Welcome!
I am a professional photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and sitter session portraits.
Located in Houston and serving families across Houston, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Richmond, Cypress, Memorial, River Oaks, Bellaire and Fulshear.
If you're looking for a minimalist and timeless style, you're in the right place. I'm here to create photos that will remain precious even 50 years from now.
My focus is on capturing natural beauty, highlighting the expectant mom, newborn, or baby as the true stars.
The result? Beautiful memories your family will cherish for generations.
I invite you to step into my world - welcome!


What Will You Find Here?
On this website, you'll discover everything you need to confidently select your photography session. In the Portfolio & Pricing tab, I present my transparent pricing—no surprises here—along with an impressive portfolio and a comprehensive FAQ section to assist in your decision-making. Scheduling is straightforward through the Online Booking tab; access my calendar effortlessly for a seamless and efficient experience. Learn about my journey on the About page. I am committed to delivering a clear and straightforward experience from start to finish, designed specifically for busy lives, ensuring you receive objective and prompt service for your convenience.
If you have any questions before deciding, please fill out the contact form—I'm here to help!
Why choose Paloma Schell?
With over 15 years of experience in maternity, newborn, and baby photography, I offer exclusive, fully customized sessions focused on what truly matters at this stage: time, emotion, and lasting memories.
I recognize the significance of timing. Whether you're an expecting mom wishing to share your pregnancy before the baby arrives, or a new dad excited to announce the news of your newborn, I understand this moment cannot wait. To ensure a truly exceptional experience and fast turnaround (2 to 10 days), I photograph only three families per week. This allows me to give my full attention to every detail, even when you’re not at the studio.
Each image is carefully hand-edited, one by one, with an artistic eye and no batch processing. That level of care makes all the difference in your final gallery and your overall experience.
If you'd like to secure your date, reach out today. My schedule is limited and fills up quickly.
I’d be honored to discuss your session today!

Scarlet P.
“It was such an amazing experience. She was able to capture every moment in such a special way. She was very friendly and made suggestions on how to pose and even what to wear. I truly loved my experience.”

Erika
“Paloma is excellent in her craft! She handled my baby girl so delicately and the photos came out just beautiful! It was very difficult to choose the final photos from the proofs. Thank you for giving me these beautiful memories of my little girl, we will treasure them forever.”

Catherine Joel
“Had a beautiful maternity shoot with Paloma. Her website and email with tips are very informative and prep you well for the shoot. She made us feel very comfortable, is very patient, and has a good eye for detail. We are very delighted with our experience which will definitely be a memorable one. Definitely recommend Koch & Schell studio to capture your special moments!”

Nicci Cole
“We had a wonderful experience at Koch & Schell studio with Paloma! She did an incredible job with our newborn photos and was able to keep our baby calm the entire time. Highly impressed with the process and the photos!”
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