Choosing a newborn photography package can feel overwhelming, especially during those first weeks with a new baby. For families in Katy and Houston, understanding the differences between each option helps make the decision much easier.



A Gentle Guide!


When a baby arrives, everything becomes quieter — and at the same time, more intense.

Days blend together, routines shift, and suddenly time feels incredibly precious.

Choosing a newborn photography package during this season should feel reassuring, never overwhelming.

This guide was created to clearly explain the differences between each newborn session option, so you can choose with confidence and peace of mind.

My newborn packages are designed as a gentle progression — from the most essential experience to the most complete — with each option building upon the previous one.


Take your time.

I’m here to guide you, step by step.



Newborn Wrapped

A calm, simple, and peaceful session — perfect for swaddled babies.


The Newborn Wrapped session is designed to feel gentle, quiet, and comforting — like a warm embrace in the very first days of life.

Your baby remains comfortably swaddled throughout the entire session, allowing the experience to flow smoothly and calmly. The session lasts up to one hour, creating a peaceful rhythm that respects your baby’s needs and keeps everything unhurried and safe.

This option is ideal for families in the early newborn weeks who prefer a minimal approach and a shorter session. The focus is entirely on your baby — soft textures, delicate details, and beautifully composed images that highlight the simplicity and tenderness of this stage.

You’ll receive a small, carefully curated collection of images that capture these first moments in a clean, timeless, and intimate way.


Best for families seeking a calm, minimal newborn experience focused exclusively on wrapped poses.

Sleeping newborn baby in white knit bear bonnet and wrap, cradling a tiny teddy bear on a fluffy cream fur backdrop.
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping wrapped in soft white cloth on a white blanket in a professional photo.
Close-up portrait of a peaceful sleeping newborn baby with soft skin and delicate features.
Close-up of tiny newborn baby fingers and toes wrapped in soft white fluffy blanket.

Newborn Petite

More variety and delicacy — still light, still serene.


The Newborn Petite session is designed for families who would like a bit more variety while preserving the calm, gentle rhythm of a newborn experience.

Lasting approximately 1–2 hours, this session includes everything offered in the Wrapped Newborn experience and expands into additional posing variety. Here, we begin to explore a wider range of newborn portraits — including bean bag poses, delicate close-ups of hands and feet, and beautifully composed images that highlight your baby’s unique features and expressions.

The experience remains peaceful and baby-led, allowing time for gentle transitions while keeping the atmosphere quiet and relaxed.

You’ll receive a carefully curated collection of images that offers a more complete visual story — still minimal, still timeless, and intentionally crafted.


Best for families who want a calm newborn session with more variety, detail, and visual depth — without feeling overwhelming.

Close-up of a sleeping newborn baby's face showing delicate eyelashes, soft skin, and tiny nose.
Sleeping newborn baby in white bonnet and outfit lying on soft white blanket held by parents hands.
Sleeping newborn in white lace outfit lies peacefully on soft cream-colored blanket. – newborn photographer Paloma Schell Houston TX
Newborn baby girl sleeping peacefully wrapped in white, wearing a floral headband, in a professional studio photo.
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping with chin resting on hands, posed on cream fabric, professional newborn photography.
Close-up macro photo of a sleeping newborn baby's nose and lips, soft skin detail photography.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in parents hands, wearing white floral headband, on white background.
Sleeping newborn baby girl wearing a delicate white floral headband, posed with hands under chin on a soft cream blanket.

Newborn Luxe

A family favorite — A COMPLETE AND EMOTIONALLY RICH NEWBORN EXPERIENCE.


The Newborn Luxe session is designed for families who want a complete, emotionally rich newborn experience — one that honors both the baby and the family bond.

With approximately 2–3 hours of session time, this experience allows space for a wider variety of portraits while maintaining a calm, unhurried rhythm. We gently explore wrapped and unwrapped poses, bean bag portraits, delicate details, and timeless family images, creating a gallery that feels both refined and deeply personal.

This is also where family connection becomes part of the story. Parents — and siblings, when desired — are included in intimate, meaningful portraits that celebrate the beginning of your family’s newest chapter.

Throughout the session, everything remains baby-led, quiet, and intentional. There is no rush, no pressure, and no expectation — only time, care, and presence.

You’ll receive 20 carefully curated images that tell a deeper, more complete visual story — capturing not only the beauty of your newborn, but the emotion, connection, and love surrounding them.


Best for families who want a full newborn experience that blends variety, artistry, and emotional connection — while still feeling calm, safe, and deeply personal.

Newborn baby sleeping peacefully cradled in parents hands on white background.
Newborn baby cradled gently in adult hands against a black background in a professional studio portrait.
Close-up macro photography of a human ear showing detailed anatomical features in soft lighting– newborn photographer Paloma Schell Houston
A tender moment between a parent and sleeping newborn baby in a minimalist portrait against a light background– newborn photographer Paloma
A sleeping newborn baby rests peacefully in a curled up position on a soft white blanket. – newborn photographer Paloma Schell Houston TX
A series of intimate portraits showing a tender embrace between mother and baby in warm sepia tones. – newborn photographer Paloma Schell
Intimate studio portrait of parents holding their sleeping newborn baby against dark background.– newborn photographer Paloma Schell Houston
Artistic newborn photography sequence showing infant wrapped in cream knit blanket against neutral beige backdrop. Paloma Schell
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully on soft white fur blanket in cream-colored wrap. – newborn photographer Paloma Schell Houston TX
Close-up sequence of fingers pressing down on guitar frets showing proper finger placement technique. – newborn photographer Paloma Schell

Newborn Signature

The most complete artistic experience — timeless, profound, and heirloom-worthy.


The Newborn Signature session is the most complete and artistic newborn experience I offer — created for families who see photography as legacy, not just documentation.

With approximately 2-3 hours of creative freedom, this session allows space to slow down, explore, and create images with depth, intention, and emotional presence. Every detail is thoughtfully considered, from the flow of the session to the transitions between poses, always respecting your baby’s rhythm and comfort.

This experience includes everything offered in the Newborn Luxe session, with even more artistic freedom, variety, and creative exploration. Wrapped and unwrapped poses, bean bag portraits, thoughtfully styled prop setups, delicate details, and meaningful family images come together to create a gallery with greater visual diversity and depth. The result is a more complete collection of portraits, offering a wider range of compositions, perspectives, and storytelling moments while preserving the timeless simplicity of the experience.

At the end, you’ll receive 30 carefully curated images, capturing not only how your baby looked in these fleeting days, but how this moment felt.

A handcrafted 10x10 album in linen or leather is included — a tangible heirloom designed to preserve this chapter of your family’s story in the most elegant and lasting way.


Best for families who want to preserve every detail of their newborn’s earliest days with intention, artistry, and the vision of a legacy that will be revisited for generations.

A sleeping newborn baby in white is held in protective arms against a neutral background. – newborn photographer Paloma Schell Houston TX
A sweet sibling portrait on a fluffy white rug during a professional newborn photo session. – newborn photographer Paloma Schell Houston TX
A sleeping baby nestled in a brown wooden bowl with delicate lace fabric on a wooden floor. – newborn photographer Paloma Schell Houston TX
A sleeping newborn wrapped in soft white fabric lies on a textured wooden surface. – newborn photographer Paloma Schell Houston TX
Close-up of a sleeping newborn baby's delicate facial features against a soft white background.– newborn photographer Paloma Schell Houston
A tender moment between parents and newborn baby shown in a series of intimate black and white portraits– newborn photographer Paloma Schell
Sleeping newborn baby rests peacefully on soft white blanket in professional studio portrait– newborn photographer Paloma Schell Houston TX
A sleeping newborn baby wearing a delicate cream headband rests peacefully on soft white fabric– newborn photographer Paloma Schell Houston
Sleeping newborn baby wearing cream-colored wrap and delicate lace headband in soft lighting – newborn photographer Paloma Schell Houston TX
Five sequential photos showing the creation of a miniature football made from brown and white yarn. – newborn photographer Paloma Schell
A series of tender newborn portraits showing a sleeping baby wearing a delicate white floral headband. – newborn photographer Paloma Schell
Black and white silhouettes of two people in an intimate pose against a light background. – newborn photographer Paloma Schell Houston TX
Three tiny baby hands reaching upward against a light background. – newborn photographer Paloma Schell Houston TX
Multiple views of a peach-colored hardcover book lying on a white surface showing different angles and perspectives.

Classic Album

10x10" album in linen or leather

Classic Album

10x10" album in linen or leather

A quick summary to make your decision easier


If you’re still deciding, here’s a simple way to look at it:
Want something simple and beautifully minimal? → Wrapped
Want more variety while keeping a clean, timeless style? → Petite
Want variety, family connection, and a richer gallery? → Luxe
Want the most complete experience, with artistic setups, exclusive compositions, and a handcrafted heirloom album? → Signature

About The Author


Written by Paloma Schell
Maternity and newborn photographer, educator, and international speaker based in Katy, Texas. Since 2010, she has photographed more than 1,600 newborns, taught photographers in 17 countries, and become known for combining newborn safety expertise with timeless, minimalist portraiture. Her work focuses exclusively on maternity and newborn photography, with a strong emphasis on baby-led posing, newborn physiology, and creating legacy portraits for families throughout the Katy and the Greater Houston area.

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Looking for a maternity or newborn photographer in Katy or the Greater Houston area?

Paloma Schell welcomes families from Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, Brookshire, Richmond, Rosenberg, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Cypress, Jersey Village, Memorial, Spring Branch, Bellaire, River Oaks, West University Place, Houston, and surrounding communities.

Known for her safety-led approach and timeless minimalist style, she specializes exclusively in newborn and maternity photography. Every session takes place in a carefully prepared private studio designed to provide a calm, fully guided experience for both parents and babies.

Whether you’re expecting your first baby or preserving your family’s newest chapter, every portrait is created with technical expertise, newborn safety, and timeless artistry.



Contact us today to learn more or to book your session