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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Muted Mauve For a Perfectly Petite Princess | Meet Rory

Sarah Borchgrevink Photography is a Houston Newborn Photographer specializing in custom posed studio sessions for your precious cherub baby.

Welcome To The World Sweet Rory

Hi, there! Welcome to my blog! I'm so excited you've found your way here. Chances are you may be interested in seeing a super sweet baby girl session. You're in luck - I have all the newborn cuteness you need! 

Rory Grace and her family visited my Houston Newborn Portrait Studio when she was 9 days fresh and new. Posed newborn sessions do take place when baby is 14 days or newer; I do, however, make exceptions and will sometimes take them up to 18 days if needed. Rory weighed just over 6 pounds at birth. She has a head full of soft blond hair, a fair complexion, and full cherub lips. What a little beauty! She visited for a full newborn collection so this post will show the highlights from my time with her.

Her parents visited from lovely Spring, TX - just north of Houston. My studio is convienetly located so thanks to the 99 toll road, clients from The Woodlands, Spring, Magnolia, Conroe, Montgomery or any suburb in the Northern Houston areas are able to quickly travel to me, typically in about half an hour.

White, Sage Green, Plum Purple and Muted Mauve Color Scheme

When booking a posed newborn session with Sarah Borchgrevink Photography, your sessions are custom designed. Often, parents are unsure what that means. It's simple,  promise! Everything is provided for your session. Each bow, tie back, fabric, wrap, head band, bonnet, hat, crate, bowl, box, etc - you have full access to all props. I style each and every session around a few colors you may like, but also pull inspiration from the colors that I most enjoy using. I am consistently adding new items to my prop stash and coming up with new combinations. That's where the custom aspect comes into play: new combinations, new set ups, and creative and unique wrapping allows me to showcase the beauty of your newborn baby.

Here's what Rory Grace's parents relayed about their experience at Sarah's studio:

We found Sarah by searching through Instagram. Immediately I feel in love & knew it would be an investment well spent. As soon as we showed up she made us feel at home & her set up was so personal & professional. She was so welcoming & got to know us which meant a lot. I have never seen anyone handle a baby like she did. We kept giggling b/c we were in awe over her & our baby! If only we could put Sarah in our pocket and carry her around with us at all times it would help the first time parents out quite a bit lol! Our prints turned out amazing, she got them to us sooner than expected & overall the experience was phenomenal. HIGHLY recommend.

This set up is especially sweet because it's a soft mint and safe green. This is one of my favorite colors for newborn girls - it's timeless, classic and also adds a pop of color to your walls. This wooden crate is one of my favorites, too, because it's rustic and adds character to your portraits. The vintage quilt is a great find I found at an antique store; it needed a bit of cleaning up, but afterwards it's been a beautiful addition to my studio. I also like using this quilt in my outdoor, natural light family sessions, so you may have seen this exact quilt on my blog before, ha! 

After all three floor props, we move to bean bag posing. These poses are super sweet, curly, and show off the womb like nature of a new baby who is fresh and recently earth side. These types of poses are included in my petite and full newborn collections; the wrapped mini, however, is for parents seeking a smaller number of more modest images, so keep that in mind when booking. The full newborn collection comes with 5 poses, however. You may also be interested in reading more about my favorite posing and how I utilize newborn safety during our time together. 

For the naked posing, I used a muted mauve. Mom specifically requested pink; while pink is not always my favorite color since it's used by virtually everyone, it can be styled in more unique aspects such as the hue you use, the type of wrap you use to add a layering piece, the tie back or bonnet, and of course the texture of the drop. I like this drop, shown below, because it's not 100 percent smooth; there are little checkers which are so cute; they add the most adorable nurance to the photos!

Thank you for stopping by my blog! I hope you have a great Thursday and upcoming weekend! Wishing you all my joy and warmth today.

-Sarah

Sarah Borchgrevink Photography is a Houston Newborn Photographer specializing in gorgeous posed newborn sessions. Her studio is located in Northwest Houston. 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 North Houston, Cypress, Tomball, Spring, Jersey Village, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Conroe, Willis, Montgomery, Humble, Kingwood, Porter, New Caney, Waller, Memorial & West Houston, Katy, Fulshear, Sugar Land, Pearland, Hempstead, Richmond, West University, Rice Village and Porter TX. Connect to chat with Sarah today! Please consider booking your session at your earliest convenience in order to secure your appointments on the calendar.