Maternity + Newborn + Motherhood

Capturing The raw beauty in everyday life

 

Black and white photo of a woman cradling a newborn baby while sitting on a couch.
in-home and on-location in New Braunfels, TX + surrounding areas
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New mother sitting in nursery chair cradling newborn baby surrounded by soft natural light.
Smiling pregnant brunette woman in white off-shoulder dress leaning against her partner indoors.
Two parents carefully cradling a sleeping newborn baby together in their hands in Fresh 48 session in hospital.
Pregnant blonde woman in white dress standing in open field with sunflowers under blue sky.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in a natural woven Moses basket bassinet near sheer white curtains.
Close-up of sleeping newborn baby from behind showing tiny hand, ear, and delicate skin details.
Pregnant woman in colorful floral dress smiling over shoulder in a lush green park.
Black and white photo of a young boy playing with bubbles in a tall grass field outdoors.
Sleeping newborn in olive knit outfit grasping parent's finger on white quilted blanket.
Black and white photo of a baby girl in a white ruffle romper standing at a wooden stool.
Beautiful mother sitting on white background hugging her young son, wearing white top and jeans.
African American baby girl in white dress sitting before first birthday cake on pink background during 1st birthday milestone session.
Pregnant woman in ripped jeans and beige bralette sitting cross-legged on bed cradling baby bump.
Happy couple with beards and white dress smiling at their newborn baby in a cozy home setting.
Black and white photo of pregnant couple kissing near window while toddler runs toward them.
Overhead view of a baby's hands touching a pink floral birthday cake while wearing Converse sneakers.
Black and white photo of a dog looking up at a pregnant woman's baby bump indoors.
Dark-haired mother tenderly holding sleeping newborn baby dressed in white against her chest.
Close-up of tiny newborn baby feet resting on white hospital blankets in soft warm light.
Pregnant woman in orange off-shoulder dress sitting by a peaceful rocky river surrounded by green trees.
Toy Story Little People figures lined up on floor with child and Kevin's Toys box behind during 1st birthday session.
Black and white photo of mother in hospital bed holding newborn while young girl looks on.
Close-up of newborn baby holding adult finger, with tattooed parent hand wearing gold wedding band.
Young boy in giraffe print shirt carrying large silver balloon while walking on a path outdoors.
Black and white photo of a parent's hand with wedding ring gently holding a newborn baby's tiny hand during Fresh 48 session.
Ultrasound photo in ornate gold frame on patchwork quilt with handwritten note reading For Tater Tot Love You Nana 2026.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss in a golden field at sunset, woman in white dress, man in beige shirt and jeans.
A real Photographer for real people

Your photo experience should be the least of your worries


Let me do the work. Sit back, relax, and be your beautiful self.

Chocolate Labrador resting its head on a pregnant woman's bare baby bump while lying on a white bed.
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When you book with Lauren, it's about more than just taking pictures.

A loving Black father kisses his young daughter on the cheek while holding her in a sunny outdoor setting.
Young child sitting on white floor playing with a small toy car, wearing white t-shirt and jeans, viewed from behind.

What to expect

  • An all-inclusive photographer. No additional fees to keep all the photos you love.
  • Complete privacy for all children photographed. No identifying images of children are ever shared or posted publicly.
  • Images that tell the story of this chapter in your life. The raw emotion, the beauty in the details, all of it.
  • A mom who understands. Enough said.

What not to expect

  • A perfectly put together mom who judges you for not having perfectly put together children or a perfectly put together house.
  • To have to figure it all out of your own. I'm here to help! Need outfit help? Advice on hair? Help posing? I got you!
  • The exact same images as everyone else.
  • A boring photoshoot. We don't do those around here. Laughter is a requirement.

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