Business Details
Your Trusted Plano Portrait Photographer
Brandi Thompson Photography has been celebrating individuality through authentic portraiture for nearly 18 years. Our approach prioritizes personalized experiences that reflect each client's unique personality, style, and life milestones. With expertise in family dynamics, senior portraits, and personal branding, we create judgment-free environments where clients feel comfortable and celebrated. Our services extend across North Texas, offering flexible location options and customized session planning. We specialize in capturing natural interactions while accommodating diverse needs, including accessibility requirements and multi-generational family sessions. The studio maintains a curated prop collection and provides expert guidance for outfit selection, location choices, and session preparation.With extensive experience photographing over 16 years of first birthdays to professional headshots, we combine technical skill with compassionate service. Our West Plano studio and outdoor locations throughout the Dallas metroplex provide versatile backdrops for creating lasting visual narratives. We maintain transparency in our pricing structure and session inclusions while emphasizing client education throughout the process. The business owner's fifth-generation Texan heritage and artistic background inform a distinctive perspective that values authenticity over artificial perfection.
Services
Family Photography
Senior Portraits
Personal Branding
Dance Photography
Cake Smash Sessions
Maternity Photos
Headshots
Location Selection
Outfit Consultation
Accessibility Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of specialized portrait experience across all life stages
- Our sessions include personalized location scouting and outfit consultation
- We provide accessibility accommodations for neurodiverse and disabled clients
- Customized packages available for both studio and outdoor environments
- Prop collection and session planning tools included at no extra cost
Services
Family Photography
Capture authentic family moments with customized sessions accommodating all ages and dynamics. Our approach emphasizes natural interactions in preferred environments, whether at home or scenic locations. Includes personalized planning assistance and outfit coordination for cohesive visual storytelling.
Senior Portraits
Create personalized senior sessions reflecting individual style and achievements. Offer location flexibility including fashion-focused urban settings or personal meaningful spots. Includes wardrobe consultation and relaxed pacing to ensure authentic representation of each graduate's personality.
Personal Branding
Develop authentic professional imagery for business owners and performers. Sessions available in studio, office environments, or curated outdoor locations. Focus on creating approachable yet polished visuals that align with client brand identity and marketing goals.
Dance Photography
Specialized sessions capturing dance artistry for ages 12+. Urban Dallas locations highlight movement and strength, while mini sessions document younger dancers' progress. Emphasis on dynamic compositions that showcase technical skill and personal expression through motion.
Cake Smash Sessions
Customizable milestone celebrations for baby's first birthday. Studio sets and outdoor locations available with themed props. Includes pre-session guidance for timing and baby preparation to ensure safe, stress-free captures of this developmental milestone.
People
Brandi Thompson
Photographer
Fifth-generation Texan with 17+ years of portrait experience. Specializes in authentic storytelling through photography. Homeschooling parent of two with disability advocacy experience. Combines artistic background with technical expertise to create inclusive sessions.
Questions
What types of photography sessions do you offer?
We specialize in family portraits, senior photography, personal branding, dance sessions, and first birthday cake smashes with customized options for each genre.
Do you accommodate special needs clients?
Yes, we provide accessibility accommodations and have experience photographing neurodiverse individuals and clients with physical disabilities.
What locations are available for shoots?
Sessions available at our West Plano studio, downtown Dallas urban settings, or client-selected locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
How are session fees structured?
Portrait sessions range $150-$250 including planning, photography time, and editing. Personal branding starts at $150 with location options.
What should we wear for family portraits?
We provide detailed outfit guidance including color coordination and styling tips to ensure cohesive, flattering family portraits.
