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Tips + Tricks

The 3 Essential Steps on How to Find the Perfect Photographer

Dallas Newborn Lifestyle Photographer | Ling Waters Photography | Dallas, TX When it comes to choosing a photographer, the options are endless. Everywhere you turn, someone knows someone or has a neighbor or friend that is a photographer. Well, the question is, how do you know they’re the perfect fit? Will they capture what you’ve […]

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Family Session

The Benefits of Booking a Session in the Summer

Dallas Family and Motherhood Photographer | Ling Waters Photography I love Summer! Summer makes me think of ice cream, sno-cones, pool time, BBQ, lemonade, sun-kissed skin, warm nights, long days, light flowy dresses, and lots of family time. While Summer can be very hot in Texas, here are some reasons why you should book a […]

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Motherhood

Mommy + Me Mini Session Giveaway | Nominate a Deserving Mother

Motherhood session | Dallas, TX | Family and Motherhood Photographer | Ling Waters Photography With Mother Day approaching, I would like nothing more than to give away a mommy and me mini session to a selfless, deserving mama who may not have the means to hire a professional photographer. Do you have someone in mind? […]

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Photography

Three tips on How to Prep your Kids for a Stress-Free Family Session

Family session | Dallas, TX | Family and Motherhood Photographer | Ling Waters Photography Today, I’m sharing my top three tips on how to prepare your kids for a stress free session so that they [and the whole family] show up to their session relaxed and ready to have a good time. Kids, they can […]

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BEHIND THE LENS

ABOUT ling

Capturing natural and joy-filled images for young families.  

When I'm not behind the lens, you can find me reading on my kindle, cooking, working out or chauffeuring my kids around. I'm happily married to my best-friend for 13 years (and counting) and am a former elementary school teacher. I'm also a home body, and organization queen.

My role as a mom has taught me that at the end of the day, our possessions and daily stresses won’t matter. Instead, our kids will cherish the joyful experiences we shared—the trips, spa days, and special moments that shaped their childhood. Those memories are what they will hold close to their hearts. 

And I want nothing more than to help capture photographs that preserve the emotions and stories that define your family -- turning fleeting moments into lasting treasures.

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ULTIMATE prep guide

Don't let the idea of prepping the kids for a portrait session stress you out. Get my ultimate prep guide with all of my secrets on how to have the most fun, relaxing and stress-free session. 

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