Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Houston Newborn & Maternity Photography Studio
Belly to Baby Studios, founded in 2011, is a luxury newborn, maternity, and family photography studio in Houston. Led by Certified Professional Photographer Lisa Carr, we specialize in capturing timeless moments with a focus on safety, artistry, and personalized service. Our full-service experience includes custom-designed sets, premium photo albums, and a dedicated team committed to preserving your family's legacy. With over 28 years of combined experience, we serve Houston and surrounding areas including The Woodlands, Katy, and Sugar Land. Our studio prioritizes client comfort through wardrobe consultations, on-site amenities, and a stress-free environment.We maintain rigorous safety protocols, including sanitized props and vaccinated staff, to ensure every session is secure for your newborn. As a boutique studio, we emphasize printed heirloom portraits over digital files, offering custom framing and gallery walls to display your memories. Our team's expertise extends to business headshots, senior portraits, and destination weddings through our parent company, Michael Carr Photography. Client testimonials highlight our unmatched customer service, artistic vision, and ability to create generational keepsakes.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Portraits
Family Photography
Children's Portraits
Heirloom Portraits
Baby Registry
Gift Certificates
Online Galleries
Wardrobe Consultation
Custom Framing
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have over 28 years of professional photography experience
- Led by Certified Professional Photographer Lisa Carr, CPP
- Maintain rigorous safety protocols with trained assistants and sanitized props
- Offer luxury studio experience with custom-designed sets and premium albums
- Specialize in printed heirloom portraits designed to last generations
Associations and certifications
- Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)
What people say
Beautiful portraits
Excellent service
Professional and patient
Treasure memories
Heirloom quality
Services
Newborn Photography
Our newborn photography captures your baby's first days with artistic precision and safety. Sessions focus on natural poses, tiny details, and family bonding moments. We use professional lighting and props while maintaining strict safety protocols with vaccinated staff and sanitized equipment. Sessions last 2-3 hours to accommodate feeding breaks.
Maternity Portraits
Maternity sessions celebrate your pregnancy journey with elegant, timeless imagery. We offer professional hair styling, luxury gown selection, and custom posing to highlight your natural glow. Sessions work best between 28-36 weeks and include wardrobe consultation for cohesive styling.
Family Photography
Family portraits capture generations together with coordinated styling and natural compositions. Sessions accommodate up to 6 family members and include location scouting, wardrobe coordination, and heirloom-quality display options for lasting memories.
Heirloom Portraits
Heirloom sessions create museum-quality prints designed to last centuries. Each 20-minute sitting includes one 5x7 fine art print, with optional custom framing. These portraits emphasize classic posing and archival materials for generational display.
Children's Photography
Milestone portraits document your child's growth from 3 months onward. Sessions include prop selection, activity breaks, and lifestyle compositions that reflect your child's personality while maintaining timeless aesthetic quality.
People
Lisa Carr
Certified Newborn Photographer
Lisa Carr, CPP, has specialized in newborn and maternity photography since 2011. With 28 years of experience through Michael Carr Photography, she combines technical expertise with maternal understanding to create safe, artistic portraits that families treasure across generations.
Questions
Do you have a dedicated photography studio in Houston?
Yes, our Galleria-area studio features separate camera rooms, nursing areas, and professional lighting specifically designed for newborn and maternity photography sessions.
What safety measures protect my newborn during the session?
We maintain daily studio cleaning, sanitized props, and vaccinated staff. All newborn sessions include an assistant to ensure safe posing and constant baby monitoring.
What's included in the session fee?
Session fees cover planning consultation, photography time, and ordering appointment. Products like prints and albums are purchased separately after viewing your edited gallery.
Can we include siblings in newborn photography?
Yes, we welcome siblings in newborn sessions. While the focus remains on the baby, we allocate time for family compositions and sibling interactions during the 2-3 hour session.
Do you provide maternity clothing for the session?
We offer a selection of maternity gowns and dresses specifically designed for photography sessions. Clients may also bring personal items for a customized look.
Are digital images included with portrait purchases?
We specialize in printed heirloom portraits. Digital files aren't included but we provide watermarked online gallery access and social-sharing duplicates of purchased prints.
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