THE JOURNAL / LAUREN KAY'S PHOTOGRAPHY

As a San Antonio maternity photographer, I photograph both outdoor and studio maternity sessions, and I love them for very different reasons. If you are deciding between outdoor vs studio maternity photos in San Antonio, here is how I would think through the choice. Not sure which setting fits you best? I help every maternity client choose between studio and outdoor photography based on the season, your wardrobe, whether children will be joining, and the way you want your pho

As a San Antonio newborn photographer, I offer different approaches because families want to remember different things about this season. An in-home session tells the story of your family's earliest days together in your own space. A studio session creates a simple, polished setting with very little preparation required from you. A Fresh 48 session preserves the fleeting first hours before you even bring your baby home.

Studio newborn photography gives us the chance to strip away distractions and focus entirely on the people in the photographs. For this family, that simplicity felt especially fitting. Their baby boy was still brand new, and the studio gave us a calm, neutral space where they could settle in and simply be together. There was no need for elaborate props or styled newborn setups. We focused on holding him, looking at him, cuddling close, and letting the session move at his pa