Posed VS Lifestyle Newborn Sessions | Best Newborn Photographer in Katy, TX
Dear Marlowe Photography • Katy, TX Newborn Photography, Studio Newborn Session
When choosing your Katy Newborn Photographer, there are an abundance of options that can often be overwhelming—lifestyle, posed, in home, in studio—where’s a new (or veteran) mom to begin? Dear Marlowe Photography is proud to provide Collections tailored to your wants and wishes where any of these options are available; we pride ourselves on guiding you every step of the way when selecting both your newborn photographer and your session style.
As your Katy Newborn Photographer, our expertise in shaping light, color, and organic moments sets us apart from the rest. Our boho, natural light studio, nestled in the loft of our very own home, provides space for a casual lifestyle approach, a posed portion focusing on baby, or a combination of the two. No matter the type of session you select, we always ensure cohesiveness through the use of neutral and earth tones, layers of textures, and rich, warm lighting. Whether you are cuddled up with your brand-new babe in our oversized egg chair or sitting behind the scenes as we pose baby in one of our many bamboo baskets, you can expect a gallery full of variety but never lacking in consistency.
So what’s the difference between a posed session and a lifestyle session?
When most people think of newborn photographs, they likely imagine a sleepy baby, bundled up in a warm wrap and cradled inside a bucket or prop. This “posed” style is heavily focused on all the details and often requires baby be no more than 7-10 days old, ensuring they are sleepy enough to be shaped into all the intricate setups. While every baby is different, posed sessions tend to take a good deal of time as baby needs to be settled, well fed, and deep in sleep. Dear Marlowe posed sessions always feature baby wrapped with use of buckets, furs, and other layers and textures. Our posed sessions are primarily focused on baby but we do allow enough time to sneak in a family and/or sibling shot. While many Katy Newborn Photographer’s offer an array of colors, props, and styles, the Dear Marlowe Studio aims to ensure consistency and cohesiveness in the delivery of our galleries and therefore only provides setups reflective of our portfolio. If you’re wanting baby to be the shining star of the show, then a posed session may be the best option for you!
Lifestyle sessions? You may be wondering what exactly that term means? Well, for us, it’s all about genuine connection and authentic moments between you, your new baby, and your sweet family. We are a Katy Newborn Photographer whose expertise lies within this style. From snuggles with mama, to sweet kisses with big sister, to all the connection and cuddles in between, the ease and flow of lifestyle sessions can’t help but feel like anything other than, well, real. Classic and Keepsake Collection clients also receive access to our complimentary Client Closet of boutique and designer pieces for the family. We encourage you to spare the stress of shopping on your own and take advantage of this feature to make styling simple, affordable, and fun—it’s the icing on the cake when it comes to your overall in-studio experience!
When you commission us as your Katy Newborn Photographer, you’ll have the option to choose between a posed focus or that of a more lifestyle approach. If baby is cooperative and all is going well with time, we’ve been known to throw in a mix of the two just for fun! If you’re still in search of your Katy Newborn Photographer and love our style, set up a phone consultation and let’s chat about your vision—we’d love to help bring it to life!
Dear Marlowe Photography specializes in maternity photography, newborn photography, baby photography, motherhood photography, and family photography with services to the Houston area, including Katy, Cypress, Richmond, Fulshear, Sugar Land, Pearland, Spring, The Woodlands, The Heights, West University Place, River Oaks, Rice Village, Bellaire, and Friendswood.
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