A Vision Two Years in the Making


More than two years ago, I saw this bassinet for sale—and almost immediately, I could see an image in my mind.

I pictured a momma standing beside it, holding her baby, surrounded by soft fabric, beautiful light and natural textures. I loved the bassinet, but even more, I loved the photograph I imagined creating with it.

So, of course, I bought it.

Over the next couple of years, I used it in different ways and created images I loved, but somehow that original vision never quite came together. It seemed like all of the right pieces were never in place at the same time.

Until recently.

I finally had a momma who was willing to trust my creative vision and let me bring this idea I'd been holding onto for more than two years to life.

And finally, all of the pieces came together.

It was everything I had hoped it would be.

Beautiful Editorial Newborn Session capturing Authentic moments of Mother and Baby in Tyler Tx studio Motherhood Photographer KP Portraits

And Then Something Clicked..


While I was photographing this session, something else finally clicked for me.

For a while now, I've had another idea rattling around in my mind—the Embrace Series.

I knew the feeling I wanted it to have. Soft and intimate, with a little more shadow and a film-like feel. Less focused on traditional posing and more on connection.

But I hadn't completely figured out how to define it.

During this session, I did.

I realized that so many of the images I was most drawn to had one thing in common:

Baby was being held.

She was tucked into her momma's arms, snuggled against her chest, kissed, comforted and loved on.

And instead of constantly taking baby away from Mom to create the next photograph, I could change my perspective.

I could step back and tell the whole story. Move closer and make the image about Mom and baby. Come in even closer and photograph baby and all of those tiny details—without necessarily taking her out of her momma's arms.

And suddenly, Embrace made sense to me.

It's not about a particular setup or pose.

It's about photographing motherhood in a way that keeps the connection at the center of the story.

Mother snuggling baby during natural, connection focused newborn photography session in Tyler Texas

What Does an Embrace Newborn Session Look Like?


An Embrace newborn session doesn't revolve around moving your baby from one pose or setup to the next.

Instead, much of the session can happen right where your baby is often happiest—in your arms.

I'll still guide you. I'll help you find beautiful light, show you how to hold your baby, give your hands somewhere to go and make little adjustments when I see something that will photograph beautifully.

But then I also leave room for things to happen naturally.

I may ask you to look down at your baby, bring them close to your face, kiss their forehead, sway with them or simply settle into a comfortable position together.

And then I watch.

Sometimes the photograph I love most is the one I planned.

And sometimes it's what happens a few seconds later.

Your baby may stretch, curl into your chest, reach a tiny hand toward your face or simply fall asleep against you.

Those moments are part of your story too.

Mother holding newborn baby in a soft silhouette created with natural window light during an East Texas newborn photography Session in Tyler

What about Pictures of Baby?


One of the things I love about this approach is that your baby can still be the entire focus of an image without necessarily being taken out of your arms.

I can move in close to photograph their face, their tiny hands and feet, their profile and all of those little details that are changing almost daily.

There can absolutely be a simple baby-only setup as well. Depending on your baby's age, temperament and what you want from your session, we may photograph them naturally on a soft surface, wrapped or in a simple prop.

I still love a beautiful portrait of baby alone.

Embrace just doesn't depend on accomplishing a long list of traditional newborn poses or setups to make your gallery feel complete.

And your baby doesn't have to sleep through the entire session, either.

If they're awake and looking at you, stretching, moving or taking in the world around them, that's part of who they are in this season—and it's worth remembering too.

Up-close Macro image detail shot captured during newborn session in Tyler Texas studio by East Texas Motherhood Photographer
Dreamy Editorial Motherhood image from newborn session in Tyler Tx studio

More Than a Style


Embrace does have a particular look that I love—soft, intimate, a little moodier, with beautiful shadows, natural movement and a film-like feel.

But it's more than an editing or lighting style.

It's about connection.

It's about creating beautiful newborn photographs while leaving room for the relationship that's already developing between you and this tiny person you've just welcomed into your life.

There is absolutely a place for beautifully posed newborn photography, and I photograph and appreciate that style too.

Embrace is simply another way of telling the story.

While newborn photography is where I especially love this approach, I can also see the same feeling carrying beautifully into maternity photography—the connection and anticipation that begin before you ever hold your baby in your arms.

Because motherhood isn't made up of just one moment worth remembering.

It's a story made up of seasons, and every one of them seems to change much faster than we expect.

Ultimately, I don't only want your photographs to show you what your baby looked like during this season.

I want them to remind you what it felt like to hold them this small.

That's Embrace.

More Than a Style


Embrace does have a particular look that I love—soft, intimate, a little moodier, with beautiful shadows, natural movement and a film-like feel.

But it's more than an editing or lighting style.

It's about connection.

It's about creating beautiful newborn photographs while leaving room for the relationship that's already developing between you and this tiny person you've just welcomed into your life.

There is absolutely a place for beautifully posed newborn photography, and I photograph and appreciate that style too.

Embrace is simply another way of telling the story.

While newborn photography is where I especially love this approach, I can also see the same feeling carrying beautifully into maternity photography—the connection and anticipation that begin before you ever hold your baby in your arms.

Because motherhood isn't made up of just one moment worth remembering.

It's a story made up of seasons, and every one of them seems to change much faster than we expect.

Ultimately, I don't only want your photographs to show you what your baby looked like during this season.

I want them to remind you what it felt like to hold them this small.

That's Embrace.

Baby only image during Embrace session with KP Portraits motherhood photographer

a simple baby only image during an Embrace Newborn Session

Detail shot of hands during newborn session with KP Portraits Embrace series in Tyler Tx studio
Detail shot of newborns feet during newborn session with KP Portraits Embrace series in Tyler Tx studio

Detail shots during Embrace Newborn session

If You're New Here...


Hi, I am Kris, the photographer behind KP Portraits. I am an East Texas Maternity, Newborn and Motherhood photographer, and I love creating beautiful images that also tell a story.

Sometimes that means bringing a vision I've had to life, and sometimes it means taking an idea that you have for your session and creating it together. Either way, I want to capture more than just what you looked like. I want to preserve a little piece of the season you're in- the connection, the little details, and the moments you may not realize you'll miss until they've changed.


If You're New Here...


Hi, I am Kris, the photographer behind KP Portraits. I am an East Texas Maternity, Newborn and Motherhood photographer, and I love creating beautiful images that also tell a story.

Sometimes that means bringing a vision I've had to life, and sometimes it means taking an idea that you have for your session and creating it together. Either way, I want to capture more than just what you looked like. I want to preserve a little piece of the season you're in- the connection, the little details, and the moments you may not realize you'll miss until they've changed.