Finding the perfect newborn photographer in Austin is hard.

Photography is art. So there are lots of different ways to do it. Start searching for a newborn photographer and you’ll quickly understand what I mean. There are different genres and editing styles, and suddenly you’re left wondering, “I don’t know! Do I want lifestyle photos? Do I want digital or film? Do I like the light and airy look or do I like a dark and moody photo? Why are there so many options!?”

“How do I pick a newborn photographer?”

And the truth is, you may not have any idea what you really like. All you know is that you’ve seen your friend’s photos and maybe you want something similar to that? Or maybe you found a guide online but you don’t want to go through every website comparing them all.

But before it is art, photography is memory. The whole point of taking a photograph is to grab a moment in time to try to keep it longer. One day, this memory that’s happening right now, will show back up in the form of a photograph and suddenly you’ll be transported right back to it. It’s magic. It’s the reason we go looking for photographs when we miss someone. We long to remember.

There are hundreds of newborn and family photographers in Austin that you could choose from. So how do you find the best fit for you?

I’d encourage you to think beyond the gallery you’re expecting, and consider how you want the experience to feel.

I’m very good at my job; but not just because I learned how to wield a camera. It’s more than that. I love people. I love stories. I’ve intentionally engaged my own story so that I can bring empathy to yours. I also share your experiences; I’m a mom with 4 kids. I’ve carried and delivered the babies. I’ve lived the sleepless nights. I know deeply the overwhelming love and concern that crashes over you like waves for these little people you’ve created. I share the messy kitchen, the laundry on the floor, and the house overrun by toys. Nothing surprises me.

Hiring me to take newborn photos for your family is a choice to trust me to care for you when we are together. I move with the pace of your family. I am curious about your kids, taking an interest and intentionally engaging with them to create an environment that’s warm and inviting. I notice what other’s often don’t.

I can give you a whole list of keywords that describe my work: documentary, unposed, true to color, storytelling, day in the life style, 35mm film…

But those are just words. We both know style and trends come and go.

The truth is: you are hiring me for more than a gallery. You are hiring me for an experience. This experience should be calm and comforting. It should be full of laughter. It should feel like a deep breathe. It should be an opportunity to sink into your life, slowing down long enough to experience awe. If we approach your newborn or family session like this, you invested in more than just a picture.

So, am I the best newborn or family photographer for you? I just might be.

Learn more about me.

Check out my guide here.