Waco portrait studio Photographer Established 2010
My personal story...
My passion for photography started long ago, rooted in a deeply personal experience.
Growing up, I only had photos to help me know my father, who passed away a month before I was born. Even though he wasn’t physically there, those photographs allowed me to feel his presence and hold him in my heart.
Through the lens of those few images, I came to understand the profound power a photograph can hold. It was in that moment that I realized my dream was to help others capture the precious moments that shape their lives.
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of your journey and to share in such meaningful moments. Your trust in me is what makes this work so rewarding. It’s an honor to be involved in so many beautiful traditions.
Without photographs, memories can fade. But with a single click, we can preserve them forever.
I am a believer.
it’s what keeps everything from falling apart!
Momma to two handsome boys who keep me on my toes 24/7.
In love with my amazing husband, he's so handsome and caring.
I’m an animal lover! if it has paws, feathers, or even scales, I’m probably obsessed. Oh, and coffee? Always.
If you’re ever looking for me, I’m either with my kids, my animals, or refueling with my next cup of coffee.
Let's be friends! :)
We love to give back!
Charitable causes are important to us! Below is a list of several that we are passionate about and support every year through donations, volunteering, etc. if you have or know of any causes that might also benefit from our contributions, let us know and we’d be happy to consider!, please email us at info@photographybycecycom
Carenet
Humane Society
Fuzzy friends
NightLight Christian adoptions
Caritas
Esther's Closet
Advocacy center for crime victims
Love to the Rescue
Alzheimer's Association
March of Dimes
Cattle Baron's for Cancer
Awards / Featured
•Texas School of Professional Photography in Addison Tx.
• Best Waco Photographer top 5 - Community Votes 2025
• Best Family Photographer in Heart of Texas Champions 2025
• Featured in Health Monitor Network Magazine September, 2024
https://www.guide2conditions.com/pc15dd
•Published in The Photographer Magazine September, 2024
https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/2903121?__r=2325313
• Featured in Essentials "Waco's best Photographers" https://moderntexasliving.com/waco-best-photographers-2/
• Current Modern Texas Living Magazine Photographer 2022- https://www.moderntexasliving.com
•Former Wacoan Magazine Photographer June 2017 - 2021 https://www.wacoan.com
•Best Children Photographer in Wacoan Magazine 2019 https://www.wacoan.com/special-sections/photography-by-cecy/
•Voted Best Children Photographer in Wacoan Magazine 2020-2021 and 2023-2024 https://www.wacoan.com/special-sections/photography-by-cecy-2/
•Award Winner in Portrait Studios from 2014-2024 In Waco Tx Locals Love us. (localsloveus.com/waco/winner/22984)
•Featured in The Waco Moms (https://thewacomoms.com/waco-photography-guide/)
•Member of Women of Waco since 2015 (https://womenofwaco.org/member/cecy-ayala/)
•"Image of distinction" April 2023 at TPPA https://tppa.org
•Former President of Heart of Texas Professional Photographers Guild from 2018-2019.
•The HOTPPG, Award for Distinguished Professional Photographer 2015
•Vice-President of Heart of Texas Professional Photographers Guild for 2012-2015 (hotppg.org)
•Member of Professional Photographers of America. (ppa.com)
(Featured in magazine “Faces of PPA 2014”)
•Member of Texas Professional Photographers Association (tppa.org)
•Member of International Association of Newborn Photographers, LLC (www.photographymagazine.com)
•Published in Stone Circle magazine 2010-2011 (1st, 2nd and 3rd place for outstanding photography)
•Volunteer: Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (2012-2014)
