Pregnancy is a time filled with anticipation, excitement, and love as parents eagerly await the arrival of their little ones. I am so excited to be able to offer fine art studio maternity portraits in Houston, TX! Taryn Melgoza Photography’s studio is located in the heart of historic Pearland, just 10 miles south of downtown Houston. The studio is a stunning space that provides a peaceful and serene environment for clients to feel comfortable and relaxed during their sessions.

When should you book your maternity portraits?

I always encourage clients to book their Houston maternity photos early in their 2nd trimester, to ensure availability on our studio calendar. Maternity photos are best captured between 28-34 weeks of pregnancy. For this session, professional hair and makeup were provided by my amazing hair and makeup artist Ashley at https://www.agmakeup.com.. Professional hair and make-up are always available as an add-on to every portrait session.

The Studio Maternity Experience

When clients book a maternity session with our studio, they can expect an exceptional experience. I understand that every pregnancy is unique and I aim to capture the beauty and essence of each expecting mother. I love getting to know each and every client during our studio consultation. During this time, I get a better understanding of their vision for their maternity portraits, which ensures that my clients get the most beautiful outcome for their fine art maternity portraits.

Studio Wardrobe

The studio is equipped with a range of backdrops and props to suit each client's style and preferences. We provide clients with a range of gowns and dresses to wear during their session, ensuring that our clients feel confident and beautiful. The only thing I ask you to bring is a nude seamless thong and a strapless nude bra.

The Taryn Melgoza Photography studio serves clients throughout the Houston area, including Bellaire, Sugar Land, Rice, and beyond. Clients can expect a luxurious and personalized experience, from the initial consultation to the final delivery of their images. Are you expecting and ready to preserve these beautiful moments during your pregnancy journey? Contact me today to set up a consultation!

Taryn Melgoza Photography is the go-to studio for stunning maternity portraits in Houston, Texas. With her talent, experience, and attention to detail, clients can trust that they will receive beautiful and timeless images that they will treasure for years to come.

Hatfield Family Pregnancy Announcement Photos

The first couple months of pregnancy come with a certain unique type of excitement. The expecting couple knows their little secret, but the rest of the world is completely unaware. Sometimes it’s kind of fun having big news that no one knows about, but at the same time, the couple is just counting down the days until they can announce it to the everyone! (I once had a client who shared the news with unsuspecting strangers while running errands around town because he just could not contain his excitement about their pregnancy, and he wasn’t allowed to share with family and friends yet – adorable! ) Bringing a tiny human into the world is no small thing!

The Hatfields are new clients, and they booked me so they could announce their pregnancy to their family and friends in a fun way! We shot this in my favorite field just south of Houston. I love this area because it feels so peaceful and quiet. The hanging moss makes the trees appear so enchanting as it blows in the breeze – a perfect backdrop for this sweet couple to savor this experience together.

They brought along a cute letter board and balloons to the session, so we had some options to share their exciting news. I love that they incorporated the sunshine yellow into their session. It really popped against the darker natural colors of the field and trees for bright and lively photos.

This is their first baby so it was a very exciting & special time for them! They ended up booking a baby plan so I had the honor of photographing their maternity and newborn session a few months later. Their little man had the best lips I have ever photographed on a newborn, so I'll be sure to share those in a later blog post! Stay tuned for this sweet story.

Natural Light Houston Maternity and Family Photography | Konen Family

Outdoor sessions are my favorite, especially when the weather is perfect. The fresh air and natural scenery just have a way of helping people relax and be themselves. On this particular evening with the Konen Family, we couldn’t have asked for a prettier day. A light breeze blew through the tall green grass, and we had the space all to ourselves as we explored our little area of the park.

The Konen’s are expecting their second little one…and it's a boy! I had the pleasure of photographing their daughter’s newborn session a few years ago so I've got to watch their family grow! This is definitely one of my favorite parts of my job! How much fun it will be to watch this brother and sister grow. After photographing so many families, I’ve noticed that brothers and sisters have such a sweet, unique bond. It’s funny to watch them play with trucks and tutus interchangeably, and it’s fun for the parents to watch their kiddos' own unique personalities develop, too. I’m so excited for them to meet their little man!

We shot these in League City at a park that offered a boardwalk surrounded nature and gorgeous evening light. Their little girl was adorable and full of personality. I’m so glad they brought her along, too, to capture this sweet transition and growth in their lives as a whole family. She is a hoot and her cute expressions and antics made for some adorable family images – lots of laughs caught on camera! I love the photos of her kissing Mom’s tummy and the two of them dancing on the path. She’s still pretty young, but I think she’s warming up to the idea of having a baby brother. I can tell already that they are going to have so much fun together, and he will have a hard time keeping up with his energetic sister! Check out their adorable maternity and family photos below!

Galveston Beach Maternity Session | H Family

Oh, what a glorious evening for this dreamy sunset maternity shoot. Who says you can’t get some stunning beach shots in Texas?! This was as peaceful as it gets.

This glowing mama-to-be is one of the most outstanding baby planners I know. She provides supportive and knowledgeable maternity consulting for families who are expecting. I hope she has had just as much support from family and friends throughout her pregnancy as she gives to others.

This is their first baby, and I was honored to photograph their announcement photo a few months earlier. Both of them are so easy-going and fun to work with. This beautiful couple is so in love as they eagerly wait for their little one to arrive, and we thought a beach session would match their personality perfectly. Plus, it served as a relaxing getaway for the two of them to spend some quality alone time together. I am so in love with this peaceful maternity shoot!

This beach was GORGEOUS, especially on this particular evening, and made for some magical maternity images. The waves lapped gently on the shore as layers of pastel blue, pink, and purple painted a marvelous sunset behind them. She wore an elegant dusty blue lace dress that really made her dark hair and beautiful features pop. Then, as it got darker, she switched to a flowing white gown that accentuated her bump perfectly. I love the bright white against the setting sun – it really highlighted the two of them and her growing bump.

I could not be more excited for this lovely couple.They will be the most wonderful parents to their little one, and I can wait to meet their bundle of joy in just a few short months.

Ready for your own relaxing maternity shoot to capture this exciting time as your family grows? Let’s get in touch!

Houston Outdoor Maternity Photographer | Miranda's Maternity Session

I had a great time capturing Miranda and her oldest daughter for her Maternity Session.  Both of these ladies were as sweet as they are beautiful.  Their smiles were so bright and full of excitement about welcoming a little baby into the family.  Miranda was stunning in the eggplant gown that she chose from our studio wardrobe.  The gown cascaded beautifully over her baby bump.  It was a nice balance of getting dressed up for the special occasion but casual enough for their laid back outdoor session.

Mommy and Me Time

The sun was shining and the trees were gorgeous.  There is something about Houston that draws people here and keeps them here.  Aside from good ol southern hospitality, the trees and basically year round warm weather are high on the list of what makes Houston great.  They definitely made these January Maternity Photos possible.

Miranda and her daughter enjoyed this special day together.  I thought it was so sweet to do a mommy daughter session before welcoming baby brother into the mix.  Her little girl was so sweet and I could not wait to meet their little boy.  Since they booked a baby plan I knew I would not have to wait long to meet him.  I could hardly wait to capture his Newborn Session.

As a Houston Outdoor Maternity Photographer I am so blessed to meet adorable growing families. Just like this sweet duo! Congrats on your newest arrival!

Luxury Maternity Photography in Houston, TX | Natalie

Being a pregnant mama is one of the most rewarding experiences one can go through. I am currently expecting a precious child, and it is something I wouldn’t trade for the world. One of my favorite parts of this time in my life is being able to share my excitement with my other children. Letting them feel the baby kick, having them pick out toys and outfits. It all is just so fun for the whole family. That’s why when this mama contacted me, I was so excited! Getting to be a part of documenting special memories for families is exactly why I love my job.

Excited Anticipation

Meet Natalie, a gorgeous mommy who is expecting another little addition any week now! We did Natalie’s session outside in the wonderful city of Houston. The outcome was beyond lovely – gorgeous evening light, a beautiful family, and great company. Natalie borrowed a couple of gowns from my studio wardrobe, and wow, did they look stunning on her! Her daughter was precious in the photos as well, along with her handsome husband.Altogether, this session with Natalie and her family turned out to be perfect! They booked a Milestone Baby plan with me, so I have had the pleasure of watching their baby girl grow over the past few months. Congratulations, Natalie, on your new little one! I can’t wait to work with you and your new addition for the newborn session soon!

Family is love, and love is fun. I had such a wonderful time capturing the fun love that flows through this family as their Luxury Maternity Photography in Houston, TX!

taryn melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in maternity, newborn and baby photography in houston, tx.

newborn and baby photography is done in taryn melgoza’s studio in the south houston and pearland area. taryn also happily serves pearland, clear lake, league city, sugar land, katy, spring, humble, galveston, rosharon, rosenberg, pasadena, baytown, deer park, and surrounding areas.

to book a session please feel free to get in touch. to see a collection of my most recent work, visit my website.

Houston Family Fun | Kemah Boardwalk

Ok... I know this isn't technically in Houston, but who's down for a little road trip!? A twenty mile road trip to be exact. The Kemah Boardwalk is an amazing place to enjoy some family fun [near] Houston. It's is open daily providing fun for any age and all family members! Located just 20 miles from downtown Houston, the Kemah Boardwalk is home to fabulous waterfront restaurants, amusements, charming retail stores, festivals and seaside shows every day. In other words, the perfect escape for summer's day away, basking in sea-side sun and your family's company.From experience, I know how much the little ones love the rides and carnival games. And there's plenty of fun in store for the adults in the crowd, too! Check it out!

June

Rock the Dock - Summer Concert Series every Thursday Night at 7pm!

Firework Fridays - Enjoy our fireworks show over Galveston Bay – 9:30pm. Plus late night specials! (Starts 6/9)

Salsa Sundays - Live Salsa music on the main stage all day! Starts 6/4

2-4School's Out Summer Bash - Celebrate summertime fun with entertainment, ride promotions & more.

9-10Miss Kemah Pageant - Official preliminary pageant to the Miss Texas USA®/Miss Texas Teen USA®

18Father’s Day – Bring Dad & the family for great food and fun!

28Kickin’ It Country Nights

Make sure to join in the Houston Family Fun this summer at the Kemah Boardwalk!

Kemah Boardwalk215 Kipp AveKemah, TX 77565

Houston Family Fun | Children's Museum of Houston

The Children's Museum in Houston has been described as "a playground for your mind". What a perfect description of this kid friendly wonderland nestled in the heart of our very own Houston. It has been voted the #1 Children's Museum in the nation by Parents Magazine. In other words, if you're looking for Houston Family Fun, this is pretty much as fun as it gets!

About the Children's Museum of Houston

Boasting over 15 exhibits, there is sure to be something that both you and your little ones will find fascinating! Not only do they provide ample fun and games, learning and growth are at every turn. What's better than helping your child learn in a fun and exciting environment. Oh! Don't get me started on the amazing playgrounds! Anything that has my kiddos asleep in 3 minutes flat is a win in my book! I love to watch them play their heart outs <3Personally, my favorite exhibit is the EcoStation. We only get one planet, and it really is so important to teach our little ones to take care of it. Especially from a young age! Read for yourself all the fun goings-on!"EcoStation is an active, outdoor/indoor environmental exhibit where visitors engage in ecological studies and explore environmental issues by visiting a native plant garden, woodland area, pond and a research pavilion. Through these and several other areas, visitors can participate in diverse hands-on activities, such as stream bed creation, insect collecting, leaf rubbings, footprint identification and more!"If you're in the area and looking for some Houston Family Fun, take the time to stop in an explore the wonders that the Children's Museum of Houston has to offer!

The Children's Museum of Houston

 1500 Binz

Houston, Texas 77004

Houston Family Maternity Photographer | Ellis Family

I'm so excited to share this session with you all! Megan and I have been friends for a few years now. I know her from before my full-time photography years when we were teachers together. Watching her family grow has been one of the most rewarding things I have done as a Houston Family Maternity Photographer. During their first pregnancy, I was lucky enough to be their maternity photographer. Obviously, when she approached me about her second pregnancy, I answered with a resounding, "Yes!!"We decided on an outdoor session, which I loved! They are just so natural in front of the camera, so the setting seemed perfect. Watching little man kiss her belly and try and sneak some "all-organic" snacks throughout the session made me laugh so hard! What a cutie pie!They are excitedly expecting their second boy. Yay! I can only imagine how crazy life will be with two little ones running around. I'm so happy that they took the time to not only celebrate the upcoming arrival of their second son, but to celebrate the time that they have left with their first little man as their only child. Life is all about growth, and this gorgeous family is growing! It's always a blast when I get to work with them. 

I adored working with this sweet growing family as their Houston Family Maternity Photographer. What a bunch of sweet souls!

taryn melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in maternity, newborn and baby photography in houston, tx.

newborn and baby photography is done in taryn melgoza’s studio in the south houston and pearland area. taryn also happily serves pearland, clear lake, league city, sugar land, katy, spring, humble, galveston, rosharon, rosenberg, pasadena, baytown, deer park, and surrounding areas.

to book a session please feel free to get in touch. to see a collection of my most recent work, visit my website.

Houston Fine Art Maternity Portrait Photographer | Cheryl

Isn't motherhood so sweet? Your children are the brightest stars in your sky. The only thing that matters. And it all starts with that incredible moment of realization...you have a little angel on the way! I remember when I found out that I was pregnant with my sweet little Penelope, and the excitement that followed. One of the most fun parts for me was getting to share this precious moment with my son, Jensen. I absolutely could not wait for him to meet his little sister! Needless to say, I was thrilled to be a part of this exciting time in Cheryl's life as her Houston Fine Art Maternity Portrait Photographer.

About this session

I had the opportunity to work with this mama and her sweet family for a maternity session a while back and I could not be happier with how it turned out! We did this shoot in my private field south of Houston. The love that flowed so easily between them was so beautiful and such an honor to capture! Seeing this little boy curled up and smiling next to his mama's belly was such a heart warming thing for me to watch through my lens.Mama wanted in incorporate a neutral look for her last outfit change. So we used a simple piece of fabric to giver her an organic look for her last belly portraits, and the result was stunning. With beautiful wild flowers all in bloom, a gorgeous golden sunset, and an even more stunning family, the shoot could not have gone any better! 

taryn melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in maternity, newborn and baby photography in houston, tx.

newborn and baby photography is done in taryn melgoza’s studio in the south houston and pearland area. taryn also happily serves pearland, clear lake, league city, sugar land, katy, spring, humble, galveston, rosharon, rosenberg, pasadena, baytown, deer park, and surrounding areas.

to book a session please feel free to get in touch. to see a collection of my most recent work, visit my website.

Outdoor Houston Tx Maternity Photographer - Shannon

You can’t tell, but literally less than one hour before we were able to get these shots, it was pouring cats and dogs! I was super nervous that we were going to have to reschedule the session, but Shannon (this gorgeous mommy-to-be) had already had her hair and makeup done so we decided to wait it out. Thank goodness we did, because these pictures really did turn out amazing! Houston is notorious for flooding, thanks to a less than ideal drainage system, so we had to change locations from my usual go to spot to this empty golf-course unless we wanted to get some underwater shots. I love being pushed out of my comfort zone...that’s when the magic happens! I might actually try and use this spot more often since these pictures came out so well.  I have a newborn photography studio in Pearland, but often I get to be one (of many) Outdoor Houston Tx Maternity Photographer.  For this session, that's exactly what we did!This session was full of happy little bits of serendipity. Because we had to wait a bit to start the session, it ended slightly later than initially anticipated. What a wonderful thing to have happened! Just look at that sunset we were able to capture! How perfect is that soft golden light kissing her darling baby bump?!As a photographer, one of the best tools I can have in my arsenal is flexibility. Without it, I would missed out on the opportunity to get what I think are some truly stunning shots of this breathtaking mama-to-be and her sweet husband. Yay for silver linings!

Taryn Melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in newborn and baby photography in Houston, Tx.

Newborn and baby photography is done in Taryn Melgoza’s studio in the South Houston and Pearland area. Taryn also happily serves Pearland, Clear Lake, League City, Sugar Land, Katy, Spring, Humble, Galveston, Rosharon, Rosenberg, Pasadena, Baytown, Deer Park, and surrounding areas.

To book a session please feel free to get in touch. To see a collection of my most recent work, visit my WEBSITE.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful start their weekends!  I am so thankful that Houston got some sun this week and we got through the rain and flooding!  I decided to share this super sunny Outdoor Houston Maternity Photographer session in lieu of this beautiful weather.We took to my favorite field here in Houston and when I started to talk with Danielle and her family about what they envisioned for their Outdoor Houston Maternity Photographer session, she wanted to do a maternity session and include family portraits.  Grace Ann (big sister) was also a focus in this session, and I just loved her.  We originally got rained out the first time we scheduled this session, so we had to reschedule it.  I definitely think we made the right decision in doing so, because these maternity pictures were just so dreamy!  The light gave this session an ethereal and dreamy look to them, which is what I strive for in all of my portraits.  Life with a newborn is so beautiful and the anticipation of meeting them for the first time really does feel dreamy and too good to be true.  Moments that you never want to forget.Danielle wore pregnancy so beautifully and big sister was at the perfect age to love on mama's sweet baby bump.  And at the end of this session, we were blessed with a rainbow just overhead. Of course I had to photograph it!  Over the course of baby’s first year, I had to honor of photographing his newborn, sitting, and one year sessions and it was such a joy to watch him grow!  I can’t wait to share his newborn session with you soon! 

Taryn Melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in newborn and baby photography in Houston, Tx.

Newborn and baby photography is done in Taryn Melgoza’s studio in the South Houston and Pearland area. Taryn also happily serves Pearland, Clear Lake, League City, Sugar Land, Katy, Spring, Humble, Galveston, Rosharon, Rosenberg, Pasadena, Baytown, Deer Park, and surrounding areas.

To book a session please feel free to get in touch. To see a collection of my most recent work, visit my WEBSITE.

Outdoor Houston Maternity Photographer

Houston Maternity Session

I hope that everyone's week is going well and I am so happy to get back to blogging.  I got a little behind to spend time with my babies and sweet husband over the weekend, but I wouldn't let it get me TOO far behind.  I understand how important it is for clients to not only see my newborn work, but also my Houston Maternity Session previews!  :)  I also strive to keep my content up to date and fresh, so that my clients can witness my growth.  It's super special to be able to grow as an artist and entrepreneur, and I am just lucky to be able to document all that beautiful growth!  Now, onto this awesome natural light Houston session!Meet Shayla and that glorious baby bump of hers.  Such a sweet and beautiful mama.  Motherhood is amazing, and she sure does wear it well.  We also made the focal point of this session about the big brother twins.  We had so much fun, but I sure had my work cut out for me with twin boys.  The best kid of work, that is! <3  It can be hard to expect a two year old to follow instructions, so its best to just go with the flow and let them have fun!  The results will mean so much more when you capture REAL life and let them be themselves.  It's one of my favorite things about documenting all these beautiful Houston Maternity Sessions, and I find that those are the images I cherish most.I have known this family for several years.  I had the honor of first working with them for their first maternity session when mom & dad were expecting twin boys!  I also photographed their newborn session and that was a huge milestone for me as it was my very first twin newborn session.  I am thankful they reached out to me to document their pregnancy and newborn session with baby #3…a sweet and gorgeous baby GIRL!We did this session last May and mom really stressed that she wanted to avoid the Houston heat.  My good photographer friend Catherine Lubbat has an awesome studio location in downtown Houston, and she was gracious enough to let us use this as our location for their indoor maternity session.  The clean white walls, stained concrete, and sheer window coverings create for a dreamy yet clean palate for sessions in this location.   And I absolutely LOVE the results! 

Taryn Melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in newborn and baby photography in Houston, Tx.

Newborn and baby photography is done in Taryn Melgoza’s studio in the South Houston in the Pearland area. She also happily serves Clear Lake, League City, Sugar Land, Katy, Spring, Humble, Galveston, Rosharon, Rosenberg, Pasadena, Baytown, Deer Park, and other surrounding areas.

To book a session please feel free to get in touch. To see a collection of my most recent work, visit my WEBSITE.

Houston Maternity Session