In-home newborn lifestyle photography with parents and baby in Houston, Texas
Pregnant woman at sunset maternity photoshoot on Galveston beach
Fresh 48 newborn session in Houston hospital with bilingual birth photographer capturing first moments
Mom and daughter sharing joyful moment in The Woodlands TX Mommy and Me studio shoot

HI, I’M VANESSA

Where Motherhood Is Seen, Supported, and Beautifully Remembered

Motherhood is more than a journey, it’s a transformation filled with quiet strength, raw emotion, and moments that deserve to be seen and remembered. As a bilingual birth doula and motherhood photographer based in The Woodlands, TX, I’m here to hold space for your story. My passion lies in capturing and supporting the raw, heartfelt moments that help craft your story—whether it's the quiet strength of a mother-to-be, the first cries of a newborn, or the love that fills a family’s home.

Supporting you through every season of motherhood is a calling I cherish deeply. Your story is uniquely yours, and I consider it an honor to witness and preserve the moments that make it so beautiful.

Fresh 48 photography session capturing newborn baby and parents’ first hours in Houston hospital
In-home newborn photography in The Woodlands with cozy and relaxed family moments

From SUPPORTING you as your DOULA to capturing the sacred beauty in everyday moments through my lens, I am honored to be part of your journey and PRESERVE the memories that matter most to you and your FAMILY.

MY OFFERINGS

Each image I create holds a story, an emotion, and a fleeting moment transformed into something timeless and elegant.

Explore the sacred milestones of motherhood with services tailored to nurture, support, and celebrate you. Let’s turn your journey into an everlasting keepsake.

DOULA services

EMPOWERING MOMS

MATERNITY

PRESERVING YOUR MEMORIES

SUPPORT THAT FEELS LIKE FAMILY

& BIRTH photography

FEATURED GALLERIES

Blake Family

Woodlands, Tx. Fresh 48

Georgi Family

Maternity in the Woodlands, Texas

Valentina Family

Woodlands, Tx. In-Home Newborn

Certified bilingual doula providing birth support and photography in The Woodlands TX area

MEET THE DOULA + PHOTOG

vanessa TOBIAS

Becoming a mother is one of life’s most beautiful and profound journeys, and I’m truly honored to walk beside you every step of the way. Based in The Woodlands, TX, I combine compassionate doula care with heartfelt, documentary-style photography to nurture your experience and preserve your story. As a bilingual doula and photographer, I’m here to walk alongside you with kindness and understanding helping you feel confident, seen, and truly cared for from pregnancy through those first precious weeks after baby arrives.

Whether I’m offering steady, heartfelt support or quietly capturing the genuine, beautiful moments of your journey, my promise is to hold space for you with gentle kindness, steady strength, and wholehearted presence celebrating, empowering, and surrounding you with love every step of the way. Together, we’ll celebrate your unique journey and create memories to last a lifetime.

Curious to know more about me and how I can support you?

GUIDING YOU THROUGH

MOTHERHOOD’S SACRED SEASONS

Sunset maternity session Galveston
Glowing pregnant woman during golden hour maternity session in The Woodlands
Certified home birth doula supporting laboring mom in peaceful birth setting in The Woodlands, Texas
Galveston couple during beach maternity session embracing near shoreline
Bilingual newborn photographer documents early moments in hospital Fresh 48 session in The Woodlands TX
Happy family with toddler during outdoor portrait session in The Woodlands, Texas

KIND WORDS

I’ve worked with Vanessa for two different shoots and will continue to work with her for our yearly family photos. She communicates well and always has beautiful options to bring your vision to life.

— Richelle

Sesión de maternidad en la playa de Galveston con mamá esperando bebé

EXPLORE

Fresh 48 session capturing baby’s first hours at hospital near Houston and The Woodlands

FEATURED galleries

LET'S MAKE MAGIC

LET'S MAKE MAGIC

Doula bilingüe brindando apoyo continuo y amoroso durante el embarazo y el parto natural en The Woodlands
Doula certificada ofreciendo acompañamiento compasivo en parto en The Woodlands

I am beyond excited to meet you!