More Precious than Gemstones: Mia's Deep Purple & Vivid Teal Posing

Vibrant amethyst, orchid, lilac and lavender meets the richness of a blue-green turquoise color scheme for this jewel tone inspired newborn session with baby girl Mia!

Newborn Photography Houston | Unique Baby Photography by Sarah Borchgrevink

When working with fresh, new and gorgeous babies I adore creating amazing works of newborn fine art! This means the session is not a handful of snapshots but wonderfully finessed newborn posing. Part of the final product, however, is achieved by using interesting color schemes. For instance, in the case of precious baby girl Mia, who visited my Houston Newborn Photography studio at 7 days fresh, we pulled inspiration from jewel tones such as emerald and amethyst. 

Color, you see, is what makes for the best sessions! The contrast with a newborn's skin creates a creamy, polished look. While neutrals are what is currently popular, I urge parents to consider colors that showcase the beauty of their newborn. Light pink and blush, for instance, blend with baby's skin, but the vibrancy of a deep, vivid color is how you can elevate your newborn sessions.

Here are some of my favorite photos of my time with beautiful Mia! 

As always, thanks for visiting the blog to see a quick preview of stunning baby portraits! I hope you liked seeing two color examples for creating unique, dreamy, and beautiful posing for a brand new baby!

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JJ’s Tan, Saddle, Ecru, and Bronze Session | Special Requests by Mama

For the love of all things neutral: natural, simple, timeless newborn boy color scheme.

Unique and Dreamy Baby Session Styling By Sarah Borchgrevink

Hi, there! When sweet JJ's mama booked his posed newborn session, she mentioned she loves neutral colors stemming from a tan color pallet. While tan is gorgeous, there are also other neutrals to consider that add warmth and simplicity to the stunning baby portraits I create. For example, a few colors to consider, if you're a fan of all things neutral, would be:

• beige

• bronze

• brown

• suntan

• olive-brown

• tawny

• ecru

• cream

• buff

• biscuit

• khaki

These are also different hues of tan and make neutral lovers hearts' soar! For each newborn session I document, I send a styling questionnaire to parents filled with details so they may share their preferences. This way, the colors you love make their way into the session and the colors you dislike won't make an appearance. I love creating the Best Houston Newborn Photography and do so by treating my clients like individuals. 

Here are some stunning style options for all things his mama likes! 

This style of newborn wrapping is absolutely a favorite of mine. It makes them look like a perfect little package and the tan color is pure, fresh, natural and rustic. I like to remove distracting props and do so in order to make sure baby is the star of the photos. His little feet and toes, oh my! 

Unique newborn photography styling is a specialty of mine. Instead of using props you can find in your local home decor stores, I pull inspiration and items from vendors all across the world. :-) This crate was made in the UK and this farmhouse bowl came from a vendor in Poland. Even though I've been photographing newborns since 2013, I am still working on collecting the best props for your sessions. 

Texture is an amazing way to style your neutral and natural newborn sessions! The layer under baby against the wooden bowl is a great contrast. 

Potato sack pose, oh my goodness! Parents also chuckle at how perfectly round and precious baby is. This style of wrapping is truly a bundle of joy. This ecru textile is also the best organic way to wrap a baby because the fabric flows and is timeless. I also love adding adorable newborn accessories like this bonnet because it emphasises baby's features without detracting from who baby is as a person. :-) 

Finally, this rustic galvanized bucket is such a dream and is often requested by parents. I originally bought this for my sitter 6 month milestone sessions, but overtime I have started using it with newborns, even though it is on the large size, haha!

Thanks for stopping by my blog to see a little preview of JJ's tan, saddle, ecru and bronze newborn session with gunmetal accents. I hope you liked seeing a bit of neutral and natural session styling inspiration! If you're on Instagram, keep scrolling to see the latest babies I've had in studio. 

Houston Newborn Photography including Family & Parent Posing | My Style

What to expect from family and parent photos of your baby's first professional photography session with top-ranked photographer Sarah Borchgrevink.

When booking a posed newborn session with me, you're securing an all-inclusive package meaning you select your package based on the number of digital files you'd like to receive. Sessions always include design, time and talent, retouching, and a specific number of digital files you may treasure forever.

The 'wrapped newborn collection' has the option to add family and sibling images. The 'petite' collection includes parent images with option to add sibling images. Finally, the 'full' collections includes family + sibling with no additional fees. All packages come with full resolution images, too, so you may print them as large or small as you wish, as many times, at some really great lab recommendations I have for you! 

One of the number one questions parents asks when booking is if they can be in the photos. Be sure to select a package that includes these or let me know if you'd like to add them onto the newborn session. I will provide you with some nice outfit ideas and also lead and guide you throughout the entire time together. You'll receive a newborn styling questionnaire + a posed prep guide telling you step by step instructions. I promise you're in good hands! 

After family photos, baby is the star! Everything is provided for your session, but the newborn of course, ha! Just bring your diaper bag while I joyfully photograph your precious bundle of joy. 

Sweet & Simple so baby is showcased

During the parent and family posing, my style is natural yet lifestyle in nature meaning the photos will showcase the love you have for baby. I always include a few of you looking at the camera and smiling, but we also like to have tender sweet moments such as kissing baby on the forehead, smiling at your spouse, and just the beauty of you taking baby's features in, marveling in the little life. 

I use this custom wood wall in my studio as well as the white, sheer curtains for two different looks.