Tracy Allard

Penny Whistle Photography | Carrollton, TX 75006
Website: pennywhistlephotography.com
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Tracy Allard

PPA Certified Photographer

Penny Whistle Photography

I’m Tracy, I own a T-shirt that says "I'm not going if I can't bring my camera". Holding a camera, anywhere, is my happy place. I was a frustrated artist for decades, moving from charcoal to pastels, to watercolor and oils, I never felt at home with any medium – until the day I picked up a camera and by accident, created an image that would change everything for me. I had no idea how to replicate its beauty, but it started me on the relentless pursuit to learn how to, culminating with the donation of all my art supplies a couple of years later; I had found my creative home.

Fast forward 10 years and I'm now a Master of Photography , Photographic Craftsman, and a Certified Professional Photographer.

How would you describe me? I’m an escapee from the corporate world, retiring from an international sales career at the end of 2013, and am now a Dallas - Fort Worth family, high school senior, pet, and headshot photographer.

All my kids have four legs, the current headcount is three dogs but it tends to change quite often, I’m a shelter and rescue volunteer, horse-crazy girl, Africa is my favorite place on the planet, can sleep anywhere (and often do), love a good romantic comedy and am a voracious reader of just about everything, but especially books about animals. And mountain climbing. Don't know where that last one comes from, but I'm obsessed.

I believe in love at first sight because I fall in love with every animal I meet. Except spiders. I don’t love spiders.

Studio Information

Years in Business
10 Years

Employee Count
1 Employees

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price for your photography services?
Portrait studio sessions are $250, on-location are $295, all print and digital products are purchased separately. Standard headshot sessions are $265 and include 2 retouched digital image files.
What is typically included in the starting price?
Your session design consultation, what to wear guides and preparation assistance, the session itself and your gallery and ordering appointment are all included in the session fee pricing.
What is the price of your most popular package?
All print products are purchased a-la-carte, there is no minimum purchase required. Most people budget at least $1000-$2000 for artwork from their portrait session. The smallest digital negative package is 5 for $900.
What is typically included in your most popular package?
All print products are purchased a-la-carte, Digital Negative Packages are available for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 images.
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Clean, elegant, colorful and will stand the test of time. I don't follow fads and filter trends.
What photography services do you offer?
Pet, Family, High School Senior and Equestrian portraits as well as studio and on-location headshots, branding and commercial photography services.
What photography items do you offer?
Wall art including canvas, metal and acrylic, custom designed collages, bespoke albums and various keepsake items like gift prints, ornaments and announcement cards.
Do you offer digital files?
Yes
Can you walk me through your process?
It's a simple 3-step process; first we chat live to discuss your portrait session, who we're photographing, locations, outfits, and scheduling, Next up is the session itself where we create all the images that you had envisioned in your head. Last is the viewing and ordering appointment at the Carrollton studio. Once your order is place, I start the retouching, place the orders and return to your home a few weeks later to deliver, and install, your custom artwork, albums and more.
Do you offer a pre-session consultation?
Yes
Will you help style me?
Yes, I have a lot of information prepared to help make your experience a smooth and easy one, from what to wear, to what to bring on your session date.
Do you have a studio?
Yes.
What is your cancellation policy?
Outdoor sessions may be rescheduled due to weather or illness up to 36 hours prior to the session without penalty. Indoor sessions may be rescheduled due to illness up to 48 hours in advance of the appointment time without penalty.

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