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After 12 years photographing families in Oklahoma City, I’ve seen every wardrobe win and every wardrobe oops. From moiré-causing tiny prints to the pattern-mixing fear that leaves everyone in boring solids, here are the most common wardrobe mistakes I run into and exactly how to fix each one before your session.

Family photos don’t have to feel like a production. With a little prep and the right approach, your session can feel fun, relaxed, and completely worth it. Here are 7 practical family photo tips from an Oklahoma City photographer who’s been helping families look and feel their best since 2012.

Senior year is a big deal. And your photos should feel that way too…. not like a generic photo backdrop, but like a real editorial moment that captures exactly who you are right now. That’s what urban senior photography is all about. Modern locations, sleek backdrops, and images that have a magazine-quality edge. If your […]

I’ve photographed seniors all over Oklahoma City. After twelve years in business, the one question I hear more than anything is this: “Missy, where should we take my senior pictures?” Fair question. Your location really does set the tone for everything. It shapes the look, the feel, and how your photos come across before you […]

When I was a high school senior, the photo “experience” looked a little something like this: a trip to Olan Mills, three pull down backdrops to choose from (blue, gray, or a scenic river scene that I’m pretty sure was painted in 1987), and 30 minutes under hot studio lights pretending I had never moved […]

You blinked. Suddenly your kid is a senior. One minute they’re losing teeth and arguing about bedtime. Now they’re picking out graduation invitations and asking to borrow your car. Senior year is a lot. And somewhere in the middle of college applications, homecoming, and approximately one thousand permission slips, senior photos can start to feel […]

The Photos You’ll Be Glad You Took Picture this: adult kids flying in from across the country. Spouses in tow. Little ones running around grandma and grandpa’s home in Oklahoma City. Everyone together, finally, under one roof. That is a moment worth stopping time for. Multigenerational family sessions are some of my absolute favorites. There […]

There are things about your child right now that will quietly disappear. Not in dramatic ways. Just slowly. The way your toddler holds her beloved lovey. The favorite book that you have to read every night. That first big smile without braces. The expensive mini skirt your teen just HAD to have and wears as often […]

Ok, here is the truth from an OKC business photographer..Your business photos are working long before you ever show up. They introduce you. Build trust.And answer the question every potential client is already asking: “Do I feel confident hiring this person?” As an OKC Business Photographer, I’ve seen it over and over again. When your photos truly reflect […]

A few years ago, I photographed the sweetest family of three in Dallas. Fast forward through a few moves, a couple of new kiddos, and yes, a few extra smile lines for all of us — and I found myself standing on their ranch in South Texas, camera in hand, surrounded by acres of open […]

The other weekend, my photogenic daughter asked if we could head downtown for some photos. A free Saturday? Beautiful weather? An excuse to hang out with her and bring my camera? Done. Here’s the thing: I may have mom-goggles, but I swear—she is the most photogenic person on the planet. I can’t take a bad […]

You’re standing in front of your closet, holding a dress in one hand and a half-eaten granola bar in the other, wondering:“Is my bump big enough yet? Or will I just look like I had a big lunch?” If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place. As an Oklahoma City maternity photographer, I get […]

If you’ve been daydreaming about photos where your crew looks like they belong in a magazine and you actually have fun in the process, my 2025 Fall Mini Photo Sessions in Oklahoma City and Dallas might just be your favorite thing you book all year. Whether you are wanting a mini session or a regular photo session, Missy Mayo […]

If you were in high school in the late ’90s or early 2000s, you probably remember the slow-motion “walking across the stage” scenes in every teen movie — She’s All That, 10 Things I Hate About You, even American Pie. (Yes, I went there.) Cap and gown photos capture that big-screen feeling for your senior, only polished and genuinely them. […]

Why is online photo backup important? Well, story time. About fifteen-ish years ago, my family faced a devastating fire in our 1920’s home. It started in the walls between my sister’s and younger brother’s bedrooms—likely from an electrical wire/rodent combo. Thankfully, everyone made it out safely. The firemen came in with care, trying their best to […]