Amy Rau Photography

Expecting a little one and not sure when to book your newborn photos? I’m sharing everything you need to know — including the best time to reach out and get on the calendar.

When to Book a Newborn Photographer in Oklahoma City Wondering when to book a newborn photographer in Oklahoma City? Learn why reaching out during pregnancy ensures a calm, flexible, and stress-free photo session for your baby

Sharing a few things I always recommend bringing to your outdoor family session!

What to Bring: Everything You Need for an Outdoor Family Session in Oklahoma City - Amy Rau Photography Picture this: You finally got everyone dressed, the baby skipped their nap but seems happy enough, and you made it out the door on time (which honestly deserves a trophy). Then 15 minutes into your session… someone spills. Or trips. Or decides they hate their shoes. I’ve seen it all — and I pr...

If you’re craving warm, relaxed, genuinely you images of the people you adore, here are a few things I encourage every family to keep in mind

Candid Photography Tips for Oklahoma City Families Discover 6 ways to create relaxed, authentic family photos that reflect real connection. Learn why Oklahoma City families are choosing this calm approach to preserve meaningful memories they can feel and hold.

The session that’s often overlooked (but really shouldn’t be) — the 6 month / sitter stage.

Truly, this is such a sweet spot. Your baby is beautifully round and squishy, full of personality, all cheeks and belly and dimpled legs. They’re interactive, curious, and giving you the best expressions… but not quite on the move yet. (We love a stationary baby. 😅😉)

This session with Salem + Blaine will always be a favorite.

Sitter sessions can take place outdoors, in the studio, or in the comfort of your home — simple, relaxed, and focused on this beautiful season.

Spring dates are now open. If your little one is nearing that sitting stage, reach out and let’s get you on the calendar. 🤍

Fall with the Gilbert family, right in their own backyard.

The kids played, explored, and felt completely at ease—which is what makes at-home sessions so special. Familiar spaces, no pressure, and room for kids to be themselves. The result is photographs that feel relaxed + honest.

Instead of only sharing the pretty, polished moments, I wanted to be honest about the year as a whole. The highs, the hard parts, and the things I’m quietly proud of. As I step into 2026, I’m carrying forward the lessons, the clarity, and a deep sense of gratitude for all of it.

Highs:�A brand refresh and new website by
Meeting new clients who trusted my vision
Seeing my work printed and displayed in client’s homes�
Lows:
Struggling to balance creativity with the pace of business
Feeling stretched thin during busy season
Forgetting to slow down and document my own family�
Proud of:
Investing in education and implementing what I’ve learned
Taking care of clients with kindness and intention
Starting up my personal project with artist mothers again

Thanks for being part of my year-the highs, the lows and everything in between.

Blurry mirror selfie from last January on a trip to NYC to visit my best friend, which was most definitely a high of 2025

A small collection of favorites from 2025.

Images that feel honest. Moments that felt meaningful.

I’m deeply thankful for the families who opened their homes, shared their time, and trusted me with their stories. This work is a gift I hold with care, and I’m grateful for another year of making photographs that matter.

Thank you for being here. 🤍

The Van Horn family always knows how to spread happiness! Witnessing the love between family members during sessions is truly inspiring to me.

There’s nothing more special than being welcomed back year after year to tell a family’s story. I’ve photographed this little girl since before she arrived, and now we’re celebrating their second First Year Collective together with baby brother. Watching these babies grow (and becoming friends in the process) is the sweetest gift!

If you’re expecting and want to bundle maternity, newborn, and milestone sessions, my First Year Collective is the best way to save while documenting every chapter of your baby’s first year. Email me through the link in my bio for more details!

Amy Rau Photography, Oklahoma City Newborn Photographer

Using up every single one of those 20 spots Instagram gives me for this session! In-home sessions are forever my favorite! 🙌

Here’s why: being at home puts your kids completely at ease, your photos capture all the little things you love about your space, and toddlers (and parents!) can take breaks whenever they need. Basically, it’s relaxed, authentic, and full of real-life moments.

Photographers, there’s one digital image in this bunch! Can you spot which one it is?

I’ve been feeling the pull to create more for myself lately, so I dusted off my grandpa’s old TLR, grabbed a roll of my favorite black-and-white film, and took it to the park with my family on a quiet Sunday afternoon.

My grandpa was one of my biggest supporters, and I’d like to think he’d be proud to see what I’ve made with his camera. Photographing my kids with the same tool that shaped my beginnings feels grounding—and it’s in these simple moments that my artistic voice has really taken shape. Personal work like this always reminds me why I fell in love with photography in the first place.

It’s always such a joy photographing this sweet family. You’d never guess this little guy spent half the session running off on his own little adventures! 😅

Parents often apologize for the chaos after sessions, but the truth is—I love it. The energy, the curiosity, the silliness… those are the things that make these moments so special.

Even in the midst of all the movement, it’s the love and connection that truly shine through.