Today we’d like to introduce you to Krisondra Prinkey.
Hi Krisondra, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’ve loved photography from an early age, not just for preserving memories, but for the way light and shadow shape a moment and give it feeling. That fascination stayed with me into adulthood, though like many seasons of life, it ebbed and flowed as I focused on raising my children.
After my first child was born, I began learning how to use a camera with real intention, wanting to document his life in a meaningful way. As I photographed my own children, other moms began asking me to photograph theirs as well, which encouraged me to pursue formal education in photography and begin photographing families professionally.
While balancing motherhood and life’s responsibilities, photography remained a constant thread. There were seasons when it was quieter, but it never left. Photographing my own children shaped my creative direction in lasting ways. I found myself drawn less to posed images and more to the quiet, unguarded moments — the stillness of a mother holding her baby, the subtle expressions that happen in between everything else.
Experience taught me that the images I value most aren’t about perfection, but connection. Today, my work centers on motherhood and family storytelling, blending a lifestyle approach with a refined, editorial sensibility. Based in East Texas and serving the greater Dallas area, I create images that honor real moments, gentle light, and the fleeting seasons of family life.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Like most creative paths, it hasn’t been a completely smooth road. One of the challenges has been learning to grow as an artist while navigating seasons when photography took a backseat to family and life’s responsibilities. Understanding that progress doesn’t always look linear took time and patience.
Another challenge has been learning to trust my own voice as an artist. Working in a creative field where trends and expectations continually shift can bring moments of self-doubt, especially when comparison is ever-present. With experience, I’ve learned that leaning into connection and authenticity — rather than perfection — creates work that feels more meaningful and aligned with the unspoken narrative I’m drawn to capture in everyday moments.
The technical side of photography, particularly navigating digital workflows and editing, has also been an ongoing learning process. I’ve sought out education to continue refining both my technical skills and creative vision, and that commitment has supported my growth over time.
Each challenge has helped shape not only my work, but my confidence in the direction I continue to follow.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I specialize in motherhood and family storytelling, focusing on maternity, newborn, and early family life. My work blends a lifestyle approach with a refined, editorial sensibility, combining intentional use of light and composition with space for real connection to unfold.
Motherhood has deeply shaped how I see and photograph these moments. Experiencing those seasons myself has given me a heightened sensitivity to the emotional and physical vulnerability that exists during pregnancy and the early days of parenthood, and it informs how I move through each session with care and awareness.
I’m most proud of the trust my clients place in me during very tender seasons of life. Being invited into those spaces and creating work that feels true to their experience is something I never take lightly. I believe what sets my work apart is the balance between intention and authenticity — guiding sessions gently while allowing moments to unfold naturally, resulting in images that feel both artful and real.
Can you share something surprising about yourself?
Something that might surprise people is that I don’t enjoy having my own photo taken. I’m much more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it. At the same time, I wish I had more photographs of myself with my children — especially the everyday closeness and quiet moments that are easy to overlook while you’re living them.
The moments I miss most with my own kids are the very moments I now strive to create space for and preserve for others. That personal longing quietly influences how I approach my work and the care I bring to photographing families.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://kpportraits.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpportraits_motherhood/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089657858750
Image Credits
bts credits Melanie Shanks
