According to a recent study, 68% of American households have pets. Pets have become a big part of our lives!

Here are a few tips to make the experience fun and easy for you and your furry friend.

1. Know your pet. Can your pet handle riding in the car? Is it going to be totally stressed out going to a new place? Does it hate strangers? Does it hate being picked up or held? These are all questions you need to ask yourself when deciding to bring a pet to your session. If you think it’s going to traumatize your pet, it’s best to leave them at home.
2. Bring them in a carrier or on a leash. A loose pet can get excited and try to run into the street, so for their safety they need to be on a leash or in a carrier when they are not being photographed.
3. Bring a pet wrangler. You don’t want your pet to be a distraction during your session, so bring a parent, sibling or family friend available to keep them occupied, or even better have someone available to take them home when the pet portion of the session is over.
4. Pick the environment that best suits your pet. If you have a large dog or a hyper one, an outdoor setting might be more appropriate. Some dog breeds don’t tolerate heat well (such as English bulldogs) and do better in the studio. Cats for the most part are easier to photograph indoors.
5. Dress to suit your pet. Plan clothing colors that don’t showcase pet hair. Wear clothing that is easy to move in and allows you to sit on the ground. Match your pet’s collar or accessories to your clothing colors.
6. All types of pets are welcome! Do you have a bird, fish, rodent, lizard, snake or barnyard animal? They can be a fun and unusual addition to your session! Some large animals (horses, cattle, etc.) will need extra time and space, so let your photographer know in advance.
7. Clean up after your pet. No one wants to step in a “surprise”, so please bring a pooper scooper and pet waste bags with you. You will be glad the person before you didn’t leave a mess!
8. Treats!!! If your pet is motivated by food or toys (and who isn’t!), bring some to help maintain their attention during the session, and reward them for being such a great model!
9. Have fun and “go with the flow”! Some of the best pet portraits happen when things aren’t going as planned! “Blooper” pics with pets are often hilarious. So relax and have fun and don’t worry about them being “perfect”.

– Kimberly Eden, Munson-Cox Photographer

A month ago we had the chance to collab with a local Fort Worth boutique for a killer location senior shoot.

Have you ever heard of THREE Boutique?

Y’all…. Their stuff is so trendy and CUTE!!

We brought our 2020 Influencer group along to try on outfits & take pics for few hours!

There were too many good vibes in the boutique that brought laughter and smiles the whole time!

If you are ever in Fort Worth, make sure to check them out- shop small & local people!!!

Thanks again Kristi & her team at Three Boutique!

They were experts at pulling outfits and accessories to style our girls & we can’t thank them enough!

10/10 would reccomend!! PS. Follow their instagram @threefw

Senior year has been in session for over a month, and we all know that means senioritis has hit hard by now. There’s no telling if there can be a true cure to this condition (outside of graduation), but there are a few positive things you can incorporate into your day to boost your mood! Here are 3 tips to help you fight senioritis and make your school day more enjoyable! After all, senior year only comes once!

Tip #1: Don’t isolate yourself.

Senior year can start to be a little confusing on your feelings. It may seem impossible to keep pouring into friendships when you’re going to move on soon anyway! But that attitude will leave you dreading your day. Make sure to be friendly and maintain your friendships this year and keep making new ones! We’ve all had moments where we just want to sit in class and not talk to anyone- but this mindset will make you have some serious senioritis. Instead, open up to friendships and share your senioritis together- this makes it manageable! Bonus tip is to keep mentoring and being a cool friend to your younger classmates who look up to you!

Tip #2: Make memories.

It’s easy to go through the motions of senior year and to just sit and watch the clock until graduation arrives. OR you could get out there and make memories. Participate in all of the senior things, ex. senior nights, homecoming, prom, senior pics etc! Once college starts- adulting gets REALLL. So make memories now while you don’t have to worry about those adult things!

Tip #3: Be Grateful

Take time to remember how far you’ve come! 12 years in school is a huge accomplishment. Be grateful for your education and this chapter. If you start to feel senioritis come on strong, make a quick list of all the things you have to be grateful for at this point in your life. For example: friends, a place to learn, parents paying your bills, no student loans yet, being close to home, prom, homecoming, etc. There’s so much YOU get to enjoy, so be grateful for it & you’ll feel less trapped by the senioritis blues.

The senioritis road might seem long, but take it from someone who has been there, you’ll get through it! Senior year is once in a lifetime, so try your best to enjoy the heck out of it!

-Allison Miller, Munson-Cox Portrait Design

Annnnnnnd the GRAND PRIZE!!!!

Our GRAND PRIZE is Apple Air Pods (or android equivalent)

AND a $40 gift card to Cheesecake Factory! (all the food)

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We’re taking entries until Sunday night at midnight then drawing for everything to announce Tuesday on our Instagram!

TWO $20 gift cards to Torchy’s Tacos
$100 gift card to LuLu Lemon
Passes and $20 gift card to the Coyote Drive in
TWO $20 gift cards to Chick-Fil-A

This session was even more special because Taylor is like family! We first met her mom, Wendy, when we did HER senior portraits, and we have photographed Taylor since she was a baby.

Taylor is so gorgeous naturally; there aren’t many people who look equally great in torn jeans and a sparkly prom dress! But what

I really wanted to show was Taylor’s vibrant personality. She has an incredible smile and simply GLOWS when she laughs.

Taylor was super excited to do pics with her Jeep, and wanted to include her dog, Bentley. We decided to go for a relaxed, summery vibe. At first, Bentley wasn’t too sure about posing for the camera, but the popsicles worked great at keeping him “motivated!”

And of course, THAT AMAZING DRESS.  It was such a statement piece that we decided to keep the set very simple.

We’re not food snobs around here, we like it all! One of our favorites just happens to be next door to us (YAAAS!) We’re giving away not one but two $20 giftcards to Chick-Fil-A so multiple students can win. Fill out the entry form below then go tag a friend on our instagram giveaway posts!

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Don’t forget all the other prizes too! We’re taking entries until Sunday night at midnight then drawing for everything to announce Tuesday on our Instagram!

TWO $20 gift cards to Torchy’s Tacos
$100 gift card to LuLu Lemon
Passes and $20 gift card to the Coyote Drive in
TWO $20 gift cards to Chick-Fil-A

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Our GRAND PRIZE is Apple Air Pods (or android equivalent)

AND a $40 gift card to Cheesecake Factory! (all the food)

PLUS!

We have now opened up bookings for all June senior 2020 sessions! If you book your session during Senior Week you get $100 off any senior session! This special ends TODAY, May 17 so call 817-460-4042 or book your session online here

Actor / singer / dancer / musician, Ben is a true renaissance man. I loved bringing his creative ideas to life.

Musical theater is a big part of Ben’s life. We made a fun set with all of his playbills and show paraphernalia. Our vintage microphone was the perfect prop to showcase his love of performing music.

We recreated the original “Footloose” poster. Ben even went to the trouble of finding an original Walkman to add authenticity to the look.

And for the grand finale, we did “Singin’ in the Rain”. He was a real pro, even while getting drenched. Gene Kelly, eat your heart out

What’s better than a summer night at the drive-in?! Enter below then tag your ride or die over on our insta for a night out.
We’re giving away 2 passes+ a $20 gift card to Coyote Drive-In, flicks + snacks = summer!

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ANNNNNND, don’t forget all the other prizes too! We’re taking entries until Sunday night then drawing for everything to announce Tuesday

TWO $20 gift cards to Torchy’s Tacos
$100 gift card to LuLu Lemon
Passes and $20 gift card to the Coyote Drive in
TWO $20 gift cards to Chick-Fil-A

—————–and last but not least——————

Our GRAND PRIZE is Apple Air Pods (or android equivalent)

AND a $40 gift card to Cheesecake Factory! (all the food)

PLUS!

We have now opened up bookings for all June senior 2020 sessions! If you book your session during Senior Week you get $100 off any senior session! This special ends Friday, May 17 so call 817-460-4042 or book your session online here

Who doesn’t love a good pair of lulus?! (we hear they even have guys stuff too now)

One of our fantabulous prizes for Senior Week is $100 gift card to lulu lemon! We can’t get over how good @miapal9 makes them look. It’s all that mad SKILL she’s got! Mia is one of those people who has got it figured out (well as much as any of us can, right?). Mia is our Senior Feature for today and we couldn’t be more impressed by her!

“When others view me, I am wishful that they would see me for my inner qualities like those of strength, intellect, confidence, and kindness. Behind the lens and within the image, is a girl who has worked extremely hard to get to where she is today, and is proud of the relationships and respect she has attained while having the time of her life along the way. I really feel that these portraits capture every part of my unique personality. I’m chill most of the time, but love to get dressy. I’m sporty all of the time, but love to relax and enjoy my time with the people around me. I couldn’t have asked for a better photo representation of the intricate details that make up ME.” -Mia Paladini

We’ve created a Senior Style Guide exclusively for all of our seniors to help choose the best outfits for YOU to be photographed in. Everyone is a different shape, color and style and we’ve created this guide just for that purpose! Don’t forget you can save $100 on your senior session this week only, ends Friday 5/17. Just click here to book your session online.

Then enter below to win you some lulu cash!

Kaitlin is anything but ordinary! We had SO much fun during her senior session! At her consultation, we discussed how she wanted unique images that showcased her diverse personality. We talked about colors, styles but more than that we went deeper with concepts and what she wanted to represent & say with her senior portraits. She is an amazing girl, and I am beyond happy I got to collaborate with her.

Kaitlin likes to dress in the edgy 90’s grunge fashion but didn’t want to look like every other senior girl. So we had fun with it! Decided to skip the hard, edgy style and went with action & personality instead. I have to say, I think she hit the mark!

We did some glamorous stuff, some theater, shot some images for her book club podcast –

but my other favorite idea of hers was a look she wanted to have an African feel. I LOVED the idea and wanted the images to reflect warmth, rawness & strength. Here’s to you Kaitlin, you’re going to go far!

We include personal consultations with EVERY senior session, so don’t worry if you’re not sure what to do. That’s what we’re here for! We love listening to our seniors and collaborating to get a unique session that’s all YOU.

This week we opened up bookings for 2020 Seniors! If you book your session during Senior Week you get $100 off any senior session. This special ends Friday, May 17 so call 817-460-4042 or book your session online here. We can’t wait to work with you!