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Branding Photography

Go beyond the basic headshot and create a library of cohesive, custom stock photography for all your marketing needs. From your website, social media, business cards, brochures, billboards, & more, get noticed and build trust with your clients.

Take your business to the next level.

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Dog Photography

Modern pet portraits that captures your dog’s unique spirit. In studio or on location, we’ll create images guaranteed to make you smile!

Not just a dog, he’s part of the family.

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Family Photography

Families grow, seasons change, and time moves on. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, documenting everyday life, or giving your loved ones a gift, quality family portraits never go out of style!

Celebrate the ones you love.

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Meet your photographer Megan

Wife. Mom. Dog mom.
Engineer. Photographer. Entrepreneur. Educator.
Texan. Traveler. Quilter.

I wear a lot of hats, and I bet you do too! You’ve probably been thinking about getting photos done for a while, but you keep putting it off for one reason or another. I can help! Whether you need images of yourself, your business, dog or family, you’ll get my personalized attention, a fun experience, and portraits you can’t wait to show off!

Houston portrait photographer Megan Murray
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Professional, relaxed, perfect

Absolutely amazing - what stood out to me was Megan’s professionalism throughout, and her ability to make my husband and I feel comfortable and relaxed. She put our husky at ease with funny noises and encouraging words/positive feedback. The pictures came out perfect! She takes pride in her work and it shows!
— Catherine C.
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Bring your photos to life

Get the most out of your portraits with digital and print products: it’s the best of both worlds!

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content for your business

  • company website

  • LinkedIn & social media

  • author/speaker bios

  • business cards, brochures

  • publications

  • print & online ads

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artwork for your home

  • wall portraits

  • gallery walls

  • albums

  • folio boxes

  • desktop portraits

  • digital files

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Smiles for years

Megan is a true professional! She took time to meet with us beforehand to fully understand what we were trying to capture during the session. The day of the shoot was relaxing and stress-free. We were very happy with the quality of the products - they will bring us smiles and joy for many, many years to come!
— Ashley H.

Why hire a professional photographer?

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Sure, you can:

  • take snapshots with your phone

  • call your uncle who dabbles in landscape photography

  • DIY your own prints

  • keep putting off your photo shoot indefinitely

But you deserve more.

Say goodbye to dark & blurry photos, unflattering selfies, DIY projects, and say hello to:

  • a stress-free portrait experience

  • expert styling, lighting, & posing guidance

  • your personal hype girl with 10+ years photographing dogs, children, & people from all walks of life

  • professional retouching

  • the industry’s best framed wall art, heirloom quality albums, & high-resolution digital files

Best photos I’ve ever had

I hate getting my photo taken, but as soon as I walked into the studio, Megan immediately made me feel relaxed. All the stress I had been feeling was gone in minutes, and the results speak for themselves. These are hands down the best photos I’ve ever had. Megan is an outstanding photographer with superhero-like attention to detail, and just a wonderful human being.
— Dave S.
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FAQs

Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions below. Have another question? Happy to help - simply get in touch!

  • I specialize in professional headshots, corporate headshots, pet photography, and family portraits. My favorite people to work with are dog-loving families & professionals!

  • Most sessions are scheduled during weekdays, although some evening & weekend times may be available.

    Sessions are available in my Houston studio (conveniently located between downtown and The Heights) or on location at your home, office, or outdoor location. I’ll help you choose the best setting based on your style, goals, and comfort level.

  • Choose outfits that make you feel confident and comfortable. Classic pieces in solid colors tend to photograph best. Once you book, you'll receive a style guide with tips and examples to help you plan.

  • Absolutely! You're not expected to know what to do, and I’ll guide you through every step with clear, easy direction so you feel relaxed and natural. Most clients say they were surprised by how much fun they had during their session.

  • The short answer is it’s up to you, and you only buy what you love! Some people spend $500, and others spend $15,000+. Your total investment depends on the type of session, location, complexity, how many images you want, and how you’d like to display them.

  • Yes, you can get the best of both worlds: digital files AND printed portraits!

  • This one is hard to answer without sounding braggadocious, so here’s a few words my clients have used to describe me: “professional, organized, creative, patient, a dream to work with, positive energy, wonderful human being...” Read more Google reviews.

  • Simply reach out via phone, email, or contact form. We’ll discuss your photography needs, pricing, and availability.

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Let’s get started!