I'm Meredith, Dallas based newborn and family photographer. I'm here to capture your family's special bond and make sure you look and feel good doing it.

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East Dallas newborn photographer

April 23, 2025

East Dallas newborn photographer // Family photos by Meredith Petit

Why a Newborn Session at Home Is the Perfect Choice — Especially in Dallas

Welcoming a new baby into the world is one of the most beautiful experiences life has to offer. Between the late-night feedings, soft coos, and tiny toes, there’s a brief, magical window you’ll want to remember forever.

As a Dallas newborn photographer, I’ve had the honor of capturing these early moments in the most authentic way possible—right in the heart of your home.


1. Ultimate Comfort for You and Baby

Let’s face it: the first few weeks with a newborn can be a blur of exhaustion and adjustment. The last thing you want is the added stress of packing bags and braving Dallas traffic. With an at-home newborn session, you can relax in your space while I come to you—camera in hand, ready to capture the calm, cozy beauty of your everyday moments.


2. Personalized Photos in Your Dallas Home

Your home tells the story of your family. Whether it’s the soft light streaming through your nursery windows in east Dallas, or a quiet moment on your Lakewood front porch, photographing your newborn at home adds a deeply personal touch. These aren’t just pictures—they’re memories made in the place where your baby will grow up.


3. Natural, Lifestyle Photography That Feels Like You

Gone are the days of overly posed newborn photos in unfamiliar settings. Lifestyle newborn photography in Dallas is all about real, heartfelt moments. Using natural light and gentle direction, I create images that showcase your baby’s tiny details and your family’s genuine connection—no props or backdrops needed.


4. Flexible, Baby-Led Sessions

Life with a newborn doesn’t run on a tight schedule—and that’s okay! In-home sessions allow us the flexibility to work around feedings, diaper changes, or snuggles. There’s no rush, just space to breathe and capture your story as it unfolds.


5. Include the Whole Family (Yes, Even Pets!)

At-home sessions make it easy to involve siblings, parents, and even your four-legged family members. Everyone is more relaxed, especially older children, and pets can wander in for those sweet, spontaneous moments that you’ll treasure forever.


Let’s Create Something Beautiful Together

As a passionate newborn photographer in Dallas, I believe your family’s story deserves to be told where it truly begins—at home. If you’re expecting or have recently welcomed a baby, let’s connect and plan a session that reflects your family’s heart and home.

📍 Serving Dallas area, including Lakewood, Bishop Arts, Highland Park, Frisco, Plano, and surrounding areas.

Edited using The Archetype Process

I’m Meredith, a Dallas based family & newborn photographer, mother of three who is passionate about creating images that you’ll love.

Less but better is a constant battle in my life. With so much being thrown at us daily, begging us to add more and more to our lives, I find myself fighting against the urge to purchase yet another thing I don’t actually need. What I really desire is more meaning. I want to fill my home with furniture that’s passed down from my grandparents, memories from our travels, photos of my babies, and handmade heirlooms. I want to take the time to save up for something with meaning versus purchasing a quick fix. I want to add value to my life and home, not clutter.

That’s why I believe so strongly in providing a full service experience, from planning to session to heirloom quality prints and albums. As a busy mother of three myself, I know that you don’t have any extra time in your day, which is why I want to take the load off of you and put the quality straight into your hands – a cherished memento, a timeless piece of art to add to your life. 

Get to know more about me, or reach out to inquire about a newborn or family session here. I’d love to plan a special session for you.

East Dallas newborn photographer // Family photos by Meredith Petit

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