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.
Congratulations to all the Aggies graduating today! Particularly this Aggie, Abby, who I`ve since she was a little girl! Scroll through to see a before and after shot 🙂
Sometimes when I shoot a kiddo with a name that has a famous song to tied to it I listen to that song on repeat while I edit, this is Caroline and I happen to *love* Sweet Caroline so I was quite pleased. Experience has taught me people either love the connection between their name and a song or they don`t enjoy being sung to when people meet them. 😆Does your name have a song? How do you feel about it?
Sometimes our work can feel predictable. In ways that`s the goal, we *want* to be able to produce an "everyone looking at the camera and smiling" photo for our clients even when it`s windy/cold/people are hungry or just 2-years-old. But the less predictable interactions are my favorite, the way you have to fake an injury to get your toddler to kiss you, the way your kindergarten kid still fits so snugly in your arms. That`s the best part <3
Hayden is perusing a degree in forensic science and so I gave him the spiel I give all genetics or criminal science students about how they should intern for Othram if possible because it`s close to us and it`s one of a few labs doing cutting edge work in DNA genealogy to solve cold cases. I`ll report back in a few years if I talked him into it ;)
I love shooting seniors because there are so many interesting people graduating and their future plans give me hope. This is Ahren, golfer, drummer and soon to be Bearcat!
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