Life exists in the in-between moments. 

Let's capture your story

Gillian Oler is your go-to family photographer in Dallas, TX and beyond

Life exists in the in-between moments. 

Let's capture your story

Gillian Oler is your go-to family photographer in Dallas, TX and beyond

Life exists in the in-between moments. 

Life exists in the in-between moments. 

Let's capture your story

Gillian Oler is your go-to family photographer in Dallas, TX and beyond

Life exists in the in-between moments. 

Let's capture your story

Gillian Oler is your go-to family photographer in Dallas, TX and beyond

Life exists in the in-between moments. 

Life exists in
the in-between moments. 

Let's capture your story

Gillian Oler is your go-to family photographer in Dallas, TX and beyond

Life exists in the in-between moments. 

“We keep this love in a photograph We made these memories for ourselves Where our eyes are never closing Hearts are never broken And time's forever frozen still”

-Ed Sheeran-

There’s no such thing as a “perfect” family. I capture the real-life moments and the emotional exchanges that happen when you let go of perfection and enjoy living in the moment with the people you love.

The Gillian Oler Photography Experience

I’m all about creating a connected experience and enjoying our time together. No stress, no “perfect” posing. We’re here for the moment, the joy, and the laughter. 

Newborn

A lifestyle newborn session is the perfect mix of sweet, snuggly images and individual-wrapped shots to document their tiny toes and crinkly noses forever.

Family

No two families are the same, and neither are these sessions. I help everyone relax and encourage you to have fun while I capture every sweet moment.

Maternity

Capture the fleeting magic of this season with a lifestyle or studio maternity session and authentic images you’ll love to look back on today and into the future.

"Long live all the magic we made."

- Taylor Swift

“Flying in a dream, stars by the pocketful.”

- Taylor Swift

“Love you to the moon and to Saturn.”

- Taylor Swift

“Wonderful job of capturing the love of our family, despite all the chaos.“

A big thank you for doing such a wonderful job of capturing the love of our family, despite all the chaos. We really don’t do family pictures very often because we get so anxious going in front of a camera and trying to capture the intimate love that we all have for each other. You did such a wonderful and beautiful job capturing how much love we have despite the different ages, and I just want you to know how much that means to me!

-Bekah B.

“She did an absolutely amazing job and we couldn’t be happier. “

I used Gillian for both my maternity and newborn pictures. She did an absolutely amazing job and we couldn’t be happier. I can’t wait to use her again in the future! We had to reschedule a couple of times and she was very flexible. Our pictures always came back in a very timely manner. We received so many compliments on the pictures- everyone was so impressed with her work! Couldn’t recommend her more!

-Shaina S.

“Gillian has been wonderful! “

Gillian has been wonderful! We have done multiple photo shoots with her and I can’t wait to continue! Thank you for your hard work and detail!

- Kristen R.

“She was able to capture the Best shots of my family “

Gillian is brilliant! We have done photos with her twice and her work is simply amazing! She was able to capture the BEST shots of my family, but she is especially great at capturing the best moments when you think taking photos with a baby is going to be hard. She is patient, sweet, and so easy to work with. I highly recommend

-Shannon B.

“We are just so thankful to Gillian for capturing our little family. “

WOW! 🤩 ❤️ We are just so thankful to Gillian for capturing our little family. She is so talented! We did a mini session and it was just perfect for us and our 3 year old. Gillian was so friendly, great with our little one, and we got so many more great photos than we imagined (you never know with a 3 year old, ya know). Her photos speak for themselves, but it’s worth mentioning that her booking process, communications and photo delivery are so smooth. 👌🏼 We’ll absolutely book again!

-Kourtney H.

“ Love, Love, Love!! “

I have been going to Gillian for years now and every time it is so special. She captures the most precious moments. The experience is so effortless and fun! ♥️ She is patient with my kiddo and gracious with my special requests. She played fun Christmas music and even had prizes for my son afterwards. (Now THAT speaks volumes!) She is so down to earth and thoughtful! Not to mention, the turnaround edit time was less than 72hours 👏🏼 I cannot express how much I appreciate her talents and dedication.
100/10 recommend!

- Lauren T.

Get Inspired + See My Style

Check out my portfolio to see how I capture other families’ milestone moments and get a feel for the emotional details I feature in my portraits.

Hey, I'm Gillian!

I look for the

beauty

in chaos

Andy Warhol

Hey, I’m Gillian! I’m a family photographer and a mom of two, so I know just how quickly kids grow up. Every moment with your crew is worth its weight in gold – that’s why I’m all about capturing your family’s big milestones and everyday stories. 

I’m here to really get to know you. Your whole family will feel relaxed during our time together, and by the end of our sessions, we usually have a “group hug!” kind of vibe. You won’t find posed, unnatural shots around here. We will always tell your story in an authentic way that feels real and comfortable! 

"The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do"

“ I can't believe how incredible the photos are.“

I am so happy that I used Gillian to do both my maternity and my newborn photos. During a pregnancy where I never felt pretty she made me feel absolutely beautiful. I can't believe how incredible the photos are. She also came to my home when my baby was 11 days old, which was fantastic for me as I was recovering from a c section and she was able to capture pictures I will treasure for a lifetime. Her vision, her wardrobe for the shoots, and her locations are amazing. We will be using her for all our family photos.

-Kim M.


" Hands down the best photographer in DFW "

I have used her for my son’s milestone 1st birthday photos, my maternity photos, and newborn photos of my daughter! I chose her because I think her style and aesthetic are dead gorgeous and truly stand apart from the rest. Since working with her I’ve replaced pretty much all the photos in my home to ones she’s taken. Nothing else compares! Also, since working with her so much recently I’ve come to learn Gillian is not only an insanely talented photographer but an amazing human being. Her love for her clients and her work is so palpable and it 100% shows in her photos. 

-Summer S.


" I would 100% recommend to other families for any type of family photography. "

Our family had the privilege of working with Gillian on our baby boy’s newborn photography. Before the shoot, Gillian offered the most professional and helpful preparation document, including instructions on attire, baby prep, etc. During the shoot, Gillian was flexible with us when the unpredictable nature of newborn behaviors just happen. She brought in gorgeous dresses for me (mom) and the cutest outfits and props for baby. All throughout the shoot, she provided gentle care for newborn baby and offered encouraging instructions to us (parents). I would 100% recommend to other families for any type of family photography.

-Marcie B.

Let's make

magic

out of the messiness that is real life

You deserve intentional, authentic images to remember these moments

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Hi, I'm Gillian!
I’m a Dallas area photographer on a mission to document the in-between moments – the tickle fights, forehead kisses, and loving eye-rolls – for families who value images and want to remember these moments forever.