A newborn baby sleeping on a white quilt, wearing beige pajamas.

A newborn baby is crying and being held by an adult, with an adult's hand gently touching the baby's chest, in a black and white photograph.

A sleeping baby lying on a cream textured blanket, curled up on its side, with a soft brown blanket nearby.

A black and white photograph of a sleeping young child wrapped in a blanket, lying on a patterned surface.

A crying infant lying on a white textured blanket. Photographed by Vanessa Underwood Photography, a maternity, newborn, and family photographer based in Amarillo, Texas and serving the Texas Panhandle.

A young child is being held in an adult's arms, smiling gently with eyes closed in a loving embrace, in a black and white photograph.

Close-up of a newborn baby lying on a textured white blanket, yawning with eyes shut, as hands with rings gently touch the baby's body.

Black and white photo of a newborn baby sleeping on a textured surface, wearing a light-colored outfit. Photographed by Vanessa Underwood Photography, a maternity, newborn, and family photographer based in Amarillo, TX.

A newborn baby crying, wrapped in a cloth, lying on a dark blue textured surface. In-home newborn session photographed by Vanessa Underwood Photography, a maternity, newborn, and family photographer based in Amarillo, Texas.

A person gently holding a newborn baby's head with both hands. Photographed by Vanessa Underwood Photography, a maternity, newborn, and family photographer based in Amarillo, Texas, and serving the Texas Panhandle.

A newborn baby is yawning while being gently held by an adult's hands. In-home newborn session photographed by Vanessa Underwood Photography, a maternity, newborn, and family photographer based in Amarillo, Texas and serving the Texas Panhandle.

Three young children lying on a bed, two older boys on either side of a baby, making playful expressions with hands on their cheeks.

A peacefully sleeping baby wrapped in a brown cloth, lying on a textured beige mat.

A pregnant woman in a long beige dress standing outdoors with her eyes closed, leaning her head back, and smiling slightly. She has long brown hair and is surrounded by trees and greenery.

A pregnant woman with long brown hair and tattoos is standing barefoot against a dark background. She is wearing a burgundy wrap cloth, holding a matching curtain with one hand, and has her other hand on her pregnant belly.

A pregnant woman wearing a white knit sweater and a man in a beige textured polo shirt are gazing at each other affectionately against a plain blue background.

A pregnant woman with wavy blonde hair, wearing a light pink off-the-shoulder dress and jewelry, standing against a pink background.

A smiling woman and a man with tattoos in casual white outfits embrace and look at each other in a studio with a white background.

Maternity, Newborn, and motherhood Photography in Amarillo, Texas.

Photos that feel like you, real, beautiful, authentic, and full of heart.

Explore the Experience

Session details & investment

I am Vanessa Underwood, Owner and Photographer of Vanessa Underwood Photography. I am the lady behind the lens who is passionate about capturing genuine, raw, authentic photos that feel like you in the Amarillo, Texas, and the surrounding Panhandle area.

I see you. You are not expected to perform here. I know how awkward it feels in front of the camera. That is why I am here guide you every step of the way, allowing room for natural movement, quiet moments, and genuine connections. My approach is simple and intentional. I create space for you to feel confident, comfortable, and fully yourself.

A smiling woman with long hair in a black dress and black shoes standing in front of a large mirror with floral arrangements nearby. Photograph of Vanessa Underwood the studio owner of Vanessa Underwood Photography.

Does this sound like you?

✓ You want intentional guidance

✓ You crave connection, not just perfectly posed images

✓ You want intentional guidance

✓ You value safety-first, baby-led posing that honors the natural positioning.

✓ You want meaningful photos but hate feeling awkward in front of a camera

If you're nodding your head right now, you're in the right place. You deserve photos that feel like home, real, safe, and full of love.

A group of five children with their father playing and lying on the grass in a park, with trees and a stone wall in the background. Family photos captured outdoors by Vanessa Underwood Photography, Amarillo-based motherhood and family photographer

A group of six children lying on the grass outdoors, smiling and hugging each other, with trees and a wooden fence in the background. Family photos captured outdoors by Vanessa Underwood Photography, Near Amarillo, Newborn and family photographer

The Experience

A smiling woman in a black dress standing in front of a mirror with flowers in baskets beside her.

Meet Vanessa

A pregnant woman standing outdoors in a beige dress, with her eyes closed and hands on her back, surrounded by greenery and trees. Photographed outdoors by Vanessa Underwood, a maternity photographer based near downtown Amarillo, TX

Investment

A black and white photo of a family of four outdoors in Palo Duro Canyon. The mother and father are kissing, and the two young boys are smiling and holding each other, standing on rocky ground.

Portfolio

Hi y’all, I am Vanessa, and I believe your story deserves to be seen.

I’m Vanessa Underwood, a motherhood and portrait photographer serving Amarillo, Texas, and the surrounding panhandle area. I’m a tea-drinking, daughter-raising, Amarillo-born photographer who’s messy but put together, just like life. My work is rooted in emotion and authenticity. I don’t believe in stiff poses or forced smiles. I believe in the quiet beauty of motherhood, the joy in the chaos, and the power of a woman who chooses to celebrate herself.

With over nine years of experience, I bring a laid-back, artistic approach to every session. Whether we’re outdoors, surrounded by wild Texas skies, or cozied up in your home with your newborn, I’ll gently guide you so you can relax and just be yourself. My goal? To create photos that feel like you, emotional, honest, and perfectly imperfect.