Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Houston Maternity, Newborn & Family Photographer
Dear Marlowe Photography is a Houston-based photography business specializing in maternity, newborn, and family photography. Founded in 2009, we focus on capturing authentic, emotionally rich moments through in-home, studio, and outdoor sessions. Our services include curated wardrobe options for clients, heirloom-quality prints and albums, and transparent pricing with no hidden fees. We offer flexible session types, including Classic, Keepsake, and Petite collections, starting at $450. Our team prioritizes organic storytelling, avoiding overly posed setups to highlight genuine connections. We also provide Small Business Branding and Boudoir Sessions for diverse client needs.With over a decade of experience in traditional film and digital photography, our founder Amanda combines technical expertise with a personalized approach. We serve Houston and surrounding areas, including Katy, The Woodlands, and Sugar Land, and maintain a Client Closet with over 100 dresses for maternity and family sessions. Our commitment to quality extends to professional hair and makeup recommendations and flexible scheduling options for new parents. We guarantee a stress-free experience focused on preserving timeless memories.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Photography
Family Photography
Milestone Sessions
Small Business Branding
Boudoir Sessions
Heirloom Albums
Digital Files
Client Closet Access
Hair & Makeup Services
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer transparent, all-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees.
- Our Client Closet provides over 100 curated maternity and family wardrobe options.
- We specialize in organic, lifestyle photography that prioritizes genuine connections.
- We provide flexible session types for diverse client needs and budgets.
- Our founder has over a decade of experience in traditional film and digital photography.
What people say
Patient and easy to work with
Beautiful pictures captured
Stress-free experience
Perfectly captured new family
Guiding light in motherhood
Services
Maternity Photography
We specialize in capturing the beauty of pregnancy through in-home, studio, and outdoor sessions. Our services include access to a Client Closet with over 100 maternity dresses, flexible session options, and high-resolution digital files. We focus on organic, emotionally rich imagery that highlights the connection between expectant parents and their growing family.
Newborn Photography
Our newborn sessions document early milestones in a natural, lifestyle format. We offer home or studio settings, curated wardrobe options, and flexible collection packages. Sessions can be scheduled between weeks 1-6 post-birth, with guidance on optimal timing for capturing sleepy newborn details versus interactive moments as babies grow.
Family Photography
We create authentic family portraits that emphasize connection over posed setups. Services include outdoor golden hour sessions, in-home documentation, and studio options with neutral tones. Our approach accommodates families of all sizes, with wardrobe coordination assistance and product options like wall art and albums.
Milestone Sessions
We document infants' developmental stages from 3 to 12 months. Sessions include themed options like cake smash celebrations and styled setups with curated props. Our Grow With Me packages allow clients to combine multiple milestone sessions for cost savings and comprehensive documentation of their child's first year.
Small Business Branding
Our branding sessions capture businesses authentically through lifestyle imagery. We offer three collection tiers with varying session lengths and digital file counts. Services include location scouting, brand styling guidance, and customized packages to showcase business operations and team dynamics.
People
Amanda Blodgett
Founder & Lead Photographer
Amanda combines a decade of traditional film experience with modern digital techniques. She founded Dear Marlowe in 2009 after photographing her daughter's birth. Her work focuses on organic storytelling, with expertise in maternity, newborn, and family photography. She holds a photography degree and specializes in emotionally rich imagery.
Questions
What types of photography sessions do you offer?
We offer maternity, newborn, family, milestone, boudoir, and small business branding sessions with flexible in-home, studio, or outdoor options.
Do you provide wardrobe assistance for photo sessions?
Yes, we offer complimentary access to our Client Closet with over 100 maternity dresses and children's outfits for styling simplicity.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Houston and surrounding areas including Katy, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, and Bellaire within a 30-mile radius.
How are session prices structured?
Our collections start at $450 for maternity/newborn sessions and $375 for branding sessions, with all-inclusive pricing that includes digital files.
Can I book multiple session types?
Yes, we offer package discounts when combining maternity, newborn, and milestone sessions for comprehensive family storytelling.
Do you recommend professional hair and makeup?
We strongly recommend professional hair and makeup services for optimal results, with curated artist recommendations available for clients.
