Lauren Melissari & Sarah Burns
Behind the Lens
Lauren & Sarah are photographers serving Bryan and College Station, Texas, with more than twenty years of combined experience. We specialize in maternity, newborn, child, and family portraiture, creating work that is considered and true to each family we photograph. Whether in the quiet light of our studio or within the textures of an outdoor setting, our approach is rooted in safety, subtle detail, and a refined aesthetic. Each portrait is shaped with care, designed to reflect both beauty and authenticity.
We know families in Bryan–College Station have many options for maternity and newborn photography, and we’re grateful you’re here getting to know us. Our work is built on experience and a genuine love for photographing newborns, children, and families. If you’d like to learn more about who we are and the heart behind our studio, you’ve come to the right place.
why choose us
EXPERIENCE
Rooted in artistry.
- Over twenty years of combined expertise in maternity, newborn, child, and family portraiture.
- Mentors to dozens of photographers across the country, guiding both artistry and practice.
- A practice shaped by years of refinement, growth, and care, built on a dedication to both artistry and families we serve.
- Known for an ability to work seamlessly with children, creating an environment where little ones feel comfortable.
- A foundation strengthened by professional newborn safety training, knowledge, and education.
- Trusted by hundreds of families in Bryan–College Station and beyond.
approach
Calm. Considered. Intentional.
- Sessions designed to feel calm, patient, and unhurried, allowing families to relax and connect naturally.
- Thoughtful styling guidance provided before every session, ensuring details align with the overall aesthetic.
- Gentle direction that creates authentic connection, encouraging moments that reflect genuine emotion.
- Safety and comfort as the foundation, especially with newborns and young children.
- An experience that is family-centered and intentional, thoughtfully shaped to reflect the bonds they share.
- We create an atmosphere that feels welcoming and relaxed for every family
DETAIL
Every element, thoughtfully considered.
- Every collection is carefully curated and hand-edited, ensuring polish, cohesion, and a refined presentation
- Portraits are delivered in a private online gallery, offering seamless access for clients.
- Clients enjoy digital collections with additional heirloom albums and wall art available.
- The client journey is built on clear communication, so clients feel supported from first inquiry to delivery.
- Sessions are approached with intention, patience, and care, allowing space for meaningful imagery.
- Each portrait is created with a commitment to authenticity.
READY TO RESERVE YOUR SESSION?
We would be honored to create work for your family. If you’re ready to begin planning your session, we welcome you to connect with us. Together we’ll design an experience that feels calm, intentional, and artfully tailored to you.
Client Reflections
We are grateful for every family who has invited us to document their lives. Their words mean as much to us as the portraits themselves.
Amazing with Our Kids
Lauren and Sarah are absolutely wonderful. We have trusted them for nearly four years with every photo session, and they never disappoint. They are amazing with our kids, and the quality of their work is unmatched. We know without a doubt they will capture our most precious moments beautifully.
STEPHANIE D.
Seriously the Best
The best photographers we have ever worked with! They somehow make our busy family look amazing every single time. Over the years we have trusted them for headshots, family portraits, maternity, newborn, and dance pictures, and every session has been incredible. We will never use anyone else. Truly the best!
KAYLA C.
love their work
We have worked with Lauren and Sarah many times, and each session captures our family perfectly. There is no other photographer we would choose. They are truly the best. Our children adore them, and even my husband, who usually dislikes being photographed, relaxes and enjoys the experience with them.
JULIE F.
Just a gorgeous little guy with a Harry Potter theme to his nursery. This is Reid! ❤
My goodness it`s cold outside!* It was also cold outside when we had this family scheduled and under a certain point (usually 45 degrees, but depends on the people and outfits and windchill) we offer you a rescheduled date or a different location for a shoot and this family picked the studio!
*Sorry about the "wintery mix" in the forecast this weekend, my 8yo always prays for snow on his birthday and he`s pretty effective 😆
Some people were meant to be twin parents, and never have I felt more assured that a set of parents was ready for twins then these two. They are chill enough they didn`t find out the gender of their babies before birth, and yet on top of things enough to be EARLY to their newborn shoot? (This never happens). Truly impressive. How perfect are Theodore and Franklin?
The Andersson family is brand new to College Station and already winning at life because their realtor surprised them with a family session gift certificate when they closed on their house. Realtors, take note! This is the kind of closing gift that actually gets used and actually gets loved.
They showed up ready for fall photos and were an absolute dream to work with. And yes, we are wildly behind on posting all of our fall sessions, but honestly I choose to believe it just adds to the charm at this point.
So welcome to College Station, Andersson family. And please ignore the fact that we are posting this approximately seventeen years after fall ended. We’re doing our best.
There are two types of baby hair I particularly enjoy; the type my babies had, (which is none, you will find yourself reminiscent for the type of babies you had as an old lady like me) and the type Julia has, which is happy and spiky hedgehog hair. <3 Just the cutest little lady!
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