For four years, my studio was located in the heart of Houston, inside the iconic Rice building in downtown.
What I discovered during that time was telling: most of my clients preferred to drive a little further to Katy rather than navigate downtown parking with a newborn in their arms.
That insight changed everything. I moved the studio to Katy, 30 minutes from Houston, and what my clients gained was a calm environment, easy parking, temperature-controlled comfort, and zero logistical stress before one of the most meaningful sessions of their lives.
Families from The Heights, Memorial, Montrose, River Oaks, and the Energy Corridor make that drive every week. And they arrive relaxed.
Why Houston families choose me
• Specializing in newborn and maternity photography since 2010
• Baby-led posing rooted in newborn physiology, prioritizing safety at every step
• A dedicated studio in Katy, TX: calm, safe, and free from the stress of the city
• 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 designed with Houston families in mind.
I know what it means to leave downtown with a newborn. That is why I designed every detail of the Katy studio so that your arrival is as calm as the session itself: ample parking, easy access, and an environment that begins to welcome you before you even walk through the door.
Thirty minutes from Houston’s main neighborhoods, the drive becomes part of the experience.
—Jennifer C. ★★★★★
"My first newborn session was with another photographer and I left heartbroken. The images had nothing to do with what I had envisioned, and I felt like my baby was just another appointment. With Paloma, everything was different. She walked me through every step, never rushed a single moment, and the images I received made me cry with gratitude. Every minute of the drive from Houston is worth it."
Memorial, Houston / TX
Ready to reserve your experience?
My studio is 30 minutes from Houston, with easy access and stress-free parking. Monthly sessions are limited for both maternity and newborn experiences.
Welcoming Families from Houston and Greater Houston
Families from Downtown Houston, Memorial, River Oaks, Bellaire, West University Place, Spring Branch, The Heights, and surrounding Houston neighborhoods regularly visit my private Katy studio for maternity and newborn photography. Located just west of Houston, the studio offers convenient access, easy parking, and a calm, private environment thoughtfully designed for mothers, babies, and growing families. Paloma Schell is an internationally recognized maternity and newborn photographer based in Katy, Texas, serving families throughout the Houston area with newborn safety expertise, elegant maternity portraiture, and timeless minimalist photography in a private luxury studio.