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

As a bilingual Birth Doula and Motherhood Photographer based in The Woodlands, TX, I’m here to hold space for your story with reverence, compassion, and presence.

Motherhood is more than a journey, it’s a profound transformation. It’s made up of quiet strength, raw emotion, and fleeting moments that shape your story in the most powerful ways. My passion lies in both supporting and documenting the real, honest moments that shape your motherhood experience from the powerful stillness of labor, to the first cries of new life, and the everyday love that fills your home. These are the memories that deserve to be seen, felt, and remembered.

Supporting you through every season of motherhood is a calling I hold close to my heart. Your story is uniquely yours, and I consider it an honor to walk alongside you, witnessing, celebrating, and preserving the moments that make it so beautifully yours.

Celebrating the Beauty of Motherhood, One Precious Moment at a Time

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

Whether I’m by your side as your DOULA or behind the lens capturing your story my heart is ROOTED in the same INTENTION, to honor your strength, celebrate your journey, and help you remember the BEAUTY in every moment.

MY OFFERINGS

EMPOWERING MOMS

DOULA services

MATERNITY

PRESERVING YOUR MEMORIES

SUPPORT THAT FEELS LIKE FAMILY

& BIRTH photography

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.

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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

Welcome, Mama.

Becoming a mother is one of the most beautiful, transformative journeys in life and I’m truly honored to walk alongside you through every step of it.

I’m based in The Woodlands, TX, and offer a gentle blend of compassionate doula support and soulful, documentary-style photography to help you feel nurtured, empowered, and deeply seen before, during, and after birth.

As a bilingual doula and photographer, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel confident and truly cared for. From your pregnancy glow to those tender first days with your newborn, I’m here to hold space for your story with love, presence, and purpose.

Whether I’m offering hands-on support during labor or quietly capturing the intimate, in-between moments of new motherhood, I bring gentle kindness, steady strength, and wholehearted presence to everything I do.

Let’s celebrate your unique path to motherhood and create memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

You’re not alone. I’m here with you, every step of the way.

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

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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

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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!

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