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See why Sarah’s clients are the happiest in Houston! Check out October reviews from clients sharing what set their session apart!

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“Sarah was an amazing newborn photographer for our little one! She was prompt and thoughtful from start to finish. During the session, she made sure everyone was relaxed and happy which led to a pleasurable experience for the whole family. He professionalism and photography are unmatched and we look forward to using her photography services in the future!” - Jessica & Matt

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“Having Sarah take newborn pictures of our newborn was a TERRIFIC decision!
I have used other newborn and family photographers in the past and Sarah is the most prepared, patient, and fluid of all of them. She has a vision of the shots she wants to take and the studio is set up and ready to go prior to your session. The excitement and passion Sarah has for photographing newborns is unmatched! She looooves babies and looooves what she does. Her exuberance and professionalism made the session go so quickly and smoothly. The final products are AMAZING! I worked for Disney and they always taught us, “Communication is key”. Sarah GETS IT! She was by far the best at communicating and touching base before and after our session. “ - Emily



“fI am so glad that we found Sarah. She was amazing. Her work is wonderful at an amazing price. Sarah is extremely professional and prompt. But more importantly she cares about the families she portraits. We couldn't have been happier. “ - Chris & Kristin

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“Had an amazing experience with Sarah from the beginning. Sarah was very professional in all of her communications and very fast to respond to any questions we had. When it came to the week of our shoot, the weather was looking a little shaky and Sarah kept us very up to date on the plan should weather cause any issues. The night before we decided due to the rain that we would reschedule to the following weekend. When we showed up for our shoot Sarah was prepared with props and very good at giving direction. We are very happy with our photos and already have our 2nd shoot booked!!! “ - Brandon & Erin

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“Sarah was so amazing for our son's newborn photos that we used her again for our daughter's photos! She is so sweet and gentle with newborns! Her studio is gorgeous and she provides a lot of options for colors, props and poses. She is so easy to work with and captured beautiful photos of our family.” -Jodi & Brad









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“We had a great time working with Sarah for our family session. She made the session very fun and comfortable for our daughter. She captured the perfect moments while working not only with a toddler, but parents and grandparents. We would love to work with her again in the future!” - Timothy

“Sarah was amazing with our 12 month-old, busy-walking girl! We love the shots she was able to capture of our girl and family, and would highly recommend Sarah” - Elizabeth


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“Sarah is an amazing photographer. We have used her for all our daughter's big events in her short 1 year life (maternity, newborn, family, photos and 1 year photos). Sarah has always been such a pleasure to work with, always answers her phone and makes me feel like I am talking to an old friend. The picture quality is AMAZING! We have the best photos of our little girl. All the photos are timeless works of art. I still marvel at all the photos we received. I recommend Sarah to all my friends and will continue to use her every year to capture the love and unique characters of our little family. if you are looking for a friendly, talented, patient, responsive photographer, look no further you have found her! “ - Ana & Scott


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“Let me start of by saying that Sarah was absolutely AMAZING! She was so patient, calm, and took all the time she needed. Our baby was in the NICU so her pictures were done at 14 days old instead of the usual 5-9 days, & she did every thing she could to get me a froggie pose picture since it was one of my request. All the pictures came out so perfect, our family loved them, we received so many compliments from family & friends. My husband and I have been recommending to her to everyone! It was so worth the investment. “ - Eunice


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“Sarah takes our family pictures every year. She takes beautiful photos and offers packages for a reasonable price that include a variety of poses. We have a two year old son and he is pretty wild, and she was still able to get a number of great shots for us to choose from. The whole process with Sarah is very easy and she outlines all the steps for you from picking a location, clothing, choosing from proofs, lab selection for printing, and more. I really can't say enough good things about her as she is truly talented and professional. We will continue to use her for our photos and I will recommend her to everyone! “ - Rita & HL



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“I absolutely love the work that Sarah has done for our family photo shoot! The pictures all came out beautiful. She is also very nice and very approachable with any questions that you have. “







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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.

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What Does the Fox Say? Woodlands Creatures Nursery is the Cutest Theme!

Woodlands & Animal Decor Makes for Unique and Whimsical Baby Portraits by Sarah Borchgrevink

Good morning, friends! Today’s blog post is super cute because what is more darling, precious, and basically amazing than a newborn baby who is styled to reflect adorable Woodlands creatures? First things first: this is a really cute theme that works well for both boys or girls. I have found that many parents enjoy selecting this theme, even if they’re not finding out Baby’s gender, because it’s natural yet truly fun!

Cameron’s Nursery Inspiration

Precious baby girl, Cameron, was an absolute dream to photograph in my Houston Newborn Baby Portrait Studio! She visited at just over a week old and her parents were super fun to hang out with for the morning. Not only did she rock her session, we had a lot of fun together because her session was all about adventure! You see, even though Cameron is a girl, it’s totally okay to stray from the typical girl colors, such as pink and white. Instead, there are also many options for parents who are looking for unique images of their brand new infant. For example, Cameron’s Daddy, Simon, relayed he would like to evoke a sense of wonder and the greater outdoors in his little one. This adorable nursery theme truly is the cutest!

Her parents sent me the following images from their home:

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Cooper & Wildlife Animal Friends

Cooper’s sweet Mama, Rachel, booked a full newborn collection with me and was kind enough to share an image of his bedroom which is inspired by all things neutral, trendy, and Woodlands creatures. For instance, colors in his bedroom are taupe, tan, grey, onyx, charcoal, and all things rustic and timeless, just like my own newborn brand, ha!

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Creative Approach and Influence

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When designing a posed newborn session, each set up should reflect things that make you happy! I like to see images of your baby’s nursery because it relays many important facts to me such as the style you like, colors, the textures that pique your interest, and also tells me if you’re more classic or trendy, both of which make for a wonderful session! This in mind, you’re sent a newborn styling questionnaire, but the rest is up to me. All props and styling is provided for you; just bring Baby and leave the rest to me. For example, an adorable bear bonnet + the super cute matching teddy bear makes my heart so happy. Plus, you may be interested in knowing that these classic teddy bear bonnets are the top requested prop by parents!

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For example, part of creating the Best Houston Newborn Photography, a few must have items are: texture, interest, amazing light, gorgeous vintage-inspired props, and of course stunning styling. To elaborate, these items come together to create a wonderful portrait of the light in your life: your baby! When Jessica, who is the fantastic Mama to Quinn, featured above, shared her vision with me, she relayed she really likes neutrals. This in mind, I chose an adorable wooden stump bucket that I’ve been saving for the perfect baby. We used a chocolate brown knit hat, and a taupe layer to add a dreamy accent to baby’s bucket image.

Cameron and Cooper are featured below. Check out the super cute fox hat and even the bear bonnets.

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Babies in floor props are always a favorite part of my time in studio. I love when their little hands are folded perfectly. These are examples of how to incorporate nursery themes, such as Woodlands creatures and animals, into your newborn session while also remaining timeless and true to my newborn branding.

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Find this nursery decor for your own baby at Amazon, Wayfair, Target, and Bed Bath & Beyond.

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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.

Home Girl Hailey Means Business | Best Cake Smash Smack Down

Hailey is Baby Plan Client of the month! Check out her late September natural light, outdoor cake smash and splash!

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Let’s keep things sweet over here at the blog! Each month there is a featured session on my blog; sometimes it’s a family, other times a belly! You’ll also find precious newborns and their parents. However, let’s be honest here: a cake smash smack down is something we can all appreciate!

At my portrait studio, for instance, there is a popular baby plan membership that includes a posed in studio newborn session, 7 month sitter session, and finally a cake smash and splash session. My one year old birthday sessions reflect all things timeless & classic, though also are super fun as we allow baby to be who they are!

This also adds an affordable savings to new parents who are considering first year of life.


Where did we photograph the photos?

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For Hailey’s one year portraits, her parents requested a natural light & outdoor setting. At SBP, on location portraiture sessions take place 7 days per week specifically at the hours of sunrise or sunset; in Houston, this does vary depending on the time of the year, however, for the month of September, specifically in the later half, we were beginning at 7:10 AM. A stunning and curated location list is given to clients so they may select their favorite look. We chose location 6 for it’s swoon worthy, soft light and gorgeous atmosphere.

What’s included in a cake smash & splash?

A cake smash & splash prep guide is provided for each and every client. These sessions are typically around 45 minutes long and include (3) set ups. (1) set up showcases baby in an adorable, classic outfit, provided by me (see an updated client closet I have on hand for you!), followed by the actual smash, and then a precious bubble bath in a farmhouse vintage tub.

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What to wear for one year old birthday photos?

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During Hailey’s sessions, I provided the outfits for her so that the styling reflects my timeless, classic, and dreamy brand. I provide all accessories and props, with the exception of the cake, for allergy purposes, but your prep guide will tell you where to purchase the cake. :-)

Simply bring your little one, diaper bag, and cake to me as I design a lovely session to honor and preserve this precious baby milestone in your life!

I am always updating and adding new items to my client closet, too!

Personality & Perseverance

Once Mom and Dad placed the cake in front of Hailey, she knew exactly what to do! Her parents and I had a great time watching her smash the cake. She took her job super seriously and did not hold back!

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The Splash | Vintage Farmhouse Bowl for Timeless Vibe

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For each of my Houston Baby Milestone Photography sessions, I provide lovely floor props that reflect all things vintage, classic, rustic, timeless and evoke the dreamiest baby photography! The farmhouse bowl is one of my favorite pieces because it reflects the quintessential baby portraits: precious little one splashing in the tub! I provide warm water and nice smelling bubble bath, too, (though you’re free to bring your own if you’d like!) so baby is nice and clean once we’re done with our session. This is a great idea for one year old baby portraits because it’s fun, laid back, something familiar to little one so it eases uncertainty for them, while also reflecting the adorable chubbiness of a growing baby. Happy Birthday, Hailey!

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Quick Tips for One Year old Photoshoots:

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When booking your baby’s one year old or birthday images, it’s always best to select a time in which little one will be happy and well rested. I offer both studio and outdoor sessions for this reason. If your little one is not happy earlier in the morning, such as sunrise, it’s best to schedule a studio appointment so we may showcase all that is giggly, sweet, and precious about the light of your life, your child!

Right after nap is a great time to bring little one in! I also recommend having a snack, too, on hand and even a favorite toy or stuffed animal that will delight your sweet baby girl.

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Thank you, friends, for visiting so you may see highlights from Hailey’s one year old birthday images! Her smash and splash truly made my day and I cannot express how much I’ve enjoyed working with her parents over the first year of her life. Keep on scrolling to see the full gallery via a slideshow + helpful topics you may enjoy perusing! Happy Sunday, friends!

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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.