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spring portrait mini sessions in San Antonio | Chelsea Lietz Photography
January 27, 2021

San Antonio Spring Portrait Mini Sessions | Chelsea Lietz Photography

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  • Under : Baby & Child, Bluebonnets, Recent Sessions

Chelsea Lietz Photography is pleased to announce Spring Portrait Mini Sessions for 2021. You can find the themes and details below. Please click the booking link at the bottom to see pricing and available dates for each type of session. Mini Sessions start at $175.

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Bulverde and Spring Branch Photographer | Chelsea Lietz Photography
January 24, 2021

Bulverde and Spring Branch Photographer | Chelsea Lietz Photography

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If you are looking for a Bulverde and Spring Branch photographer, Chelsea Lietz Photography is pleased to serve you. With a professional studio and land for outdoor sessions, Chelsea Lietz Photography is close and convenient to the Bulverde, Texas area. This portrait photographer specializes in newborns, children, cake smashes, families and maternity. Efficient and fun mini sessions are also offered annually, including themes like bluebonnet, unicorn, Christmas, and Back to School.

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April 3, 2020

Tips for Photographing Your Baby at Home | Chelsea Lietz Photography

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Photographing newborns is my thing!

My passion, my job, my talent, and my joy.

But when I can’t safely photograph your new arrival, I still want you to have beautiful images to remember and cherish.

I’d like to share a few tips to help you photograph your newborn yourself from the safety of your home.

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10 Tips for photographing your baby at home

  1. Use soft window light. Turn off all indoor lights and go near a window that is bright but not getting direct sunlight. Do not use a flash.
  2. Angle your baby so the light goes down the baby’s face from a slight angle. (See the diagram below.) You never want your light source to point up the nose or up the bum.
  3. Don’t worry about posing. Newborn posing is trickier than it looks. Let baby be natural and just focus on a clear view of his/her face. If your baby is awake and arms are getting in the way, swaddle.
  4. Choose blankets and clothing that are simple and not distracting. I love soft solids or items with texture.
  5. Choose a time when baby is happy and comfortable. This usually means recently fed, changed, and warm.
  6. Make sure your images are in focus. With a cell phone, touch the screen to auto set the focus and exposure to the face, eye, etc.
  7. Capture the details. Tiny feet, small flaky hands, kissy lips.
  8. Skip the props for now. Especially something you want to pose baby in/on. Go for simple and sweet. You might use the nursery you spent hours decorating or meaningful items like a special lovie or a blanket grandma made.
  9. Maybe skip the filters. They often make skin tones the wrong color or overexpose the skin (blown out white). If you want to edit, try fiddling with exposure, contrast, and shadows. Less is more.
  10. Get in some of the photos, Mama. Please.

10.5 Book Chelsea Lietz Photography for a future professional session. I promise we will still capture the beauty and magic of your new baby and your growing family.

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Every Storm Runs Out of Rain…

In compliance with city and county mandates, Chelsea Lietz Photography is currently closed. I cannot offer sessions of any type at this time.

But when it is safe to do so, I would love to photograph your family.

Worried that your newborn will be too old? Please don’t worry! I can photograph babies of any age and create beautiful images.

Missed her actual birthday? Not a big deal! We can still capture a birthday session with all of the fun… nobody will care if they were actually done a few weeks after the actual birthdate.

Your senior missed out on prom, graduation photos and special moments? Let’s capture them this summer!

Realized how lucky you are to have grandparents and great-grandparents around? Plan a Generation session with them.

Need to update those family photos? Let’s plan something together. Photographs of your loved ones will always be important and I look forward to creating lifelong keepsakes for you soon.

Use the CONTACT ME form on this website to touch base about future sessions. You might also want to see the Pricing and FAQ pages.

Stay home, stay safe. We belong to each other. See ya under the rainbow!

Chelsea Lietz Photography specializes in newborn, baby, child and maternity photography in San Antonio, Texas and surrounding areas including but not limited to Stone Oak and New Braunfels. Tips for photographing your baby at home. 

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April 2, 2020

Baby Photography in San Antonio | Chelsea Lietz Photography

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Are you looking for a studio for baby photography in San Antonio? Chelsea Lietz Photography specializes in newborns and babies. I love to see your babies grow! We often do then & now photos with the same backdrops and props to show how your child has grown. Trust me, it happens fast!

I prefer to photograph newborns before they are 15 days old. But this is not a hard limit! I am very happy to photograph older infants and can still get beautiful images, often with eye contact. 3/4 months is a fun age because babies often start smiling. 6/7 months is my favorite age because they are usually sitting up, plump, and very happy. 9 months of age often means baby can stand up holding on to something. 11 to 12-month-olds get to celebrate their first birthday and can do an optional cake smash. Babes from 1-3 years old are tricky to photograph because they are busy, independent, on the move, and can’t yet be bribed. But I love a challenge! Bring your kiddos of any age. Session and pricing information can be found here.

Audrey was a joy to have back in the studio. She was happy, adorable, and perfectly plump. Happy half birthday sweet girl! I can’t wait to see you back for your first birthday cake smash session.

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Mama also let me try some fun dramatic black and white images of Audrey and her big brother. I love the simplicity of their sweet profiles.

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Chelsea Lietz Photography specializes in newborn, baby, child and maternity photography in San Antonio, Texas and surrounding areas including but not limited to Stone Oak and New Braunfels.  Please “like” me on Facebook and Instagram.


April 2, 2020

Newborn Portrait Studio | Chelsea Lietz Photography

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Sweet Briar was in the newborn portrait studio a few weeks ago and was an absolute doll. Her family lives just outside of San Antonio but traveled to the studio for their newborn photos. In fact, Briar modeled for me in a business promo video I am working on and can’t wait to share. I hired Sonrey Films for this special project that will highlight my brand and give a glimpse inside my newborn portrait studio.

Briar’s mama asked for bold, deep colors and they suited her so well. They also requested that I incorporate Dad’s firefighter helmet and I am always happy to support our first responders.

When you book a newborn session, you are given a style survey to tell me your requests for your images. I love to know what colors, themes, poses, props, and styles you like best. I love my art, but my #1 job is making sure you love your gallery.

Curious about my newborn portrait studio and what a newborn photo session is like? Keep an eye out for my promotional video that will introduce you to my work and my studio in the next few weeks. For now, check out the Frequently Asked Questions.

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Chelsea Lietz Photography specializes in newborn, baby, child and maternity photography in San Antonio, Texas and surrounding areas including but not limited to Stone Oak and New Braunfels. Newborn portrait studio serving the San Antonio area.  Please “like” me on Facebook.


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Chelsea Lietz is a highly sought-after San Antonio newborn photographer with over 14 years of experience photographing newborns. She also offers maternity, baby, and family photography. Chelsea Lietz Photography serves clients throughout San Antonio, Bulverde, Stone Oak, New Braunfels, Boerne, Blanco, Fredericksburg, and the surrounding areas.

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Chelsea Lietz is a highly sought-after San Antonio newborn photographer with over 15 years of experience photographing newborns. Known for her meticulous posing and timeless style, Chelsea captures irreplaceable memories that your family will treasure for generations. In addition to newborns, she also offers maternity photography, baby photography, and family photography. Based in San Antonio and serving the surrounding areas including Bulverde, Stone Oak, New Braunfels, Boerne, Blanco, and Spring Branch. 

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