Some stories are written in words. Others are captured in a single frame—a glance, a laugh, a hand held tightly, or a moment beneath the Friday night lights. For me, photography is about preserving those fleeting moments and revealing the emotion within them.
I’m Iris, the owner of Oh My Soul Photography, and I believe photography is about so much more than creating beautiful images. It is about connection, emotion, and telling the stories that make us who we are.
The inspiration behind the name Oh My Soul is deeply personal. I was drawn to these words from the Psalms: “Bless the Lord, O my soul” and “Why are you downcast, O my soul?” Something about them stayed with me.
When I discovered that “oh my soul” is an expression for speaking directly to the deepest part of ourselves—a place of emotion, spiritual reflection, wonder, and truth—I knew I had found the heart behind my business.
When I photograph someone, I want to capture more than what is on the surface. I want people to see themselves in a way that makes them pause—to see their strength, joy, connection, vulnerability, and beauty. And when someone else looks at that photograph, I want them to feel something, too.
For me, every image is a visual story.
Some of my favorite stories right now are happening as I watch from the sidelines. I am a mom to two amazing boys, and they both play football. Life is full of practices, games, busy schedules, and the beautiful chaos of raising kids. I bring my camera whenever I can because I don't want to simply watch these years pass—I want to remember them.
I love capturing my boys in their element: the intensity before a play, the excitement after a big moment, the laughter with teammates, and the little moments in between. They are growing up far too quickly, and those photographs allow me to hold onto each season just a little longer.
Our family also includes Kimber, our German Shepherd, and Neo, our bearded dragon, who each bring their own personality and joy into our home.
My journey hasn't always been easy. I've experienced hardships and seasons that challenged me, changed me, and helped me grow. But I don't regret those chapters. They have taught me lessons I could not have learned any other way. I am still learning, still evolving, and still becoming.
That perspective makes being part of Dripping Springs City Lifestyle especially meaningful. Getting to know this community and the people and businesses that make it special has already brought me so much joy. I am incredibly grateful for this new journey and excited to meet more of the wonderful people who make Dripping Springs what it is.
I look forward to shining a light on this community through my images—the people, the businesses, and the passion behind them. I hope the photographs that accompany these articles do more than illustrate the words. I hope they help readers feel the soul behind it.
Being part of the Thankful issue feels especially fitting. I am thankful for my boys, for my photography, for every person who trusts me to capture what matters to them, and for the opportunity to be part of this community.
Life doesn't always unfold the way we imagine, but I've learned there is beauty in every chapter. So I will keep picking up my camera, capturing the moments that matter, and telling stories through my lens.
And my boys and I will keep growing, learning, and shining—always choosing to be a light.
@ohmysoulphotography