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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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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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