The San Antonio Newborn Photographer Who Understands What You Can't Get Back
"Wow! Beautiful portfolio presented. Excellent care of skin tones. Thoughtful consideration of color and use of props. Consistent style represented throughout. Nice work. Congratulations."
— The National Association of Professional Child Photographers
Here's What I Wish Someone Had Told Me
I get it. Between setting up the nursery and figuring out car seat installation (why are those things so complicated?), photography feels like just another thing on your endless to-do list.
But here’s the thing I wish someone had told me with my first baby: those tiny newborn features you’re dreaming about? They change so fast it’ll take your breath away. That perfect little nose, those sleepy stretches, the way they curl up just like they did in your belly – it’s all different by week three.
I’m Maria, and for more than 15 years, I’ve been the photographer San Antonio mamas trust when they want to freeze these fleeting moments.
Parents.com recognized me as San Antonio’s Best Photographer, and the National Association of Professional Child Photographers gave me their Master certification. But what I’m most proud of? I’ve never had a family leave my studio wishing they’d waited longer to capture these memories.
Why San Antonio families feel so comfortable in my studio:
I understand these moments as a mother myself – With four children of my own, I know how quickly they grow and change
15+ years with the tiniest clients – I’ve worked with hundreds of families and know exactly how to keep your little one cozy and content.
Nationally recognized for a reason – But more importantly, I genuinely love what I do.
Everything’s taken care of – From props to prints, I handle all the details so you can just enjoy.
I’m right here in San Antonio – Serving families from Boerne to New Braunfels, Helotes to Schertz.
Let's Make This Easy
"I have a lot of respect for Maria's hygiene and cleanliness. She wants to protect babies."
Maria is excellent! She really has a vision for her craft. Me and my husband are very pleased with the quality of her work. We had my baby’s newborn photos and his one year old photos done. I wish I could’ve had Maria perform my first baby’s photos but that was during COVID times. I also have a lot of respect for Maria’s hygiene and cleanliness. She wants to protect babies so she has restrictions for sickness or runny nose. She is very flexible with ordering and very accommodating. She also has great payment plans. I really love her creativity. You can find her on Instagram to get ideas and inspiration.
"She is incredibly patient with the kiddos and has a beautiful eye for detail."
If you are looking for a wonderful newborn (or child) photographer you need look no further. I have had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Bercher twice now and both times have been wonderful. The first was with my year old and the second was a newborn session and both times I felt safe, secure and I knew my children were in excellent hands. Her work is beautiful and she takes her time to understand exactly what you want and she makes sure to capture everything. She is incredibly patient with the kiddos and has a beautiful eye for detail. I’ve already booked a third session for a sibling set I love her that much. 10/10 would recommend her to any and everyone.
"Less than two weeks later, we received our digital images — the photos are beautiful."
We love our newborn portraits! Maria was very accommodating (of a change to our scheduled appointment time), and when we arrived she was patient with us while we fed and changed our son. She has amazing skills at swaddling and soothing our baby boy, and her studio has a bajillion choices to choose from. We chose about twenty different themes and outfits, all with her help, and then she started the photo shoot. It lasted a few hours. Less than two weeks later, we received our digital images—the photos are beautiful. We have the option of ordering the portraits to be printed through her or to take them to be printed at a photo lab of our choosing. We couldn’t be happier with our portraits. We will definitely be back with our next baby and possibly for our son’s first birthday.