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Milestone session

5 Reasons why Documenting Milestones are so Special with Celina Family Photographer Ling Waters Photography

Celina Family Photographer | Ling Waters Photography The Joy of Celebrating Milestones: Big Moments, Big Memories with Celina Family Photographer Ling Waters Photography Milestones mark progress and growth, no matter our age. Celebrating them isn’t just about having fun or taking photos; it’s a way of honoring moments that make up our lives. From childhood […]

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Newborn Session

Reasons why investing in a McKinney Newborn Photography Session with Ling Waters Photography is so worth it!

Newborn Photography Mckinney | Ling Waters Photography Welcoming a newborn into the family is an extraordinary moment filled with joy, wonder, and endless cuddles. As parents, you want to freeze those fleeting moments in time, cherishing every tiny detail of your little one’s arrival. That’s where a lifestyle newborn session shines. Unlike traditional newborn photo shoots, lifestyle sessions capture the authentic […]

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Families

Fall Family Session with McKinney family photographer | McKinney Family Photographer | Ling Waters Photography

Three Sweet Details that Made this McKinney Family Photo Session So Much Fun I met Ashley and her sweet family a couple years ago when I took their Christmas family photos. When Ashley reached out this year about a fall family session, I was thrilled to work with her again as her McKinney, TX. photographer. […]

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Motherhood

Dallas Newborn Photography Session with Plano Newborn Photographer | Ling Waters Photography

Five Perfect Details from this McKinney newborn photography session It was such a joy to witness this family welcoming their first child, Matthew, at this intimate in-home Dallas newborn session in Prosper, TX. This little boy was full of cuddles and sleepy smiles, and you can see perfectly just how enamored his mom and dad, […]

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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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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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