Your Baby Will Only Be This Little Once
Your baby will never be this tiny again. The delicate features, sleepy expressions, and peaceful stretches of the newborn stage change more quickly than anyone expects. At Valerie Kay Photography, we create fine art newborn portraits in our North Austin studio that preserve these early details with a polished, timeless look.
Austin’s Trusted Newborn Photography Studio
Located in North Austin, our dedicated newborn studio is stocked with wraps, blankets, and handmade props in soft, natural tones. We provide everything needed to create a series of timeless portraits that highlight your baby’s natural beauty.
With over a decade of experience and APNPI Newborn Safety Certification, Valerie Kay Photography is trusted by families throughout Austin and the surrounding areas for our gentle handling, artistry, and attention to every detail.
OUR STUDIO COLLECTION INCLUDES:
Our North Austin newborn photography studio is fully stocked with wraps, blankets, textured layers, bonnets, hats, headbands, newborn outfits, baskets, bowls, beds, and other carefully selected pieces for styling your baby’s portraits.
Our collection includes a range of neutral tones, soft colors, natural textures, and simple newborn props that photograph beautifully while keeping the focus on your baby. Many of our wraps, bonnets, and specialty pieces are handmade or selected specifically for newborn portrait photography.
You do not need to purchase or bring props, wraps, or newborn clothing for your session. We prepare each setup in advance using pieces from our studio collection.
Every newborn session is created with your baby’s comfort and safety as a priority, whether you choose a simple wrapped session, a baby-only Simply Newborn session, or our full Signature Newborn experience.
Also interested in maternity portraits? Valerie Kay Photography offers studio maternity and Belly to Baby sessions in North Austin for families who would like to plan both maternity and newborn portraits together.
Pricing & Packages
Signature Newborn
• Baby + parents/siblings optional
• 4+ setups
• Up to 2–2.5 hours
• 15 finished images
• Matching Fine Art Prints
$890
Simply Newborn
• Baby only
• 2-3 setups
• 45–60 minutes
• 10 finished images
• Matching Fine Art Prints
$590
Wrapped Newborn Mini
• Baby only
• Fully wrapped
• One simple setup
• 20–30 minutes
• 5 finished images
$390
Safety and Experience You Can Trust
Your baby’s safety and comfort are always a priority. Valerie has photographed approximately 1,000 newborns and has completed extensive newborn posing and safety education, including APNPI newborn safety training.
Newborn poses are created with proper support and careful handling throughout the session. Poses that cannot be photographed safely in a single image are created as composites, and we never place a baby into a position simply for the sake of a photograph.
All wraps, fabrics, posing surfaces, and reusable studio pieces are cleaned and sanitized between clients. An assistant is present for sessions when additional hands-on support is needed for posing, safety, siblings, or session flow.
Newborn Photography Session Details
1. Book Your Session
Once your due date is reserved, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your session is secured. Newborn sessions are tentatively scheduled within the first few weeks after birth, allowing flexibility for early or late arrivals.
2. Plan Your Session
You’ll complete a short planning form to share your favorite colors, styles, and personal details. From there, we’ll design each setup so your session is ready and beautifully styled before you arrive.
3. Enjoy Your Session
The studio is warm, calm, and fully prepared for your little one. We’ll gently guide your baby through a series of styled setups, allowing time for soothing, feeding, and family portraits. You can relax and simply enjoy watching these moments unfold.
4. After Your Session
You’ll receive a private gallery or invitation to a viewing appointment to select your favorite images and artwork. We’ll help you choose the perfect pieces to display and cherish for years to come.
Personalized Artwork and Products
Your portraits deserve to be seen and enjoyed every day, not tucked away on a screen. Our fine-art products are designed to showcase your images beautifully in your home while preserving them for generations to come. Each package of purchased images is printed on fine art paper, matted, and presented in a special box.
From handcrafted albums and folio boxes to framed fine-art prints and wall displays, each piece is created with care and attention to detail. Every product is sourced from trusted professional labs and finished to the highest standard to reflect the quality of your session experience. Fine art prints are printed in-house.
Your family’s story is one of a kind, and your artwork should be too.