Austin Newborn Photography

Introduction: Why Preservation Matters Your family memories—pregnancy, newborn days, first birthdays—are moments you want to remember forever. But in a world where most photos live on our phones, how do you ensure those memories don’t get lost in the digital shuffle? This post explores the pros and cons of heirloom prints and digital files, so […]

Introduction: Why Preparation Makes All the Difference For Your Newborn Photo Session Your newborn session is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture your baby’s first days. But between sleepless nights and new routines, it can feel overwhelming to plan for photos. The good news? With a little preparation, you’ll set yourself up for a relaxed, beautiful […]

  Introduction: When Baseball Runs in the Family Some photo sessions are just extra special—and this one was a grand slam from the start. As a new LSU Baseball fan (my nephew, Mavrick, is a sophomore pitcher and they won the 2025 College World Series!), I was already riding high on baseball energy and when […]

One of the most common questions I receive as an Austin newborn photographer is whether I offer in-home sessions. While it may seem more convenient for new parents, I’ve chosen to focus exclusively on studio newborn photography—and for good reason. My studio is specifically designed to create a peaceful, safe, and beautifully styled environment, giving […]

It’s hard to resist a newborn photo. Rosy cheeks. Silky skin. Curled toes and fingers. Sleepy eyes. Of course, most parents look for unique newborn photo ideas to try and make their kiddos stand out. The fact is — most themes have been done before. Like pink for girls and blue for boys, some tend […]

There’s nothing quite like the magic of a baby-only newborn session. It’s especially awesome when I get to see families grow. Baby Julian’s studio session was extra special because I had the joy of photographing his mom, Elva, during her maternity session just a few weeks before. Seeing her again, now holding her sweet baby […]

It’s often hard to get twin newborn photos for my portfolio. After all, twins are unique! But recently, the Hello Photography studio was graced with Jules and Julienne and their moms Kate and Dani! These two bundles of love were born a little early, to everyone’s surprise, which meant we were dealing with some very […]

When scheduling newborn photo sessions, I try to get babies in sometime in their first month. This is a crazy time in mom and baby’s life. However, this is when there is still some wiggle room in schedules, baby is still sleepy and therefore easier to pose, and (of course) when baby is the tiniest! […]

Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of photographing older newborns. Specifically, I hope to put to rest a lot of the misinformation surrounding when to take newborn photos. A lot of photographers have a preference for capturing babies within their first two weeks of life. During this time frame, babies are typically very sleepy, […]

There’s something deeply meaningful about welcoming your baby into the world with imagery that celebrates nature’s beauty and new life. Nature-themed newborn photography has become increasingly popular among Austin families who want to honor the organic miracle of birth while creating timeless portraits that feel fresh, peaceful, and connected to the natural world. As Austin’s […]