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!

Located in Houston, Sarah Borchgrevink is a studio newborn photography specializing in custom posed sessions.

Photography Humor 101: Before & After an Appointment

Styling newborn sessions are one of my favorite tasks! I delight in designing beautiful setups filled with curated props reflecting vintage and classic tones for a perfectly timeless final product. For instance, through the use of cozy, unique newborn wrapping and stunning baby poses I create a gorgeous gallery for you to love, treasure, adore, print as many times as you like and also share with loved ones and friends.

Moreover, my pricing is very transparent with flat rates so parents know exactly what they're investing: no hidden fees, either. For instance, all collections are fully inclusive, meaning sibling, family and parent photos are included in your newborn session without any additional costs or add ones to your collection.

Most parents book their session in the second trimester, too, to ensure availability since I take 15 due dates per month. Once you've signed your contract and secured your due date on the calendar through a retainer invoice, we get to designing your session, often beginning with inspiration through nursery colors. Your styling questionnaire is very helpful and is where I begin at to set up.

This brings us to the before aspect of a newborn session: session colors reflecting everything you adore! For example, for the "before" images of this blog post, you'll see all things "Tuscan teal" (which is a very popular Benjamin Moore paint color, lol) and aquamarine, light blue, etc.

Before you arrive in the studio, everything is set up and ready to go for a seamless experience! I provide all props and items - your job is to bring the baby, ha! Everything looks neat and orderly but by the end of the session things are a little messy, but this just goes to show we used a ton of props and had a huge amount of variety in your final gallery.

I enjoy sharing styling details with you because I love my job! It is a complete dream to work with little earthside cherubs and their parents. Photographing a monumental milestone, such as bringing home a new life, is an honor because the session encompasses the unconditional, true love of new parents as they dote on their baby. The little one will never be this small. You will look back on the photos and marvel as to how your baby fits in the palm of your hand.

Before You Arrive

After the session: chaos and creativity

Final Images from these sessions

sarah borchgrevink: houston newborn photography

After the session takes place

When your session is complete, I help you pack up and get baby into the car. You're welcome to stay at feed or nurse baby again, too, of course! I then start the cleanup process which includes:

Washing all textiles such as backdrops, wraps, hats, and bonnets
Sanitizing the floor props like buckets, bowls, crates, baskets
Mopping
Sweeping
Wiping down the doorknobs
Vacuuming couch (I like it to be clean, lol)
Running the A/C to clear the room of heat since the sessions are photographed at 77 degrees.

Followed by this, I back your images up into the cloud for safe keeping. Your final product is delivered 2 weeks (or 10 business days) after your appointment takes place. Your prints are also immediately ordered, too, so you may enjoy the tangible products!

Thanks for stopping by to see information on what a newborn photography session looks like before & after the baby. I take great pride in my attention to detail, providing amazing and breathtaking set ups, while ensuring a great experience for all my clients.