houston texas maternity & newborn photographer
Motherhood deepens our appreciation for what is right in front of us. I take photos of the right now - with all of it's wild, ordinary, and complex nature intact.
Motherhood awakens us to the beauty of right now
Your maternity photos can be playful, quiet, artful, intimate, or all of the above. I’ll get to know you first through a phone call, then bring some ideas for your session. You can send me things that inspire you, too.
I love how creative maternity sessions can be - like having a good time with a friend and making beautiful photos together.
We'll get creative together
Maternity sessions are a small way to honor what you are carrying, the feeling of waiting, and everything your body is doing.
I would love to photograph what you’re holding a little extra tight to right now, before your life begins to take on a new shape.
Maternity sessions
I want you to see and appreciate the beauty of this moment while you’re still living in it, not just in hindsight.
The newborn phase can be all-consuming, in joyful ways and hard ways alike. I want your newborn session to be a moment of presence.
A moment to slow down and focus on nothing other than being with your baby as you settle into your new life.
The first few days + weeks at home with your baby are a sacred time.
It’s a time for you to rest, heal, learn, and spend your days caring for your baby.
Be it your first or fifth baby, the depth of this change and season of becoming remains just as profound.
I'll photograph the moments that shape you, the story of where you started.
Newborn Sessions at-home
- rebekah g.
"The whole session felt like us being us, nothing forced, nothing disingenuous, it was so organic and it was so easy to be ourselves during the session."”
Sessions begin at $600, with most of the families I work with investing around $900. I do offer a discount if you choose to bundle maternity and newborn sessions.
Every session includes personalized planning and up to three hours of session time. Packages vary in the number of photos included in the final gallery.
We’ll go through my full pricing guide together over the phone, where I can hear more about what you’re looking for and what matters most to you. From there, I can point you toward the package I think will be the best fit or create something custom.
sessions start at $600
- Shelbey B.
"Nikole has such a gift for noticing the little moments…and capturing the beauty and authenticity of the season you’re in. She doesn’t just take beautiful photos, she captures what your family feels like.”
You don’t have to wait until you have it all figured out. Until the house is perfect, the breastfeeding is flawless and the baby’s schedule is immaculate (babies having any form of schedule is a lie).
Let me meet you in the thick of it.
I'll meet you where you're at
Frequently asked questions
How far do you travel?
I am based in Conroe, Texas, and will travel anywhere within a two-hour drive without charging an additional travel fee. I do travel to Austin and Central Texas throughout the year and am happy to take sessions in those locations as well.
What if my house is a mess?
Please don't clean your house for me. It’s where you live. The toys, dishes, laundry, fingerprints and half-finished projects are all part of the story. I’ll work with the space you have and help figure out anything that might be distracting.
when should I schedule my newborn session?
If you want those super-fresh, sleepy newborn photos, I recommend scheduling your session within the first ten days after your baby arrives home.
Since you can’t know your exact birth date when booking in advance, I use your due date to hold space on my calendar and plan your payment schedule. I recommend booking as early as you can so you don’t have to think about scheduling in those final days of pregnancy or the early postpartum weeks.
when should I schedule my maternity session?
I recommend scheduling your maternity session around your sixth or seventh month of pregnancy. If you’re looking for something more last-minute, I’ll do my best to accommodate your schedule, but booking at least three months ahead gives you the best chance of getting the date you want.
do you only photograph in homes?
For maternoty sessions, the majority of your session will take place at your home but if you have places nearby like parks, creeks or an ice cream shop that holds meaning to you we can spend some time in those places too. If it's a newborn session, we will stay at your home, keeping movement to a minimum.