That’s when the dreaming begins… You dream of having a cute baby bump. You dream of meeting your baby and kissing her sweet cheeks. You dream of rocking him to sleep in his perfectly decorated nursery. From one mama to another, don’t let these magical moments pass and all you’re left with is memories. My motherhood story begins with the birth of my daughter Annabelle. Every day she was growing and changing, and I was afraid I would forget the sweet little things I loved about each stage. While navigating new motherhood, I captured precious memories of my tiny baby; many of them are moments I would have forgotten without the photos that take me back to her early days. My husband and I have been blessed to welcome two more girls, Emily and Josephine. We had maternity, Fresh 48 and in-home newborn photos taken with each baby. It’s amazing to look back at those fleeting moments and realize how much our lives have changed since our girls were born. My photography business brings such joy to my heart that it hardly feels like work to capture sweet memories for mamas and their families. I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunity to be creative and celebrate the beauty of motherhood with mamas like you. Motherhood is such a transformative experience. For many of us, it’s the single greatest thing we’ll ever do. I’d love to help you celebrate with a luxury photo experience you’ll treasure for a lifetime!
Hey mama, I’m Kristal, and this is my beautiful family of five.
If you’re anything like me, I bet you remember when those two pink lines popped up on your pregnancy test.
Let’s celebrate the beauty of motherhood together.
I’m a mama who specializes in documenting the beauty of motherhood
Couples should celebrate a maternity photo session with the same excitement, anticipation and happiness they felt on their wedding day. What better time to focus on the intimacy between two people in love? There are endless gorgeous locations around The Woodlands, Texas, to capture these amazing memories!
Once baby arrives, In-Home Newborn photos continue the story that begins with your maternity session. There is so much joy when a baby is born! I love to document how life changes as two people welcome a baby, whether it’s their first or fifth child.
Where you’ve seen my work
The Maternity Experience
The Newborn Experience
The Grow With Me Experience captures the amazing bond between mama and baby before these sweet days are over and your tiny one isn’t quite so little anymore. These milestone photo sessions are some of the sweetest memories you’ll ever have!
The Celebrate Motherhood magazine is my exclusive session guide that guarantees a stress-free, beautiful experience and photos you’ll adore for a lifetime. It’s full of suggestions including wardrobe for your entire family, how to prep your house for in-home newborn sessions, what to expect along the way, session timelines and more! You want to feel totally prepared and confident before your maternity and newborn photos – this magazine makes it so simple! Celebrate Motherhood is available in print and digital versions, and it will be one of your favorite parts of working with me!!
See other gorgeous mamas celebrating the beauty of motherhood
Features, Interviews & More
I did an interview with Blurb, the company who prints my Celebrate Motherhood magazine, about why I photograph motherhood. I share a little bit about why clients love the magazine, and of course I talk about my three daughters, too!
For photographers who are ready to ditch the shot list, my blog post for ShootProof is a roadmap for getting started as a documentary-style photographer! It’s a great photography style for births and families.
Wondering why you don’t see weddings, engagement sessions or high school seniors on my website? Basic Invite invited me to share on their blog why I focus exclusively on maternity, newborn & motherhood photography.
Parabo Press features my blog post on five things to know about your maternity session. If you’re expecting, don’t miss these five big reasons why a maternity session should be on your motherhood to-do list.
I had a chance to tell The Bump magazine why selecting a coming home outfit is a motherhood rite of passage. See the full interview here, including must-have tips for picking out this special clothing for your newborn.
The Motherhood Society selected me to join their exclusive group of elite photographers who capture incredibly special memories. In 2019, I was one of three Motherhood Society photographers in Texas – and the only one in Houston!
As a former instructor and blogger for the photography education community Photography Concentrate, I explain everything you need to know to get started as a newborn photographer! I discuss gear, safety considerations and more.
As a regular contributing writer for the ultra-popular photography blog ShootProof, I list 10 things photographers can do during the COVID-19 crisis to keep their businesses moving – even amidst shelter-in-place orders.
Over on the ShootProof blog for professional photographers, learn my best tips for shooting in low light. Even if you’re a natural light photographer, you’ll probably learn something valuable here – I promise!
My number one suggestion for anyone thinking of starting a photo biz is to invest in education before you purchase a ton of expensive gear. Get the four additional very practical tips here, over on the ShootProof blog!
Even if this isn’t your first pregnancy, there are so many reasons to schedule an in-home newborn session! From what to wear to the best time to schedule your session, you’ll find all the details you need in this blog post I wrote for Parabo Press.
If you’re a Star Wars fan, or if you’re looking for adorable nursery inspiration, don’t miss this blog post featuring my photos from an adorable Star Wars-themed in-home newborn session! It’s featured on the Something Turquoise blog.
I was thrilled when Southern Motherhood Magazine asked to feature this sweet Fresh 48 photography session that I photographed for new parents Alexis and Steffan as they welcomed baby Leo.
My sweet friends over at the mommy blog Texting the Truth asked me to share my heart for photography, in addition to my perspectives on motherhood with three little girls.
It’s your turn to celebrate the beauty of motherhood