The Newborn Experience
At-home newborn photo sessions are held in your home within the first 12 weeks of your baby’s life. Home is the place where everyone is most comfortable, which guarantees a peaceful, beautiful experience and gorgeous photos you’ll love for a lifetime.
Whether we plan a quiet celebration with simply mom, dad and baby or joyful moments with siblings and new grandparents too, these are the moments you’ll always treasure. Even better, your photos are typically ready for you within one week!
I primarily offer in-home newborn photography in The Woodlands, Texas, but I am always happy to travel to you!
The Process
After you book, your due date officially goes on my calendar. I will help you with what to wear, how to prep your home, wardrobe suggestions for your entire family, and how to ensure a smooth session with a sleeping baby! My Celebrate Motherhood magazine goes out to every mama who books with me. It’s full of tips for a beautiful, stress-free session that looks like it came straight out of a magazine!
The best part is, we’ll make these precious memories in your home. You don’t have to pack up your newborn and drive to an unfamiliar place just days after giving birth. I’ll come to you with everything we need for incredible photos.
After your in-home newborn session, you’ll receive your complimentary sneak peek within 24 hours. Your full gallery of gorgeous images will be delivered within a week, and you’ll be featured on my blog!
Custom newborn session videos
These incredible sneak peek videos are available within 24 hours of your session. I create them for everyone at no additional cost.
KIND WORDS
“Kristal was truly a pleasure to work with. At our photo session, she was very calm and relaxed, which helped me feel more at ease. I was a little tense before she got there, but that seemed to have melted away as she walked in with a warm smile and embrace. She made our poses feel so natural and pure. Now we will always have photos to cherish the birth of our first born.”
– Alexis, mama to Leo
KIND WORDS
“Kristal was so great to work with! I was very overwhelmed trying to make sure everything was properly planned for the photo shoot, and she quickly relieved any stresses I had. She’s exactly the type of person you want to work with as parents of a newborn. The photos turned out beautifully as well! Highly recommend.”
– Alix, mama to Leo
MEET KBP MAMA ALEXIS
Why she wanted to celebrate motherhood: I just really want to capture the journey of this pregnancy. Unfortunately, my partner and I had a miscarriage about a little bit over a year ago, so this is our rainbow baby. I really just want to capture the moment of this pregnancy and our baby.
About her session: Alexis wore the same dress for her maternity session and part of her newborn photos. It’s so beautiful to see those images side-by-side, as she was waiting to meet her daughter and then with Gracelynn snuggled in mama’s arms.
MEET KBP MAMA ALIX
Why she wanted to celebrate motherhood: To have a collection of great memories of Leo being so tiny!
About the amazing Star Wars nursery she designed for Leo: Once we had our theme chosen, my mom and I started the design process. That’s when my mom had the cool idea to have a black accent wall, but to actually use black chalkboard paint. That way it would give it the feel of outer space, but also become a fun, interactive activity for Leo when he gets older. Until he’s old enough to do it himself, we’ll continue to change up the sayings on his chalkboard wall. Luckily, Star Wars has a ton of one-liners for us to choose from!
Alix’s gorgeous nursery was featured on the Something Turquoise blog in April 2020!
Session Options
Three sessions
maternity, in-home newborn & family mini session when baby turns 1
$825 including 25 digital images per session
- Most popular option!
- Up to one hour of coverage per session for maternity + newborn photos + a 30-minute family mini (schedule your family mini any time within one year of baby’s birth!)
- Your newborn session includes the sweetest moments of you and your family celebrating your little one! There is no extra charge for parent poses.
- Private, password-protected online photo gallery
- Access to my client closet of gowns, dresses and wraps + accessories and props for baby
- Option to purchase additional digital images
- Your exclusive print copy of the Celebrate Motherhood style magazine to make prepping for your sessions effortless!
- A sneak peek video that will showcase a few images from your session, set to soft music
- Access to exclusive special offers on Keepsakes like photos, heirloom albums and more!
Two sessions
maternity & in-home newborn sessions
$525 including 15 digital images per session
- Up to one hour of coverage on the day of your maternity & in-home newborn sessions
- Your newborn session includes the sweetest moments of you and your family celebrating your little one! There is no extra charge for parent poses.
- Private, password-protected online photo gallery
- Access to my client closet of gowns, dresses and wraps + accessories for baby
- Option to purchase additional digital images
- Your exclusive print copy of the Celebrate Motherhood style magazine, a 50+ page guide that makes prepping for your session effortless!
- A sneak peek video that will showcase a few images from your session, set to soft music
- Access to exclusive special offers on Keepsakes like photos, heirloom albums and more!
Single session
maternity or in-home newborn session
$325 including 5 digital images
- Up to one hour of coverage on the day of your newborn session
- Your newborn session includes the sweetest moments of you and your family celebrating your little one! There is no extra charge for parent poses.
- Private, password-protected online photo gallery
- Access to my client closet for mama
- Your choice of 5 digital images, with the option to purchase more
- Instant digital download copy of the Celebrate Motherhood style magazine, a 50+ page guide that makes prepping for your session effortless!
- A sneak peek video that will showcase a few images from your session, set to soft music
- Access to exclusive special offers on Keepsakes like photos, heirloom albums and more!
The In-Home Newborn Experience FAQs
Q: What makes The In-Home Newborn Experience different?
A: As a mama of three little girls, I know exactly how special these memories are. That’s why I created The In-Home Newborn Experience. Before your session, I’ll send a questionnaire so you can tell me all about your vision for your photos: whether you prefer color or black & white photos, what angles and features you love (and those you don’t), what you hope to get out of your session in addition to pretty photos, and more.
The morning of your photo session is relaxed and centered around baby’s needs. I only photograph one newborn session per day so that we’re not rushed to make these priceless memories of you and your baby. I’ll provide very gentle posing guidance to capture you, your family and your newborn in natural, authentic moments. Basically, it’s one or two hours of you and your husband snuggling with your new baby! There is nothing better!
Q: What if I don’t know what to wear?
A: I’ll bring long, flowy gowns from my studio closet for you if you’d like! All of my newborn session gowns and dresses are flattering for postpartum mamas and make it easy to nurse. I love brand new mamas in soft pastels and earth tones; these colors look amazing on you and next to your newborn.
If you prefer to wear something of your own, my Celebrate Motherhood magazine includes lots of guidance for how to select your wardrobe. Most mamas text photos of outfits before their sessions for instant feedback and peace of mind!
Q: My husband hates being photographed and I don’t know how my older child will be with our newborn.
A: No problem! I’m a mama of three silly girls, so nothing surprises me when it comes to kiddos! Don’t worry about your older child(ren). There are tips in my magazine for how to engage them during your photo session, and I’ll come prepared to get smiles from everyone.
When it comes to your hubby, there isn’t a dad alive who isn’t bursting with pride over his new baby! I’m used to working with men who don’t exactly love being photographed, but they understand the importance of making these memories. Trust me when I say you’ll fall in love with your husband in an entirely new way when you watch him love on your baby during this session! It’s one of my favorite parts of working with new dads.
Q: What COVID-19 precautions are you taking?
A: I completely understand the concern you may be feeling about scheduling a photo session during COVID-19. I’ve outlined my extensive COVID-19 precautions here. In addition, I’ve always required that my clients agree to a strict Maternal & Infant Health policy. In fact, it’s included within all of my client contracts. Your health and peace of mind are important to me, which is why I’ve put these measures in place.
Q: Do you offer payment plans for photo sessions?
A: Yes! I offer payment plans for every option except for single sessions. We’ll structure a payment plan that works for your family.
Cherish every magical moment from pregnancy to baby’s first birthday.
Learn more about The Grow With Me Experience to celebrate your pregnancy & biggest milestones of baby’s first year.
FREE BABY POSING APP EXCLUSIVELY FOR CLIENTS!
Even after your newborn session, you’ll still want to capture endless precious moments of baby’s first year. This free app will teach you how! It includes four must-have photo tips for lovely images + simple step-by-step instructions for 14 gorgeous photos you’ll love + sample images so you’ll know exactly what to do! You’ll receive the link to download your complimentary baby posing app after your maternity or newborn session!
Custom newborn session videos
These incredible sneak peek videos are available within 24 hours of your session. I create them for everyone at no additional cost.
KIND WORDS
“Kristal was truly a pleasure to work with. At our photo session, she was very calm and relaxed, which helped me feel more at ease. I was a little tense before she got there, but that seemed to have melted away as she walked in with a warm smile and embrace. She made our poses feel so natural and pure. Now we will always have photos to cherish the birth of our first born.”– Alexis, mama to Leo
KIND WORDS
“Kristal was so great to work with! I was very overwhelmed trying to make sure everything was properly planned for the photo shoot, and she quickly relieved any stresses I had. She’s exactly the type of person you want to work with as parents of a newborn. The photos turned out beautifully as well! Highly recommend.”– Alix, mama to Leo
MEET KBP MAMA ALEXIS
Why she wanted to celebrate motherhood: I just really want to capture the journey of this pregnancy. Unfortunately, my partner and I had a miscarriage about a little bit over a year ago, so this is our rainbow baby. I really just want to capture the moment of this pregnancy and our baby.About her session: Alexis wore the same dress for her maternity session and part of her newborn photos. It’s so beautiful to see those images side-by-side, as she was waiting to meet her daughter and then with Gracelynn snuggled in mama’s arms.
MEET KBP MAMA ALIX
Why she wanted to celebrate motherhood: To have a collection of great memories of Leo being so tiny!About the amazing Star Wars nursery she designed for Leo: Once we had our theme chosen, my mom and I started the design process. That’s when my mom had the cool idea to have a black accent wall, but to actually use black chalkboard paint. That way it would give it the feel of outer space, but also become a fun, interactive activity for Leo when he gets older. Until he’s old enough to do it himself, we’ll continue to change up the sayings on his chalkboard wall. Luckily, Star Wars has a ton of one-liners for us to choose from!
Alix’s gorgeous nursery was featured on the Something Turquoise blog in April 2020!
Session Options
Three sessions
$825 including 25 digital images per session
- Most popular option!
- Up to one hour of coverage per session for maternity + newborn photos + a 30-minute family mini (schedule your family mini any time within one year of baby’s birth!)
- Your newborn session includes the sweetest moments of you and your family celebrating your little one! There is no extra charge for parent poses.
- Private, password-protected online photo gallery
- Access to my client closet of gowns, dresses and wraps + accessories and props for baby
- Option to purchase additional digital images
- Your exclusive print copy of the Celebrate Motherhood style magazine to make prepping for your sessions effortless!
- A sneak peek video that will showcase a few images from your session, set to soft music
- Access to exclusive special offers on Keepsakes like photos, heirloom albums and more!
Two sessions
$525 including 15 digital images per session
- Up to one hour of coverage on the day of your maternity & in-home newborn sessions
- Your newborn session includes the sweetest moments of you and your family celebrating your little one! There is no extra charge for parent poses.
- Private, password-protected online photo gallery
- Access to my client closet of gowns, dresses and wraps + accessories for baby
- Option to purchase additional digital images
- Your exclusive print copy of the Celebrate Motherhood style magazine, a 50+ page guide that makes prepping for your session effortless!
- A sneak peek video that will showcase a few images from your session, set to soft music
- Access to exclusive special offers on Keepsakes like photos, heirloom albums and more!
Single session
$325 including 5 digital images
- Up to one hour of coverage on the day of your newborn session
- Your newborn session includes the sweetest moments of you and your family celebrating your little one! There is no extra charge for parent poses.
- Private, password-protected online photo gallery
- Access to my client closet for mama
- Your choice of 5 digital images, with the option to purchase more
- Instant digital download copy of the Celebrate Motherhood style magazine, a 50+ page guide that makes prepping for your session effortless!
- A sneak peek video that will showcase a few images from your session, set to soft music
- Access to exclusive special offers on Keepsakes like photos, heirloom albums and more!
Q: What makes The In-Home Newborn Experience different?
A: As a mama of three little girls, I know exactly how special these memories are. That’s why I created The In-Home Newborn Experience. Before your session, I’ll send a questionnaire so you can tell me all about your vision for your photos: whether you prefer color or black & white photos, what angles and features you love (and those you don’t), what you hope to get out of your session in addition to pretty photos, and more.
The morning of your photo session is relaxed and centered around baby’s needs. I only photograph one newborn session per day so that we’re not rushed to make these priceless memories of you and your baby. I’ll provide very gentle posing guidance to capture you, your family and your newborn in natural, authentic moments. Basically, it’s one or two hours of you and your husband snuggling with your new baby! There is nothing better!
Q: What if I don’t know what to wear?
A: I’ll bring long, flowy gowns from my studio closet for you if you’d like! All of my newborn session gowns and dresses are flattering for postpartum mamas and make it easy to nurse. I love brand new mamas in soft pastels and earth tones; these colors look amazing on you and next to your newborn.
If you prefer to wear something of your own, my Celebrate Motherhood magazine includes lots of guidance for how to select your wardrobe. Most mamas text photos of outfits before their sessions for instant feedback and peace of mind!
Q: My husband hates being photographed and I don’t know how my older child will be with our newborn.
A: No problem! I’m a mama of three silly girls, so nothing surprises me when it comes to kiddos! Don’t worry about your older child(ren). There are tips in my magazine for how to engage them during your photo session, and I’ll come prepared to get smiles from everyone.
When it comes to your hubby, there isn’t a dad alive who isn’t bursting with pride over his new baby! I’m used to working with men who don’t exactly love being photographed, but they understand the importance of making these memories. Trust me when I say you’ll fall in love with your husband in an entirely new way when you watch him love on your baby during this session! It’s one of my favorite parts of working with new dads.
Q: What COVID-19 precautions are you taking?
A: I completely understand the concern you may be feeling about scheduling a photo session during COVID-19. I’ve outlined my extensive COVID-19 precautions here. In addition, I’ve always required that my clients agree to a strict Maternal & Infant Health policy. In fact, it’s included within all of my client contracts. Your health and peace of mind are important to me, which is why I’ve put these measures in place.
Q: Do you offer payment plans for photo sessions?
A: Yes! I offer payment plans for every option except for single sessions. We’ll structure a payment plan that works for your family.
Cherish every magical moment from pregnancy to baby’s first birthday.
Learn more about The Grow With Me Experience to celebrate your pregnancy & biggest milestones of baby’s first year.Even after your newborn session, you’ll still want to capture endless precious moments of baby’s first year. This free app will teach you how! It includes four must-have photo tips for lovely images + simple step-by-step instructions for 14 gorgeous photos you’ll love + sample images so you’ll know exactly what to do! You’ll receive the link to download your complimentary baby posing app after your maternity or newborn session!