Chelsea Lietz Photography

Chloe's First Birthday * Chelsea Lietz Photography * San Antonio Child Photographer

2012-01-17T18:24:00.000-08:00

Chloe came to see me for her first birthday. But she was NOT in a smiling mood. Not cranky, not crying, not upset... just not smiley. But we had fun anyway, especially when we let her smash into her first cake!

Katie & Matt Maternity * Chelsea Lietz Photography * San Antonio Maternity Portraits

2012-01-16T16:16:00.000-08:00

Katie & Matt were referred to me by an existing client/friend. They are both completely competent doctors, yet they have the same nerves and fears that all new parents have. I loved their honesty and excitement. They were total troopers at the ranch, easy-going and down for anything. Matt didn't even complain that it was Selection Sunday! I can't wait to see sweet James...

Pro Lab Printing * Chelsea Lietz Photography

2012-01-05T20:04:00.000-08:00

*Image by Paint The Moon Photography

This is why I always recommend using a professional lab! Paying 21 cents at costco is fine for your 200 vacation photos.

But when you get dressed up and spend the money and effort to get professional portraits... it is worth the money to get professional prints!

My proof site has excellent quality prints, and I am always happy to recommend local and internet labs as well.

Holidays Group 4 * San Antonio Photographer

2012-01-02T12:55:00.000-08:00

Phew! That wasn't even close to every session, but I'll call that a day! Thanks for letting my capture your holiday moments!

Holidays Group 3 * New Braunfels Photographer

2012-01-02T12:49:00.000-08:00

Holidays Group 2 * Bulverde Area Photographer

2012-01-02T12:45:00.000-08:00

Holidays Group 1 * San Antonio Portrait Photographer

2012-01-02T12:41:00.000-08:00

Time to play catch-up from my November & December sessions!

Michael & Co. * San Antonio Newborn Photographer

2012-01-01T16:13:00.000-08:00

The Holidays are an extremely busy time for photographers (maybe I'll catch up on posting sessions soon!), but when I got a call about this sweet newborn boy just 3 days before Christmas, I knew I couldn't say no. It is the season of celebrating joyous birth, after all! Of course I had a great time and Big Brother Matthew was so very proud of baby Michael... (who HATED being naked!)

Landon * San Antonio Newborn Photographer

2011-12-02T14:07:00.000-08:00

Sweet baby Landon was finally welcomed home by Big Brother Braden! This adorable boy was still less than six pounds and such an angel. Congratulations to the whole family!

Hadley's Newborn Portraits * Chelsea Lietz Photography * San Antonio Newborn Photography

2011-10-22T08:03:00.000-07:00

What kind of photographer would I be if I didn't take loads of shots of my own sweet newborn?! Here are some of my favorites. But don't worry, I might still have 2 or 3 up my sleeve!

Kailey & Kinsey * Chelsea Lietz Photography * Twin Newborn Portraits

2011-10-03T16:00:00.000-07:00

Two beautiful twin girls for your viewing pleasure!

Hudson is One! * Chelsea Lietz Photography * San Antonio Child Photographer

2011-09-21T15:59:00.000-07:00

My youngest nephew is ONE! And I know it is absurd, but I haven't photographed him since his newborn portraits! I promise not to let so much time lapse again because this kiddo is CUTE. I love his red hair, bright blue eyes, easy smile, and big personality. We love you, Hudson Guy!

Rave Retrievers * Chelsea Lietz Photography * New Braunfels Photographer

2011-09-14T14:57:00.000-07:00

I love dogs just as much as I love children. So getting to photograph Debra and her well behaved hunting dogs is always a treat for me! Despite the heat and the ants, we had a blast letting the pups play, work and show off. And I got to see their new work/travel trailer... with some of my previous photos all over it! I must say, they are a fine lookin' bunch over at Rave Retrievers!

Slade & Co. * Chelsea Lietz Photography * San Antonio Photographer

2011-09-07T19:33:00.000-07:00

I met Slade's family when he was in Mama's belly. So I just love when I get to watch the kiddos grow up. (and help capture some of their special family moments) Happy First Year Slade!

Melissa Maternity * Chelsea Lietz Photography * San Antonio Maternity Portraits

2011-08-22T15:11:00.000-07:00

Melissa and her husband are expecting twins! They went through a lot for these babies, and two sweet baby girls couldn't happen to a nicer couple. I'm so excited for their newborn shoot... I don't know if you've noticed, but I've had all boys lately!

Emily is One * Chelsea Lietz Photography * San Antonio Portrait Photographer

2011-08-14T13:18:00.000-07:00

Sweet Emily and her adorable expressions came to see me for her one year mini session. I love this kid and her gorgeous mother!

Finley! * San Antonio Newborn Portraits * Chelsea Lietz Photography

2011-08-02T19:04:00.000-07:00

Finley is here! I was sure he would have bright red hair... but not so far! Craig and Rachel are absolutely beaming with pride. And surely you can see why...

Radin & Gavin Newborn Portraits * San Antonio Photographer

2011-07-29T15:12:00.000-07:00

Ashleigh & Barrett are a young, active couple in my church, Hope Arise. When I learned they were expecting identical twin boys, I couldn't wait to get my lens on them! After a few weeks in NICU, I got my chance. Despite a lot of peeing, Gavin and Radin were perfect angels. Their parents are music lovers and even run a music school (hence both boys being named after musicians), so I had to throw a little music love in there...

God is good!

Weston * San Antonio Newborn Photographer

2011-07-27T15:03:00.000-07:00

Um, are you as in love with this cutie as I am? Weston is such a doll. He peed on Mom like five times, but he didn't give me a bit of trouble!

Jake is One! * New Braunfels Photographer

2011-07-25T18:41:00.000-07:00

Rachel's Maternity * San Antonio Maternity & Newborn Photographer

2011-07-18T18:53:00.000-07:00

I have known Rachel & Craig for years. And I am so excited for them to become parents! They are expecting a handsome baby boy, Finley. Rachel is always beautiful, but I have say she is especially stunning with the "baby glow" she's got going on. They came to see me EARLY one Saturday morning, even though Craig had celebrated his birthday the night before. He gets extra kudos for showing up, doing all the things I asked, taking good care of Rachel, and then attending a breastfeeding class with her. Now that's a good Dad! And they've only just begun...

Connor * San Antonio Newborn Photography

2011-07-13T14:39:00.000-07:00

I love when my families grow! Big Sister Jordan proudly announces the birth of her baby brother, Connor. He is such a doll... sweet and a great sleeper. Jordan has already taught him to be the perfect model. One more beautiful family I get the pleasure of working with...

Patrick & Co.

2011-07-08T17:20:00.000-07:00

Patrick and family met me at the beautiful Botanical Gardens and Breckenridge park for a fun early morning session. Patrick is about to be two! Also, his Hero Daddy is about to deploy. So this sweet family wanted to capture life as it is today. Some special birthday photos, and some memories made to get them through the months ahead. A beautiful family doing a beautiful thing for our Country...

Kamryn's Newborn Portraits * New Braunfels Area Baby Photographer

2011-06-08T18:47:00.000-07:00

I adore this little girl and I adore her family. I really, really love my job...

Martinez Family * San Antonio Family Photographer

2011-06-07T19:32:00.000-07:00

The Martinez Family found me online and we decided to do some family photos at The McNay Art Museum, and at their home. With three gorgeous daughters and a cute dog, my job was easy. And the mom... wow, I hope I look like that after children! She is gorgeous. A beautiful family with great manners and sweet smiles...

Heather & Co. * Central Texas Portrait Photographer

2011-06-03T15:21:00.000-07:00

Heather and her sister both brought their families to see me on a warm summer day. Since it is hard to schedule so many people, we ended up with some harsh sunlight. But these fun families were troopers and we had a blast. I hope we created some memories that show the love in these families, just as they are now. We all know that children grow way too quickly!

Baby Ava * San Antonio Area Newborn Portraits

2011-05-30T14:29:00.000-07:00

The moment my friend Jordan learned that her little sister was expecting a baby girl, she called me to book newborn portraits. When the moment finally arrived and sweet Ava entered the world, it brought the whole family together. I got to capture 4 generations of women, all of them with enviably gorgeous eyes. I couldn't get enough of great-grandmother's hands juxtaposed on the newborns smooth skin. Stunning. The men weren't shy either, loving on their daughter and granddaughter as only good man can. In my few hours with them, I could tell that Isaac is an amazing dad. Congratulations Kindel & Isaac! Family is so beautiful...

Mindi + Denver * Bulverde Hill Country Photographer

2011-05-25T14:21:00.000-07:00

Mindi and Denver found me on the internet and told me their love story. I knew they were my kind of people and I couldn't wait to work with them. We shot engagement photos on the beautiful Knibbe Ranch in Bulverde. Aren't they a stunning couple? I look forward to photographing Mindi's bridal portraits. And I'd be shooting the wedding if I weren't due to have a baby the same day. I hope you enjoy their good ol' fashioned country romance...

Kaden's Little Sister * New Braunfels Maternity Photos

2011-05-17T20:41:00.000-07:00

Robin and Johnny are high school sweethearts, still madly in love. For years they weren't sure if they would be able to have children, and today they are expecting their second! Big Brother Kaden will be welcoming a baby sister, Kamryn. I'm so happy for this beautiful family. Thank you for letting me a part of it.

50th Anniversary * New Braunfels Photographer

2011-05-05T20:30:00.000-07:00

The Whittenbergs just celebrated fifty years of marriage! And they have a beautiful family to show for it. Their children traveled to Wimberly from Dallas, Houston, and Germany to celebrate with them. I'm a sucker for love and family and these guys didn't dissapoint!

Emily & Co. * San Antonio Family Portraits

2011-04-28T20:03:00.000-07:00

Emily came back to me to celebrate nine(ish) months. We met on the beautiful grounds of the McNay Art Museum. I adore this girl's family. Perhaps because I've known her stunningly beautiful mother since elementary school. Or perhaps because her father is an amazing hands-on dad. And perhaps because this curly-headed beauty has got PERSONALITY. Miss Emily is vivacious and spirited and makes the cutest faces you've ever seen. Oh my, they grow so fast...

Katy * San Antonio Area Senior Portrait Photographer

2011-04-20T19:04:00.000-07:00

Katy is a beautiful, vivacious senior from New Braunfels. She came to see me on what had to be the windiest day of the year! But we perservered. I had a blast playing up her amazingly gorgeous eyes. Happy Graduation!

Lil' Miss Harper * New Braunfels Newborn Photographer

2011-04-19T16:55:00.000-07:00

Harper was a dream. I mean sugar and spice and everything nice! I photographed her parent's wedding... um, precisely nine months ago. ;-)

Trost Family * Bulverde Area Family Photographer

2011-04-18T18:41:00.000-07:00

The Trost Family came to the ranch for a fun and relaxed family session. Their adorable son Rylan, was a photographer's dream! Smiles, energy, and lots of eye contact with those big, {unfairly!} thick eyelashed peepers. If only I could keep him...

Austin is for Lovers * Engagement Portraits

2011-04-12T14:45:00.000-07:00

Kathryn & Brenton are Austinites through and through. We covered the city to capture their engagement portraits... from the small, private high school where they met, to the THE University they love, to the parks that boast Austin's skyline. We had a blast... though they said their lips got chapped from all that kissing. Small price to pay!

Jordan's Baby Brother * San Antonio Family Photographer

2011-04-10T10:06:00.000-07:00

Sweet, beautiful Jordan brought her family to me to celebrate her future baby brother. She was happy to show off Mommy's baby bump, showering it with kisses and hugs. I had a blast photographing the evident love in this family.

Sammi * Central Texas Newborn Photographer

2011-04-07T13:20:00.000-07:00

I'll admit, this little angel from Austin was a challenge. But it was worth every single moment! Sandra Marie is a beauty, and I can't wait to watch her grow.

Baby Lane * San Antonio Newborn Photographer

2011-03-25T15:56:00.000-07:00

I had the distinct pleasure of spending a morning with this handsome boy. Jealous? You should be.

Lane certainly wanted to stay awake for the party. But when we finally got him down, he was an angel. His plump lips and smooth, buttery skin made my job a breeze!

Rave Retrievers * New Braunfels Photographer

2011-03-23T13:23:00.000-07:00

Rave Retrievers is an awesome bird dog training facility in Central Texas. I get the priveledge of doing their photos for promotional items, their website, and their truck and trailer wraps. I LOVE when they ask me to come out and play with the pups. This time I got to work with 8 or 9 dogs at various stages in their training. I don't know about you, but I fell in love with every single one of them...

Kristal's Maternity Portraits * Bulverde Maternity Photographer

2011-02-28T13:47:00.000-08:00

Kristal has been a friend of mine since our elementary school years. Her sister bought her a gift certificate for a maternity session with me... isn't that sweet?! Kristal and her handsome husband, Hagan, are expecting a baby girl... Lillian. These two have such beautiful hearts, and I just know their daughter will be stunning. We were hoping for a fun outdoor session, but after their drive in from Austin we had nothing but nasty rain and drizzle. But we made do and had a blast. Congrats, my friends! You are going to be amazing parents.

Shelly's Belly Pics * San Antonio Maternity Photographer

2011-02-22T15:43:00.000-08:00

A friend of ours bought her niece a maternity session, and I'm so glad she did! Shelly is adorable and madly in love with her husband and her son-to-be. It was an honor capturing the beauty of Lane's baby belly.

Eliza & Jason * San Antonio Engagement Portrait Photographer

2011-02-16T19:02:00.000-08:00

Eliza and Jason were so much fun! We took their engagement portraits at my ranch and they were all smiles and puppy dog eyes. I'm not kidding, Eliza was truly glowing with a sparkle in her eye, and Jason's love for her was plainly evident on his face. Love it.
I wish you guys a lifetime of love and laughter. And children someday... don't forget to call me for maternity and newborn portraits! Happy marriage.

Baby Davis * San Antonio Newborn Photographer

2011-02-15T18:45:00.000-08:00

Sweet baby Davis was a worthwhile challenge. It took us 45 minutes to get him blissfully asleep, but then he was a doll! Even if he did poop on pretty much every prop, blanket, and backdrop I took to the shoot. :-) But hey, newborn portrait sessions are rarely easy. I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. I can't wait to watch this little boy grow.

Shealyn Maternity * New Braunfels Maternity Photographer

2011-02-02T14:15:00.001-08:00

I had a blast at this maternity/family session with Shealyn and her boys. She won the session at the Go Rodeo Auction and I'm thrilled! Big Brother James is expecting a baby sister, Sandra Marie, or "Sammi."

Lately... * New Braunfels Child Photographer

2011-02-02T14:07:00.001-08:00

Playing Catch Up... * San Antonio Portrait Photographer

2011-02-02T14:00:00.001-08:00

Hailey's Newborn * San Antonio Newborn Photographer

2011-02-02T13:56:00.001-08:00

Baby Hudson

2010-11-07T02:08:00.000-08:00

Meet the newest member of the family!

This is my new nephew, Hudson. Clearly, he is one handsome dude...

Baby Josie

2010-11-06T15:38:00.001-07:00

I just had the profound honor of photographing Baby Josie at 9 days old. Her family has become very near and dear to me since they first became clients, so my heart is gladdened to see their beautiful family grow.

We had a blast, especially watching proud big brother Oliver show off!

As you can see, she's a doll!

Caitlyn * San Antonio Baby Photographer

2010-10-07T15:59:00.000-07:00

Sweet Caitlyn was a new client, and such a treasure. Even though she was getting very tired and hungry, she was full of grins and gorgeous blue eyes. Happy 6 months, Caitlyn!

Playing Catch Up...

2010-09-10T12:32:00.000-07:00

Being so busy behind the camera that I don't have time to blog is a good thing... but I apologize for not keeping up!

Here are a few of the beautiful moments I've been capturing...

Did you miss me?

2010-04-27T16:09:00.001-07:00

I'm still here... just busy, busy behind the camera! And I couldn't be happier about that.

I may not keep up with the blog like I should, but I'm keeping my clients happy.

{And I'm now a workin' mama!}

One of my favorite recent clients is Senior, Ashlynn...

Kacy's Senior Portraits

2009-12-27T13:41:00.000-08:00

Kacy is a beautiful volleyball player headed for U of H!

Custom Holiday Cards

2009-11-17T14:49:00.000-08:00

See me for custom holiday photo cards!!!

John Marco & Family

2009-11-05T12:54:00.001-08:00

Who doesn't love a kid with a huge gap in his smile?!

Ulibarri Family

2009-10-27T12:56:00.000-07:00

The Ulibarri family came to me after being dissatisfied with two other photographers. They'd tried two photo shoots in indoor labs, and their beautiful daughters just weren't cooperating. We decided that letting them be themselves on the ranch might do the trick. And they had a blast!

The Cruz Family

2009-10-26T11:29:00.000-07:00

Joanna Cruz purchased a family photo session as a 50th birthday gift for her mother. We had a great time at Landa Park... but it was awfully popular that day with photographers and clients vying for the best spots! I think we got some great shots of this sweet family...

Kristin K Maternity

2009-10-01T08:29:00.001-07:00

One of my very best friends is expecting her third child any day now... and had never had any maternity portraits taken! I was happy to jump at the chance, and so pleased with the results. Kristin is beautiful, photogenic, and absolutely glowing...

And now I can't wait to photograph baby Kylar!