Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Houston Maternity & Newborn Photographer
Founded in 2015, Dear Marlowe Photography has established itself as a premier Houston-based photography service dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful moments. Our expertise lies in maternity, newborn, and family photography, with a focus on authentic, emotionally resonant imagery that reflects each client's unique story. We offer both in-home and studio sessions, complemented by outdoor photography tailored to celebrate growing families. Our all-inclusive approach ensures clients receive high-resolution digital files alongside optional heirloom-quality displays like wall art and albums. The studio maintains a Client Closet with over 100 dresses for mothers and children, simplifying styling while maintaining affordability. Led by photographer Amanda Blodgett, our team combines technical mastery with a personalized touch, prioritizing transparency and client comfort throughout the process.We extend our services to include small business branding and empowering boudoir sessions, ensuring every client receives tailored attention. Our commitment to quality is matched by our dedication to accessibility, offering flexible collection options and combined discounts for multiple session types. With a focus on organic moments and emotional connection, we serve families across Houston and surrounding areas, including Katy, Cypress, and The Woodlands. Our approach balances spontaneity with meticulous planning, creating an experience that feels both effortless and professionally executed.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Sessions
Fresh 48 Photography
Family Branding
Boudoir Sessions
Studio Photography
Outdoor Sessions
Client Closet Access
Hair & Makeup Services
Milestone Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We provide complimentary access to our Client Closet with over 100 dresses for mom and children.
- Our sessions include high-resolution digital files with no hidden fees.
- We specialize in organic, outdoor sessions for maternity and families.
- We offer LGBTQ+ friendly photography services.
- We combine technical mastery with personalized attention from an experienced photographer.
What people say
Patient and easy to work with
Beautiful pictures
Perfectly captured
Guiding light in motherhood
Organic moments
Services
Maternity Photography
Our maternity sessions specialize in capturing the beauty and emotional depth of pregnancy through in-home, studio, or outdoor settings. Clients gain access to our Client Closet with over 100 designer dresses, ensuring effortless styling. The experience includes professional hair and makeup recommendations and flexible collection options with high-resolution digital files.
Newborn Sessions
We document newborns during their first days with gentle, organic lifestyle sessions that emphasize natural connection and delicate details. Our approach accommodates hospital or home settings within the first 48 hours, offering three collection tiers with digital files and product discounts for albums or prints.
Boudoir Sessions
MUSE Boudoir by Dear Marlowe creates intimate, confidence-building experiences through professionally guided sessions that celebrate individuality. Services include hair and makeup styling, wardrobe accessories, and luxury album options, with flexible investment tiers starting at $350.
Family Branding
Our branding sessions capture the authentic essence of small businesses through lifestyle imagery that highlights daily operations and professional environments. Offered with customizable packages starting at $375, including high-resolution files for marketing and promotional use.
Fresh 48 Photography
Documenting the critical first 48 hours after birth, these sessions focus on raw, unfiltered moments between parents and their newborn. The service includes session guidance, digital file delivery, and product discounts, with three investment options to match client needs.
People
Amanda Blodgett
Owner & Photographer
Amanda combines technical expertise with a passion for storytelling, specializing in maternity and newborn photography. With formal training in traditional darkroom techniques and over 15 years of experience, she founded Dear Marlowe Photography to create authentic, emotionally resonant imagery for families.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in maternity, newborn, fresh 48, family branding, and boudoir sessions, with both in-home and studio options available.
Do you provide clothing for maternity sessions?
Yes, our Client Closet offers over 100 boutique and designer dresses for mothers and children at no additional cost.
How much do sessions cost?
Investments start at $275 for mini sessions, $450 for full maternity/newborn sessions, and $375 for branding packages.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Houston and surrounding areas including Katy, Cypress, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands.
Can I add hair and makeup services?
Professional hair and makeup artists are available for an additional $250, with advance booking recommended.
Do you offer session packages?
Yes, we provide tiered collections with digital files, product discounts, and combined session options for maternity and newborn photography.
