Texas Newborn Photographer

Newborn – “The First Weeks”

The first days with your baby are tender, fleeting, and full of quiet wonder. My newborn sessions are designed to honor this sacred time with a gentle blend of natural storytelling and subtle, thoughtful posing. We’ll capture your real moments—feeding, snuggling, and simply being together—alongside softly guided portraits using simple props and timeless setups that highlight your baby’s delicate beauty. The result is a collection of images that feel both artful and authentic—part documentary, part heirloom portraiture, all heart.

Become a Featured Muse

A handful of times each year, I offer storytelling projects at a reduced rate in exchange for sharing your images throughout my brand. These sessions are tender, honest, and artful—an invitation to be seen.

What You Get With Every Newborn Session

✨ Safe. Heartfelt. Unforgettable.

  • A gentle, baby-led session — relaxed, simple, and never rushed
  • Natural, true-to-you storytelling — no stiff posing or props overload
  • Full gallery of 25 fully edited high-resolution digital images
  • A stunning wall art print of your favorite image
  • Personal stylist & prep guide to help you feel calm, ready, and confident
  • Access to client wardrobe pieces for parents + littles
  • Detailed questionnaire so I can document your family’s story intentionally
  • Quick turnaround — your full gallery delivered in under 48 hours
  • Payment plans available for every budget
  • Timeless portraits you’ll treasure for the rest of your life
Black and white photograph showing tiny hands holding a small handmade plush reindeer toy.
An in home newborn session with the family standing by the window.
Two sleeping newborn babies swaddled in rust and navy colored wraps lie side by side on a wooden floor backdrop.
A woman in beige holds a sleeping newborn wrapped in soft pink swaddle on a brown couch.
Sleeping newborn wrapped in burgundy blanket nestled in wooden bowl on rustic hardwood floor.
A tender family moment shows a woman in a blush dress holding a swaddled newborn while a child in a teal dress looks on lovingly.
Perfect smiling baby at her newborn session cuddled on a pink fur rug
Silhouette of 4 people in tender family moment together against bright window background.
A newborn baby swaddled in beige fabric smiles while sleeping on a dark teal backdrop during a professional photoshoot.
A sleeping newborn swaddled in white fabric with a white bow headband rests in a cozy basket.
A sister in a teal tulle dress holds her sleeping newborn baby while sitting on a bed with pillows.
Sleeping newborn in cozy knit swaddle lies peacefully on tiny wooden bed with white bedding.
In home newborn session in Grapeland Texas
A tender moment as a parent in a black shirt cradles a sleeping newborn baby next to a window.
Toddler sibling lying on bed with baby surrounded by white blankets and cozy pillows.
Gentle hands hold small baby wrapped in flowing golden yellow fabric against dark background.
Sleeping newborn wrapped in white cloth rests on green fur blanket wearing delicate headband.
A tender black and white photograph of a parent and baby sharing an intimate bonding moment together.
A newborn baby sleeps peacefully in a wooden bowl with navy blue blanket against a dark background.
Black and white photo of a couple lovingly holding their newborn baby near a window.
Sleeping newborn baby wrapped in teal knitted swaddle and bonnet resting in wooden basket with cream blanket.
A cozy dark photography session showing loving affection and connection in a natural candid style.
A person in a beige sweater embraces a small newborn baby next to a white window.
Two newborn babies wrapped snugly in olive green and tan swaddle blankets lying side by side on beige backdrop.
Twin loss
A tender black and white portrait shows a mother cradling her sleeping baby in a gentle embrace.
Newborn baby swaddled in pink fabric sleeps peacefully in wooden crate on fluffy pink blanket during photography session.
A tender moment between a baby and mom photographed in profile against a light window background.
Sleeping newborn wrapped in beige fabric lies in rustic wooden bowl with soft floral decorative elements.
Newborn girl in purple wrap
Two sets of hands gently holding a sleeping newborn baby wrapped in a cream colored knit blanket near window light.
Newborn baby sleeps peacefully in wooden box wrapped in sage green knit blanket against wooden floor backdrop.
Daddy and baby photo
Newborn baby in basket
Newborn fingers detail shot
A sleeping newborn baby wrapped in soft peach fabric lies in a wooden basket on burgundy textured fabric with a floral crown.
Three children sitting together on a couch sharing a cozy moment while looking at their new sibling together.
Two swaddled newborn babies sleeping together in a heart-shaped basket on a dark blue textured background.
A family relaxes together on a dark leather couch, sharing an intimate moment with their sleeping newborn baby.
Close up image of baby face
Twin Newborn Sessions in Nacogdoches Texas
Family and newborn photo
Close of profile of newborn
Newborn Christmas photo
Close up profile of newborns face
A small baby wrapped in mustard yellow fabric wearing a delicate floral headband against a dark background.
Newborn in a basket
Western themed newborn image
Daddy and me
Newborn photoshoot baby boy
Twin girls
Sleeping baby wrapped in black blanket lying in heart-shaped wooden bowl on rustic floor.
Baby fat rolls
A cozy family photo on a light colored couch against a white wall in a natural light setting.
A sleeping newborn baby wrapped in white fabric lies peacefully in a woven basket wearing a delicate gold headpiece.
Newborn and her sister
Twin boy newborns
Newborn I heart bowl
All tucked in pose
Mommy and her newborn girl
Texas Newborns
A tender moment captured in soft light as a mother in a white sweater cradles a baby wrapped in yellow fabric.
Tucked in with stuffies
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Serving Dallas, Houston and all of East Texas. Reach out below to chat!

*The Beginning of Something Beautiful*


I don’t take on every session or every story — not because I don’t want to, but because I believe in giving each family the care, time, and heart they truly deserve.


This form is more than just a step in the process — it’s an invitation.

A way for you to pause, reflect, and share what matters most.

A way for me to listen — really listen — before we begin.


If you’re here, you’re not just booking a service.

You’re choosing to be seen. Held. Remembered.

And I’m so honored to be considered for that kind of work.

We will definitely get some of baby posed alone. This is in regards to family/sibling images.

FAQ

When should newborn photos be taken?

Newborns photograph best between 1-3 weeks old for their session. I personally aim for 2-3 weeks of age. The best way to do this is to book the session during the 7-8 month of pregnancy for about 2 weeks past your due date. Although if you are high risk for preterm labor or carrying multiples this will change. I photograph babies up to 8 weeks as newborns and have even gone older than that successfully. Every baby is different and your photographer should take that into consideration.

My baby was premature can I still get photos done?

YES! You absolutely can and actually there is typically a longer window of time that it works. I personally have had successful newborn sessions as old as 4 months due to adjusted age. While we must approach newborn sessions with preterm babies a bit differently they are mostly (when given a clean bill of health) perfectly capable of having an incredible posed newborn session.

What can I expect as far as posing goes?

After many years of those perfect baby parent poses and squishy baby poses, I have switched to baby either wrapped in a prop because I do understand moms love those shots (and I do too) or more environmental type shots, still safely positioned to best see the baby but more authentic and intentional.
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