Family Portraits
Family pictures can be heart-warming, nostalgic, funny, and authentic. Let’s take one that you remember forever.
FAMILY PORTRAITS THAT CREATE EMOTION
Photos are taken to remember and memorialize multiple generations of family. Photos for the family Christmas card or to capture a beautiful outing. Photos your family will love!
HOUSTON FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
FAMILY PHOTO | FAMILY PORTRAITS | FAMILY PICTURES
Dena Rafte is a portrait photographer fueled by a passion for people. She loves working with people to help them show their real colors and be vulnerable in front of the camera. Families are no different; whether you are the loud family or the quiet family, helping each personality show and feel comfortable is key to how Dena takes beautiful photos.
MOTHER-DAUGHTER GENERATIONAL STORIES
This type of storytelling photography is one of Dena's favorite styles. Dena loves when she has the opportunity to photograph two or three generations at the same time. Such as the Daughter, Mother, and Grandmother all together; it's absolutely magical as they interact, love, and share a glimpse into who they are as a family. Dena creates legacy pieces for families, family portraits that will be remembered for generations.
Specializing in these Family Portraits:
- Family Christmas Pictures
- Fall Family Pictures
- Beach Family Photos
- Family gathering pictures
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Testimonials
Dena Rafte has captured our family in photos for years
Whether working with a particular family member, or all of us at once, she makes everyone feel comfortable. She brings out the personalities of each individual she is photographing. The images she produces always show everyone looking relaxed and at their best. We are lucky we found her and have such a lovely record of our children as they have grown. Dena has photographed our most important family gatherings as well - 50th anniversary celebration, 80th birthday party. We remember these events fondly and will forever treasure the photographs.
Dena has taken so many great family photos for us
The ones that truly stand out for me are those with my father. There is one particular picture of my dad and me. It’s simple and beautiful, and each time I look at it, I feel the love we have for each other.
Dena Rafte…best photography ever!
Dena has done an incredible job for our holiday family photos, our daughter’s portraits and photos for my husband’s judicial campaign. But when it came to my personal photo session as a Christmas gift for my husband, I was a little nervous. Within a few minutes, I was having a blast! I felt relaxed, confident, strong and a bit sexy! She thinks out of the box and has an incredible way of bringing out the best in her clients! Dena doesn’t just take photos, she creates memories.
Dena has memorialized so many important moments in our lives
I think the first photo that I ever received from Dena was one of my son in preschool. Last year, she took senior photos of my daughter and my son’s business headshot. From birthdays to graduations, she has memorialized so many important moments in our lives. I am so grateful to have these pictures not only to reflect back but to look forward to sharing these with the generations to come. They are truly part of our family’s history.
Dena thrives on the challenge and our family photos are a testament to her enthusiasm for the project
Family photographs are challenging. The photographer faces a range of ages and is charged with capturing the smiles of not just one, but often many individuals. Dena thrives on the challenge and our family photos are a testament to her enthusiasm for the project. We will treasure the moment in time she preserved for us and look forward to working with her again in years to come.
Dena is a fantastic photographer!
Dena is a fantastic photographer, not only because she has a great eye, but also because she has the ability to put her subjects at ease and elicit natural expressions. She is particularly good at working with teenagers and people who feel a little awkward posing for a camera. Dena has made our family photos for years, including our dog and has suggested super interesting locations. Dena has also made headshots in her studio for my husband and son for business and LinkedIn profiles. Having a good headshot is so important and Dena does an excellent job, particularly with touch-up work. Dena is a perfectionist and you can see it in her work.
Each photo helps remind me of little things…things about my kids that I can savor forever
What I love about Dena’s photographs of my children are that she captures a moment, an age, a feeling, an emotion…a part of life that’s gone forever and impossible to reproduce in real life again. Each photo helps remind me of little things…things about my kids that I can savor forever.
Heart-Warming, Nostalgic and Authentic
