newborn boy photography

23 Too Cute for Words Floor Prop Setups Sure to Give You Baby Fever

Buckets, bowls, beds, crates, and more! Sarah shares 23 precious photos that will make you swoon!

There is something absolutely adorable about a brand new baby sweetly nestled into a floor prop! Perhaps it is their curly nature or how much, as parents, we marvel at the beauty in new life, but one thing is for sure: these precious setups will totally make you smile! Cozy up and check out my favorite images from the last few weeks!

Miniature Newborn Bed Props

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Of all the vintage-inspired floor props in my Houston Newborn Baby Studio (believe me: there’s over 100, ha!), mini beds are basically my favorite props ever! I have several on hand that are wire, wooden, cream, brown, natural, etc. There are many amazing options, too! Part of being one of the best Houston baby photographers is providing unique, timeless, and breathtaking options for new parents. Floor props, for instance, are a great way to share your creativity. Textiles, texture, hats, bonnets, layers, wrapping, I could go on and on! Floor prop sessions are also the most popular with parents because they are the timeless and sweet images that you’ll treasure forever.

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Wooden Bowls & Rustic Flooring

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When it comes to a newborn studio, every baby photographer needs an amazing rustic bowl. The perfect bowl can be used for both girl or boy babies; it can be styled to be masculine or feminine. The bowl should gently cradle the earthside cherub and be the perfect vessel for showcasing an adorable little one! This bowl is one of my favorites and I often pull it for many different session types.

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Woven Basket for texture

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Baskets are also a cornerstone to newborn photography prop stashes because they provide much needed texture. When you have a new baby, the baby is brand new and so sweet; the baskets are needed to add contrast. They can be styled in many different ways and also are versatile!

There are many vendors that provide awesome baskets, but sometimes I luck out and find one in the states that’s available for immediate shipping.

Baskets look best with a wrapped baby and they’re nestled so sweetly!

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Babies in buckets | oh my

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Of all the setups during a posed newborn session, the bucket set up is always a favorite of mine! I have a huge variety of them from wooden to wire; pastel to bold; neutral to muted; textured to smooth. This gives endless creativity and also many options depending on the size of the baby. After all, a 5 pound baby will need a different bucket or pail than a 10 pound little one.

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Flokati rugs

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Ahhhh, flokati rugs - the ultimate texture in newborn images! I love love love love these and adore using them in many parts of the session. However, this cream one is such a treat because it’s so fluffy, ha! In fact, my husband teases me because I buy dog brushes to brush the flokati rugs so they stay nice and full. I can’t help it; I love all of my props and like to take care of them!

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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.

Vintage & Natural Bed Prop | 'Mamamada' is Featured Vendor of June

Daniel's posed newborn session featuring a natural mini bed. Check out the featured prop vendor of the month!

Greetings, friends, and howdy to you! Thanks for visiting my blog! For today's post, I am sharing information about one of my favorite vendors I have recently discovered. You see, when designing gorgeous sessions for my newborn clients, I like to have props that are not only unique, but also natural, timeless, and inspired by all things vintage. I am also often asked where I find my props. This post is great if you're simply curious about where to find awesome props or maybe even looking for a little bit of newborn boy inspiration for an upcoming session.

These make for the best sessions and are truly a stunning keepsake of this precious time in your life. Welcoming a new baby is one of the best milestones; as a professional photographer, I can attest my little ones are the light of my life! This has strongly influenced my love for posing babies and creating works of art parents may cherish for generations.

This wooden floor prop is available in two colors within my studio: cream and brown. I often use the cream color for little girls and the natural brown for little lads! However, they're totally interchangeable and can be used for both genders. Daniel is an absolute squish so as soon as Mom relayed he is 9 pounds, I knew he would look fantastic in the tooshie up pose inside of a wooden newborn prop.

Mamamada is a favorite vendor of mine because her props are simply the best! She has pieces in the following categories:

  • woolen, wooden, metal, baskets, prop sets, wraps & layers, hair props, and even editing and retouching preset(s) for Lightroom!

Wow! Another reason Mamamada is one of my favorite newborn prop vendors is that each item is made with love and care. These are not mass produced items from a big box store, like Amazon or Target; these are individual pieces made by the owner. They are unique and special because they have their own character. They are also timeless and have a rustic look to them, which is perfect for my brand! I adore all of her props and have invested in more items, which I'll showcase later on. :-) 

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Another reason why I adore this vendor is because the customer service is perfection. Items are shipped quickly and a tracking number is provided. This is in line with the way I do business for my own photography studio so it makes me happy to see someone who delights in ensuring everything is perfect for the clients! 

9 pounds and perfectly plump 

Now that I've shown you the darling vintage-inspired bed, here are more highlights from Daniel's session. I hope you enjoy seeing all things natural, neutral, classic, and timeless. Providing dreamy and stunning newborn images is my favorite part of my job! 

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As always, thank you for visting my little 'ol blog! I hope you enjoyed seeing my favorite featured vendor of the month and reading more about what makes her props ever so special! Moreover, I love sharing higlights from Daniel's session; he is a baby plan client, so you'll be seeing him again in 6 months for his sitter session. :-) Wishing you a joyful afternoon, friends!

xoxo,

Sarah

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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.

Row Your Boat | Baby Boy Fishing Theme Requested by Parents

Special requests by parents: in studio newborn boy fishing photo prop set up. 

Adorable Fishing Set Up for Posed Baby Photography

Welcome, friends! Today's blog post is especially helpful since many parents ask about bringing in special props from their homes. Sometimes, for instance, when a couple is expecting their first baby they receive sentimental items from friends at work, loved ones, and even grandparents, too. Moreover, parents will ask my studio policy on items from home. Have no fear: I am happy to incorporate your props in a manner that still reflects my rustic, natural, and timeless baby images.

Gone Fishing at 6 Days New

Darling Daniel, seen below, is a Baby Plan Membership client at Sarah Borchgrevink Photography! His sweet parents live right down the street from me, just outside of Cypress, TX. My newborn studio is the perfect fit for them because I have not only photographed many of their friends, I am super close to them so it made traveling a breeze. Daniel is their first baby and has brought much joy and love to their family! I am really looking forward to photographing his first year of life. Nevertheless, when booking their posed session, we chatted about styling and things Mom likes. She asked if I happened to have a fishing setup for newborn boy photos. I explained I did not, but I am happy to order something new as a surprise to Dad. Dad, you see, really likes to fish and here in the south it's something many men enjoy, a tradition passed down from father to son. 

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Nicholas | 6 Days Fresh

Baby boy Nicholas was a complete dream and joy to photograph! His parents booked a natural light, outdoor maternity session with me as well as a full posed newborn session. They're super kind and sweet! Like Daniel's session, previewed above, he is their first bundle of joy! Mom relayed a friend made a crochet fisherman set up for them, so I was absolutely happy to incorporate this into their bucket shot. I pair items from home with my own favorite floor props, such as a galvanized bucket, and dreamy, organic textiles, like the blue wrap seen below.

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The tackle box is especially adorable, such a fun way to showcase all things boy.

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Thank you, friend, for stopping by and taking the time to preview how I incorporate parent props from home, such as a cute fishing setup, into my timeless newborn baby set ups. I would love to have you on the calendar for your own session, so if you're expecting your own darling baby, feel free to connect so we may chat about the session options. Houston Newborn Baby Portrait Pricing is very transparent and simple for parents to understand so click on over to see a full investment guide and the three awesome collections available (mini, petite, or full).

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Wishing you a great week with your loved ones,

Sarah

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.