Austin Maternity Photography by Valerie Steinkoenig
Celebrating Motherhood
Accredited Austin maternity photographer Valerie Steinkoenig creates modern fine art portraits in a private North Austin studio. As a PPA Master Photographer, Valerie uses professional lighting and posing to highlight the beauty of motherhood with technical precision.
With over a decade of experience and International Maternity Accreditation, we ensure every detail is handled with specialized care so your images reflect the strength of your pregnancy.
As an Austin fine art maternity photographer, Valerie creates studio portraits that highlight your strength, confidence, and connection as you prepare to welcome your baby.
The Maternity Session Investment
The maternity session fee is $1190 and includes professional hair and makeup, wardrobe access, and creative planning at our North Austin studio.
Image collections and heirloom artwork are purchased separately during your reveal. While most clients invest between $1,000–$1,500, we also offer our Belly to Baby plans for those documenting the full transition from pregnancy to newborn.
Master Level Maternity Artistry in North Austin
Pregnancy is a distinct and significant milestone. You deserve a professional experience that prioritizes your comfort while documenting this chapter with technical precision. As an Accredited Maternity Photographer, Valerie Steinkoenig provides a refined studio environment where every detail is handled with specialized care.
At Austin Newborn Photography, we specialize in high-caliber maternity portraiture. Your session includes professional hair and makeup, intentional posing, and an extensive studio wardrobe. Our expert lighting and artistic retouching result in clean, timeless portraits that highlight your strength and connection.
We focus on a streamlined, stress-free process in our dedicated North Austin studio. This allows you to remain fully present while a PPA Master Photographer handles the details of your session.
Inside our North Austin studio — designed for comfort, privacy, and a stress-free maternity experience.
What to Expect:
- Studio maternity session held in our North Austin studio
- Exclusive wardrobe collection featuring elegant gowns, draping fabrics, and curated accessories
- Professional hair and makeup to enhance your natural beauty
- Guided posing designed to flatter every stage of pregnancy
- Option to include your partner or children in select portraits
- Expert lighting and fine art retouching for a polished, timeless finish
- Comfortable and relaxed environment for a stress-free experience
Investment & What’s Included
Booking/Enrollment Fee – Required upfront to reserve your date and includes:
- Studio time and creative styling
- Professional hair and makeup
Signature Maternity Sessions at $1,190. Most clients invest between $1,200–$2,000.
Additional Prints, products, and digital images can be purchased at ordering, allowing you to choose the heirloom pieces that best fit your home and lifestyle.
How to Book Your Session
Review This Page – Be sure to read through the details so you know what to expect.
- Fill Out the Contact Form – Let us know what type of session you’re interested in, and we’ll provide the next steps.
- Secure Your Date – A session fee is required to reserve your session.
Last-minute sessions may not always be available, so booking early is highly recommended.
Session fees:
Maternity Session Includes:
- Up to 1.5-hour studio maternity session
- Professional hair and makeup
- At least three wardrobe looks selected from our studio collection or brought from home
- 15 Digital images
- 11x14 Fine Art Print
Newborn Session Includes:
- Up to 2.5 hour studio newborn session
- At least four styled setups tailored to your preferences
- Optional family and sibling portraits
- A $100 applied toward your newborn image collection
Enrollment fee
$1200
Signature Maternity
The booking fee reserves your session date and includes professional hair and makeup.
Availability is limited each month to allow for a personalized experience.
Maternity Session Includes:
- Up to 1.5-hour studio maternity session
- Professional hair and makeup
- At least three wardrobe looks selected from our studio collection
- Guided posing throughout your session
- 10 Digital Images
booking fee:
$1190
The Belly to Baby Experience allows families to reserve both their maternity and newborn sessions together. A session fee of $1200 is required to enroll and includes professional hair and makeup for your maternity session, along with priority scheduling for your newborn session.
Availability is limited each month to allow for a personalized experience.
This is our process:
I. Contact Us & Reserve Your Date
Reach out to discuss your vision and secure your session date with a deposit. Maternity sessions are best scheduled between 28–34 weeks of pregnancy. You'll pay your Session Fee to Reserve your date.
II. Plan Your Experience
Complete our Comprehensive Session Planning Questionnaire to share your preferences and ideas. We’ll use this to guide you through selecting outfits from our exclusive wardrobe, arranging professional hair and makeup, and tailoring every detail to your unique style.
III. Enjoy Your Session
On the day of your maternity session, our studio becomes a place of calm and connection. Begin with professional hair and makeup, then relax as we create timeless portraits that highlight the beauty and strength of your motherhood journey.
Every detail begins with a simple step — contacting us to plan your maternity experience.
Austin Maternity Photographer | Austin Newborn Photography
Valerie Steinkoenig and the Valerie Kay Photography studio group provide an elite focus on the artistry of motherhood. As a PPA Master Photographer, Valerie specializes in the technical precision and safety required for fine art maternity and newborn portraiture. Our studio is built on a single belief: that mothers deserve to exist in photographs that reflect their strength and beauty.
From our North Austin studio, we provide an intentional, expert-led experience for families seeking Belly to Baby memberships or standalone sessions. Austin Newborn Photography and Valerie Kay Photography serve the greater Central Texas area, including West Lake Hills, Lakeway, Steiner Ranch, and Teravista, as well as the surrounding communities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and Dripping Springs.