Bellaire is a community that values quality, closeness, and professionals who can truly be trusted. That is exactly the kind of family I welcome most often at my studio.

I serve mothers and couples from Bellaire, West University Place, and Southside Place who make the 25-minute drive to Katy knowing they will find a space designed to receive newborns with safety, calm, and complete attention to detail.

Every session begins long before the day itself. The communication, the preparation, and the care behind every detail ensure that you arrive at ease and trust fully in what is ahead.

Why Bellaire families choose me


• Guiding families through maternity and newborn photography since 2010

• Baby-led posing rooted in newborn physiology, prioritizing safety at every step

• A dedicated studio in Katy, TX: calm, safe, and designed for mothers and babies

• Clean, timeless aesthetic: portraits made to be displayed with pride for decades

• A fully guided experience, from booking to gallery delivery

A studio where you don’t have to think about anything.


A studio 25 minutes from Bellaire, where safety is not a promise. It is a practice.

My approach is rooted in newborn physiology. Every pose, every transition, every moment of the session respects your baby’s natural limits. There is no rushing, no forcing, nothing that places your child at risk.

For Bellaire families arriving at my studio for the first time, this is always the most lasting impression: the calm with which everything unfolds, and the confidence that creates from the very first minutes.

Minimalist white photography studio space with natural light, black backdrop stand, and professional equipment setup. – Paloma Schell
Peaceful newborn baby girl sleeping in a rustic wooden crib, wearing a floral headband and white lace outfit.
Laura B. ★★★★★


"My daughter was born with hip dysplasia and safety was my only priority. I researched until I found Paloma and learned she has specific training for safe positioning in special situations, never forcing anything. When I saw how she handled my daughter for the first time, I finally exhaled. The images are beautiful, but what I will carry forever is the care she brought to every moment."


Bellaire, Houston / TX

Ready to reserve your experience?

My studio is 25 minutes from Bellaire, with easy access and stress-free parking. Monthly sessions are limited for both maternity and newborn experiences.

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Serving Families Across Bellaire and Greater Houston


Families from Bellaire, Meyerland, West University Place, Medical Center, and nearby Houston neighborhoods regularly choose my studio for maternity and newborn photography. The combination of newborn safety, artistic direction, and a calm private studio makes the drive worthwhile for many families. Paloma Schell is an internationally recognized maternity and newborn photographer based in Katy, Texas, serving Bellaire families with elegant maternity portraiture, newborn safety expertise, and timeless minimalist photography.