Discover why you should schedule a maternity portrait session today

Maternity portraits are the perfect way to capture the beauty and wonder of pregnancy. Whether you’re expecting your first child or your fifth, maternity portraits are a beautiful way to document this special time in your life.

As your belly grows and you start to feel those first little flutters of life, it’s time to start thinking about scheduling a maternity portrait session! Capturing this special time in your life is an amazing gift that you’ll cherish forever.

Here are a few things to keep in mind when planning your session:

1. The importance of timing: 32-34 weeks is the ideal time

One of the most important things to keep in mind when planning your maternity portrait session is timing. You want to schedule your session early enough that you’re still comfortable, but not so close to your due date that you’re uncomfortable or feeling rushed. The ideal time is around 32-34 weeks. This gives you plenty of time to plan and prepare, but also ensures that you’re still comfortable and have a nice round belly!

2. Dress to impress: Wear something that makes you feel beautiful

When it comes to choosing what to wear for your maternity portrait session, the most important thing is to pick something that makes you feel beautiful. Whether it’s a flowing dress, or a fitted gown, choose something that makes you feel confident and comfortable. You want to look back on these photos and feel good about yourself, so pick something that makes you feel amazing!

You are welcome to bring in your own clothing for your Maternity Portrait session. Just remember our clients always have access to our gown closet for their maternity sessions.

3.Just relax: Enjoy the process and cherish the memories forever!

One of the best pieces of advice for maternity portrait sessions is to just relax and enjoy the process. This is a special time in your life, so savor every moment! Breathe deeply, take in the sights and sounds around you, and just soak it all in. These photos will be cherished memories for years to come, so make sure to enjoy the process!

Maternity portrait sessions are an amazing way to capture the beauty and wonder of pregnancy. This is a special time in your life, so make sure to schedule your session early, wear something that makes you feel amazing, and just relax and enjoy the process! These photos will be cherished memories for years to come, so make sure to savor every moment!

We encourage you to view our online portfolio and to learn more about our  maternity portrait sessions and artwork. We are a full service studio, conveniently located in the Galleria area in a commercial office building.

Houston newborn and family portrait photographers can be reached at 713-461-2862 to discuss your session and help you create art for your home and family to enjoy for years to come.

Why Have Professional Family Portraits?

Professional Family Portrait

There are many reasons to have a professional family portrait taken. A family portrait is a beautiful way to capture the likenesses of the people you love most in one place. It can be hung in your home as a piece of art, and it can be passed down through the generations.

A professional family portrait can also be used as a holiday card or as a gift for family. And, of course, it is a wonderful way to document your family’s history.

If you are thinking about having a professional family portrait taken, here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Choose a photographer who you feel comfortable with and who has experience taking family portraits.

2. Talk to the photographer about your vision for the portrait, and be sure to communicate any specific requests you have.

3. Make sure everyone in the family is on board with having their photo taken. It can be helpful to schedule the session around a time when everyone is available and relaxed.

4. Consider the location of the portrait session. A studio setting can be nice for formal portraits, while an outdoor location can add a more natural feel.

5. Be sure to schedule enough time for the session so that everyone feels comfortable and relaxed. This is especially important with young children.

6. Most importantly, have fun! A family portrait is a special way to capture your family’s love and connection. Enjoy the experience and cherish the results for years to come.

A family portrait is a beautiful way to capture your family’s love and connection. By keeping a few things in mind, you can ensure that the experience is enjoyable for everyone involved and that you end up with stunning results that you’ll cherish for years to come.

Why Professional Family Portraits Are Worth the Investment

Think about the last time you had a family portrait taken. Maybe it was for a holiday card, or maybe you just wanted to capture some memories of your loved ones. If you’re like most people, you probably ended up taking the photos yourself with your phone or camera. While these photos may be nice, they likely don’t compare to professional family portraits.

Here’s why professional family portraits are worth the investment:

Quality: Professional photographers have the experience and professional equipment to take high-quality photographs that you’ll cherish for years to come.

Printed Portraits: Most professional photographers will provide you with professional printed portraits. You can choose how to display them on your walls in your home or desktop on an entry table.

Memories: Family portraits are a way to capture memories of your loved ones that you can look back on for years to come.

Priceless: While family portraits may seem like a luxury, they’re actually priceless. That’s because they capture memories of your loved ones that you can’t put a price tag on.

So, if you’re thinking about getting a family portrait taken, be sure to hire a professional photographer. You won’t regret it.

I hope this article was helpful in convincing you to invest in professional family portraits. If you have any questions or would like to book a session, please do not hesitate to contact me.

About Belly to Baby Studios

Lisa Carr, of Belly to Baby Studios, is a Houston based full time newborn and family photographer. Our studio photographs maternity portraits, newborn portraits, baby portraits and family portraits. We help you and guide you all the way from your newborn Portrait session concept to Portrait completion. We love to create finished artwork for our client’s home. The artwork will appreciate over time and provide years of joy. When you view our Portraits and albums, they will take you back to a moment in time that in the end will slip by so quickly. Call us at 713-461-2862 and we can schedule and discuss your newborn portrait session.

Newborn Portraits: Capturing those First Precious Moments

Newborn Portraits

As a parent, you know that the first few weeks with a new baby are both exhausting and amazing all at the same time. You are probably running on very little sleep and trying to adjust to this new normal. In the midst of all of this, it is so important to take a step back and remember to cherish these moments.

You want to remember every detail of your newborn baby. From their tiny fingers and toes to their first smile, you want to capture it all. Newborn portraits are the perfect way to do that.

At Belly to Baby Studios, we specialize in newborn photography. We understand how important these first few weeks are and we work hard to capture all of the precious details.

I will work with you to schedule a session that takes place within the first two weeks after your baby is born. In fact, this is when they are typically at their sleepiest and most content. This is the perfect time to get those sleepy, curled up shots that you will treasure forever.

I have a variety of props and backdrops to use during your session to create beautiful and unique images that you will treasure for a lifetime.

To help you prepare for your session, we have put together a few tips:

• Choose a comfortable outfit for your baby. For example, we recommend something that is easy to put on and take off, like a onesie or sleep sack.

• Make sure your baby has had a full feeding before the session. A sleepy baby is a happy baby!

• Plan to be at the studio for 2-3 hours. This allows plenty of time for feeding and changing breaks.

We can’t wait to meet your new little one! Contact us today to schedule your newborn portrait session.

We encourage you to view our online portfolio and to learn more about our sessions and artwork. We are a full service studio, conveniently located in the Galleria area in a commercial office building. Also, our studio has a private nursing lounge so you can relax and feed your baby between sets.

Houston newborn and family portrait photographers can be reached at 713-461-2862 to discuss your session and help you create art for your home and family to enjoy for years to come.

Helpful Tips for Families Before Their Portrait Session

Spring is here and this is the perfect time to photograph your outdoor family portraits in Houston! We have compiled a list of our 5 most helpful tips for families before their portrait session. Lisa & Michael Carr, one of Houston’s top family photographers, both have over 20 years of photographic experience.

They will make sure your Family Portrait is beautifully crafted. We will help you with coordinating and planning clothing for your family portrait to make sure everyone looks their best.

Here are the 5 tips for families before their portrait session:

1. Scheduling
   The timing of your family portrait session is very important. We recommend early morning, around 9am, or late afternoon, around 4pm. As summer approaches, 6:30pm may become an option. We use a balanced mixture of natural light and professional grade location lighting equipment to insure everyone is lit properly.
   
   The portable location lighting is equivalent to studio lighting but used in an outdoor setting. The lighting results are a crisp well exposed portrait. We will work with you to determine the best time of day for your portrait based on the location as well everyone’s schedules.
   
   If young children are to be included in your portrait, you should pick the time that is not right during their nap time but when they are at their best. For outdoor portraits we always recommend scheduling two dates in the event of rain or bad weather. We do have a studio available which can also serve as an option for your family portrait should weather become an issue.
   
   
2. Clothing Selection
   Everyone’s clothing does not need to match in colors, but there should be harmony with everyone’s attire in the portrait. For example, if you want a casual spring or summer portrait then the children could wear shorts with light colored tops or dresses, and the adults could wear casual pants and khakis with light colored shirts and blouses.
   
   Colors should be complimentary and in the same tonal range. It is always recommended to stick to solid colors or a very small pattern so clothes are not distracting. Long sleeve shirts work best as well.
   
   We will discuss your portrait vision and clothing options during your pre-portrait consultation here in our studio.

• Hair and Makeup
  For men and children in the portrait, we recommend a hair trim about 2 weeks before your portrait. For ladies, a trim or haircut and color if needed 2 weeks before your portrait is recommended. This is not the time to try a new hair color or a new haircut or hair style!
  
  We partner with a nearby salon that takes care of our client’s hair and makeup for their portrait. The salon will help you look your best and make sure you are picture perfect and ready to go! Remember to have a manicure and pedicure the day before your portrait too! On the day of your portrait be sure to bring a hair brush and comb, powder, lipstick or gloss and makeup for touchups during your session.
  
• Get Plenty of Rest
  Rest is so important before your portrait. If you are tired or up late, it will show in your images. Go to bed early and stay well hydrated before your portrait.
  
• Portrait Location and Scale
  During your consultation, we will discuss where you plan on hanging your selected portrait in your home. This is important for us photography wise so we capture your images with the end in mind. For example, if the space warrants a vertical portrait, we want to make sure we have plenty of vertical images for you to select from.
  
  During your portrait order appointment, we will show your images and project your images in our studio. We will also show you the proper size portrait based on the space in your home where the portrait will reside.

About Us

Michael and Lisa Carr are full time portrait photographers specializing in creative and timeless family portraiture. We offer outdoor family portraits, at home portrait sessions in the Houston area, as well as timeless in studio portraits.

We are a full service portrait studio. What this means to you is that we complete your portrait from the beginning to the finished phase: conception, capture and full artist embellishments to your final wall portraits. We also offer custom framing for your wall portraits.

We hope you have found the 5 tips for families before their portrait session a helpful article. To learn more about our studio and portrait photography for your family portraits, visit our online portfolio to learn more. We would love to talk with you about your family portrait. You can call  us at 713-461-2862.