THE CHP

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Real families, helpful advice, local guides, and everything in between.

Whether you're planning your first session or your fifth, you'll find practical tips, local recommendations, and stories from families just like yours.

Welcome to the Courtney Houk Photography Blog. Take a look around to learn and see more about what I offer here!

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Ever think what if my kids won’t cooperate for family photos? See how a playful, lifestyle approach keeps kids engaged and makes family photos fun.

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Maternity photos capture one of the most beautiful phases in a woman’s life and you deserve to look and feel your absolute best during this special time. In this post I provide my best tips to ensure your session a wonderful experience, creating timeless memories you’ll treasure forever.

Our time together was spent in a beautiful outdoor garden area filled with blooming hydrangeas. The morning sunlight cast a gentle glow that created beautiful pockets of shade for us to hang out in as I snapped photos of this family just being themselves and enjoying a summer morning together.

In a world where digital photos are often lost or forgotten, heirloom albums offer a timeless way to preserve and cherish your family’s most precious moments. They provide a tangible connection to your memories and a lasting legacy for future generations.

As mamas, our days are filled with the every-day mundane tasks, managing the household, and nurturing our little ones. In the midst of the busyness, podcasts provide me with a way to “connect” with fellow mamas who understand the joys and challenges of motherhood.

As mamas, we often find ourselves behind the camera, capturing the precious moments of our little ones’ lives. It’s important for us to step in front of the camera and be in the photos with our children. That’s why motherhood sessions are one of my favorites to photograph.

As a lifestyle newborn photographer, I offer a more natural and intimate approach. The intention is the focus of connection — capturing the genuine, heartfelt interactions between you and your new little one. Our time together is to capture the beauty in the everyday.

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LOVE YOUR EVERYDAY

You don’t need a perfectly curated life to remember it beautifully. This free guide will help you slow down, notice the goodness, and hold onto the moments that already matter.

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Behind the Camera

HI, I'M COURTNEY

I'm a wife, a mama, and someone who knows these years don't stay the same for long.

Maybe that's why I believe you don't need a more perfect season — just photographs that remind you what this one felt like.

The little personalities. The changing seasons. The way your children fit into your arms today.

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The best photographs happen when your session feels more like family than a photoshoot.

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