Scheduling Your Baby's In Studio Sitter Session with Sarah Borchgrevink

Everything You Need to Know about Baby Milestone Portraits for your 6-10-Month-Old Little One

6 Month Sitter Session with Baby Boy Jackson

Hi, friends! Today's blog post showcases one of the latest sitter sessions I had in the studio! His name is Jackson and he was such a dreamy baby! We're also going to chat a little bit about what is a sitter milestone session, how to book, and also use Jackson's gallery as an example of what you may expect.

Sitter session details:

A sitter session is a portraiture experience for little ones who are anywhere from 6-10 months old; each baby is different and hits their milestones at their own pace. This in mind, a sitter session is simply when the baby is sitting up unassisted but is not yet walking. These photos are ideal for parents seeking images showcasing their little one's personality in a studio atmosphere. 

My studio is an excellent option for your little one's sitter session because you have full access to all of my amazing, vintage and classic props. Moreover, the baby milestone photos are scheduled around your little cherub's naptime so we're sure to have a wonderful gallery. As a professional portrait photographer and mom to 4 little ones, I have learned a well-rested child has a great final gallery so I joyfully offer flexible scheduling.

• Sitter sessions are also a great session option because the baby is sitting up so we're able to capture many adorable aspects of their personality and you have more diversity in their final gallery.

• Baby stays in place. All children and little ones are an absolute joy to document, but as babies learn to walk and become active toddlers, particularly closer to 12 months old, it's hard to catch really great images when they're on the move. It is also harder to connect with eye contact since the little one is very curious once they're walking and often may not want to sit down and take photos. Little ones are the bosses during our sessions, ha, and the sitter stage makes for an incredibly precious gallery! It's also an amazing way to have professional, luxury portraits of your little one if you missed the newborn window (which is the first 14 days of life).

• The sessions are not as long as a typical family session, either. I capture everything needed in about 30 minutes or so. You can be in and out of the studio without stress. A newborn session is usually 2-3 hours long and a family session is over an hour, so this shorter session has great results for busy parents without huge expectations on everyone.

• Less "stranger danger". The older your little one gets, the more aware of strangers they are. For instance, my kiddos have all been scared of strangers particularly close to 18 months old. The 6-month-old sessions, however, are before the baby is tentative around those they do not know well and we are able to document their eyes full of wonder, curiosity, and also their darling milestones such as sitting up, clapping their hands, big smiles, and rolling over, too.

• Your baby is adorable at this stage! As mentioned above, I do have 4 little ones and can attest the sitter age is beyond precious! They are chubby and have filled out since their time as a newborn; they are very expressive, too, and often coo, smile, and even can say 'mama' and 'da-da' often!

Sample Images from Baby Boy Jackson's Session

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Vintage Meets Classic for Timeless Results | Newborn Studio Props

Full Time Newborn Portrait Artist, Sarah Borchgrevink, shares her favorite studio props that are vintage, classic and timeless. Check out the list for parents to view for session styling!

The Cutest Baby Props for Houston Newborn Portraits

Good morning, gang, and welcome to my blog! This post is a preview of my studio space so potential clients may see the sort of props I have on hand. If this is your first time here, welcome! As a professional photographer, I exclusively photograph precious newborn babies in the first 14 days of life. I take 15-18 due dates per month with most of my clients booking in the second trimester. My preference to have you in studio is between 5-8 days, however, for the most squishy, darling posing. The earlier the better! This is when baby is most curly and still flexible enough to move  through many poses.

Let's get started, shall we?

My studio serves the Greater Houston Area and is located in Northwest Harris County. Many parents travel to me from locations such as The Woodlands, Galveston, Sugar Land, College Station and Brenham, as well as West University or Montrose.

In my experience, clients select me based on the type of newborn photography work I offer and the unique style I provide. I am fully vaccinated and insured while running a completely legal and tax paying business. Unfortunately, there are many "photographers" who are not running legal businesses, so this is why you see the rates you see on my pricing guide. My newborn profession is how I feed my little ones and take care of my family. 

I'm often asked if I offer in home newborn sessions. Many parents do not understand that I would have to close my studio for the day and would be unable to take any other sessions, ordering appointments or consultations. I do not offer in home photography sessions, however, because as you can see in the photos below, the type of equipment I use is huge. My lights, for example, are 86" and I have three of them. My wood wall is 8'x10' - it is not able to travel as it is mounted into the studs on my studio wall for baby safety. Moreover, I do not like natural light or use any natural light in my baby portraiture, so this is why they all take place in studio.

My studio is extremely cozy and is around 400 square feet. I've done by best to utilize the small space. I've even watched episodes of "Tiny House" for ideas and inspiration on how to use my square footage and make the most of what I have. Inside my space, you'll find everything you need for the best Houston newborn photography. I have every color of wrap, backdrop, numerous antique floor props, a custom wood wall, classic white bed, and lovely light just for you. :-) I also have a huge array of hand made headbands and newborn baby accessories likes caps, bonnets, hats, tiebacks and the most dainty little items to adorn your precious baby! 

I provide everything for your session. I request parents do not bring props, however, I will add 1 personal item into your session if you wish. :-) 

Organic Wraps | Inspired by Texture and Color

Wrapping newborn babies is a huge cornerstone to the type of work I do with my most petite and precious little clients. I pull inspiration from an array of color and hues as well as textures. I like to use organic and wispy items for a soft, feminine look but also chunky knits for a more robust session tone. Babies loved to be wrapped - it's cozy and sweet. The wrapping keeps little one content and allows us to come up with a variety of gorgeous newborn images in a short time. My typical session lasts around 1-2 hours, very rarely do I go to three hours.

I also use the wraps for lovely layering pieces during naked bean bag posing, too. 

Antique Floor Props for a Classic and Timeless Baby Session| Inspired by a love for all things vintage

All of my floor props are hand picked and selected so they're classic, timeless and inspired by my love of vintage newborn photos. I have everything you could possibly need for our floor prop session from buckets, pails, baskets, crates, boxes, etc. If there is a certain prop you love, be sure to let me know so I may pull the item for you. :-) 

Precious Classic Knit Bonnets for Your Cherub plus dainty, feminine and girly newborn girl accessories such as headbands and tieback pieces 

Below is just a small sample of the type of newborn hats, bonnets, caps and other accessories I have on hand for your little one. I also have a huge stash of newborn girl tiebacks and headbands to adorn your sweet little girl! I have nearly 100 bonnets and close to 200 headbands so I assure you there is something for every taste and preference. Whether you like muted pastels, vibrant jewel tones, or laid back neutrals there is the perfect piece to style your baby's first professional portraiture session with Sarah Borchgrevink Photography.

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.