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. 

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.

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

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).

Before you go, you may also be interested in checking out these topics:

• 7 Tips to Rock Baby in a Bucket Pose

• Dad's Little Football Player: Football Theme in Newborn Session

• Pregnancy Photos with Big Brother | Robert

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.

 

Parents Give Complete Creative Freedom | Artist's Color Choices

Houston Newborn Photographer, Sarah Borchgrevink, offers a large variety of props such as colorful textiles, natural organics, vintage-inspired pieces, and stunning accessories to complement your precious baby.

Greetings, friends! Today's blog post is a special one because it shares unique and creative newborn sessions. You see, as a professional baby portrait photographer, my studio is the perfect place to have your little one's first photos taken! I offer many affordable options with completely transparent pricing. Parents encounter no hidden fees or surprises when booking. Everything is a seamless, laid-back experience from the moment you contact me about securing your own appointment.

For instance, a styling questionnaire is given so parents may relay their color preferences to me. This, along with a newborn session prep guide, is given so you're sure to have an amazing session! However, sometimes parents tell me they have no color preferences or specific props in mind. They give me complete creative freedom, which is a huge treat! Having the option to pull anything is truly a wonderful way to be creative and provide some of the best Houston Newborn Photography images! I cannot thank my clients enough for entrusting me to work with your family.  

Let's get started on showcasing two recent sessions that made my heart sing! 

Joshua | 6 Days New

Joshua is the most handsome little dude! Weighing just over 7 pounds with a head full of gorgeous, dark and curly locks he truly is a gem! His sweet parents told me to choose everything for the session. This in mind, I pulled all things classic yet unique; shades of blue, spring greenery, rustic red, and antique buckets. I even made sure to pull a neutral as this compliments his skin perfectly! 

Joshua's session also reflects masculine newborn boy colors such as charcoal grey in the popular potato sack style of newborn wrapping. This is the super cute one where they look like a round little egg, ha! Parents always ask me how I am able to make them round like a basketball and I explain I learned this at a newborn workshop in Houston, TX. I do practice newborn safety with all of my petite clients so if you ever have a question about how a certain look is acheived please know I am an open book an completely transparent in all that I do. :-) 

Aria | 5 Days Old

When Aria's parents booked her newborn appointment, they expressed complete trust in my preferences and relayed that they came to me for my professional opinion. Since I do photography newborn cherubs full time, for a living, this is a great idea since I know how colors will look under the lights, especially once we process the images in Photoshop.

For Aria, I pulled inspiration from her gorgeous skin tone! Her features are absolutely stunning: beautiful eyes, long lashes, and sweet cupid lips. She is an absolute beauty!

Aria's posed newborn session is a work of color art! You'll find many stunning tones such as a rich, vibrant purple and lilac lavendar as well as a fun spring time yellow, too! Adorned with custom headbands and tiebacks, she is the epitome of newborn grace and beauty! Her session was an absolute dream and she was such a joy to work with! Mom and Dad did an incredible job preparing her for the newborn session. They even brought grandma along to help, too! It takes a village, and I am so excited to have photographed this beautiful time for her parents. 

As always, friends, thank you for visiting my blog to see information about how I create unique, rustic, and timeless newborn baby portraits! I hope you visit again and if you ever find yourself in Houston, I would love to work with you! Moreover, if you have a friend or family member who is perhaps expecting their own bundle of joy, I would love you to refer them to my portraiture work. Wishing you a joyful day, gang! 

All my warmth to you,

Sarah

Before you go, however, don't forget to check out a sample gallery showing what you may expect in a full session, such as a boy and a girl portraits, too!

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.

 

Three Wardrobe Looks during One Maternity Session | Outfit Changes

Sweet lovebirds, Kendra and Mac, chose three different looks for their maternity session with Sarah Borchgrevink Photography! See highlights below + tips for styling.

Howdy, friends! Today's blog post is all about how outfit changes during pregnancy portraits. For instance, clients often ask what my policy is on outfit changes; do I limit them? Are they allowed? Have no fear! While one dress is perfect for a pregnancy session, I completely acknowledge there will be parents-to-be and expecting couples who would like to showcase more than one look. I love embracing your ideas and welcome outfit changes.

A few tips on styling:

• Always start with the casual look first

• Let your hair and makeup artist know you will be doing more than one look

• Plan for changing time so your light looks wonderful throughout each portion

• Wear clothing that represents your sparkling personality

• Let your photographer know which look is your favorite so we can spend time as needed

Kendra and Mac are the sweetest lovebirds! Aside from being an adorable pregnant couple, they're also baby plan membership clients at Sarah Borchgrevink Photography. This in mind, I like to go above and beyond for parents who have booked not only pregnancy portraits, but also baby's first year of life. Of course, when you're a gorgeous as them any outfit looks great on you! 

For our time together, we used a location in Cypress, which is in Northwest Houston. We chose a sunset appointment so Mom and Dad could have plenty of time to prepare, especially since professional hair and makeup really enhance your session plus give you a huge confidence boost.

Outfit # 1: Casual T-Shirt and Jeans

The first outfit was a casual, simple look sporting adorable custom t-shirts saying 'new mom' and 'new dad'. These are great images for your baby shower, too! Having a new baby is super exciting and it's great to see parents who are proudly showing off their pregnancy!

Outfit # 2: Cultural Reflection

The second look was still casual, and easy to change into, yet reflects this couple's culture.

Outfit # 3: Formal gown attire 

Finally, the third look, seen below, is a formal and form-fitting gown which is a great addition during your pregnancy portraits! This shows your baby bump easily and truly highlights the feminine shape of an expecting mother. The warm, golden light looks fantastic behind Mom and even the wind helped us out by creating the soft, flowing hair below. Mom is truly radiant and glowing! This was my favorite look from our time together so we did lots of poses. There's a slideshow below if you're interested in seeing the full session!

As always, friends, thank you for stopping by to read about a fun topic, such as outfit changes during your maternity session! I look forward to sharing photos of their newborn portraits soon! Have a great weekend, everyone!

Warmly,

Sarah

See the whole session before you go!

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.