Service area · Clute, Texas
Clute Maternity, Newborn and Family Photographer
Clute is the town that throws a three-day party for the mosquito every July, and in 2003 a mammoth tusk turned up in a sand pit near Brazoswood High (Wikipedia). I’m Jen Duke, and I photograph maternity, Fresh 48, newborn and family sessions for Clute parents who want photos they’ll actually print.
Newborn sessions take place in my natural-light home studio in Richwood, by appointment. Fresh 48 can be at the hospital or at home, and family sessions can be at your house or an outdoor spot. Each session comes with a digital gallery for downloads and print orders.
15+ years behind the camera · Natural-light home studio in Richwood, by appointment · Digital gallery with downloads and print ordering
Local to Clute
Clute life and how it fits your photo plans
Clute counted 10,604 people in 2020. It grew up around the old Calvit and Eagle Island plantations and took off when Dow and its builders arrived in the early 1940s (Wikipedia). Here’s how a few Clute things can shape your photo timing.
Mosquito Festival weekend in July
The Great Texas Mosquito Festival runs the last Thursday, Friday and Saturday in July at Clute Municipal Park (City of Clute), and it has drawn about 18,000 visitors a year since 1981 (Wikipedia). If it’s a family tradition, snap the kids in the same spot each year. For a session, plan around that weekend and the July heat.
Brazoswood and back-to-school photos
Brazoswood High, T. W. Ogg Elementary, Madge Griffith Elementary and Clute Intermediate are all in Clute, part of Brazosport ISD (Wikipedia). If you’d like family photos before the school year gets busy, ask me about summer dates early, since my calendar fills months ahead.
A town built on old ground
Restwood Memorial Park sits on the site of William H. Wharton’s Eagle Island Plantation, and the mammoth found here was about 38,000 years old (Wikipedia). Kids who love dinosaurs and fossils grow out of it fast. A photo with a favorite toy or book marks that age better than any caption.
Sessions
From pregnant to preschool, a session for each season of family life
Maternity
Pregnancy photos taken outside at a location within 15 miles of my studio. Book it by itself or as an add-on. See maternity sessions
Fresh 48
Photos in your baby’s first two days, either in your hospital room or at home. See Fresh 48 sessions
Newborn
Posed newborn photos in soft, organic tones at the Richwood studio. Spots are limited, so book in your second trimester. See newborn sessions
Family
Photos at your home or outside, with everyone in the frame, mom included. See family sessions
Before you book
Try these at home before your session
- At the Mosquito Festival or any July evening outing, wait until the sun is low. Put it behind the kids and tap their faces on your screen to brighten them.
- Set your newborn by a bright window that’s out of direct sun, then turn off the lamps. Mixed light makes skin look orange.
- Got a dinosaur fan? Let them hold the toy they won’t put down. Clute’s mammoth story is a fun reason to capture it now.
- On the first day of school at Ogg, Griffith or Clute Intermediate, take the photo at your front door before you leave, not in the drop-off line.
- Be in at least one photo a week. Prop your phone on a shelf, set a timer and sit with your kids.
Where I work
Where Clute families have their sessions
I work from a natural-light studio in my home in Richwood, by appointment. That’s where newborn sessions happen. For Fresh 48 or a family session, let me know where you are in Clute and I’ll tell you what works.
If you’re after something to do with visiting family, the Clute Library is part of the Brazoria County Library System (Wikipedia) and makes an easy rainy-day stop with little ones.
Nearby towns: Lake Jackson, Richwood, Freeport. See every town I serve.
Studio: 239 Stuart St, Richwood, TX 77531 (by appointment)
Phone: 409-392-6844
Questions
Clute parents' common questions
How much are your sessions?
I share pricing by inquiry. Send me the type of session and your due date or how many people are in your family, and I’ll reply with the details.
Do sessions happen in Clute or in Richwood?
Newborn sessions are always in my Richwood home studio. Fresh 48 can be in the hospital or at your home, family sessions can be at your home or outdoors, and maternity is outdoors within 15 miles of the studio.
Can our family photos be at our house in Clute?
Yes. Family sessions can be at your home or an outdoor location. Tell me where you are and I’ll let you know what works.
Should we avoid Mosquito Festival weekend?
That’s up to you. The festival is the last Thursday through Saturday in July, so if your plans involve it, mention that in your inquiry when you ask about dates.
When is the right time to book newborn photos?
During your second trimester. Spots are limited and my calendar usually fills months in advance.
My toddler hates the camera. Is that a problem?
Not at all. I have over 15 years of experience and keep sessions relaxed. A past client said I was “very patient” and “did not rush the session at all.”
Will I get files I can print?
Yes. You’ll get a digital gallery of edited images to download, order prints from and share online in high resolution.
Ready to capture these days before they're gone?
Send me a note with your due date or family size and the session you’re thinking about. I’ll reply with dates and pricing.