Business Details
We are Ella Bella Photography, a professional newborn, baby, and family photography studio serving Central Texas clients since 2008. We bring more than 16 years of specialized experience capturing meaningful milestones for expectant and growing families. We are proud members of the Professional Photographers of America, adhering to the organizations rigorous ethical and technical standards for all client work. We have been recognized as one of the best newborn photographers in San Antonio every year from 2020 to 2026 for our consistent, high-quality results. We intentionally book a limited number of newborn sessions each month to ensure we can deliver personalized, unhurried experiences for every family we serve. We offer both professional studio and in-home newborn photography packages to accommodate the unique preferences and needs of each client.
Our service menu also includes custom one-year cake smash sessions, outdoor family sessions, and full maternity photography packages for clients in the San Antonio and Austin areas. We prioritize full transparency with all clients, providing a detailed digital pricing guide within 24 hours of request to eliminate unexpected costs. We recommend reserving newborn session slots well before a babys due date to secure a spot in our limited monthly calendar. We specialize in creating beautiful, heirloom-quality photographs that families are proud to display in their homes for years to come. We are committed to responsive, helpful communication at every step of the booking and session process to ensure complete client satisfaction.
Our service menu also includes custom one-year cake smash sessions, outdoor family sessions, and full maternity photography packages for clients in the San Antonio and Austin areas. We prioritize full transparency with all clients, providing a detailed digital pricing guide within 24 hours of request to eliminate unexpected costs. We recommend reserving newborn session slots well before a babys due date to secure a spot in our limited monthly calendar. We specialize in creating beautiful, heirloom-quality photographs that families are proud to display in their homes for years to come. We are committed to responsive, helpful communication at every step of the booking and session process to ensure complete client satisfaction.
Highlights and features
- We have 16+ years of specialized newborn photography experience.
- We are a top-rated San Antonio newborn photographer 2020-2026.
- We are proud members of the Professional Photographers of America.
- We book limited monthly newborn sessions for maximum client attention.
- We offer both studio and in-home newborn photography packages.
Services
Newborn Photography
We offer customizable studio and in-home newborn photography packages for expecting parents in the San Antonio and Austin areas. Our limited monthly newborn session bookings ensure each family receives personalized, high-quality portrait services. All newborn packages include professionally edited high-resolution digital files for client home display and use.
One Year Cake Smash
We offer custom one-year cake smash photography sessions for babies celebrating their first birthday milestone. Our sessions include all necessary setup and professional guidance to capture fun, memorable moments for the entire family. All cake smash packages include edited high-resolution digital images of the birthday child and their loved ones.
Outdoor Family Sessions
We offer outdoor family photography sessions for clients in San Antonio, Austin, and all surrounding Central Texas communities. Our sessions are designed to capture natural, candid moments of families of all sizes in preferred outdoor locations. All outdoor family packages include professionally edited high-resolution digital files for client personal use.
Maternity Sessions
We offer professional maternity photography sessions for expecting mothers in the San Antonio and Austin areas. Our sessions are tailored to celebrate pregnancy with professional portraits in studio or outdoor settings. All maternity packages include edited high-resolution digital images for clients to cherish during and after their pregnancy.
Reviews (22)
Nicole Morris
Dec 24, 2021
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What a great session we had. She came to us at the location of our choice and got all the shots we needed in a timely manner given we have little ones. Her communication/response is on point and her edits came quickly. Highly recommend.
Erika Winterland
Dec 21, 2021
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Elle did such a great job capturing so many sweet moments of our baby boy. She was very friendly and professional and had sneak peak pictures ready to view within 48 hours!
Deanna Freeman
Jul 05, 2021
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Elle was a pleasure to work with. She accommodated my unusual circumstances and last minute changes professionally and graciously. She helped make my whole family feel comfortable during our photoshoot and I am SO happy with how the photos turned out. I highly recommend her services!
Deanna Freeman
Jun 22, 2021
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Elle was a pleasure to work with. She accommodated my unusual circumstances and last minute changes professionally and graciously. She helped make my whole family feel comfortable during our photoshoot and I am SO happy with how the photos turned out. I highly recommend her services!
Allison Medina
Feb 21, 2021
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Elle is such a talented photographer. She made this experience go so smoothly and she was so sweet during the whole process. She provided sneak peaks in 2 days which was very impressive! BOOK WITH HER NOW! Will definitely be seeking another session for when our baby turns 1. Thank you so so much for capturing our beautiful little girl.
Elizabeth Higdon
Nov 30, 2020
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Our photos came out absolutely amazing! Thank you Elle for doing such a great job. We will cherish these pictures for many, many years. Can't wait to have Ella Bella photograph more for us in the coming years.
Allison Vera
Aug 07, 2020
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Elle is such a talented photographer. She made this experience go so smoothly and she was so sweet during the whole process. She provided sneak peaks in 2 days which was very impressive!! BOOK WITH HER NOW!! Will definitely be seeking another session for when our baby turns 1. Thank you so so much for capturing our beautiful little girl.
Meredith Sommerville
Aug 07, 2019
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Ella was absolutely wonderful for the newborn session with my third child. She managed to get the most beautiful sibling pictures and took amazing pictures even when my littlest was fussy. She's a pro at calming newborns and even got mine to fall asleep during the process! I cannot recommend her more highly.
Blessing Kihlthau
Jul 13, 2019
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Awesome newborn photographer! She took beautiful photos of our newborn twins! She was really sweet & very prepared- used a "Baby Shusher" device and a tiny heater to keep our babies happy! We love our newborn pictures! Thank you for capturing our miracle babies!
Zichun Feng
Jun 28, 2018
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Did a mini session with my newborn daughter and her 2 year old sister. Fantastic experiences! Ella was very professional and patient. Setting of the studio was very warm and comfy. Very considerate. She had lots of choices for decoration and backgrounds. My two year old even got a Hello Kitty as a gift! How kind! And we love the pictures so much. very very adorable pictures! Definitely the best place to get your newborn pictures taken.
Lauren Koivisto
May 23, 2018
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Elle is amazing! She was fabulous with my 2 year old and was able to capture some beautiful images of her! I am in love! Great images of our family too. Easy to work with, very responsive and received the edited images earlier than expected. Can't beat that!
Katie Cuenin
Apr 16, 2018
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Elle is truly excellent at what she does! For the last six years I have wanted professional newborn and family photos, but we waited until our family was complete (after the birth of our third child) to have them done. Elle MORE than delivered! She captured all of the newborn & family poses I wanted so well. The pictures were all so good I ended up purchasing all of them! Highly recommend!
Priya Sethuraman
Dec 28, 2017
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We had Elle over for our newborn session and loved her work so much we called her back for our one year session. She does a great job and has been easy to work with. Pricing is competitive with other photographers we've looked at in the area but her work surpasses others in quality by far! We hope to continue our partnership for years to come - definitely give her a call!
Laura Catoe
Nov 27, 2017
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Elle is the most amazing photographer I have ever worked with. I have used her a handful of times for newborn and family photos. I am always shocked at how wonderful the pictures turn out - even with uncooperative kiddos. She has a fabulous talent with newborns. Her artistic eye and ability to capture the essence of a child in the most adorable poses are incomparable. I will never use a photographer other than Elle. And, I can't fathom anyone ever being disappointed with her pictures. I highly recommend her to everyone I speak to.
Heather Martin
Jul 05, 2017
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Elle in one word is AMAZING! Her talent knows no bounds! She surprises me at every shoot, I was fortunate to book her for my son's newborn photos and was immediately hooked, I now have to do mini sessions regularly because I can't get enough of her photos. I even routinely stalk her website to see all the sneak peaks of her recent shoots. You will treasure the gifts she creates forever!
Jaclyn R.
Mar 15, 2017
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AMAZING! We'll use her for ALL future photo sessions. She's the baby whisperer! She was absolutely wonderful with my newborn. When she fussed, she knew exactly what to do to calm her down. Extremely gentle. She has TONS of accessories to choose from, as well as beautiful backgrounds for the photo. And she comes to your home which is so helpful. My daughter's photo shoot was so successful and that's truly because of Elle, and the photos are stunning. Elle was awesome, and very personable. It was just an awesome experience.
Jaclyn R.
Mar 15, 2017
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AMAZING! We'll use her for ALL future photo sessions. She's the baby whisperer! She was absolutely wonderful with my newborn. When she fussed, she knew exactly what to do to calm her down. Extremely gentle. She has TONS of accessories to choose from, as well as beautiful backgrounds for the photo. And she comes to your home which is so helpful. My daughter's photo shoot was so successful and that's truly because of Elle, and the photos are stunning. Elle was awesome, and very personable. It was just an awesome experience.
Erin T.
Jan 07, 2015
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We had an awesome experience with Ella Bella Photography. We used Elle for our younger son's newborn photos in December 2014. Her professionalism is unmatched. The process went as smoothly as a newborn photo shoot could possibly go (and I do have something to compare it to --- my older son's newborn photo shoot (with a different photographer) was complete madness!). Elle has the process down to a science.
Our son was a happy camper the entire time, as she keeps her studio at the perfect temperature to keep a baby comfortable. All of the backgrounds and props were provided, so there was no need to stress about buying extra items on my own. We just showed up and let Elle work her magic. We are incredibly pleased with our son's photos and can't wait to display them in our home for the years to come.
I worked with her in Austin prior to her upcoming move, but wouldn't hesitate to travel to Dallas to work with her again should I have more children in the future --- she's just that good. I highly recommend choosing Elle as your newborn photographer. You won't be disappointed!
Our son was a happy camper the entire time, as she keeps her studio at the perfect temperature to keep a baby comfortable. All of the backgrounds and props were provided, so there was no need to stress about buying extra items on my own. We just showed up and let Elle work her magic. We are incredibly pleased with our son's photos and can't wait to display them in our home for the years to come.
I worked with her in Austin prior to her upcoming move, but wouldn't hesitate to travel to Dallas to work with her again should I have more children in the future --- she's just that good. I highly recommend choosing Elle as your newborn photographer. You won't be disappointed!
Karen Brown
Elle is amazing!!! She took absolutely beautiful pictures of our newborn baby girl & our boys with her that I will treasure forever! She is so patient and takes her time which I truly appreciate!! Im so in love with our pictures and highly recommend Elle to capture your precious memories!! Shes the best!!
Lorin Little
Beyond satisfied! Elle did our newborn photos and we couldnt be happier. She supplies all the little swaddles, blankets, props, headbands and bows. Elle even encorporated a few items we brought from home. She really knows how to get the best from your newborn and is a true professional as well as a really kind person.
Shoshana Woody
Our photos of our family and sweet boys first birthday turned out amazing! Elle was a breeze to work with and always responded quickly and answered any and all questions I had. Her turnaround time was incredible and she went above an beyond to capture these sweet memories!
Katie Cuenin
Elle is truly excellent at what she does! For the last six years I have wanted professional newborn and family photos, but we waited until our family was complete (after the birth of our third child) to have them done. Elle MORE than delivered! She captured all of the newborn & family poses I wanted so well. The pictures were all so good I ended up purchasing all of them! Highly recommend!!