Business Details
We have been preserving lifes moments since Ivey Photography opened its doors in 1977. Our team has served families, schools, athletes, and organizations throughout North Texas for nearly five decades. We specialize in senior portraits, family photography, childrens portraits, sports team imaging, and BELIEVE! Santa sessions. Our expertise includes creating highresolution portraits that transition from digital files to lasting wall art and heirloom albums. We solve the problem of fleeting smartphone memories by guiding clients to display their images in meaningful home dcor. Our professional standards are rooted in exceptional photography, outstanding service, and genuine relationships built over generations.
Our studio has been located in Midlothian since 1999, designed for comfort, privacy, and versatile session types. We continue to honor the legacy of founder Ray Ivey under the leadership of Owner Chris Smith, who acquired the studio in 2009. We hold credentials such as Chris Smiths M.Photog. Cr. M.Artist designation, reflecting advanced mastery in photographic arts. Our commitment to client satisfaction is evident in personalized consultations, appointmentonly studio visits, and tailored product recommendations. We proudly serve the communities of Midlothian, Waxahachie, Mansfield, Dallas, Fort Worth, and surrounding areas with trusted, timeless imagery.
Our studio has been located in Midlothian since 1999, designed for comfort, privacy, and versatile session types. We continue to honor the legacy of founder Ray Ivey under the leadership of Owner Chris Smith, who acquired the studio in 2009. We hold credentials such as Chris Smiths M.Photog. Cr. M.Artist designation, reflecting advanced mastery in photographic arts. Our commitment to client satisfaction is evident in personalized consultations, appointmentonly studio visits, and tailored product recommendations. We proudly serve the communities of Midlothian, Waxahachie, Mansfield, Dallas, Fort Worth, and surrounding areas with trusted, timeless imagery.
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience since 1977.
- Our studio has been in Midlothian since 1999.
- We are led by Owner Chris Smith, M.Photog. Cr. M.Artist.
- We serve thousands of students, families, and athletes each year.
- We provide dedicated spaces for senior, family, and sports sessions.
Services
Senior Portraits
Our Senior Portraits capture graduating seniors with artistic precision, highlighting their achievements and personality. We work with high school seniors throughout North Texas, offering customized sessions that reflect their individual style and aspirations. Clients receive timeless prints, wall art, and heirloom albums that celebrate this milestone for generations to come.
Family Portraits
Our Family Portraits preserve the connections and stories of growing families through relaxed, professional sessions. We serve families across Midlothian, Waxahachie, Mansfield, Dallas, and Fort Worth, creating images that become heirlooms for future generations. Clients receive custom wall art, albums, and digital files designed for display in homes and sharing with loved ones.
Children's Portraits
Our Children's Portraits capture the joy, wonder, and milestones of kids from infancy through adolescence. We create a fun, comfortable environment that lets children express themselves while we take highquality images. Parents receive prints, albums, and wall art that preserve these fleeting moments for years to come.
Sports
Our Sports Photography captures team spirit, action, and camaraderie for school athletics and community leagues. We work with coaches, athletes, and parents to deliver dynamic images that celebrate championships, seasons, and individual effort. Clients receive action prints, team composites, and custom wall art that showcase athletic achievements proudly.
BELIEVE! Santa
Our BELIEVE! Santa sessions create festive, highquality holiday portraits for families and children. We provide professional Santa portraits, candid moments, and optional prints or digital files for holiday cards and gifts. Clients receive joyful images that become cherished seasonal memories, displayed in homes or shared with loved ones.
Reviews (6)
Patrick L.
Jan 21, 2022
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Needed a quick headshot for work purposes and Chris and his team perform miracles! It's not easy to make this ugly mug look professional but they pulled it off and did a great job!
Bob H.
Dec 21, 2021
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Ivey is awesome. They are community focused and provide outstanding photography services. Highly recommend them.
R. Nieto
Jun 27, 2021
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I recently took my daughter, Alena, for her Senior photos at Ivey Photography and we had a blast. Ivey has been created with a wonderful, professional and thoughtful photographer. The shoot was light bearded, comfortable, and professional at the same time. I felt the photographer genuinely cared about capturing the best senior moments possible. I would recommend this studio for anyone looking for a great experience!
Janeal Kitchens
Jun 18, 2021
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Great place, photographer was awesome, even got my daughter to laugh and have a good time even though she was not happy to be there. They even worked with us and let us do our outside pictures on another day because it was raining.
Jennifer
Jul 16, 2020
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I had to get a headshot recently for work and Chris was fantastic! Not only was he very professional but he also gave me great direction and gave me two options I am really happy with. I would recommend him for any work especially if you need the professional tips and tricks for a great pic!
Adriana Sanguily
Jun 29, 2020
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We've done the storybook Santa experience 3 years in a row. My boys enjoy this experience so much, and we enjoy watching the joy on their faces. The art is nothing short of spectacular and worth the investment to freeze their childhood with magic and wonder.
