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!

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OUR CLIENT CLOSET & WARDROBE FOR YOUR USE

Ethereal, light, flowy, airy, and timeless pieces accent your session beautifully. Expect to see various tones, textures, and fabrics, all of which are curated to photograph beautifully. We offer diverse options such as, but not limited to, neutrals, grey, ivory, creams, whites, and muted colors and nudes, although there are colorful options. Jewel tones and classic black make an appearance, too. Complimentary gown fittings are welcome. These are available in sizes small through extra-large. An ample sister wardrobe is a new addition, also! Available in sizes three months - 8-T. At this time, our closet includes over 100 dresses. We also offer complimentary gown fittings so you may visit in advance to look throughout the client wardrobe. We also have a handful of Dad tops in case of emergencies, though, upon booking, a prep guide is provided. Hence, you have a great idea of what Dad should wear for his portion of the photoshoot. See our favorite 100 gowns by clicking the slideshow.

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Houston Photographer, Sarah Borchgrevink, shares the best gowns you can find on Amazon that are affordable, stylish, and will perfectly enhance your maternity session.

Greetings, friends! If you're booking a session, this may be your first baby, and you're unsure what to wear to the session or how to style yourself. Selecting outfits for a pregnancy photoshoot can be a little daunting; you're not a professional photographer, and you're unsure what photographs well.

Have no fear! I am an experienced Mama! I love working with you and helping you find the perfect gown in a style that flatters you, matches the type of decor you have in your home, and also showcases your radiant baby bump.

First and foremost: congratulations on your precious baby! Pregnancy is an exciting time full of joy, anticipation, and; hopefully, a stunning yet dynamic photography session preserving this incredibly special time in your life. Welcome to motherhood!

This list is curated to include various styles, fabrics, and textures. I also considered different types of fit and how some mothers may prefer more coverage. Moreover, the gowns I am previewing had many colors from which to select. This is helpful for different skin tones, too.

Fun fact: You can often use the maternity gown as an option for your baby shower or even your newborn session since the material is often flowy and stretchy.

# 1: Off Shoulder Maternity Gown

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#2: Off Shoulder Ruffles Maternity Slim Fit Maxi Gown

#3: Cowl Neck and Over the Shoulder Maternity Dress

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#4: Off Shoulder Bell Sleeves Mermaid Maxi Gown Photography Dress

#5: Elegant Fitted Maternity Gown with Slim Fit Maxi Style

#6: V-neck short sleeve lace maternity gown in maxi style

#7: Full Sleeve Ruched Maternity Gown with Cowl Neck & Off Shoulder

#8: Faux Wrap Maternity Dress with Adjustable Belt

#9: Sexy off shoulder lace gown with florals

#10: Lace Overlay Wrap Dress with Train

#11 | Molliya Maternity Long Dress Ruffles Lace Off Shoulder Stretchy Maxi Photography Dress

#12 | Dance Fairy Molliya Maternity Long Dress Women Ruffle Stretchy Sleeveless Maxi Dress

#13 | JustVH Maternity Elegant Fitted Gown Cross-Front V Neck Ruched Slim Fit Maxi Photography Dress

Stunning Mother to be in a maternity gown:

A few days ago, I had the honor of working with a very sweet couple (who will have their own dedicated blog post soon since Mom had two awesome dresses for their session, ha!). From the moment Mom e-mailed me, I knew she was a perfect client and I could not wait to work with them! They're expecting a precious baby boy soon; at 35 weeks along, her baby bump is absolutely perfect and she is full of radiance, vibrancy, and truly a beautiful spirit!

I am hoping to talk them into bringing their fur babies to the studio for the newborn session, so cross your fingers, ha!

The pregnancy gowns are a great option for your session because they're feminine, soft, flowy, and add a delicate aspect to your photos. They're also designed to showcase the bump, too, so you know the final outcome will feature your little one.

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As always, thank you for taking the time to visit my blog! I know you're probably a busy mama, so it means a lot you took time out of your day to stop by my creative corner of the earth. :-) If you enjoyed perusing gorgeous gowns for maternity sessions, you may like reading handy dandy information on the following topics:

Warmly,

Sarah