Hello Photography- Austin Maternity and Newborn Photographer

07/13/2026

Twelve years ago I lost my daughter, Ruby.

I was 16 weeks pregnant. We'd done all the genetic testing, and everything was perfect. We knew she was a girl, and we already had her name picked, Ruby, after her grandmother.

Losing her broke something open in me, and for a long time I mourned the whole life I thought I was going to have. I still think about her every day, and when July rolls around, she's on my mind so much.

I'm not sharing this for sympathy. I'm sharing it because so many of us are quietly carrying a loss like this one.

This life, this business, all of it was built on the courage it took to keep moving forward. I've found love again, and every day I try to be the best version of myself. This life looks nothing like the one I pictured when I was pregnant with her, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. It's funny how the universe has a way of putting you in the right place at the right time.

I always wanted a rainbow of my own, and the universe said no to that one but I've made my peace with it. Deacon will always be my little sunshine baby, and I show up for him every single day.

I share Ruby's bucket so the next mom knows she's not alone, and I want to remember Ruby out loud because she's part of my story. Photographing your little rainbows lights me up every time, and my heart fills up a little more with each one.

Thank you for trusting me with them. ❤️

06/26/2026

Studio or outdoor for your maternity photos? Here is the honest answer most photographers will not give you.

After 11 years and thousands of sessions, my take is simple: neither one is better. They are two different looks, and the right one comes down to you.

Outdoor gives you that glowing, romantic, golden-hour feeling. Studio gives you the polished editorial look with nothing in the frame but you and your bump.

And here is what I tell every mom who feels nervous: none of my clients are models. With the right posing and light, you look like one in your photos, and you still look like you. At any size, at any stage of pregnancy.

Swipe through to find the one that fits you. If you want both, my Luxury Maternity Package was made for exactly that.

So tell me, are you team studio or team outdoor?

Serving Austin, Leander, Cedar Park, and Round Rock. Link in bio to book, or send me a DM with your due date.

06/24/2026

Here's something I don't say enough.
When I was pregnant, I thought I was too big and too tired to want photos of myself. I skipped it. After losing my daughter Ruby, I was never able to get pregnant again, and I would give anything to go back and have the courage to step in front of that camera.
That's why I do this work the way I do. I will gently encourage a woman who's on the fence, because I know how it feels to look back and wish you'd been braver. I know how to use light to show off your bump, how to guide every pose, and how to help you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself on a day you feel anything but.
If you're trying to decide whether to do maternity photos, or how to choose the right photographer, I put everything I've learned into one honest post. Give it a read.

Choosing a maternity photographer feels small until you are standing in front of the mirror wondering if you even want to be photographed. After 11 years photographing pregnant women across the Austin area, here is what truly separates a good maternity photographer from someone who just owns a nice....

05/25/2026

The ones that hang on the wall for 20 years.

That is what I am always aiming for. Not just a nice photo. A portrait that your kids will look at someday and say, "I remember when Mom had us in her belly."

Every image I deliver is hand-edited. The kind of careful personal editing that takes time and intention.

This is heirloom work. And it is what Hello Photography has been doing in Austin for over 11 years.

If you are expecting or recently had a baby, there is still time to book this season.

Link in bio or DM me to get started. 💙

05/22/2026

What the day looks like before a newborn session.

I preheat the studio until it is warm enough for a sleeping baby. I set out the wraps, props, and backdrop options. I check the lighting until it is exactly right.

Then I set aside 2 to 4 hours and let your baby run the whole show.

Newborn photography done well is not fast. It is not a rushed 45-minute shoot. It is an experience that unfolds at your baby's pace, with a photographer who has done this hundreds of times and loves every single session.

If you are pregnant and have not yet reserved your newborn session, do not wait. I only take a limited number each week, and spots fill up.

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05/19/2026

I have a few bump-to-baby dates still open for summer babies.

If your due date is between July and September, now is the time to lock in your maternity session so we can hold your newborn date alongside it.

The bump-to-baby package is the most complete way to document this chapter. Maternity photos from weeks 28 to 34. Newborn portraits in your baby's first two weeks. One photographer who knows your family for both.

Families who book it almost always say it was the best decision they made during pregnancy.

Message me or visit hellophotographyaustin.com to check dates.

05/16/2026

Something that never gets old: being the photographer a family keeps coming back to.

The family sessions every couple of years as the kids get taller and the house gets louder and more wonderful.

I am at a point in my career where I am photographing children I first held as newborns. That does something to your heart that is genuinely hard to put into words.

If you want a photographer who will still know your family in ten years, I would love to be that person for you.

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05/15/2026

Here is what is included in every session at Hello Photography.

Full access to the client closet with luxury maternity gowns from editorial brands.
Styling guidance from start to finish.
Posing direction so you always know what to do.
Hand-edited images reviewed personally by me.
Proof gallery within 2 days. Final gallery within 7 to 14 days.
A session paced entirely around your comfort and your baby's needs.

This is not a typical photo session. It is a planned, guided experience designed to leave you with portraits that take your breath away.

Visit hellophotographyaustin.com or DM me to get started.