Top 10 Maternity Gowns for Photoshoot that Won’t Break the Bank

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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.

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 

#2: Off Shoulder Ruffles Maternity Slim Fit Maxi Gown

#3: Cowl Neck and Over the Shoulder Maternity Dress

#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. 

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

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Newborn Inspiration through Nursery Colors + Sneak of a 9 LB Squish

Sarah Borchgrevink Photography, located in Houston, specializes in the custom newborn photography portraiture. All props and designs are provided in studio with your baby's nursery being the main source of inspiration.

Howdy, friends! Thanks for visiting! Today's blog post is all about the main source of inspiration for your sweet baby's newborn session: your nursery. Furthermore, handsome Baby Boy Kaeden's sneak preview is the perfect example of how I take your nursery color scheme & create a completely customized session for you complete with beautiful bean bag posing, interesting and unique floor props, stunning macro images, as well as a full resolution digital gallery to treasure. Let's get started!

Nursery colors are a great starting point because it tells me a little about your personality, what you like and dislike, and also helps ensure the photos will look amazing when they're hung on the walls. After all: images belong on the walls and not just the hard drive, ha!

Kaeden's Sneak Preview | 9 pounds of squishy goodness

Baby boy visited my Houston Newborn Photography Studio when he was 8 days fresh and new; his parents are truly the most lovely folks and have been clients for years! I always adore seeing them because they're so laid back, kind, and have a wonderful spirit to them. It's fun to meet like minded parents, too! Big sister, Natalie, was one of my earlier newborns I photographed too so it was super fun to catch up with this sweet family!

Nursery colors: teals, navy & grey

When designing his session, I pulled inspiration from his nursery. I did, however, add a soft neutral cream to his session to add as an accent color. Plus, a neutral is very timeless and organic. Hearing his nursery colors, however, put a huge smile on my face because I absolutely adore using color! Nevertheless, neutrals like grey, tan and cream or even ivory are lovely, too, and I like those colors as well. Each session is a chance to show your creativity and unique aspects as a newborn photographer. 

Kaeden's Sneak Preview

Thank you for stopping by to read about how I style newborn sessions through nursery colors you've selected! If you enjoyed reading about newborn studio sessions, you might like these topics, too:

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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.