Family portrait photographer McAllen, TX

Modern Portraits.

Effortless Experience.

Editorial Images you’ll love to live with.

 
a photograph of a mom and her two kids, sitting on chairs. they are snuggling and looking into the camera. the photo captures the relationship between all of them. they are wearing jeans and white tops and are barefoot. soulful.

FAMILY AND CHILDREN

You created them. Now let me photograph your work of art.

 
A modern headshot hotograph of a. young woman sitting on a stool confidently. The style is a behind the scenes as you can see the wind blowing machine in the McAllen downtown studio.

the modern headshot

Credible. Approachable. On-brand.

 
A photograph of a beautiful woman wearing a designer dress in Nicole Gates Photography's McAllen studio. It is modern and elegant. Her dress is a two piece cold shoulder and ruffled paisley pattern print silk dress. She is a med spa owner.

PORTRAITS

celebrate you.

What to Expect

01

Connect

Quick telephone consult to chat about what you are looking for. Then an in-studio consultation and styling appointment to define the look, the mood, and what these portraits are for.

02

Session

A fun fully guided photo session that can include Hair & makeup; the entire shoot is designed to be efficient and fun, while bringing out your personality.

03

Cherish

Bespoke Albums and wall art designed for your space and installed for you.

 

Custom Photo Albums for your collection

Beautiful Wall Art for your home

Professional Installation so you don’t have to punch 15 holes in the wall to get it right!

 

Hi, it’s me! Nicole Gates, your McAllen portrait artist.

 
 

You are in the right place if you are looking for a photoshoot that’s actually fun, images that look like they belong in a magazine, and someone who takes care of every last detail.

I’m talking wardrobe planning, artwork design for your home, full styling, guided posing so you don’t feel awkward, and expert retouching that still leaves you looking like YOU.

Basically- stress free, from start to finish. And yes, we’ll even manage the kids. We’ll fuel them up on sugar and caffeine, get the smiles, and send them home buzzing. (You’re welcome)