January 26, 2015

San Antonio Child Photographer | Chelsea Lietz Photography

Last week on my facebook page I asked for nominations for a “deserving” family to receive a complimentary newborn session and the digitals with printing rights.  I explained that “deserving” could mean a wide variety of things and that I just wanted to choose a family currently expecting a baby to bless.  I was raised to give freely and joyfully, and that lesson stuck with me.  I love to give back and I was looking forward to doing this for one family.

And then… something so beautiful happened.

FORTY THREE kind-hearted people went out of their way to nominate someone to me.  They opened their hearts in an effort to tell me why these families that they loved deserved this little treat.  They shared stories of hope, courage, perseverance, admiration, and love.  Always love.  Just the people nominating others touched my heart and moved me to tears.

And then there were the families they told me about!  43 amazing families who have overcome obstacles, fought the hard fight, grieved and hoped again.  These families that stick together, lean on each other and pursue the dream of parenthood.  Through my tears, I read about cancer, miscarriage, lost jobs, stillbirths, fertility treatments, military deployments, hard work, foster families, answered prayers, serving the Lord, adoptions, depression, working two jobs, selfless giving, and LOVE.  Always love.

Instantly I wished that I could photograph every single family and love on every single baby.  But I knew I couldn’t do that and still support my own family.  So I stretched my original promise of one family to two.

I resigned myself to choosing just two families out of the 43.  I underestimated just how hard it would be to decide.  They were ALL “deserving.”  And so many of their stories intersected with mine in some way.  I decided to pray on it over the weekend.

And do you know what happened?

Over the weekend I got a message from the good people at First American Commercial Property Group in San Antonio.  They heard about my project and wanted to sponsor FIVE MORE FAMILIES.  I was so touched and crying yet again.  Love wins.

And I am so very happy to announce that I will have the honor of photographing seven of the families nominated to me.  It was still so very hard to choose, but such a joy to me that I have something worthwhile to give. It isn’t much in the scheme of things, but it is what I have to offer.  The Lord gave me a passion and I get to share it.  It doesn’t get much better than that.

The families I chose were sent an email today, via their nominating friend or family member.

When I meet these families, I will be sharing a bit of their story.  Whatever they are comfortable sharing.  And I will absolutely be sharing the photos of their sweet babies.

Love wins, you guys.  Love wins.

 

 

Edited to Add:

A past client saw this post. She has two beautiful adopted kiddos and says that photos of her children are one of her most prized possessions. So she wants to pay it forward!

She is sponsoring ANOTHER deserving family, bringing our total to 8.  The world is so beautiful.  You guys are so beautiful!  Love wins.

San Antonio newborn baby photographer

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. San Antonio child photographer.  Please “like” me on Facebook.

 

October 23, 2014

San Antonio Child Photographer | First Birthday Portraits & Cake Smash

 

Reagan first came to the San Antonio studio for newborn portraits and in a blink was already returning for her first birthday photo session with cake smash and bubble bath!  She was lovely in a princess crown on my vintage love seat and just adored the pearl necklace props.  Reagan’s mama gave me some special things to include on her first birthday chalk board so that they will always remember what she was like at this adorable age.

We recreated some of Reagan’s newborn portraits to show her growth… I love the sport shots since Mom says balls are her favorite toy.

Reagan’s first birthday cake smash was a cupcake theme and we shot them outdoors in my vintage high chair.  She had a slow start but was soon digging right in!  And the little genius can hold up one finger for being one!  With all that cake and icing everywhere, we simply had to give her a bubble bath to clean up. How adorable is she in the shower cap by Feather River Boutique?

Thanks for celebrating your first year with me Miss Reagan, it was an honor to your photographer.

 

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.  San Antonio Child Photographer. Please “like” me on Facebook.

September 25, 2014

San Antonio Baby Photographer | Baby’s First Year Portrait Plan | Nolan

As San Antonio’s premier baby photographer, I love watching children grow from sleepy newborns to chubby, smiley babies, then to spunky toddlers celebrating their first birthday!  I offer a Belly to Birthday Portrait Package that captures that first precious year and documents the growth that happens in the blink of an eye.

My package (details here), includes four portrait sessions: maternity, newborn, 6 month/sitting, and a one year session with cake smash.  If you prefer, you can replace your maternity session with a 9 month mini session.  These sessions ensure that you capture every adorable stage and don’t miss any of those fleeting moments.  Each session in my package includes 2 digital images so that you may show off your adorable baby and make prints wherever you wish.  Also included in the package is a custom Facebook timeline cover (examples here) of your favorite newborn images, and a custom smart phone app to show off your gallery.  After your child’s birthday session, I compile a custom designed 10×10 lay flat fine art album… it is BEAUTIFUL.  The memories preserved on these thick, museum quality pages with be cherished forever.

 I adore watching the “baby plan” babies grow.  And I often document this growth with what I call “recreation images.”  I like to choose a favorite photo from the newborn session and use the same prop, pose, and/or backdrop at each milestone session to show exactly how much the baby has grown.   You can see an example below from Nolan’s first year in my airplane prop.  Babies grow fast, I highly recommend signing up for the Belly to Birthday package so you don’t miss those milestones!

Nolan just graduated from my baby plan.  It was an honor to serve his family and watch him grow.  He is seriously adorable and I honestly think he should be a baby model!  This kid is CUTE.  First you see him with his birthday sign… this is a chalkboard that I customize for your child to share their stats, favorite foods, words, etc.

Below are some images of Nolan at his newborn, 3 month, and 6 month sessions.

Here is Nolan’s growth series!

And finally, here is Nolan at one year!

Nolan was not a fan of the cake smash.  You just never know which kids will love it or hate it!  But, it is still adorable…

He did, however, love the bubble bath in my cute shower tub that washed all that cake away!

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. San Antonio baby photographer.

September 16, 2014

San Antonio Child Photographer | Holiday Mini Sessions

As the Holidays approach, I am happy to announce child studio mini sessions to capture the perfect images for your family Christmas card!  Photographs also make excellent Christmas gifts.

These mini sessions are 20 minutes long and take place in my studio on two set dates.  They are open to children 4 months through 10 years.  Siblings are welcome, but no additional images are included. Please note that posing is limited for infants that do not yet sit up.

The package includes your styled shoot, 6 images of your choice in high resolution via download within 8 days, and the possibility of additional files available for purchase.

My Christmas minis are simple and classic.  I provide some props and give you suggestions on what to bring. This year I will offer the following themes of which we will use two per session:

Christmas Pajamas with Letters to Santa and cookies

Christmas Light Classic

Rustic Christmas

Glitter & Shimmer

 

Celebrate a Holiday other than Christmas? Just let me know!

PLEASE DO NOT SCHEDULE TOO CLOSE TO NAP TIME!

Please click here for dates, investment information, and to schedule your mini session.

 

PLEASE NOTE:

I would also like to announce that I will not be offering family mini sessions this Fall or Winter.  With the birth of my third daughter, I would like to spend more time with my young family over the Holidays.  I hope that you understand.  I am happy to recommend Sarah Moran Photography for your family photo sessions. (click on her name to find her!)

Thanks, Chelsea

 

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.  

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July 30, 2013

Magin Grandkids * Chelsea Lietz Photography

I grew up with the Magin family and was extremely honored when I was asked to photograph their grandchildren.  They have been blessed 5 times over.

We had a blast with a picnic, some cane pole fishing (not shown), and some stylized shots at the ranch and studio.  Photographing four wiggly children is not easy, nor are infants that cannot yet sit up on their own.. but this was a welcome challenge!  Photoshop is my friend.

Meet Luke, Phillip, Paige, & Riley…