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Why I photograph newborns in a studio… Though “lifestyle” newborn sessions in clients’ homes are absolutely lovely (and there are some amazing lifestyle photographers in San Antonio!) my favorite way to capture a newborn is by creating a beautiful classic and timeless portrait of their precious face- the face that will all-too-quickly grow and change.  […]

Studio or Lifestyle Newborn Photography? San Antonio Newborn Photographer

interior of newborn photographer Sarah Lake's home studio

May 11, 2021

There seems to be a trend lately in the baby photography industry- or maybe it’s been the norm all along- toward really elaborate, theme-specific, highly decorated sets for cakesmash sessions. And those sets are usually adorable- they really are!! I’m amazed at what some photogrpahers can create for their tiny clients. And I too have […]

Simple Minimal Cakesmash || San Antonio Cakesmash photographer

baby with white balloons and birthday cake

April 13, 2021

I am so thankful to be able to start booking Newborn Sessions once again! (A year with a deployed husband and “remote learning” led to a forced hiatus in 2020 for the SLP studio. So happy that year has passed and that I can once again start serving San Antonio families doing what I love!! […]

DIY Newborn Photography during Covid-19, San Antonio Newborn Photographer, Sarah Lake Photography

March 4, 2021

This list has been a long time in the works!  If you’re a new parent, or have even recently visited the baby aisle and Target and are wondering if ANY of the new baby gear or gadgets are worth buying, look no further. I recently asked parents on our Facebook page to share their ideas […]

Totally useless baby gear (according to moms!) San Antonio Newborn Photography

January 25, 2021

This past February, I was lucky enough to have some very special people fly to San Antonio to visit my family (and the studio!) My cousin and his sweet wife flew to TX from Michigan on a last-minute flight they booked during a crazy internet airfare sale. And I can’t believe their luck… 1: Because […]

San Antonio Newborn Photography Studio, Sarah Lake Photography

newborn smiling baby girl sleeping on white blanket

September 23, 2020