McAllen, Texas · Rio Grande Valley

Let's find out if we're the right amount of crazy for each other.

Fill out the form below and I'll be in touch within 24 hours to schedule a quick phone call. No pressure, no packages shoved in your face. Just a real conversation to see if we're a great fit.

Nicole Gates — McAllen Portrait Photographer
What happens next

HERE'S HOW
THIS WORKS.

01

You fill out the form

Tell me a little about yourself, what you're looking for, and the best way to reach you. Takes about two minutes.

02

I call you within 24 hours

We have a quick, no-pressure phone call to get to know each other. I want to hear about you, your family, what you're envisioning — and make sure we're the right fit before anything else.

03

We plan your experience

If we're a great fit — and we usually are — we book your consultation, plan your session, and start making something incredible together. From that point on, everything is handled.

The real questions

YES, WE CAN TALK
ABOUT MONEY.

How much does it cost?

I know this is the first thing you want to know — and I respect that.

Modern Headshot Sessions start at $590 — a focused, efficient experience designed for professionals who need to look as good as they perform.

Portrait Sessions are $1,490 — which includes a $1,000 credit toward your custom wall art and heirloom albums. Clients who love this level of service typically invest north of $4,000 in their finished artwork.

Custom wall art starts at $875. Heirloom albums — designed specifically for your home and your story — start at $3,500. Every piece is custom. Designed for you. Made to last generations.

Here's what makes this different from every other photographer you'll ever sit in front of — I photograph with the end product in mind. Not a USB drive. Not a gallery link that expires. Custom wall art for your home. Heirloom albums that tell your family's story. Art that captures who you are right now and puts it on your walls so you never forget it. That is what we are creating together. Not just photos. A legacy.

We'll walk through everything on our call so there are absolutely zero surprises. Nobody has ever walked out wishing they'd spent less.

What's actually included?

Everything. Your session fee covers your planning consultation, professional hair and makeup, a fully guided portrait session, and your private reveal appointment where you'll see your images for the first time.

Wall art, albums, and prints are selected at your reveal and are separate — because everyone's home and vision is different.

Do I get digital files?

Yes — and what you receive depends on your session type.

Headshot & Branding clients receive high resolution digital files — because you need to look incredible on LinkedIn, your website, press features, and everywhere your personal brand lives.

Portrait and Family clients receive beautifully edited social media sized files for sharing — perfect for Instagram, Facebook, and sending to your group chat at midnight when you can't stop looking at them.

My studio specializes in custom wall art and heirloom albums — physical art designed for your home that gets passed down for generations. Once you see your images printed large on a wall, you'll understand why a 5 inch phone screen was never going to be enough.

How far in advance should I book?

2-4 weeks minimum for most sessions — sooner if you have a specific date or event in mind.

Holiday sessions book up fast — if you want portraits before Thanksgiving or Christmas, reach out as early as possible. The call takes 15 minutes. The portraits last a lifetime. Don't wait.

Let's talk

I'M READY
FOR YOU.

Fill out the form and I'll reach out within 24 hours to schedule a quick 15-minute phone call. This call is casual, pressure-free, and honestly pretty fun.

I want to hear about you — your family, your vision, what you're celebrating, what you're afraid of, and what you've always wanted but never done for yourself.

If we're the right fit, we'll know. And if we're not, I'll happily point you in the right direction. No hard feelings, no hard sell. Ever.

What I promise you:

✦ A real human will call you. That human is me, Nicole.

✦ No packages shoved in your face. Just a conversation.

✦ No pressure. If it's not the right time, it's not the right time.

✦ Zero awkward silences. I talk enough for both of us.

Start here

Tell me a little about yourself and what you're looking for.