Magical Outdoor Sunset Photos with Tire swing at Houston Oaks

Natural Light Family Photography Session at Clubs at Houston Oaks

The Perfect, Timeless Locations for Pictures

Hi, gang! Today's blog post showcases a beautiful family session at an amazing venue called The Clubs at Houston Oaks. Located in Hockley, just about half an hour outside of Houston, this location is one of the most stunning venues I've ever had the honor of shooting at. While this venue is available to photographers only if your clients are members here, I've worked with this family before and this is their go-to spot for family photos. Aside from the countryside feel, rolling hills, manicured golf course, and of course the breathtaking overhanging oaks trees, this location is perfect because it's quiet and serene. You can see the families making memories here and enjoying quality time together, away from work and the pressures of life.

Here are a few of my favorite images from our time together! The tire swing is a super fun and whicmiscal element as little one loved swinging, playing, and just being a precious toddler! This age can be difficult to photograph, though as a professional baby and family portrait photographer, I've learned many tricks to working with young kiddos. Moreover, I do have four tots myself so being a mommy also teaches me much patience. When working with small children, the best trick is to find something they love doing, such as playing with Dad. Not only will the child have fun during the session, the final images will be soft, natural, carefree and evoke a sense of unconditional love between father and son.

The sunset lighting is pure magic here! Sun-kissed and radiant is the perfect timeless accompaniment to beautiful family photos.

Thanks for visiting my blog to see a gorgeous family session with two darling little boys! I would love to chat with you about having you on my calendar for an appointment showcasing your family. 

Let's connect so I may hear more about your little ones!

See the full session below

Sarah Borchgrevink Photography is a Houston Newborn Photographer specializing in gorgeous posed newborn sessions. Her studio is located in Northwest Harris County. In addition to breathtaking baby portraiture, Sarah also offers stylish natural light family photography as well as dynamic outdoor maternity sessions for expecting mothers and couples. Sarah joyfully serves the entire Harris and Montgomery county areas including Houston, Cypress, Tomball, Spring, The Woodlands, Kingwood, Memorial & West Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Richmond, West University and Rice Village

Houston Family & Maternity Photography Locations | Client List

Houston TX Family & Maternity Photographer | Location List for Sarah Borchgrevink Photography

This is a list for clients to see the locations I use. Please note the exact address is not given until you have signed your contract and paid your non-refundable retainer to secure your spot on the calendar. Once this occurs, you may then select your location from this list and I send over the address. 

Location 1: Open field

• Available for evening sessions

• Looks great for both maternity or family photos

• No travel fee

• Located in NW Houston Texas

See a sample sunset family session in this location featuring older kids

See a sample sunset family portrait session showcasing young family of three

Location 2: Waterfall (currently available to Townelake residents only)

At this time, as of August 2018, the waterfall location is available to Townelakes residents only; too many photographers have disrespected the location by leaving trash and not taking care of the property. 

• Ideal for maternity sessions

• Evening only

• Available M-F due to popularity, not available on weekends

• No travel fee; located in NW Houston TX near 290/Barker Cypress

See a sample gallery of a family + child session below.

Location 3: Houston Downtown Skyline

• Located near Downtown Houston TX

• Parking off Allen Parkway

• Beautiful evening light

• Recommended for all sessions

• $150 travel fee

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LOCATION 4: Hermann Park

• Located Inside the 610 Loop of Houston TX

• Herman Park near the zoo

• Lovely evening or morning light

• Ideal for family sessions

• $150 travel fee

• Update: as of October 2018, there is a permit fee required to use this location. It is $131.14 per session each time this location is used. If interested in this location, clients are responsible for collection the permit and submitting the application in advance. See more information here.

LOCATION 5: Field with Bridge

• Sunrise/Sunset

• Recommended for all session types

• No travel fee [located in Northwest Houston near 290/Telge Road)

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LOCATION 6: Over-hanging Trees and Dirt Trails

• Ideal for sunrise/sunset

• Recommended for cake smash, child, family, and maternity photography

• No travel fee [Located in NW Houston near Fry & 290]

Sample gallery of sunset family session at location 6

See a sunrise family session with 6 month old baby girl

Location 7: Natural Bridge and Golden Light

• Recommended for evening or morning sessions

• No travel fee [located in NW Houston near Cypress TX]

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Sunset maternity gallery of location 7

Child's One year session with cake smash during sunset at location 7

Buffalo Bayou - Location 8

• Located in Downtown Houston TX

• Ideal for all session types

• Looks best in the evening

• $150 dollar travel fee

Location 9 - The Woodlands

• Located in The Woodlands TX

• Ideal for evening sessions

• Great for all session types

• $150 dollar travel fee

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Sarah Borchgrevink Photography is a Houston Newborn Photographer specializing in gorgeous posed newborn sessions. Her studio is located in Northwest Harris County. In addition to breathtaking baby portraiture, Sarah also offers stylish natural light family photography as well as dynamic outdoor maternity sessions for expecting mothers and couples. Sarah joyfully serves the entire Harris and Montgomery county areas including Houston, Cypress, Tomball, Spring, The Woodlands, Kingwood, Memorial & West Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Richmond, West University and Rice Village.

 

Perfectly Coordinated Clothing for Outside Photos | Nolan Family

Sneak preview of the sweet Nolan family + the best colors for family pictures outside.

Introducing last weekend's natural light family session

Good morning, friends! Happy Friday to you! Please allow me to introduce one of the sweetest families I've ever had the honor of photographing. They are also the perfect example of how to coordinate your outfits for a natural light, outdoor family session. 

When Mom first contacted me in October of 2017, my calendar was full as I was pregnant with Jack, my fourth baby, and was squeezing everyone in before he arrived. Mom and I selected a January date for their session. I assumed we would shoot on our session date, but Houston weather had other plans for us! Thunderstorms arrived and it seemed like the weather was always bad on a weekend, which is when most families are available for a session.

 We had several reschedules due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. The morning of their session, it was dark and cloudy, I could even hear some raindrops, though thankfully the sun came out and we had great light! Finally, we were able to shoot in mid-March. While the original session was supposed to occur during cooler months, their outfits displayed are an amazing sample of how to coordinate colors.

Many thanks to this awesome family: nobody complained once about being warm and they had very happy spirits the entire time!

As you can see, Mom selected a gorgeous color scheme featuring taupes, blush, cream, ivory and a navy accent color. When they arrived, I could not help but swoon over their beautiful outfits. 

It can be challenging dressing several people so that you look cohesive but you're not "matchy-matchy", as that is no longer the trend. Here are some tips for perfectly coordinating your family. Mom did an excellent job encompassing these traits:

• Choose colors that are coordinating but not the same. She breaks the color scheme up to where everyone has a cream or ivory clothing item, yet there are soft blushes and taupe and tans. Neutrals are truly awesome for the spring months, too, but look nice year around since Houston is so warm. We don't really have a "winter" here.

• Be inspired by your home decor. Your photos are meant to be hung. If your home has neutrals, this is the type of color scheme that will look fantastic as the images grace your walls.

• Limit patterns that are distracting to the eye.

• Say no to logos and characters. For example, there is no need to have Paw Patrol on your child's shirt. Of course, my own kiddos love characters so I know this can often require a little negotiating when you have toddlers, ha!

• Avoid all white, black or red. See how mom chose a soft ivory? It removes starkness from the images and yet everyone is perfectly coordinated.

• Textures are amazing! I love how mom pulled inspiration from cable knit. It is soft, inviting, cozy and really timeless yet classic.

• Think timeless. Your photos will be hanging on the walls forever. You will eventually pass these images down to your children. 50 years from now you want the images to look as if they were taken yesterday. The photos are meant to preserve this incredibly special time in your life as your children grow and hit new milestones.

Sneak Preview of the Nolan Family

I would like to begin by stating this family is beyond gracious, kind, sweet and so much fun! Their children were an absolute dream to photograph and I cannot wait to finish up their gallery and send Mom her selections.

For their session, we chose a location that is rustic, natural and rural. This adds a timeless aspect to your final gallery. We started with the classic posed look so that there are options for perfectly posed images on their walls in which everyone is beautifully showcased.

I always bring a vintage or antique quilt to my sessions so we also pose you in positions such as sitting down, all cuddled and snuggled up together. :-) I know I love holding my own children and they will not be small forever! 

After family photos, we always include images of the children as individuals. Little one, Si, brought her precious teddy bear for part of the images. This truly made my heart melt because the bear is obviously very special to her. When she's older, having photos of her fur friend will be such a joy to look back on and treausre.

Little sister, pictured above, has 4 older siblings who were so sweet and easy going! Here is a quick headshot of each little one. :-) 

Thanks for stopping by to see the Nolan family's sneak preview + also to receive tips on how to coordinate your outfits perfectly. If you enjoyed reading about these topics you may like reading others such as the following:

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