Business Details
13 Years
experience
Newborn, Milestone & Cake Smash Photography in Austin, TX
Jessica Doffing Photography is a professional newborn, milestone, and family photography studio based in downtown Austin, Texas. With over 30 years of experience working with children as a mother, licensed daycare provider, certified teacher, and professional photographer, Jessica combines her expertise in child development with artistic vision to create timeless portraits. The studio offers personalized sessions featuring hundreds of props, focusing on safety, creativity, and capturing authentic moments.Clients receive hand-edited RAW format images and benefit from Jessica's ongoing education in posing techniques, lighting, and business practices. As an active member of Professional Photographers of America, Austin PPA, and the International Newborn Photography Association, the studio maintains industry standards while providing mentorship programs for aspiring photographers.
Services
Newborn Photography
Milestone Sessions
Cake Smash
Photography Classes
Mentoring Programs
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of child development expertise combined with professional photography skills
- Personalized sessions with hundreds of curated props and outfits
- Safety-certified posing techniques for newborn photography
- Hand-edited RAW format images included in all packages
- Mentorship programs available for aspiring photographers
Associations and certifications
- Professional Photographers of America
- Austin PPA
- International Newborn Photography Association
- NILMDTS
What people say
Amazing pictures
Easy to work with
Adorable accessories
Stress-free sessions
Treasure forever
Services
Newborn Photography
Professional newborn sessions held within the first two weeks of life. Our studio provides safe posing, specialized props, and artistic lighting to capture your baby's earliest moments. Each session includes wardrobe selection, prop styling, and hand-edited digital images that preserve delicate details like wrinkles and expressions.
Milestone Sessions
Documenting developmental stages from infancy through toddler years. These sessions track physical changes and personality development using themed setups and coordinated props. Clients can opt for 'Grow With Me' packages that include multiple sessions at key developmental points throughout the first year.
Cake Smash
One-year-old celebration photography featuring custom-themed cake smash sessions. The studio provides decorative backdrops, coordinating outfits, and cleanup assistance to capture playful, messy moments. Sessions include both posed portraits before the cake activity and candid shots during the celebration.
Photography Mentoring
Professional development programs for aspiring newborn photographers. Offerings include hands-on studio mentoring, virtual business consultations, and technical workshops covering posing safety, lighting techniques, and post-processing. Sessions accommodate various skill levels from beginners to established professionals seeking refinement.
Camera Workshops
Educational classes teaching DSLR camera fundamentals and manual settings. Courses cover exposure triangle principles, white balance adjustment, and practical application through supervised practice sessions. Additional mentoring options available for parents wanting to improve personal photography skills with their children.
People
Jessica Doffing
Lead Photographer & Mentor
Professional newborn photographer with 11 years of experience, certified teacher, and former daycare provider. Member of PPA, APPA, and INPA. Specializes in safe posing techniques and offers mentorship programs for aspiring photographers while maintaining active involvement with NILMDTS.
Questions
When is the best time for newborn photography sessions?
Newborn sessions work best within the first 10-14 days when babies are still sleepy and flexible. Clients typically book during their third trimester to secure preferred dates.
What safety measures are taken during newborn sessions?
All sessions follow strict safety protocols including spotless equipment, temperature control, and constant supervision. Poses are carefully executed with spotter assistance, and all props are sanitized between uses.
What's included in a cake smash session?
Cake smash sessions include themed backdrop setup, two outfit changes, professional cake preparation, cleanup assistance, and 30+ edited images capturing both posed and candid moments during the celebration.
Do you offer photography education for beginners?
Yes, we provide DSLR basics classes, hands-on practice sessions, and personalized mentoring programs covering camera settings, lighting techniques, and business development for aspiring photographers.
Can I customize my newborn session props?
Our studio offers hundreds of curated props, headbands, and outfits available for selection. Clients may bring personal items like family heirlooms or special blankets to incorporate into their session styling.
