Austin Newborn Photographer in Leander, TX

Hi, I’m Jen, an Austin newborn photographer with 11 years and hundreds of newborns behind me. Diaper changes, bottles, rocking, shushing, posing? That’s all me. You get to sit back, sip your coffee, and watch your baby get the star treatment.

The thing parents tell me most? “I don’t know how you keep them asleep.”

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Newborn sessions are best scheduled for 5 to 21 days old. I recommend booking during pregnancy to reserve a spot.

Newborn sessions start at $650 for 10 images.

What's Included

A fully guided session in my Leander studio
Baby-led pacing, with feeding and soothing breaks built in
I’ll handle diaper changes and feedings so you can rest
Every wrap, bonnet, prop, and backdrop, all provided
Hand-edited images in color and black and white
Proof gallery in 48 hours, final images in 7 to 14 days
Parents and siblings included in the Signature and Luxury packages
Your own online store for prints, albums, and wall art from a professional lab

Safe Newborn Posing from a Trained Photographer

I’ve trained extensively in safe newborn posing, and there’s a lot happening underneath your baby that you’ll never see in the final image. Every pose is supported, and every transition is slow and gentle. Poses like the froggy are created as composites, with a hand on your baby the entire time. Babies who feel safe and secure stay sleepy, and sleepy babies let me move them from pose to pose without a peep. That’s why so many parents are amazed their baby slept right through a diaper change. One dad even asked where he could buy my heater.

Parents Trust Me With Their Babies

I’ve had parents play with their toddler in the front yard while I was inside with their newborn, posing away. That kind of trust gets built one baby at a time.

Most of my newborn families come back for baby number two and three. Rachel and Sean call me their “forever photographer.” We wrapped their newborn session on a Friday, and they’re already excited to plan the first birthday.

Austin Newborn Photography Packages

Petite Wrapped, $650. Baby only, wrapped the whole session, at least 4 setups, 10 images, and about an hour. Secretly my favorite. Since it’s just baby, I get to play with textures and create the kind of art you’ll love hanging on your walls.
Classic Baby-Only, $1,050. A mix of posed, wrapped, and prop setups. 10 images. 1 to 2 hours.
Signature Family, $1,650. Parents and siblings included. 20 images. 2 to 4 hours.
Luxury, $2,250. Parents and siblings, 30 images, and a 10x10 heirloom album. 2 to 4 hours.

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How Your Session Flows

If it’s just baby, we start with solo shots while your little one is sleepy and curly, then finish with photos of mom and dad.
If you’re bringing siblings, we start with them while their patience is still full. Then we take whole-family photos, and finish with baby’s solo set while big brother or sister heads home for snacks.

How Booking Works

Book during your second or third trimester. Your retainer holds your due date on my calendar.
Let me know when baby arrives. I’ll send you 4 to 5 date options within baby’s first 3 weeks, and you pick what works best.
Enjoy your session day. Just bring your baby with a full belly, and I’ll take care of the rest.
Get your gallery. Proofs arrive in 48 hours and final images in 7 to 14 days. Petite galleries usually come back even faster.

Baby already here? Reach out anyway. I can often fit in a Petite session.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I book newborn photos?

Your second or third trimester is the sweet spot. Your retainer guarantees you a few session dates to choose from once baby arrives.

What age is best for newborn photos?

5 to 21 days old. Babies are sleepiest and curl most easily into newborn poses during that window. If your baby is a little older, that’s okay. I photograph older newborns all the time and adjust the posing to fit.

Can parents and siblings be included?

Yes, in the Signature and Luxury packages. We start with siblings, then the whole family, then baby’s solo shots.

What if my baby is fussy?

That’s completely normal. We’ll take as many breaks as your baby needs to feed and soothe.

Will you really change diapers and feed my baby a bottle?

Yes, happily. Diapers, bottles, burps, and rocking are all on me, so you can take a breather.

Is newborn posing safe?

Yes. I’m trained in safe newborn posing, every pose is supported, and your baby’s comfort always comes first.

Do you offer in-home newborn sessions?

I photograph newborns in my studio, where I can keep the warmth, light, and safety just right. Here’s why I made that choice.

Do I need to bring outfits or props?

Nope. Every wrap, bonnet, prop, and backdrop is ready and waiting. If you have a special blanket or heirloom, bring it along and we’ll work it in.

Can I order prints and albums?

Yes. Your gallery includes a store for prints, albums, and wall art from a professional lab, delivered to your door.

Do you serve Cedar Park and Round Rock?

Yes. My Leander studio serves the greater Austin area, including Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, and Liberty Hill.

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Ready to book your session?

Sessions start at $650. I take a limited number of newborns each month, so it’s best to reach out before baby arrives.

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I serve families in Austin, Leander, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and nearby communities with maternity, newborn, milestone, and family photography.