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

San Antonio Fresh 48 photographer documenting a baby’s first 30 hours at Methodist Hospital with natural, intimate newborn photography.

After 15 years together, this couple documented the quiet anticipation of becoming parents with an intimate summer maternity session at Phil Hardberger Park in San Antonio.

Learn what an heirloom photo album is, how archival albums are made, what materials are used, and how San Antonio families can preserve their portraits. Wondering why you should print your family photos? Discover how heirloom albums turn your favorite photographs into tangible pieces of family history.

Why photographs become more meaningful with time, and why some memories deserve a life beyond your camera roll. Wondering why you should print your family photos? Discover how heirloom albums turn your favorite photographs into tangible pieces of family history.

Family photographer San Antonio guide to what you can expect before, during, and after a relaxed family session, including toddlers, outfits, locations, and photos.

6 month milestone photography San Antonio featuring a baby girl, her mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother in a timeless studio session.

In-home newborn photography Thousand Oaks San Antonio featuring a cozy family of four, a newborn baby girl, her toddler brother, and relaxed photos at home.

Frank Madla Natural Area maternity photos for first-time parents, with warm golden-hour images surrounded by natural Texas Hill Country scenery in San Antonio.

See a lively golden hour maternity session at Phil Hardberger Park with two toddlers, plus tips for planning relaxed maternity photos with kids.

See a whimsical Brackenridge Park maternity session for first-time parents, with romantic photos along the river and trails in San Antonio.

Discover the best family photography locations in San Antonio, from Phil Hardberger Park and Brackenridge Park to Cibolo Nature Center and Landa Park. Find the perfect location for your family photos.

A quiet morning spent in Shavano Park for San Antonio In Home Newborn Photography.