Big Creek Scenic Area
Best for: Adventurous couples and editorial or bridal portraits
Dense old-growth pine with the moodiest forest light in the area.
- Timing:
- Early morning or late afternoon; bug spray from May to October.

Senior, maternity, branding, and personal portraits in New Waverly with guided posing, outfit help, and two photographers on every session.
“They go above and beyond to get you the pictures you need, and even some you did not realize you wanted. Definitely recommend them if you want perfectly crafted and memorable photos.”
New Waverly locations
These are the New Waverly spots we suggest most for portraits. For every spot in the area, see our New Waverly photographer guide.
Best for: Adventurous couples and editorial or bridal portraits
Dense old-growth pine with the moodiest forest light in the area.
FM 1375 W, on Lake Conroe
Best for: Families, couples, engagements, and elopement-style sessions
Woods portraits first, then the lake at golden hour, all in one place.
394 FM 1375 W
Best for: A fun add-on stop
The Smokey Bear metal sculpture is a novelty photo to pair with a Cagle session.
Tell us your date and the look you want, and we will suggest the New Waverly spot and the best time of day.
Senior, maternity, headshot, or personal branding: we match the spot, outfits, and timing to how you will use the photos.
We direct every pose and expression, so you never have to guess what to do with your hands.
You get a gallery with variety plus retouched favorites, cropped for prints, announcements, and profiles.
We travel throughout Montgomery County and Greater Houston from our Pinehurst studio.
Portrait Photography with Studio37 starts at $350 in New Waverly, the same published price as everywhere we work. Two photographers come to every session.
For portraits in New Waverly we usually start with Big Creek Scenic Area, Cagle Recreation Area, and District Ranger Station. We choose based on the look you want, the light at your session time, parking, and how much walking you want to do.
Wildflower season runs March and April. Fall color in the forest is modest but real in late November. Cagle’s lakeshore works at golden hour year-round. Hunting season runs roughly November through January.
In Sam Houston National Forest, small paid portrait sessions (five or fewer people, hand-carried gear, no exclusive use of a site) do not need a permit; larger crews or setups need a Special Use Permit. Groups of six to eight may need a free De Minimis authorization from the forest office. Huntsville State Park requires a commercial photography permit from Texas Parks & Wildlife, filed at least 90 days ahead, so we only book it with the permit in hand.
Yes. We travel throughout Montgomery County and Greater Houston from our Pinehurst studio.
Yes. Senior portraits, maternity sessions, and individual headshots all start at $350, with team and executive headshot packages for businesses. We pick the New Waverly spot to match the session.

Two photographers, published prices from $350, and a New Waverly spot matched to your portraits.