Waco portrait studio Photographer

My love for Photography began a long time ago.

Growing up I only had photos to show me who my father was, since he had passed a month before I was born. Even though he was not physically there the photographs allowed me to feel as if he was, that is how he lived in my heart. 

Getting to know him through just a few photographs made me realize the true power a photo could hold. This is when I realized this was my dream, I am able to help others capture the most precious times in their lives. 

My work is more than clicking a button, it involves countless hours finding just the right prop; hours of editing to make every little detail stand the test of time.

I couldn’t have this career without you! 

Thank you for your interest and allowing me to share my dream with you.
This to me is an honor to be a part of so many different traditions. 

Without photographs, memories seem to fade...

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

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

•Texas School of Professional Photography in Addison Tx.

• Featured in Essentials "Waco's best Photographers" https://moderntexasliving.com/waco-best-photographers/

• 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 https://www.wacoan.com/special-sections/photography-by-cecy-2/
•Award Winner in Portrait Studios from 2015-2023 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)

•Featured in Stone Circle magazine 2010-2011 (1st, 2nd and 3rd place for outstanding photography) 

•Volunteer: Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (2013-2014)