Service area · Bonney, Texas
Bringing Baby Home to Bonney: Newborn and Family Photos
Bonney started in 1873 as a railroad station and was named for a train conductor. With 180 people in the 2020 census, it’s been called the smallest village in Texas. I’m Jen Duke, and I photograph maternity, Fresh 48, newborn and family sessions for Bonney parents who want real photos of their little ones to print, and photos with mom in them too.
Newborn sessions take place in my natural-light home studio in Richwood. Fresh 48 is in the hospital or at home, and family sessions can be at home or outdoors. Every session includes a digital gallery for downloading and ordering prints.
15+ years of baby and family photos · Richwood home studio, natural light, by appointment · Gallery downloads and prints
Local to Bonney
Photos in the smallest village in Texas
Bonney sits in north-central Brazoria County, 10 miles north of Angleton, the county seat, with State Highway 288 passing a mile to the east. Its kids attend Angleton ISD schools, and the 2020 census counted just 180 residents (Wikipedia). Here is how life in a village this small shapes your photo plans.
Bringing baby home to a quiet village
Bonney’s 180 residents live on less than two square miles of land in north-central Brazoria County (Wikipedia). If you’d rather not leave the house in those first days, Fresh 48 photos can happen at home as well as at the hospital. Put your plans in your inquiry and I’ll let you know what works.
Wildcat purple and white
Bonney kids grow up to be Angleton Wildcats, whose colors are purple and white (Wikipedia). For family photos, pick one color like that and pair it with neutrals. Two or three calm colors look better in print than everyone in a different bright shirt.
Fair season and fall photos
The Brazoria County Fair runs for nine days each October at the fairgrounds in Angleton, with rodeos, live music and cookoffs (The Facts). The City of Angleton calls it the largest county fair in Texas (City of Angleton). For family photos before the holidays, reach out to me by late summer, since sessions often book months ahead.
Sessions
Photos from the baby bump to the school years
Maternity
Bump photos taken outdoors, at a location within 15 miles of the Richwood studio, on their own or added to another session. See maternity sessions
Fresh 48
Your baby’s first 48 hours, photographed in your hospital room or at home. See Fresh 48
Newborn
Classic newborn poses in soft, organic tones with a modern look, at my Richwood studio. Second trimester is the time to ask, since spots are limited. See newborn sessions
Family
At home or at an outdoor location, with time for little ones to warm up. See family sessions
Before you book
Photo tips Bonney parents can use at home
- Find your brightest window and turn off the lamps. Lay your baby on a light blanket nearby and shoot from the side.
- Dress the family in one main color plus neutrals, like Wildcat purple with white and gray.
- At the county fair, take photos early in the evening, before full dark, and use the carnival lights as a background, not a light source on faces.
- In a country yard, wait for the last hour before sunset. Stand with the sun behind your family so nobody squints.
- Hand off the phone. Ask your partner for photos of you and the baby every day for the first week.
Where I work
From Bonney to the Richwood studio
I photograph newborns in my home studio in Richwood, by appointment. Richwood and Bonney are both in Brazoria County. For Fresh 48 or family sessions, tell me you’re in Bonney and I’ll let you know what works.
State Highway 288 runs 33 miles north from Bonney to downtown Houston (Wikipedia), so whether you deliver close to home or up the highway, put your hospital in your inquiry.
Nearby towns: Angleton, Iowa Colony. See every town I serve.
Studio: 239 Stuart St, Richwood, TX 77531 (by appointment)
Phone: 409-392-6844
Questions
What Bonney parents ask before booking
How do I find out the price?
Pricing is shared by inquiry. Tell me what session you want and your due date or family size, and I’ll get back to you.
Where are sessions?
Newborns are photographed in my Richwood studio. Fresh 48 is in the hospital or at home, family sessions are at home or outdoors, and maternity is outdoors within 15 miles of the studio.
When should I book newborn photos?
In your second trimester. Spots are limited and usually booked months ahead.
We live in a tiny village. Can photos be at our house?
Family sessions can be at your home or outdoors, and Fresh 48 can be at home too. Tell me where you are and I’ll let you know what works.
Can I add maternity photos?
Yes. Maternity can be booked on its own or added to another session.
What if my baby won't sleep?
That’s normal. I have more than 15 years of experience and aim for a safe, fun, relaxing session. A client described me as “very patient” and said I “did not rush the session at all.”
Do we get digital files?
Yes. You 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 your due date or family size and the session you have in mind. I’ll reply with dates and pricing.