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So many Possibilities. So Much Fun.

“My photoshoot was freeing- it was an opportunity to be wholly me. We all deserve a little time in front of a camera with someone else making sure we look good. And your kids deserve to have these images, too. Let them know that there is another side of you so that when they are older, they can embrace their other side.”

    April F.

Modern Portraits. Editorial Finish.

One session. Many versions of you.

There are so many ways to be photographed. Which styles suit you best? Take a look.

Simple Portraits

Modern, editorial portraits—clean, confident, and unapologetically you.

Guided direction, flattering light, and retouching that looks real—just elevated.

Book Your Portrait

Nicole Gates Photography creates modern portraits in McAllen, TX designed to feel like magazine editorials but are still deeply personal. Sessions are guided from wardrobe through posing so you feel confident on camera and proud of the artwork on your walls. Every portrait is crafted with the same care as a gallery piece — timeless, elegant, and uniquely yours.

Editorial & Fashion

Cover-worthy confidence.

Intentional styling, sculpted light, and crisp post—think magazine spread.

Create the Look

Our editorial and fashion portraits bring the energy of a magazine shoot to McAllen, TX. With intentional styling, sculpted light, and a high-end finish, these sessions are perfect for personal branding, portfolios, or simply celebrating your style. Nicole Gates Photography creates images that are bold, striking, and worthy of print.

Senior Photographs

Authentic portraits that actually age well.

Confidence on camera, zero awkward. Parents get heirlooms; seniors get style.

Book a Senior Session

Senior portraits should be more than a yearbook headshot. At Nicole Gates Photography in McAllen, TX, sessions highlight personality and style, with professional direction to keep things authentic and fun. Parents walk away with heirloom artwork, while seniors get images that look polished and modern — the perfect send-off into what’s next.

Boudoir

Elegant. Powerful. Never cliché.

Styled to your comfort, posed with intention, finished editorial—not filtered.

Plan Your Boudoir Session

Boudoir photography at Nicole Gates Photography is about more than lingerie — it’s about celebrating confidence. Sessions are private, styled to your comfort, and designed with professional makeup and lighting to create an editorial finish. For women in McAllen, TX, these portraits are heirlooms that reflect both strength and softness, ready to live as wall art or albums.