One the most common laments I get from clients is, “I can’t seem to find coordinating family outfits for our upcoming session! How can I make this easier?” I’m a mom of three—I get it. Rather than sorting through FIVE closets to scrounge up semi-coordinating outfits, we as moms decide that it would probably be easiest to the just start all over and go buy some fresh new clothes. That being said, as busy moms, making a trip to a men’s store for Dad, the women’s store for mom, and then another trip for the kids just sounds miserable. So, just like Target is the one-stop-shop for home and groceries, these are my top 5 stores for finding clothes for the entire family. I want to make your job a little easier!

My Top 4 Favorite Outfitters for Family Sessions

1. Gap—Gap has a classic, yet colorful style. They’re my go-to store because you can find one in any city, they have clothes for newborns up to adults. Their clothes are great quality, reasonably priced, and will stay in style until you wear them out! They run true to size, so ordering online is pretty safe. (Plus, they usually have great sales going on—like the current up to 50% off everything online…plus and additional 20% off the total. Can’t beat that!!

2. Old Navy—Looking for something similar to Gap but on the cheap? Old Navy offers amazing discounts if you’re buying clothes in bulk (like for the family). They also have some trendier, edgier, and funkier clothes than you’ll find at Gap if you’re looking for that. I always get stuck looking at their amazing accessory selection!

3. H&M—This store is great for mixing up the style. You can even search collections online based on the style you’re going for. For instance, under “Campaigns,” you can see their Denim Style, Guide, Shades of Fall, Masters of Monochrome, and more. Under “Shop by Concept,” you can view party, casual, modern classic, premium quality, or trendy collections. Of course, you can search by product or sales, too. H&M has a HUGE selection, and they make it so easy for customers to pull a specific look together.

4. Nordstrom Rack—Want a luxury department store collection without hurting your wallet? Check out Nordstrom Rack! They offer a similar leading fashion selection as Nordstrom but at a discounted price. They also provide easy online shopping convenience for everyone from baby to Dad, but I always like to take an afternoon out for this one. ;)

Bonus: So, the kids and Dad have their clothes, but you want to splurge on something extra special and beautiful for the session. These are my personal favorites for Mom:

• Free People (a specialty bohemian and vintage brand)

• Zara (a Spanish-founded fast fashion brand)

• ASOS (British online fashion and cosmetic retailer)

Just look at those sweet pouty little lips! Who couldn't help but fall in love with this sweet girl? I know I sure did! Elena is a part of our Baby Planner program, so I've had the pleasure of seeing her a few times over the past months. Each time I get to see her, I am reminded just how quickly time truly does pass.

An Absolutely Adorable Session

Mom brought along the ride-on-lamb with her, which made for some absolutely adorable shots. Just look at that smile! Can't you hear the sound of her laughter fill the air? My favorite part from the session though had to be when Elena donned her sweet little overalls. Swoon! Do you think they make those in my size?!

As a mama myself, I feel as though I blink once, and an entire year has passed before my very eyes. It's for this reason that I truly adore what I do as a child photographer. I am given the unique gift of providing parents with a snap-shot in time. What an amazing gift it is! As I walk through the halls of my home, I am always reminded of the endless laughter-filled memories and quiet peaceful moments I've shared with my babies.

Looking for the Best Birthday Photographer in Houston? Look no further that Taryn Melgoza Photography, your one stop shop for all things baby and child photography!

I am absolutely in love with this newborn session. Charlotte came to me at just a few short days old, and boy do I love those squishy baby cheeks! I had a ton of fun with this session, playing with moody tones and various textural elements. She was such a trooper throughout the entire session, hardly making a peep. In other words, a Pearland Newborn Photographer dream client!

A Photographer's Dream

We started our session wrapping little Charlotte in a mauve swaddling blanket, and laying her on layered blankets. Each accented the other perfectly. I wanted to add an additional feminine touch, so we placed a few sprigs of flowers and greenery around her. So adorable!!

One of my favorite shots from this session is of Charlotte surrounded entirely by varying shades of blue. It's definitely her color! I am loving this vintage floral trend I've seen sprout up lately. Crossing my fingers it's here to stay!!

Baby Boy Blue

I’m a sucker for the blues—blue hues, that is. Especially striking cobalt against natural, rustic tones. I am obsessed with the color scheme and props that we used for baby Michael’s newborn portraits. We kept it simple yet still creative. Michael looked like the cutest special delivery you’ve ever seen tucked inside a blue pail wrapped in soft blankets and topped with his little baby cap. We also used a tiny vintage doll bed to make him look larger-than-life with a miniature stocking cap and some pants with adorable stitching and great cribs from the Treasure Rooms site online. I really love all the button accents—they were the perfect little motifs to match the cute-as-a-button baby. Michael was such an easy newborn to pose, giving us tons of mischievous smirks, smiles and scrunched-up faces. He woke up briefly in the middle of the shoot to give us a picture of his big, handsome eyes before succumbing to sleep again.

This newborn shoot was extra special since it let me catch up with my friends who are previous clients. It is such an honor to get to watch my clients' families grow! I had the pleasure of photographing Michael’s big sister's newborn session a few years ago, and I was so excited when they asked me to do their next baby’s (Michael) portraits earlier this year! This family is so sweet, beautiful, and easy to work with. And baby Michael has the cutest dimples ever!! He was such a trooper through it all, and I have a feeling he’ll get a kick out of this portraits when he’s older—maybe as his parents show off their cutie at a high school graduation party in 18 years or even at a rehearsal dinner later?!

This family ranks high amongst my favorites! They are Baby Planner clients of mine, so I have had the immense pleasure of capturing their maternity, newborn and one-year photos! Getting to see this family (and families like this) grow in numbers and in love brings me so much satisfaction and happiness as a family photographer.

A Golden-Light Sunset Session

We decided on a secluded beach for our golden-light sunset session together to celebrate their littlest one's first birthday. Happy birthday Baby A! It was the absolute perfect location, with plenty of room to play and explore, but boy was it WINDY! Nonetheless, we were able to get some truly stunning images of this family of five. I love how thoroughly they enjoyed their time together. Baby A has the most striking eyes, that were highlighted by our natural light environment. Although this session was in celebration of A's first birthday, I was sure to capture some images of each child individually. After all, these little ones grow up so fast! How could I resist documenting their growth?!

Initially, we had hopes of getting a few more individual swimsuit images of little bit (speaking of her swimsuit, make sure you sneak a peek!! SO cute!!), but this Texas day was just too chilly! I know... chilly and Texas in a sentence together. Weird right?! The best tool a photographer can have in their arsenal is the ability to go with the flow and be able to think on their feet. Especially one that works with little ones! Plan B turned out to be just an equally gorgeous option, as we decided to snuggle Baby A up in the warmest, softest blanket we could find. The sweet snuggles made for some breathtaking images that I'm sure will be cherished for years to come.

This has been an amazing year of returning families!! I always look forward to seeing familiar faces, catching up, and seeing how much the little ones have grown. The opportunity to develop deeper relationships as a Houston Newborn Photographer with these families might have secretly been the reason I started the Baby Plan. It’s working. ;)

Sleeping Beauty

Baby Zoe is a gorgeous baby girl! I had the pleasure of photographing baby #1 (a boy) for the Wood family a few years ago. I loved watching him develop his own little personality over the course of that year, and I am so excited to do the same with his baby sister. Plus, we made sure to include him in Zoe’s shoot, and I can’t believe how quickly he has transformed into such a handsome little boy! I almost didn’t recognize him. Zoe is so blessed to have such a sweet big brother to watch over her. I have no doubt that these two will have a close bond.

Mom loves all things floral and girly, so I made sure to do it up on this precious newborn session! I am obsessed with all of the color combinations and styles we used for this shoot. It was a lot of fun for me to be able to create some different looks so that the Woods have images they can use for just about anything—nursery décor, wall art, announcements, or even a mantelpiece display. I love the soft lavender blanket, rustic moss-covered basket, and pastel florals for the newborn portraits. They added a creative touch without going overboard. For the family portraits, we used a neutral background to really highlight the family as a unit and capture their interactions with each other.

I am so happy for this growing family, and I am thankful that they have chosen me as their photographer to document this special time in their lives. They are not just clients, they are friends. Congratulations Wood Family on baby #2—she is perfect!

Zoe Wood Newborn Photos

Houston Newborn Studio Photography | Alexander

Look at this sweet newborn session! Alexander is such a sweet baby boy who is perfect from his full head of dark brown hair down to his little toes! I wanted to make sure that I captured every flawless detail of him for mom and dad to reminisce on forever. I can’t stress enough to these families to get their little angels in as soon as possible because they grow up so quickly.

A Simplistic Approach

For this session, mom and dad requested something simple in order to keep the spotlight on Mr. Alexander. I’m such a fan of the earthy color scheme that they went with. You never know if newborns will get fuzzy during a session, but this one slept the entire time. Even when I moved him from position to position. I was lucky enough that he wasn’t too sleepy because he gave me the cutes grin when he was wrapped up in the material. Especially when he was placed in my little wooden basket. The most heartwarming part of the entire session was when mom was holding him close and kissing him on those big cheeks! There’s nothing quite like watching a mother’s love right in front of you, and it never gets old!

Ten perfect toes, perfect pouty lips and sweet bare bottoms. These are a few of my favorite things as a Houston Newborn Studio Photography artist.

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!

Houston Family Photographer | Kurian Family

Ah, the Kurian family… These three are some of the most amazing people I have gotten to work with as of yet as a Houston Family Photographer. I have known this gorgeous mommy for many years. And was super excited to photograph her and her sweet loved ones last year.

About this session

These three are definitely what you would call “the picture perfect” family. Every single photo turns out absolutely beautiful (and I mean every single photo)! Momma has become such a great friend of mine. I am just so grateful to see her with her handsome man and their precious daughter. This little one is just  as sweet as can be. Those eyes… that smile… can you say adorable?!

Elizabeth Stone once said, “Making the decision to have a child – it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body.” This quote reminds me so much of the Kurian family and the love they share with their baby girl. Not only is it pure, but it is raw and it is out in the open for every one to see. I loved being able to document such sweet moments for these amazing people. I can’t wait to work with them again in the future!

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

Houston Newborn Photographer | Everett

This family is simply stunning and I loved working with them as his Houston Newborn Photographer.  Baby Everett was such a good sport throughout the whole session.  He was such a relaxed baby, so posing him was a dream. After a house full of girls, it was a fun day when a little boy entered the family.  Everett is absolutely precious and adored by the entire family.  His big sisters are smitten with him.  You can tell by the family portrait of everyone together that this little man has brought a lot of love out of everyone and mom and dad could not be more thrilled to add a new member to the crew.

About this session

Mom decorated his room in a nautical theme and brought along his personalized buoy for his session as a prop.  These are a few of my favorite images from last year.  I love that it has his name and birthdate on it, and he looks so cute relaxing in the center.  His chubby cheeks make me smile. He looks like he floats around in his buoy every day.  He is so relaxed and comfortable. It is always an exciting session when I am able to capture a newborn with their eyes open, and Everett brought some excitement to my day during his session.  The image of him with the adorable teddy bear hat and his eyes wide open is priceless.  His expression is too cute.

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 Newborn Photographer | Elizabeth

I cannot stop looking at these gorgeous newborn portraits we captured of baby Elizabeth!  What a sweet little princess she is!  I was so excited to see this couple again!  They had selected to have their baby plan with me, so I photographed their maternity session a few months ago. I now have absolute pleasure of finally meeting this precious little new addition to their family. There is so much love between this couple. I know they will shower Elizabeth with all the attention and snuggles they can!  I mean, she’s gorgeous! Wouldn’t you?!?

About this session

This baby girl was just so beautiful, and I had so much fun planning out a custom newborn session with many feminine and floral touches.  The session took place in my Pearland and we selected some of my sweetest headbands and bonnets for Elizabeth as she slept so comfortably snuggled.  One of my favorites is Elizabeth atop the shabby chic antiqued box surrounded by pink roses and soft blush peonies.I cannot wait to see Elizabeth and her parents again for her one year session. Knowing how quickly that time will fly by, and I can’t believe this little girl will be standing by then!  I love watching these babies grow up in front of my camera!  And I hope to provide this family with many priceless images for their heirloom albums and gallery wall reflecting the milestone moments of this little one’s life as she grows.

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 Photographer | Emma's First Year

Emma is such a precious little girl.  She was so expressive and excited.  It was a great time capturing her one year photos along with some updated family portraits.  I had the pleasure of photographing this family's maternity and newborn sessions, so I was honored when they contacted me about capturing Emma's one year session.

About this Session

Emma is such a happy, smiley baby.  Her sweet face, big eyes and giant smile made for some adorable pictures.  The big bows and accessories were merely icing on the cake.  Emma made my job as a newborn photographer such a joy!  The images of her in the high chair with the smash cake were just too sweet (see what I did there?).I love how she wanted to share with everyone, including her adorable puppy pal.  They were best buds!

Time to Clean Up!

After getting down and dirty in the smash cake it was time to get cleaned up.  Her bathtub images turned out beautifully.  The bubbles floating behind Emma and the was tub made for a great picture, but more importantly a detail that got Emma excited.  But there is nothing cuter than a happy baby being cheeky.  The images of Emma in the was basin from behind are precious. Their family portraits were a lot of fun too.  This family has so much fun together and the session was filled with laughter.  Their love for one another is beautiful and it shines through the images.

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 Newborn Photographer | Freya

This little lady is Freya—such a lovely name for a lovely, tiny bundle of a girl. Freya is her parents’ first baby, so I wanted her newborn session to be extra special and memorable for them. We pulled out all of the most feminine, delicate stops for Freya. She’s learning early that a girl can never try on too many headbands. Her own tiny style was all soft, girly, and floral; and we oohed and aahed over her as we swaddled her up and held her close.

About this session

Can you even deal with that little grin as she snuggles up to her momma? And the images of Freya and her daddy are almost too much to handle. They are just in love with her, and rightfully so. The images we captured in this session display the role Freya’s fallen right into in her family—she’s the gorgeous center of their world right now and she’s perfectly content in that place.I’m so looking forward to seeing her grow into her sweet personality and continue to explore her full range of expressions. Freya’s family invested in my baby plan so you will see this beautiful girl again.

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 Baby Photographer | Grayson Turns One

I'm so excited that Grayson is one of my baby planner clients. It means I’ve had the pleasure of watching him grow up through the lens of my camera over this first year of his life. In this session, we captured his wide-eyed-wanderer, curious personality. It’s always fun to see what little characters those tiny babies from the newborn sessions turn into. Grayson was all the things you could dream for a little boy to be. Handsome, happy, adventurous, playful, cuddly with his momma, and brave like his daddy.

About Grayson's Milestone Session

By the time we reach the one year session with my baby planner clients, we have seen some pretty big moments together. As anyone would agree, a lot can change in a year.  This day and similar session are so evident of that. Mom had a fun little surprise to share at Grayson’s one year session…She’s expecting another baby and this time it’s a girl! We made sure to capture some of her adorable baby bump in one of my studio gowns.With one year under his belt, Grayson is going to make such a great big brother! He’ll definitely be able to teach his little sister how to dive into a cake and splash like crazy in the bath. Necessary talents for any proper one year old! <3

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 Photographer | Stevens Family

The Stevens Family were a sweet delight to work with! They requested a natural, lifestyle approach to their family portrait session that would allow their little boy to be himself and have fun. I’m so glad they did. The Stevens are the ideal example that a photo doesn’t have to be posed to be perfect.

 About this session

We got every emotion from this little man as he and his parents played and hugged and giggled together. They are smitten with their tiny southern gentleman. Let me tell ya, he’s even more smitten with them. The natural light and the breeze during this session kept everyone happy. And gave us some gorgeous opportunities to capture some truly stunning images. The Stevens literally had a glow about their family throughout our time together. It’s such a beautiful thing when that’s picked up through the lens.There was charm and laughter to spare as they just enjoyed each other in front of the camera, playing football and winning tickle fights. Capturing their family in their natural, easy rhythm together resulted in beautiful memories they’ll treasure for years to come.

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.

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.

The Heights Newborn Fine Art Photographer | Addison

Hi everyone! Hope you are having a fantastic week so far! I am so excited to share this newborn session I had the pleasure of photographing not too long ago. It was right up my alley, and if you are a Star Wars fan, you are going to love it! Addison's mom and I instantly clicked as soon as we started discussing what kind of vibe she wanted for this session. Make sure to scroll down to see all  the sweetness from Addison's newborn session!

About this Newborn Session

So these super cool parents love Star Wars, and definitely wanted some adorable plush toys to be incorporated in a few of the photos. I'm always excited to incorporate sweet props like these into sessions, especially newborns. It personalizes the collection and always brings the parents such happiness. We decided to dress Addison as Leia, and surround her with some friends to keep her company. This little one was so sweet, and slept nearly the entire time. Mom and dad were so helpful and amazing throughout the session as well. It was obvious that their little girl is the R2-D2 to their C3PO.Everything about this session was so much fun, and I love love love how it turned out. Nothing makes me happier than being able to be creative in so many different ways. This family was so amazing and I am so glad I was able to make their vision of Addison's newborn session come to life.

Just look at that smile! I love when sessions feel truly personal to the family, especially a family as precious as this one! What a treat it was being their The Heights Newborn Fine Art Photographer!

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 Newborn Studio Photographer | Forrest

Be still my heart! This sweet boy was so alert throughout his whole session. With most little ones of his age, they are super sleepy, but not Forrest! Although he was awake, he was such a little trooper for his newborn session. It truly was such a treat to be his Houston Newborn Studio Photographer!Just take a peek at those eyes and that hair line! Oh my word have you ever seen a more adorable widow's peek?! When talking to his mama while planning this session, we knew we wanted to utilize plenty of masculine neutrals and she mentioned adding in some various textural pieces! Mama's really do know best, because this session was a delicious slice of textural heaven! I LOVE the way the roughness of the burlap and the chunky knit cable blankets contrasted so well with Forrest's delicate features. Swoon!!All in all...Take one part sweet baby boy, add in two loving doses of adoring parents and sprinkle in a tiny Teddy. You have all the makings for a perfect newborn session! Make sure to scroll down to see all the precious goodness from Forrest's first family portraits!

What in the world could be cuter than a sweet new baby boy, snuggling up with his tiny teddy bear?! Loved being his Houston Newborn Studio Photographer!

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 Milestone Photographer | Tessa

Wow! One year old already! This sweet girl was on a baby plan with me as her Houston Milestone Photographer, and I have really enjoyed watching her grow over the year. It is so much fun seeing all of the new things she has learned from session to session. They grow up so fast, and that’s why mom knew it was important to capture every milestone of her first year, so they could smile back on it for many years to come!

About this Session

We completed her last session from this plan at the Houston Studio in downtown to create a different look. The first part of this session was a tea party theme to celebrate her birthday. I had a blast making the tissue paper flowers hanging on the walls. Doesn't it really make for a girly floral affect!?I could never forget this little princess and all of the laughs she has given me this past year! One of my favorite memories is how every time her mom would recite the words from the book Pout Pout Fish her sweet smile would light up the room! I am so thankful that I was able to capture so many heartwarming moments for this family! I hope to see little Tessa again soon!

How is this sweet girl a year old already?! Geeze, how time flies...I've adored being her Houston Milestone Photographer!

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 | 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