Get to know the photographer
Family & Lifestyle Portraits
Originally from Arizona, now proud to call Leander, TX my home—I’m the girl behind the Luz Photography lens. A lover of cacti, golden light, and all things desert, I bring a calm, intentional presence to every session. My style blends relaxed portraits with real, unscripted moments.
As a parent myself, I know how quickly the little moments slip by—the messy, beautiful, ordinary ones that make up everything. That’s why I’m passionate about helping you hold onto them, just as they are: real, fleeting, and full of meaning.
Motherhood didn’t exactly go how I pictured it. Postpartum depression hit hard, and all those dreamy plans to photograph my baby’s early days? They just didn’t happen. Now, I’m all about making photography simple, kind, and stress-free—so every parent can have their story captured, even when life feels a little upside-down.
My love for photography started with a Barbie instant camera and a curiosity I couldn’t shake. Even as a kid, looking through a lens helped me slow down and really see the world around me. For the past eight years, I’ve had the joy of teaching high school photography—helping students find their own voice through images. Now, I’m ready to take that lifelong passion and love for storytelling beyond the classroom, creating honest, heartfelt work for families like yours.
A few more facts about me
My ultimate comfort show is
Gilmore Girls
I'm obsessed with
Good Coffee
Favorite travel destination
Mexico City
I have a degree in
Art education
Favorite podcast
Las Alucines
If I weren't a portrait photographer i'd be
Travel or Landscape
