PC: Whitney Bennett Photography

PC: Whitney Bennett Photography

Her Story

Hey there. I'm Bree, and I hope my story helps you understand why I do what I do.

Maternity, birth, and newborn photography was never going to be my focus. Then I had a baby. And it was life-changing. Don't call me a cliche yet though, because I wasn't one of those moms who loved being pregnant, or who was super prepared. Yes, I was excited for the baby, but the pregnancy…not really. I became a mom 4 years ago when I married my husband, and I thought I got the best of both worlds…an incredible son without the stress of labor! I'm being a little tongue-in-cheek, but you get the idea.

Then, I had her, our sweet Addie, and I was floored. I just got it. I finally understood the magic of carrying a baby, and those crazy fast nine months meant SO much more. 

But I couldn't go back and get any more pictures of those 9 months together (I was too modest and unsure of my changing body to really have any photographs taken of me). I couldn't go back and hire somebody to photograph the weekend of her birth, even though it was the most amazing, emotional, and breathtaking of events.

Fortunately I got my wits about me and did hire a newborn photographer. But I don't want anyone else to look back and wish.  So that's why I'm here…to photograph these precious times, so that you can always always always return, through your photos, to the magic of becoming a mom; whether for the first time or the fifth.

Bree is a mom, wife, daughter, sister, photographer, and Christ-follower.

She grew up in the Texas Hill Country, and has called the DFW metroplex her home for almost 15 years now. She graduated with a degree in Photography and Education and has slowly worked her way through different facets of photography to finally arrive here. At a spot where she feels she is best able to use her heart and her eye to serve clients during some of the most meaningful times of their lives.

P R O F E S S I O N A L   M E M B E R S H I P S

 
International Association of Professional Birth Photographers

International Association of Professional Birth Photographers

National Association of Professional Child Photographers

National Association of Professional Child Photographers

 

View my work and personal life through Instagram (@breelinne)

Shot my last birth of 2018, and it was a good one. Mom actually screamed in excitement when dr. held up baby for her to see, and dad immediately burst into tears. THE BEST. #fortworthlifestylephotographer #pixel_kids #letthembelittle #umh_kids #childhoodunplugged #bestofmom #momdotme #littleandbrave #momazine #realmomtogs #shamoftheperfect #uniteinmotherhood #candidchildhood #clickinmoms #cameramama #birthwithoutfear #magicofchildhood #dearphotographer #letsclicksoc #blmommymagazine #simplychildren #thebloomforum #thesincerestoryteller #kidsforreal #napcp #birthbecomesher #fortworthbirthphotographer
As many of you know, the family beach trip we had planned with my dad this summer got cancelled. From the beginning of his diagnosis, I had high hopes and big dreams of taking him to see the ocean one more time, whatever it took. It was his favorite place, and my brother and I made a good majority of our special childhood memories with him there. Plus, my kids had been asking to go back to the beach with him since we returned from our trip last July. So obstacles be darned, I was going to make it work. As it would happen, we didn’t make it work. His health and energy level declined so rapidly that it was difficult for him to do the smallest things--asking him to make the trip would have been more of a struggle for him than it would have been a treat. So we gave in, and we sold our trip. After he passed, and later in the summer, my husband broached the subject of a quick trip somewhere. I knew I couldn’t handle a vacation to the beach without my dad, but I also knew my kids deserved a getaway. So we packed up and drove to anther one of our favorite places and spent a couple of days at Horseshoe Bay. The last time we were here was also with my dad, and I started to wonder what I was thinking when we drove up. But it ended up being one of the most refreshing, special vacations with the kids. We had no agenda except spending quality time together, and we did that. I had hoped to share a few more photos of the trip, but alas, its mid October, so here are two of my faves. (Also, I’m grateful for all of you who let me share here. It’s become therapeutic, in a way, when I don’t have the words to speak aloud). . . . . #fortworthphotographer #pixel_kids #letthembelittle #umh_kids #childhoodunplugged #bestofmom #momdotme #littleandbrave #momazine #realmomtogs #shamoftheperfect #uniteinmotherhood #candidchildhood #clickinmoms #cameramama #birthwithoutfear #magicofchildhood #dearphotographer #letsclicksoc #blmommymagazine #simplychildren #thebloomforum #thesincerestoryteller #kidsforreal #napcp #thefamilynarrative
Shamelessly using a picture of one of my littlest clients to hopefully get your attention. ❤️ We all know this rain has been neverending. ☔️ I know builders who are unable to work, coaches who are unable to coach, and lotsssss of photographers who are unable to shoot. 😔 I played chicken with the rain the last two weekends and won....Managed to either wait it out or beat it, and so far, in all of this, I’ve only had to reschedule once. That’s huge. 👊🏼 However, I’m about to contact approximately six families about this weekend, and the possibility of a rain-out, and I am not looking forward to it. Rescheduling in a season that is already jam-packed is near impossible. I have no doubt my clients are going to be patient and understanding, but I wanted to offer a few suggestions if you are going through this as a client (of me or someone else), or even as a photographer.... We *may* have to get creative. Who’s up for a sunrise shoot? ☀️Or an indoor lifestyle session!🏡 Reach out to me if you have any ideas—and be patient with us all...we’re doing our best, and we’re so grateful for all of you who put your trust in us! ❤️
The rain can put a damper on a lot of things, but it doesn’t get in the way of babies being born! This 10.5 lb baby boy was a ray of sunshine in this gloomy week 🌤 . . . #first48 #fortworthlifestylephotographer #pixel_kids #letthembelittle #umh_kids #childhoodunplugged #bestofmom #momdotme #littleandbrave #momazine #realmomtogs #uniteinmotherhood #candidchildhood #clickinmoms #cameramama #birthwithoutfear #magicofchildhood #dearphotographer #letsclicksoc #blmommymagazine #simplychildren #thebloomforum #thesincerestoryteller #kidsforreal #napcp #birthbecomesher #thefamilynarrative