Internationally ranked Master Photographer Ty Swartz brings 40+ years of craft to the Katy community. Dedicated to the senior who wants an heirloom experience beyond the generic.
Your senior year only happens once. Do not settle for 15-minute sessions and generic backdrops.
Swartz Portraits is now based full-time in Katy, bringing four decades of award-winning portraiture to the Houston metro. We offer up to 5-hour sessions across Katy's most iconic settings, with unlimited outfit changes and fine art editing held to museum standards.
We travel up to 100 miles to find the perfect setting, but Katy offers some of the most stunning backdrops in Texas.
European architecture, clock towers, and upscale urban aesthetics for a fashion-forward look.
The premier location for bluebonnet sessions (March/April) and natural Texas landscapes.
Vintage railroad cars and historic buildings for a classic, timeless Americana aesthetic.
Waterfront views and modern architectural lines perfect for stunning sunset sessions.




Every session starts with a conversation. We make the process seamless for busy families.
Book ConsultationKaty's bluebonnets peak from mid-March to mid-April. We recommend booking by December to secure your place on the calendar.
We provide a private pop-up changing tent for location shoots, ensuring your senior is comfortable and efficient through unlimited changes.
We photograph seniors from all Katy ISD schools, as well as private academies in the area and surrounding Houston corridors.