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. 

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.

 

Emma’s 'Arf' Dalmatian Costume | Tales from the Suburbs & Mom Life

How to Pull Together a DIY Dog Costume for the popular children's musical 'Arf': A Canine Musical Of Kindness, Courage, And Calamity 

Dalmatian Dog Costume

Howdy, friends! Today's blog post is a little different than the normal topics you see on the little 'ol blog. While I am a full-time portrait artist, I also dwell in the suburbs and have a mom life, too. When I'm not photographing precious cherub newborns, I am trying to balance it all from working, being a wife, mommy, and also staying on top of school-related tasks for my eldest, Emma. 

Well, it's pretty darn tough sometimes. 

I'll write something on the calendar and think, "It'll get done today." But then life happens. Groceries need to be purchased; laundry needs to be folded, there is an emergency with one of the kiddos, or a flat tire - believe me: it happens more often than you'd think.

My kiddos are 8, 3, 2, and 3 months old so as you can imagine things are a little spirited with the Tiny Tribe of Wild Women & Cheif Jack, as we like to call the kiddos, ha! Four children are an absolute blessing, but in full transparency, it's also a lot of work, though very rewarding.

Full disclosure: sometimes I look around the room and realize I'm the only adult present. I am responsible for keeping everyone alive. And at the end of the day, everyone is alive and breathing, and I admit I'm happy with this. I'm not particularly crafty. I cannot sew. I don't have any fancy t-shirt making equipment and I don't often do well on Pinterest projects.

However: I have a superpower. I'm part Mom and part Amazon Prime Goddess.  

My main rule in life: If you cannot find it on Amazon, do you even really need it? HA! 

When Emma pranced into my office, delighted to explain she's part of the school musical and needed a costume I sort of gulped out of fear, cause you know I'm not really one to sew costumes or have those talents. After all: we all have our own things we excel at and quite frankly, using Amazon Prime is my talent, HA! No shame at all. 

For Emma's school musical, her sweet teacher chose Arf! A Canine Musical of Kindness, Courage, and Calamity. The premise features several dogs of all shapes, sizes, breeds, and talents of their own. Emma chose to be a dalmatian. 

The musical, by John Jacobson and John Higgins, the premise is super cute. 

"Doggie Town is a-buzz with excitement! Judges from the famous Wurstchester Dog Show are coming to spot new talent, and everyone is busy rehearsing for the big show. General German Shepherd is drilling on proper etiquette and discipline, the singing Dalmatians are connecting the dots, the Boxers are toning and getting in shape. But why is Rover the mutt so sad? Join the huskies, poodles, pointers and more as they help Rover discover his special talent!

Young performers in the primary grades will have their night to shine in this entertaining 20-minute musical featuring five original songs in a variety of musical styles, clever rhyming dialog easily adaptable to casts of varying sizes, simple movement and production tips to help stage a successful performance, even when time is limited." 

Well, I started with Pinterest Arf Costume Inspiration to gather a few ideas. 

Everything on Pinterest, however, required a good bit of sewing and planning. I already admitted this is not my forte and I'd probably make a mess of it, dissapoint my child, and then still have to create something new.

Afterward, I used my Amazon Prime superpowers to find a dog costume and select 2-day-shipping..like a mom boss. Here's where the DIY part comes in. I paired the dog costume parts, such as the tail, bowtie, and headband with a white tutu and spotted black and white t-shirt. Grandma even found some adorable dog socks to make Emma super proud! We styled her hair with pigtails, too!

The moral? It's okay to give yourself a little bit of grace. It's okay to embrace your own talents and skills. It's okay to not be the "cookie cutter" perfect Mom. And if you *are* that Mom, it's okay to know that your skills are totally respected, too! ;-) 

Here's what we came up with! 

The hubby was kind enough to take a few photos of Emma and I before we left for the school musical, too! Thanks, Kevin! You're a gem. 

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