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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! […]

A rainbow baby is a baby born after a miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of an infant from natural causes. Until the past decade, talking about infant death and/or pregnancy loss was pretty taboo. This led to countless moms feeling alone in their experience, like they had no one to talk to. The rainbow baby […]

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 […]

If you’re like me and you’re never tired of seeing baby photos, then have I got the session for you! This newborn session was a classic in the sense that we didn’t have a set plan for a theme. Instead, we focused on baby and stuck with a neutral, natural palette of browns and greens. […]

The arrival of a rainbow baby is a profound and emotional experience for any family. A rainbow baby, born after a previous pregnancy loss, represents hope, healing, and new beginnings. But it isn’t without a bit of heartache for the little ones who we never got to meet. For Sara and Dustin, welcoming their daughter […]

Baby Tiolu came to the Leander studio with Taara and Michael, and gave us bright eyes, a tiny tongue out, and a whole lot of sleepy charm.

As an experienced newborn photographer in Austin, newborn photoshoot safety is my top priority. I’m often asked if newborns and dogs can safely be photographed together. The answer is YES – with the right preparation and safety steps. Here’s how I create peaceful, beautiful photos with both babies and their furry siblings. Why I only […]