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

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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