MJ’s Photography is aThe Woodlands photographer located near the Katy area. She specializes in newborn and maternity portraiture.
The Woodlands photographer – MJ’s Photography
I met Shaina back in High school. Her mother was my basketball/volleyball coach and what a coach she was! Shaina also coached some of my volleyball summer leagues. When Shaina inquired with me about her newborn and maternity portraits, I leaped! I love that she chose me to capture these even though we are separated by about 4 hours!
We took her maternity portraits in Dallas at the cattle drive! It was an amazing location and perfect for her!
Sweet Brenna had to be delivered in Houston due to a heart issue they found at 20 weeks. Here is her story:
“Hi! My name is Shaina and I received the privilege from God to be Brenna’s Mom. You see I am 36 and finally a first time mom and not by choice. Brenna is actually my third child but the first that I have carried to term. I figured it wasn’t in the cards for me to have my own children and then after losing my own mom to cancer, I really didn’t think I wanted to be a mom without her here with me.”
“Then after 6 years of trying I finally got a positive pregnancy test! I was so excited and scared all at the same time! My feelings overwhelmed me and I wanted to do everything I could to save this child and hold him or her in my arms. Since I am older, my OB thought it would be a good idea for me to get an in-depth ultrasound at around 4 months, we already knew that we were having a girl at this point, but we just couldn’t decide on a name. After the ultrasound was done and we had been waiting for almost 2 hours for the doctor, he came back with news that made my whole body go numb.”
He said, “There is something wrong with your daughter’s heart, she has no right side.” ” My first thought was ok what do we need to do to fix it, my second thought was, was this my fault? Brenna has a heart defect called Hypoplaste Right Heart Syndrome and it’s very rare. The doctor’s didn’t know much about it and so they sent us to Texas Children’s hospital in Houston. My husband and I were devastated and spent that ride home just crying. The people at Texas Children’s in Houston are amazing and taught us that Brenna can have a great quality of life but it wouldn’t come without many obstacles. So we made a decision as a family to move to Houston a month before her due date. On the 28th of February I gave birth to the most precious and perfect baby in the world!”
“She had her first surgery at only 10 days old and spent the first two months of her life in and out of the hospital. She will have her second surgery at only 6 months. So in the meantime we are living in Houston and staying close by her doctors.”
“This definitely has not been the traditional route to becoming a first time Mom, especially without my mom here. I have had my days of crying and wondering why me? Why Brenna?”
Precious Brenna at 3 months old – The Woodlands photographer
“Then I realize how lucky I am..God chose ME and my husband to be her parents because he believes we have the strength to do so. He picked Brenna to go through this because she is strong and we will all give the glory to God about her amazing testimony! Hopefully this brings more people into God’s wonderful kingdom. I couldn’t have done any of this without the amazing support of my family and friends and all the amazing prayers they have prayed for Brenna. I am a proud momma of an amazing heart warrior! And I am so happy that Mary Ann was able to capture this wonderful pictures of her. God is so good!!”
Sweet Brenna finally made it to the Houston area for her newborn portraits at 3 months old! She has quite the personality. After some work, I got her to sleep and captured some of the most amazing portraits of this strong, beautiful baby girl. Here is her gallery!
She was all smiles for me! Look at this sweet face.
Oh did she look gorgeous in these neutrals. She has such a classic and natural beauty with perfect features.
Mommy joined in. Looking as gorgeous as ever. All smiles with her beautiful baby girl from God.
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MJ | The Woodlands photographer – serving the Katy Texas area for newborn portraits.
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MJ’s Photography does Fulshear newborn photography. She is serving the Central Texas/Houston community for newborn and maternity portraiture.
I have an in home studio located in Katy Texas, near Fulshear Texas. It is a perfect little space for newborn portraits.
Look how perfect Jaxson looks in neutrals. My amazing husband found each board and built my floor drop for me.
Jaxson has a big sister and isn’t she gorgeous? I adore these sibling pictures of these two.
We all know my favorite pose is the potato sack pose. I mean….just look how adorable his profile is. So perfect in every way. And that little smirk! AAAHH
I just love when these sweet babies smile. It’s even better when it’s with mommy. Just look at how perfect Jaxson is with his mom.
Jaxson – Fulshear newborn photography
Daddy was all smiles with his baby boy. I can see the resemblance.
This family one is so amazing and so real!
It’s all in the details. The toes, fingers, nose, and the lips. It’s all important to capture, they change so quickly. Soon those little lips will be talking, toes will be walking, and those little fingers will be grabbing.
Baby toes. I am obsessed with them. They deserve a huge spot because they are just adorable. Is there anyone who doesn’t love baby toes? His chunky toes are the best!
I love making a composite for every gallery. He looked so cute in this bear outfit, this composite fit perfectly!
Baby bear – Fulshear newborn photography
He wasn’t the biggest fan of being naked, but we got this image and I am so glad! Those little back rolls are perfect in every way! (The only time in life they are ha ha!)
MJ’s Photography is a Sugar Land newborn photographer located in Katy, Texas.
When finding a Sugar Land newborn photographer you want to make sure that they will not only capture perfect images of your precious baby, but also that they are trained to pose your delicate newborn safely.
Newborn portraits are more than just wrapping your little one up and sticking them in a bucket. There is a method to the wrapping of your newborn. Their little chins should be up so that their airways are always clear. Their necks should always be supported in every pose that takes place. Safety should always be a number one priority.
Jameson’s mommy suggested gray for one of his setups. I absolutely love the way he looks in gray! He has the most perfect little lips and the cutest profile.
Sugar Land newborn photographer – MJ’s Photography
Of course I had to put him in gray for his potato sack pose. He slept right through this pose and loved being wrapped up snug.
I can never choose between black and white and color images and most of the time they look amazing in both!
I love when parents want to get in on the poses. Mom wore one of my couture gowns for one of her poses with Jameson and she looked AMAZING! Flawless. We got so many great images of her with her newborn baby boy.
Sugar Land newborn photographer
Daddy joined in as well. They are just perfect.
Jameson is lucky enough to have a big brother! He is 7 and so very charming. He was amazing during the session and snuggled up to his little brother.
Doesn’t it just melt your heart seeing these two together. Sibling love. And those matching shirts!
We went through quite a few set ups with Mr. Jameson. He was around 2 weeks old and had the cutest, chunkiest cheeks. Look at his faces in these! I am in love.
Capturing every detail during their session is important! Those little feet will soon be walking, his little lips will soon be talking, and his little hands will soon be into everything. You have to capture every detail while they are still new.
I am swooning over Jameson in this neutral setup! Gahhh he is so handsome.
And of course he needed to pose with this bear.
When he woke up, we got some gorgeous images of him with his eyes open! Look at his eye contact!
MJ | Sugar Land newborn photographer – Katy/Cypress, Texas
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Ohhhhhh 6 months old. What a fun age. Their little personalities are coming to fruition. The laughs, the giggles, and all the smiles. It is such a fun age to capture. They are half a year, not a newborn, but not a toddler quite yet. Baby rolls are still in tact and they can’t quite get away from you, most of them anyway. Elise is sitting up so well and has been since she was 5 months old.
Fulshear baby photography
Elise is already 6 months old and I absolutely cannot believe it. Time really flies. She has the bubbliest personality and is the calmest baby! Her dimple chin gets me every single time! I look back at the past 6 months and cannot imagine my life without her. She brings so much joy not only to me and my husband, but to her big sister. I love how much they love each other.
Fulshear baby photography- MJ’s Photography
Just look at her hair. Her nickname is Mo…because of her adorable mohawk! No we do not style it that way, but we definitely do not try to lay it down either. That hair is her and we love it just how it is.
I love being able to capture this precious milestone. Before you know it, they will be walking and into everything. It’s such a sweet age. Cuddles are still an option! Just look at that smile. My hearts melts every time I see it.
For half a year sessions, they can either be outdoor or indoor in my studio in Houston Texas. Katy to be exact. Some times, weather permitting, we do a little of both!
MJ’s Photography is a Sugar Land first birthday photographer in the Houston area.
Miss Macee was such a ham for her first birthday portraits. I have been lucky enough to capture her from the time she was in her mommy’s belly until now. She has sure grown, but that precious personality has stayed the same.
She has the most beautiful and captivating eyes.
This little girl gave out the biggest smiles for her daddy during her first birthday portraits. Mom did amazing with her outfits!
Here are some of the many faces of MJ. It was so hard culling her gallery because each face made an amazing picture that I could see mom hanging in her home. I just love her amazing personality.
MJ’s Photography – Sugar Land first birthday photographer
I love doing first birthday sessions. We start off with them in a different outfits and just let them be themselves. Here are some more faces of MJ! I just love them.
Then we get to the fun part….the CAKE! I love watching them dig in. Macee was all about her cake, she went to town on it! She had the cutest little beard from the icing.
Just look at her grin! She sure does know how to smash a cake!
Sugar Land first birthday photographer – MJ’s Photography
Here are some favorites of her smashing her big pink cake during her first birthday session. She was enjoying it so much. I love catching all of her reactions to it.
Gosh I love her rolls. She is so cute!
MJ | Sugar Land first birthday photographer – Houston photographer
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MJ’s photography is a Katy newborn photographer that specializes in newborn and maternity portraits.
Max was such a treat to photograph. He had the most perfect newborn lashes. They were extra long!
It’s so important to capture all of the details of your perfect little newborn. They grow up so fast.
Max is perfect in blue.
Big sister joined in on Max’s newborn session. She is so in love with her little brother.
During big sister Avery’s newborn session, she was photographed in this exact basket. Max curled up perfectly in it.
Cypress newborn photographer – MJ’s Photography
This vintage bucket may just be my favorite prop to include in newborn sessions. They are only this little once.
Who doesn’t love the simplicity of just seeing their newborn baby without any props? I know I absolutely love them! Those tiny little newborn back rolls!
Cypress newborn photographer
Have you ever seen a ball cap look so cute? Max is adorable in it! From his eyelashes to his toes, he is just perfect.
Every newborn mom loves their baby in a bear hat. There is just something extra cute about it.
MJ creates beautiful Fulshear newborn portraits and is located in Katy Texas.
I was so excited when I met with Teddy’s mom before his session. She brought big brother along to the studio and I got to know him a little bit before hand. They are a military family and Dad would be getting out the week Teddy was born! Talk about stressful. Changing jobs, moving states, all with a newborn and a toddler! Whew! We had a week to fit him in, and I am so glad we were able to do it!
Of course since his name is Teddy, we had to do a setup in his newborn session with a teddy bear. Oh and dress him like a Teddy bear too! Look at those precious newborn lips!
Newborn sessions are my calling. When I get to meet these sweet babies, my mind and my heart work together to make each session unique and tailored to each baby.
Since Daddy was getting out of the military and big brother had his newborn session with Daddy’s gear, we had to do a military setup for Teddy. It’s hard to imagine that one day Teddy’s feet will fit into those boots.
Fulshear newborn portraits | MJ’s Photography
Sometimes sibling shots are the hardest. When Big brothers are toddlers, they are not quite sure what to expect with all of the changes. It took some time…and some goldfish, but we got it!
Fulshear newborn portraits by MJ
Do you know the feeling when you see your newborn baby smile? I get that same feeling when they smile on camera. Heart melted!
