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Six Month Milestone Photography Session: Cypress, TX Baby Photographer

Good morning, everyone! Today is Friday which is never a bad thing; however, it's also absolutely beautiful outside and I'm looking forward to my upcoming weekend sessions. Nevertheless, first things first: let's talk about babies and how precious they are! Their squish, tufts of hair, soulful eyes - it's all perfect and a complete joy to document. 

If you follow my blog, you may remember Penny - a beautiful little one I've had the honor of getting to know. I first met this sweet family at their outdoor, natural light maternity session. Then I photographed their newborn, 3 month and now their 6 month milestone session for their daughter. They're using my First Year Baby Plan; this is a great option for clients who want a cohesive look on their walls and also would like to build a relationship with their photographer.

Before previewing her adorable 6 month session, here's a quick peek at the fun we've had together! 

 Penny was a squishy 10 pounds and I loved snuggling her sweet self!

Newborn Photographer in Northwest Houston, TX 77429, 77433, 77375, 77095, 77065

Ahhh! And here's her three month milestone session, too. Look at her rolls. Sigh. So precious. I could spend all day with her!

For her outdoor and natural light six month session, however, we opted to do outdoor. Oh my word. She's gotten even cuter! Is that even possible?!

I'd love to have you on my calendar! 

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.

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Katy TX Newborn Photography | Welcome Baby Girl A

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Cypress, Jersey Village and Katy TX Newborn Photographer: Welcome Baby A

Oh, my goodness! Is there are anything more precious than a new baby? Their sweet scent, soft sighs, button noses - this makes me swoon in the best of ways! Baby A is no exception. Today I am previewing her newborn session for you. 

First up, however, is a little preview of her mama's maternity session. We opted for a natural light, golden hour session. This is when the light is most soft and warm; it embraces your baby bump and makes for fantastic maternity portraits. 

Big brother, T, was so handsome, too! Isn't he precious? His smile is contagious and whilst editing his portion, I had a huge grin on my face. Little ones are pure joy.

Mom is absolutely radiant in her pregnancy photos! Her gown, beautiful baby bump and the golden light were perfect. I also always encourage Dad and siblings to join in on the session. They're part of your story and I like to document it all.  For the newborn portion of the maternity + newborn baby package, I designed the session to be rustic but also feminine. Lace, soft colors such as muted blue/pink/lace and antique props made for many beautiful set ups. Baby A was also very curly during my time with her; she slept amazingly well thanks to a full tummy and very warm room.

As you can see, Dad is a Houston Texans fan. I always incorporate any special requests if possible. We also used all hand made and custom props to show off Baby A. Her little tufts of hair and petite nose are perfect!

All of my newborn session also include family and sibling photos. These are so special! It's important to capture everyone during the exciting time of a new baby.

And there you have it! Many thanks to the lovely D family. I can't wait to see you again! 

I'd love to have you on my calendar. Details are 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.

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What Newborn Session Is Right For You? | Posed vs Lifestyle vs Fresh 48 {Newborn Photography in Cypress, Houston and Tomball TX}

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Selecting the Right Newborn Session For You: Posed vs Lifestyle vs Fresh 48

Like many of you, I am a mother and I have thee little red headed girls: Emma Olivia (6), Lucy Rose (18 months) and Amelia Charlotte (5 weeks). However, I'm also a photographer - one who's favorite genre is newborn photography. There is something sacred about newborns; the stillness celebrating new life. I document heavenly treasures. I cuddle your babies and revel in spending time with them and meeting your family.

This in mind, when my newest squish, Amelia, was born I truly wanted a beautiful newborn session and to photograph her myself. I looked forward to her session for months. I purchased hand made, custom props such as head bands, fabric, posing back drops, antique buckets and baskets and bowls. I could not wait to have her in front of my camera! Because she is mine and I do have the luxury of taking her photos, I did all three styles of newborn portraiture with her: posed, lifestyle and a fresh 48.

You may be asking what does that mean? This post is intended to explain the difference and use examples of Amelia (plus introduce her to you!) so you can see which session resonates most with you. I love offering three types so I may best serve my clients. These descriptions are essentially just a nut shell; the complexity of each session can vary depending on which portrait artist you're conversing with. I'm just doing a quick overview for you. :-) 

Posed: This is beautiful, fine art and specialized photography. These are the images of babies on soft, pillowy blankets, rustic buckets, and sessions with props. I personally love these! You don't want the session to be *too* prop heavy but I adore placing babies in antique items and styling them based around nursery colors. These sessions portray several set ups and are filled with squishy newborn poses that are creative and focus on the baby. These sessions are typically 3-5 hours long and do include family photos, but almost the entire session is about baby. Here are some samples:

Lifestyle: This is a laid back, documentary approach to newborn and family photography. There are minimal props, posing and instead the session focuses on connections and interpersonal dynamics. This is about storytelling and capturing the ever so precious emotions surrounding bringing a new baby home. It's the way your baby fills your arms; your husband gazing lovingly at you; your toddler kissing the top of baby's head - it's showcasing family bonds. It's also very laid back. Sessions range from 60 to 90 minutes and are always held in your home. If you aren't a fan of posed newborn photos, this is the session for you. Here are some samples of Amelia. I simply placed her on my bed, opened the windows, and captured her as she is. No posing. No props. Just pure baby and her own activity - exactly where she is in time and place.

Fresh 48: These sessions are exactly what they sound like: a session taking place when your baby is fresh and new and under 48 hours old. They're hospital based and are really neat because they focus on the immediate arrival of baby. They're not birth photography but they're when baby is at his or her most "new". They're even more of a documentary style of photography than lifestyle and have their own place in newborn photography. These are also often an "add on" to either a posed or lifestyle session. Here is Amelia literally minutes after being born. I will always treasure these images as this is when she became part of this world. 

And there you have it - a quick run down of posed vs lifestyle vs fresh 48. I would be honored to serve you in your newborn photography needs. Visit the newborn tab to see more examples and styled sessions if you wish.

Sarah Borchgrevink Photography is a Houston Newborn Photographer specializing in the custom art of newborn, maternity, family and children/babies portrait photography. Sarah serves the Houston and surrounding areas including, but not limited to, Cypress, The Heights, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Spring, Katy, Rice Village, Memorial, Jersey Village, Magnolia, and Tomball TX. Please contact Sarah or connect via Facebook for more information.