Let's Have Fun During Your Family Photos | Embrace Your Dynamic

Howdy, folks!

Whoo hoo! Labor Day weekend is upon and I am looking forward to having a few days off of work to spend time with my little ones, Lucy and Emma, and of course my handsome hubby, Kevin! However, before play can begin I am spending the morning catching up on retouching, sending contracts and invoices, blogging and sending off your final copies from sessions. Yup, it’s actually a lot of fun! Anyway, enough about me – here is the beautiful L family! They’re a sweet bunch who came to see me a few weeks ago and their natural light, on location session was quite the blast to photograph. This is because I love meeting new clients and also since they’re a pleasure to work with.

Their session took place at sunrise, so around 6:40 a.m. here in Houston, Texas. This is for optimal lighting. We met at a local historic area called Cypress Historic Park. It’s located near 290 and Spring Cypress so it is close by and has great parking, haha! Who could ask for more? It’s a location that is available year around so if this strikes your fancy and you’d enjoy having a session here, no worries. I can hook you up! The following are some of my favorite images. We kept everything laid back and fun. After all, this is meant to show off your family and your own dynamic – nobody wants stuffy or too formal.

A little tidbit of information: when photographing your family, I often set the sessions up so it's all about you loving, snuggling and playing with your kiddos. Be who you are! I encourage you to have a blast, get on the ground, and be the awesome parent I know you to be. Yup. You may get messy but you won't be bored and you will LOVE your images. Why? They're natural, pure and all about embracing who you are.

Little guy is still a newborn but we did make time for his own individual shots. His little toes and curious eyes make me melt! Look at his tummy - all full of milk!

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.

Premature Newborn Session for Twin Boys | 13 Weeks New

Good morning!

I hope everyone is enjoying the cooler weather! I’ve noticed that while the greater Houston area has had some cloudy skies, it’s also dipped into the low 90’s – this is downright chilly for a Texas summer! Moreover, I am working hard at catching up on galleries, as many of you have kept me very busy. No worries though – the 5-7 business day turnaround time is still running smoothly. This blog post, however, is all about a recent newborn session and showcasing all that is new and precious – babies! If you follow my work regularly, you might know I am currently only photographing newborns, children, and family professional photography sessions. Of course, I cannot forget to include your beautiful baby bump maternity sessions! Ideally, this is what makes me happy; I find these sessions to be most rewarding and fulfilling. I enjoy the connections, meeting your family, and providing a laid back and customer service driven experience. Plus, your darling little ones make me smile and it’s wonderful to celebrate your stories!

Perhaps one reason I most enjoy newborn sessions is because they’re completely customized. Everything is planned from start to finish to suit your tastes; for example, we always begin with your favorite colors and narrow them down to ones that photograph best and highlight baby beautifully. While colors are important, it is important for baby’s sweet face to shine and for his or her features to be the main emphasis of the image. This is why props are also kept as timeless, classic pieces. I utilize rustic buckets, wooden bowls, neutral colors, and often style the session with a pop of color such as a bonnet, bow tie, head band, or even a soft wrap draped over your precious baby.

For my latest session, I trekked out to New Caney, Texas and brought the professional set up to the client. Yup – I am on location, which means I do not have a studio. Instead, I photograph clients out of their homes or other locations such as parks, historic sites, universities, downtown, open fields, neighborhood bridges, docks overlooking bodies of water, ect. I bring the studio to you; baby has everything she needs and you can relax and enjoy the session. I also provide each and every prop you see in my gallery or blog posts.

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.

Are you, a friend, or perhaps loved one looking for a Houston photographer who specializes in natural light and on location newborn, child, maternity or family photography? If you're looking for a laid back and custom service driven experience, I am definitely the photographer for you! I'd be honored to chat with you about specializing your own session. I cannot wait to serve you and provide you with an amazing experience! Check out the contact form below to connect with me! :-)

Outdoor 6 Month Milestone Photography Session | Sweet Twin Baby Girls

Good morning!

I hope everyone is enjoying the sunny weather and adjusting to the new morning routine of school starting. For instance, my little one, Emma, entered kindergarten yesterday and I have to admit it’s been pretty quiet around here! However, enough about me – I am excited to preview the latest 6 month milestone session I have photographed for a set of twins. As a photographer, one who specializes in children and family work, I especially love return clients. Not only is it a fantastic compliment, but I truly enjoy the lasting connections we create. I love seeing your family grow and change; I adore being there to capture the milestones, and to also provide a consistent style of images to display upon your walls. The Z family is a wonderful example! I initially met them at their maternity session; then I photographed their beautiful twin daughters at their newborn session and now Miss G and Miss L are six months old! Whew! They’ve changed so much but they’re just as darling as the first time I met them. Here is are a few images that you may remember seeing:

They're a stunning couple! The soft, evening light took place in January and there is a certain tranquil stillness enveloping her bump. I love this particular location because it's private and the sunlight cascades beautifully over the subject!

Here is a sample image from their home newborn session. While I do provide custom and fine are set ups for each baby I photograph, I also love to embrace your own dynamic and photograph you in your own environment; each parent is lovingly holding their precious babies and basking in the unconditional love that is ever consuming: parenthood. 

Above are a few more images from Miss L and Miss G's newborn session! The colors were simple so we may best showcase babies; we also spent time photographing connection based posing. Sometimes, I love a black and white edit because it's soulful and resonates well. However...and here they are! Look below to see these stunning twins that are growing into beautiful little girls!

For their outdoor six month session, we opted for an early morning shoot beginning at 7:00 a.m. I had the Z family meet me at a local park in Cypress, Texas. It features trees, soft grass, and a small lake. It's wonderful for family sessions because there is room for kiddos to run and play, and the parking is fantastic!

Each twin has an adorable personality! So cute and spunky! I used my 100 mm f/2.8 macro lens here. I normally opt for a 135 or 200, but I like to change things up sometimes!

And of course, we have to make time for Mom and Dad to be in the images. Preserving your family bond and love is most important to me; because of this, all of my sessions include 6 subjects. I don't want to limit the photo opportunities.  Isn't Mom gorgeous?! 

Thank you to the gracious, kind and beautiful Z family for visiting me again! I have enjoyed every session immensely, and telling your story has been wonderful! I hope to see you again in the future as your daughters grow. Thank you again! It's been an honor and blessing!

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.