Houston Portrait Photography for Women at Every Stage of Life
From maternity and motherhood to beauty, branding, and legacy portraits, La Vie Photography creates timeless images that help women feel seen, celebrated, and confident.
Ways We Serve Women
La Vie is more than a photo session — it’s a full-service experience designed around you.
We handle it all:
✔︎ Professional hair & makeup available
✔︎ Studio wardrobe included
✔︎ Fully guided posing
✔︎ Immediate image selection
✔︎ Heirloom albums, wall art, and folio boxes
Kristen’s clients describe their sessions as empowering, effortless, and “the first time I’ve really felt seen.”
“From the styling to the photos to the way Kristen guided me — I felt confident, relaxed, and radiant. This wasn’t just a shoot… it was a transformation.” – Client Review
This experience is for the woman who wants to remember this season — not someday, but now.
Whether you are growing a baby, building a business, celebrating your body, honoring motherhood, or simply ready to see yourself differently, your portrait session is designed to feel effortless, guided, and deeply personal.
Houston Maternity Photography
Maternity will always be one of the most meaningful ways we photograph women. Your session is designed to celebrate your body, your baby, and the beautiful transition into motherhood with timeless, elegant portraits.
Women’s Portraits Beyond Motherhood
You do not need a milestone to deserve beautiful portraits. From beauty and boudoir to branding and personal legacy sessions, we create portraits that reflect your confidence, softness, strength, and story.
Your Portrait Experience
Consultation & Styling
We kickstart our journey with a friendly phone call. During this chat, I'll walk you through my process and take the time to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Once your session is booked, we'll also meet for an in person styling consultation. This step is all about bringing your vision to life.
Capture the Magic
Arrive at our private Houston studio for styling and photography. Your session starts with professional hair and makeup service, I will then guide you through your session where I'll use my expertise to capture the essence of the moment. This is where the magic happens, and we'll create stunning memories together.
Same Day Reveal
View your images the same day - and fall in love with how you look! I'll help you choose your favorite images and artwork. We help clients adorn their home with beautiful artwork in many forms. I want to keep this entire process as easy for you as possible, so our art installer even professionally installs your wall art.
Trusted by Houston women and families for over 16 years.
years in business
clients photographed each year
of wardrobe pieces available
Meet Your Photographer, Kristen
I’ve spent 16 years capturing Houston women through every season of life. La Vie was born out of my passion for classic motherhood photography — but it has evolved into a space where every woman gets to be the star of her own story. As the years move on and I see my clients come back time and time again, ready to capture the next new season of life, I am struck by the beauty of each new beginning. There are so many moments in a woman’s journey through womanhood that deserve to be captured. I will always love new mom sessions; they are where I fell in love with capturing women on the cusp of becoming, but I see now that women are always on the cusp of becoming….becoming mothers, becoming your company’s next CEO, becoming graduates, becoming empty nesters…there is no end to the season of becoming & reinvention. From boudoir to milestone portraits, I blend magazine-worthy technique with real, radiant emotion.
A Luxurious & Relaxed portrait experience ensures you are well taken care of, from your pregnancy photo session through your baby’s first birthday and into every celebration you experience on this journey through womanhood.
Investment
Portrait experiences begin at $580.
For clients who want a simple session, full-service pampering, or a completely custom experience, we offer several ways to be photographed.
All sessions include hair, makeup, and wardrobe styling. You simply choose how long we create together.
Do you offer professional hair & makeup?
Yes — every session includes expert styling to help you feel camera-ready.
Do you have a wardrobe?
We do! From flowing gowns to classic pieces, we’ll help you select looks that flatter beautifully.
I’m not photogenic. Can you help me pose?
Absolutely. You’ll be guided through every pose so you feel confident and look amazing — no modeling experience required.
Can my partner join the session?
Yes! We’re happy to include partners and other family members if you’d like.
Do I have to be nude for boudoir photos?
Not at all. Boudoir sessions are about your comfort and confidence. Wear what makes you feel amazing — not sure what that is? Don’t worry we’ll help you figure it out.
When will I see my photos?
Right after your session! We offer same-day image viewing and ordering.
“Words cannot express just how amazing our experience with Kristen at La Vie has been. Kristen did both my maternity and my son’s newborn photos. Both times I was impressed with her creative direction and professionalism, particularly during this pandemic where she upheld excellent cleanliness standards and ensured our comfort. Our albums and artwork are truly beautiful – we will cherish them for many years to come. This is not your ordinary maternity and newborn photographer – her service and products are high quality and I can say it was money well spent!”
– Kelly (Maternity & Newborn Session)
“Such an amazing experience with my maternity and motherhood photoshoots 🤍. I have done two shoots with Kristen, when I was 9 months pregnant and when my baby turned 1.
Impeccable studio! Everything was beautifully organized — from the stunning wardrobe options to professional hair and makeup, I felt completely taken care of. Her assistant even helped watch my baby while I was getting ready, which made the whole experience so much easier and stress-free.
The photographer herself is incredibly talented and made me feel comfortable and confident throughout. The final photos are absolutely beautiful — memories I’ll cherish forever ✨”
-Ekaterina (Maternity & Motherhood Session)
“Shooting a session with Kristen at La Vie was one of the best experiences I have had when it comes to boudoir. Not only was Kristen attentive to detail and prepped to the nines, but most importantly she made me feel incredibly comfortable and confident. Boudoir never has to be scary, it should be empowering and feel safe when working with a photographer as professional as Kristen- and it was just that! Kristen helped guide me through poses and would demonstrate examples, hyping me up the whole time (her killer playlist did, too). The photos were a cherry-on-top result of a fun session. You can expect to look at your photos in awe, that yes, that really is you! An all-female team creates an added layer of security when shooting, and I truly cannot wait to work with La Vie Photography again.”
– Kaylen (Boudoir Session)
“Kristen has been the person I contact every time our family has a milestone. From my engagement, wedding, first birthday smash cake, to boudoir photoshoot – Kristen has been there to document my life journey. Kristen can tell your story through the creative lens and portray the most magical memories. From her studio to her most amazing staff – Kristen is the up most professional photographer I’ve worked with. Every detail is captured through her camera.
If you don’t think you know how to pose – Kristen will be there to help! She knows how to adjust lighting to compliment every curve of your body. I felt very empowered and felt proud to show off all my hard work from the gym!! Thank you, Kristen, for being on this life journey with me and documenting the process; so that one day – I can reflect on all the memories you’ve captured for me.”
– Erica (Baby Milestones & Boudoir Session)
“Kristen is an absolute pleasure to work with and I give her the highest praise! She took the time to meet and talk with me prior to the session to learn about how I envision the shoot. She made me feel so comfortable during the session. She was also very organized about the flow of the shoot and provided clear guidance for positioning that it all felt so seamless. The photos turn out INCREDIBLE – so tasteful and artistic!! I love that she’s all about celebrating the female body and spirit. Highly recommend to anyone considering her for their maternity shoot!! It is truly the best way to capture this special time in any woman’s life.”
– Aysha (Maternity Session)
“I had the most amazing maternity session with Kristen. After the consultation, Kristen really understood my aesthetic and made sure to incorporate what was important to me in my shoot (including my husband and puppies)! From hair and makeup to all of the gorgeous outfits she put together, the whole shoot was stress-free and made me feel like a princess. Even more incredible was that I didn’t have to wait to see my photos because Kristen set up the ordering session same day! I thought I’d just want a few maternity photos but after seeing the images, I couldn’t help but order an album. I can’t wait to take our baby girl back for her newborn portraits in just a few short weeks. 100% recommend La Vie Photography!”
– Alexis (Maternity Session)
“Words cannot express just how amazing our experience with Kristen at La Vie has been. Kristen did both my maternity and my son’s newborn photos. Both times I was impressed with her creative direction and professionalism, particularly during this pandemic where she upheld excellent cleanliness standards and ensured our comfort. Our albums and artwork are truly beautiful – we will cherish them for many years to come. This is not your ordinary maternity and newborn photographer – her service and products are high quality and I can say it was money well spent!”
– Kelly (Maternity & Newborn Session)
“Such an amazing experience with my maternity and motherhood photoshoots 🤍. I have done two shoots with Kristen, when I was 9 months pregnant and when my baby turned 1.
Impeccable studio! Everything was beautifully organized — from the stunning wardrobe options to professional hair and makeup, I felt completely taken care of. Her assistant even helped watch my baby while I was getting ready, which made the whole experience so much easier and stress-free.
The photographer herself is incredibly talented and made me feel comfortable and confident throughout. The final photos are absolutely beautiful — memories I’ll cherish forever ✨”
-Ekaterina (Maternity & Motherhood Session)
“Shooting a session with Kristen at La Vie was one of the best experiences I have had when it comes to boudoir. Not only was Kristen attentive to detail and prepped to the nines, but most importantly she made me feel incredibly comfortable and confident. Boudoir never has to be scary, it should be empowering and feel safe when working with a photographer as professional as Kristen- and it was just that! Kristen helped guide me through poses and would demonstrate examples, hyping me up the whole time (her killer playlist did, too). The photos were a cherry-on-top result of a fun session. You can expect to look at your photos in awe, that yes, that really is you! An all-female team creates an added layer of security when shooting, and I truly cannot wait to work with La Vie Photography again.”
– Kaylen (Boudoir Session)
“Kristen has been the person I contact every time our family has a milestone. From my engagement, wedding, first birthday smash cake, to boudoir photoshoot – Kristen has been there to document my life journey. Kristen can tell your story through the creative lens and portray the most magical memories. From her studio to her most amazing staff – Kristen is the up most professional photographer I’ve worked with. Every detail is captured through her camera.
If you don’t think you know how to pose – Kristen will be there to help! She knows how to adjust lighting to compliment every curve of your body. I felt very empowered and felt proud to show off all my hard work from the gym!! Thank you, Kristen, for being on this life journey with me and documenting the process; so that one day – I can reflect on all the memories you’ve captured for me.”
– Erica (Baby Milestones & Boudoir Session)
“Kristen is an absolute pleasure to work with and I give her the highest praise! She took the time to meet and talk with me prior to the session to learn about how I envision the shoot. She made me feel so comfortable during the session. She was also very organized about the flow of the shoot and provided clear guidance for positioning that it all felt so seamless. The photos turn out INCREDIBLE – so tasteful and artistic!! I love that she’s all about celebrating the female body and spirit. Highly recommend to anyone considering her for their maternity shoot!! It is truly the best way to capture this special time in any woman’s life.”
– Aysha (Maternity Session)
“I had the most amazing maternity session with Kristen. After the consultation, Kristen really understood my aesthetic and made sure to incorporate what was important to me in my shoot (including my husband and puppies)! From hair and makeup to all of the gorgeous outfits she put together, the whole shoot was stress-free and made me feel like a princess. Even more incredible was that I didn’t have to wait to see my photos because Kristen set up the ordering session same day! I thought I’d just want a few maternity photos but after seeing the images, I couldn’t help but order an album. I can’t wait to take our baby girl back for her newborn portraits in just a few short weeks. 100% recommend La Vie Photography!”
– Alexis (Maternity Session)
You deserve to be seen in this season.
Whether you are expecting, mothering, building, healing, celebrating, or simply becoming, your portraits should feel like you — only elevated.