Newborn boy photo shoot ideas

Complete Photo Session with Just One Prop Set

How many photography props are just enough for one newborn photo session? Is it possible to create a variety of newborn pictures using only a few of them? Does it sound like mission impossible: one matching photography prop bundle – one newborn photography session – one harmonious gallery of 24 stunning pictures? Keep reading and master newborn posing flow, get inspired by the amazing newborn picture ideas and reveal what photography props to choose for this newborn photoshoot concept. At the end of this blog post, you’ll find Newborn Poses Cheat Sheet.

This article is written by talented newborn photographer Anna Stender, the artist behind the Newborn Photo Boutique, Germany. And all those exemplary newborn pictures, featured in this article, were taken by Anna as well.

Anna Stender during her newborn photoshoot

Newborn Picture Ideas: One Matching Newborn Prop Bundle – One Photography Session

One newborn posing flow and one photo props flow were introduced in one newborn boy photography session to achieve a beautiful series of 24 pictures. Get ready to shake things up for creative new born baby photography in your studio with these admirable newborn picture ideas.

Here is the first part of the newborn posing flow, which I will describe in detail later in this article.

Newborn posing flow – part one

This article is a source of knowledge and inspiration for newborn picture ideas for those who:

only start doing newborn photography;
are experienced in baby photography but still interested in learning somebody’s else newborn posing flow. You always can get some new newborn picture ideas!
once were asked to shoot “white on white” or “grey on grey” or doesn’t matter which colour and found it challenging. How to keep the monochromic style of the newborn photography session while providing a sufficient amount and variety of images?
aim to highlight the baby in its purity by keeping the style of the newborn photo session simple and natural.
are starting to build a collection of newborn photoshoot props and accessories for photo sessions.
think about the introduction of a new colour to the existing collection of the newborn photography props. A bundle makes more sense than a single purchased newborn photo prop.
are fans of the brand All Newborn Props and simply adore their products.

Matching Newborn Photo Prop Bundles Are a Must

And one more reason, why matching newborn photo prop bundles make so much sense.

By choosing the matching bundle of newborn props from the very beginning you secure the perfect look of your final product. Whatever your final product is (an album, a series of wall art prints), you will be able to keep it in one style and tonality.

You can take one matching bundle of newborn photo props as a basis for styling the session. If you are lucky to own one from ALL Newborn Props, you already have a set of 3 or 4 perfectly coordinated baby photo props. You can always add some newborn photo props or accessories from your collection complementary toned to the existing set. When you’ll have more newborn photo ideas and will implement them using matching newborn photo props, the images will harmoniously complement your gallery.

Newborn baby girl posed on the poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™

TIP: A bundle of perfectly matching newborn photo props is always a good idea and a great investment in your newborn photography business!

Newborn Photography Essentials for Great Picture Ideas

In my newborn posing flow and photography prop setups, I used the newborn poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™.

Having the basis is the priority in your newborn photography business. For example, a matching newborn photography prop bundle of a newborn poser cover, a wrap and a hat in grey colour. You can complement this bundle with a backdrop, a newborn wrap and a hat in white colour. Swaddle the newborn baby by using the white wrap, put on the white hat and place the baby in a grey newborn poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™. Then position the newborn baby in the Bump Up Pose (also called Bottom Up Pose or Tushy Up Pose) on a bean bag with the white posing fabric backdrop, put the grey newborn photography hat on and cover the baby with the grey wrap. Consequently, all images keep the same tonality and create a harmonious series. As you’ll gain more experience in shooting new born babies you’ll come up with more newborn picture ideas.

Newborn photography essentials – matching photo prop sets

Newborn Poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™ – the Best Posing Photo Prop

Why do I love to use the newborn poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™ during my newborn photography sessions?

There are so many advantages of this newborn posing prop but these particular ones are making the ‘Create-a-Nest’™ very special for me.

1. Nice Compact Look for Your Newborn Picture Ideas

Newborn poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™ allows me to achieve a nice compact look of every baby without using any additional supporting posing props. It can be used in every phase of my newborn posing flow.

The baby fits nicely into the newborn poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™. For the nice compact look, you don’t need to use posing beans to adjust the position of the baby’s head or any wrap to fix knees close to the chest. You need to place the bottom of the baby into the centre of the newborn posing ring ‘Create-a-Nest’™. Positioning the newborn baby like this allows you to elevate the head, bringing it closer to the camera. As the baby’s face is the main focal point, having it as the closest part to the frame is my all-time aim. It is easy to achieve with the newborn posing pillow ‘Create-a-Nest’™.

Newborn photography essential – posing pillow ‘Create-a-Nest’™

TIP 1: You can turn the baby’s chin to the side direction to one of the shoulders. It allows to create even more compact look.

Use your creativity to take pictures from different angles with just a very small newborn pose adjustments

TIP 2. Try to use all space in the centre of the newborn posing ring ‘Create-a-Nest’™. This allows the baby ‘to sink’ into it. You will get the cosiest look ever.

Newborn posing ring ‘Create-a-Nest’™ lets you create the cosiest look ever

Because ‘Create-a-Nest’™ is not only a newborn posing pillow but also a beautiful ready to use photography prop, you don’t need to wait for a special moment during your baby photo session to use it. It is ready to be used at any time for sleeping or awaked newborn babies, wrapped babies, dressed or undressed newborns.

The soft, knitted cover, the smooth and sufficiently firm inner edges of the newborn posing ring ‘Create-a-Nest’™ let the baby rest in it naturally and give it a pleasant and safe feeling.

Undressed new born babies never look cold being photographed in the newborn poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™.

Awaked babies feel themselves secured and look happy in the newborn posing prop ‘Create-a-Nest’™ because they lie on their back – the most natural and preferable pose for them. It is also very safe.

Newborn photoshoot ideas: it is great to photograph newborn from the side and overhead angles. Using the same photography prop setup will ensure your gallery will be harmonious

TIP 1. Use the ‘Create-a-Nest’™ inside your favourite bowl or vessel. All advantages of the ‘Create-a-Nest’™ as a newborn posing cushion for photography plus your favourite vessel or bowl combo lead to more variety of your images. Even more creative newborn picture ideas!

TIP 2. You can always add one more cover to your collection. All covers for the poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™ are just amazing. And it is always so much fun to experiment with their different colours, patterns and textures. It gives you so many different newborn picture ideas as well.

2. Amazing Backlit Shots

I adore newborn poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™ for the beautiful pull back backlit shots. Backlit shots are so poetic. Their beauty is in clean simple lines. Getting breathtaking backlit shots of the newborn baby with a lot of negative space around is such luck! I can easily achieve close up backlit shots of the newborn baby in any photo prop but not pull back shots. Not all newborn posing props are perfect for pull back backlit shots. The main rule – the newborn photography prop shouldn’t look distractive. This is why ‘Create-a-Nest’™ makes it so special – because of its smooth design. It doesn’t matter which camera angle you prefer, ‘Create-a-Nest’™ looks beautiful in the photographs always.

Shooting using the back lit is hard enough, so the chance of your newborn photo gallery being more unique is higher if you can do it

TIP 1. Don’t skip back lit shots from your newborn photo sessions. Variety – it is not only different newborn poses or different photo accessories, but also the light. Changing the direction of light creates the variety. The same newborn pose, the same baby photo prop + different light = completely different mood and image.

You will be amazed at how many new creative newborn picture ideas you have come up with when you start experimenting with different lighting options.

TIP 2. When the baby is positioned in ‘Create-a-Nest’™ it is easy to overshoot. The baby looks nice and secure; your complete newborn photography props set-up looks just amazing.

And before you start to explore all possible camera angles, a perfect minimum of 4 newborn picture ideas are:

Close up from above.
Pull back from above.
Close up backlit.
Pull back backlit.

Don’t forget to take detail shots: foot of the newborn baby in parents’ hands, for example. It is the right moment!

Parents (your clients (wink)) adore newborn macro pictures

3. Perfect Photography Prop Setup. Always

For me ‘Create-a-Nest’™ is a part of my philosophy of life: to live and work with things I love. To enjoy fewer things in my life, at my home, in my photography studio. Not to feel overwhelmed with so many choices in my own newborn photography studio wardrobe or in my collection of props and accessories for newborn sessions. To have no doubts about the best possible style of each baby photography session. No mistake can be done with the poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™ simply because there is no any possibility to over-style my images. It is such a pleasure to be authentic and elegant, take responsibility for making the newborn baby the main hero in my images and use all the beautiful photography props and accessories just to highlight it. I hope, my style will not be an issue in 20 years.

This beautiful baby girl posed perfectly with our newborn poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™

Read more: Newborn Poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™ – Must-Have Newborn Photography Prop >>

Starting Newborn Photography

And before I share with you my newborn posing and photo props flow, I would like to return back to my first newborn sessions. When I started doing newborn photography I could only achieve the Bum Up Pose and the Back Pose in props. I also had only a few newborn photo props but I was able to provide a wide variety of pictures for my clients. Parallel to all possible camera angles for these 2 poses I thought a lot about a smooth photo props flow. Obviously, at that time the well-thought-out newborn photo props flow and well-coordinated baby photo prop bundles made my newborn sessions happen!

I hope my experience will be useful to you!

Read more: Tips for Newborn Photography | Everything You Need To Know >>

Newborn Photo Ideas for Your Next Posing Flow

For this newborn boy photography session, I used the photo prop set: posing pillow ‘Create-a-Nest’™, the hat and the wrap in grey colour. I complimented this set with a grey backdrop from my collection.

Newborn photography props: poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™, mohair wrap and hat set, fabric backdrop

Read more: Newborn Posing Ideas – Boy Photoshoot

The Bum Up Pose

The Bum Up Pose is my favourite newborn photography pose. I try to achieve this pose with every baby. Most of the time the baby is quite sleepy after his way to my studio. When the photo session starts, I take it from his baby car seat, undress and position the newborn on his tummy. I do the first shot without using any additional newborn photoshoot accessories.

Newborn baby posing ideas: The Bum Up Pose

Then I start to add on the newborn wrap and the hat and change my camera angles. My aim is to get the maximum from each newborn pose – to achieve a variety of shots without overstimulating the baby by touching or moving it.

I use the knitted wrap for the close-up newborn baby shot. Everything I need to do is to cover the newborn baby boy with the wrap and to change my camera angle.

Newborn photo idea: baby boy covered with a wrap

For the next shot, I don’t change the newborn boy pose but I change the way of using the photo prop – wrap. It is the same Bum Up Pose but it looks different from the first one. Much cosier. Parents can always choose between the images or they may like both!

Newborn picture ideas: the same Bum Up Pose – different angles

If I simply put on the newborn photo hat and slightly change the position of one foot, I get another newborn shot that is different from the previous ones.

Baby photo idea – put on a hat

The Side Pose

For the next shot, I need to change the newborn boy pose but I keep the wrap and the hat. I also take one more close-up shot of the baby, now with the hat only.

Newborn posing flow: The Side Pose

Then I take off the hat and use the newborn wrap differently. This is where a new newborn picture idea comes into play.

The same newborn pose plus one-second adjustment results in one more beautiful image which provides a variety to my client’s photo gallery. So easy!

If you offer albums to your clients a series of these frames will fit perfectly to one spread of the album.

Newborn picture idea: adjust the wrap and take off the bonnet

The Chin On Hands Pose

From the Side Pose, I gently position the newborn to the Chin On Hands Pose.

You can take one photograph without the hat, using the newborn wrap only, or complete your newborn photography prop setup with the hat.

Newborn picture ideas: The Chin On Hands Pose

It is always a good idea to introduce a prop shot at this stage. You can transition the baby from a beanbag to a newborn poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™ keeping the baby in the same Chin On Hands Pose. This particular newborn baby boy didn’t want to go into this pose, so I skipped it. Next step is the Back Pose.

The Back Pose

This newborn pose is perfect for a smooth transition from the bean bag to the props.

I start with positioning the baby on the bean bag and then place it into the poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™. I love to use the posing pillow ‘Create-a-Nest’™ in my newborn photo sessions.

Newborn posing flow: The Back Pose

Babies feel nice and secure in the poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™. It allows me to experiment with newborn photoshoot accessories and camera angles. With this set up I plan to get pull back from above and nice close-up shots. I also shoot from the side, backlightening the baby.

Baby photo idea: The Back Pose using newborn poser ‘Create-a-Nest’™

I slide the wrap down and repeat the series. The baby looks absolutely beautiful, safe and relaxed in this newborn pose.

This newborn pose is perfect for awaked babies. And a wrap for newborn photography can be used to help babies to settle down.

In this particular photography session, the baby boy awaked after the prop shot. After feeding the newborn fell asleep by being swaddled. Most of the time I don’t aim for portraits that show a perfect positioning of the baby’s legs. Only if I intend to take a pull back shot later, but I fix the arms with the wrap.

The idea behind this newborn photography pose is to get 3 different close-up pictures:

And again, to create enough variety I do only little and very easy adjustments – I put a hat on or take it off, pull down the wrap to rest the arms of the baby, I experiment with the newborn photo props and camera angles.

43 Cutest Newborn Photo Ideas to Try Yourself

There’s nothing cuter than a newborn baby. They really are a bundle of joy with their squinting eyes, button noses, and tiny hands and feet. Newborn photography captures these precious early moments. It’s about creating adorable images of newborn babies that parents can cherish for a lifetime.

If you’re looking for newborn photo ideas, you’ve come to the right place. We have a list of them that you can try at home and in the studio. And we’ve also got some essential newborn photography tips, so your photoshoot goes to plan.

43 Newborn Photo Ideas

Now it’s time to get started with the newborn photo ideas. Baby photography can be a tricky business. And babies aren’t always the most cooperative models.

You need plenty of newborn photoshoot ideas to get great results no matter the baby’s mood. We have two sets of baby photography ideas anyone can try.

The first set of newborn photo ideas are poses you can do at home. They don’t require any special equipment and everything can be done with natural light. There are photo ideas for both parents. And you can even get the pets involved too.

The second set of newborn photo ideas is for the studio. These newborn photoshoot ideas use more props and accessories. And they’re about creating themes, using different styles for some fabulous baby photography. We’ll start with several newborn photos ideas at home. In this section, ideas are simple and easy to produce. You don’t need much equipment. And any props you need will be part of the baby’s normal apparatus.

1. All Wrapped Up

When a newborn baby leaves the hospital, they spend most of their time wrapped up in blankets. It keeps them safe and warm from the elements. And with only the baby’s face peeking out of the blankets, it makes a fabulous newborn photo.

2. The Mother’s Embrace

The loving embrace of a mother is the best place a newborn baby can be. The mother’s instincts are to protect and nurture. And it’s where the baby feels the most secure during the most vulnerable time in their life.

Having the mother hold the newborn close makes an excellent newborn photo. They’ll forget the camera is there. And you’ll be able to snap some beautifully tender and natural photos of mother and child.

3. In The Father’s Arms

The father also plays a crucial role in the development of newborn babies. And capturing natural moments between father and child is an excellent newborn photo idea.

Let the father hold the child close. Don’t distract them with too much direction. Let them relax so you can get natural photos. You’re looking for candid intimacy between the subjects.

4. Face to Face

This newborn photo idea is another natural moment. The mother holds the newborn in front of her. She supports the baby’s back and head, so they’re face to face.

Let them feel the connection between one another. It’s ideal if the baby is awake, but you’ll still have a fab shot if it’s sleeping. The mother can whisper or sing to the child to add extra tenderness to the newborn picture.

5. Face to Face (Father)

Include the father into your newborn photos as much as possible. They often don’t spend as much time with their baby girl or boy as the mothers. They want photos they can cherish too.

This newborn pose gives the father a moment alone with the newborn. You and your camera will be there, of course. But give them some space, and allow them time to ease into the pose. You’re guaranteed a sweet newborn picture.

6. Mother and Child Sitting on the Bed

The bed is an excellent location for newborn photography. It’s comfortable for the mother and safe for the baby. It’s a safe space where people can move freely. And the comfort of the subjects will help you achieve relaxed and personal photos.

This full-body shot shows how naturally the mother handles and cares for her child. You’ll have smiles and blissful facial expressions. But there’s the rest of the body language too.

7. Focus on the Hands

You’ll find many newborn photo ideas just by looking at their tiny hands. People are fascinated by a baby’s hands and feet. They’re so small and delicate they always draw attention.

It’s an easy shot you can get in any location. And you can use a shallow depth of field to concentrate attention on the hands.

8. Hand Comparison

When looking at a photo of a baby’s hand, it’s sometimes hard to see how tiny it is. That’s why making a hand comparison is a superb idea for newborn photography.

You can lay the baby’s hand into the mother’s or father’s. The difference in size will emphasize the fragility of the tiny fingers. And it’s one of those newborn photo ideas that show us how far we have to go when we grow up. It’s a long journey.

9. All Three Hands

Many newborn photo ideas incorporate the child and the two parents. And this pose makes a sweet and touching newborn picture.

Having the three hands together symbolizes the parents working together to nurture their baby boy or girl. You have the contrast in size. But you also have a touching metaphor for care and affection.

10. Focus on The Feet

The feet are another feature that works well for newborn photography ideas. Like their tiny hands, they’re a source of much interest from admirers.

11. Baby Feet in Adult Hands

Using the hands of adults is a fantastic idea for heart-warming baby pictures. The contrast between the baby’s feet and the adult’s hands shows us just how tiny a newborn baby is.

12.

Sleeping Close Up

It’s more likely that the newborn will be asleep than awake. But you can still try some excellent newborn photo ideas when they’re napping.

You can get close and take a photo of the baby’s face. Be careful not to disturb the baby, so perhaps use a lens that allows you to get the close-up from a distance.

13. Breastfeeding

The baby will probably need feeding at some point during the photo session. You can use this time as a break. Or you take the opportunity for some intimate newborn photos.

Breastfeeding is an intimate activity. Something that’s only shared between mother and child. You’ll capture some stunning baby photos if you’re respectful with your camera. Don’t intrude if uninvited, and don’t disrupt the mother and child.

14. Over The Shoulder

When the newborn baby is awake and alert, you need to be ready with your best newborn photo ideas. Even when they’re lively, babies can’t support themselves. But if the mother or father holds them to their chest, you’ll get a great shot of the baby looking over the shoulder. It’s a great pose because you can see their face in all their glory.

15. Both Parents Holding The Newborn

Including both parents makes for some interesting newborn photo ideas. And this one is simple in construction but powerful in message.

Both parents holding the newborn baby at the same time symbolizes their teamwork. It shows how they’re working together to care for and protect their new child.

The parents can look at the baby. Or they can look at each other with a loving look. Both options make powerful newborn pictures they’ll be proud of.

16. Baby Lying on the Father

Babies can sleep pretty much anywhere. And you can use that for some lovely newborn photo ideas. The father can get comfy on the bed, lying on their back. The newborn baby can then lie on their stomach and chest.

17.

Triple Portrait

This type of shot is the perfect way to bring all the family into your newborn photography. The mother can hold the baby in her arms, pointing the tiny face towards the camera. And the father can sit behind the mother, looking over her shoulder.

It might seem like a standard portrait. But it’s a newborn photo idea that expresses unity and togetherness. It demonstrates the love shared between all three people in the photo. It’s a family united.

18. Take A Walk Outside

Newborns can’t travel far. But if you’re lucky enough to have a garden to work in, it’s a fabulous location for some newborn photo ideas. Of course, only try this in appropriate weather. If it’s too cold or hot, keep your photo session indoors.

The mother and father can carry the newborn around. They can have it in their arms or a papoose. You’ll get some fabulous shots of the child in the glorious natural light of a sunny day.

19. Include the Dog

Bringing the family pet into the photo session is great to liven up your newborn photo ideas. Dogs are beloved animals. And they’re just as much a part of the family as any human. As long as they’re well behaved, you can snap some baby pictures with the dog.

Don’t force anything. You don’t want the animal or the newborn to become uncomfortable. Let the scene flow naturally so you can capture some candid family pictures.

20. Newborn with Older Sibling

The newborn might not be their first child. So for more fun newborn photo ideas, you can include their older brother or sister. They can lie together on a bed or sofa. Or, if the older child is strong enough, they can hold the newborn.

21. The Whole Family

Bringing the whole family together makes for some excellent newborn photography ideas. It turns standard newborn photos into memorable family portraits. You can have the parents and all the siblings. And don’t forget the pets!

Newborn Photo Ideas In The Studio

Now we’ll move away from the home environment and look at newborn photo ideas for the studio. This section will have more of a focus on props and conceptual ideas for newborn photography. And there are some newborn photoshoot ideas for baby girls and baby boys.

22. Color Wraps

When you’re working in a studio, you can play with conceptual color schemes. You can wrap the newborn in a colorful blanket. And the surroundings can be a matching color.

Newborn photographers need a good collection of colorful materials in their studio. The parents might be fussy about colors. And they might want to color code the photos depending on whether it’s a baby girl or boy.

23. Matching Hat

If you want to make it in the business of baby photography, you’ll need some good baby hats. And you’ll want them to match the colors of the other accessories. You’ll need “boy colors,” “girl colors,” and everything in between.

24. Lying On A Fluffy Blanket

A thick fluffy blanket is an excellent prop for newborn photos. The soft blanket is comfy for the newborn. And it has the appearance of a fluffy cloud, giving the images a dream-like quality.

25. Colorful Bow On The Head

If you’re working with a baby girl, a pretty bow is a perfect accessory. It adds a splash of color and helps to identify the baby. Newborns look alike, so a bow on the head indicates you’ve got a baby girl. It highlights their femininity.

26. In A Deep Basket

A basket will give you some fantastic newborn photo ideas. And if you have a deep basket, you can try a Moses-style newborn photo. The deep sides keep the baby protected. And it’s easy to move around the studio if you need to make changes.

27. Ornate Wicker Basket

You can also fill the basket with soft blankets, so the newborn baby sits at the top. Using an ornate basket shows how small the newborn is. It’ll give you some adorable newborn photos.

This style of baby picture gives the newborn an ornamental quality. It highlights how small and fragile they are.

28. Make a Nest

Natural themes fit well with newborn photography. After all, having a baby is the most natural process in the world. And your new baby sleeping in a nest makes for a sweet newborn photo.

It gives the newborn a fresh, just-hatched appearance. The nest makes the baby feel brand new.

29. With A Cuddly Toy

A cuddly toy is a great way to add extra cuteness to your newborn photography ideas. Cuddly toys mean a lot to small children. They’re friends and companions through thick and thin. And they are always all adorable together.

30. Cuddly Toy and Matching Knitwear

Having a few sets of cuddly toys with matching knitwear for the baby will guarantee you never run low on newborn photo ideas. It strengthens their friendship and bond. And it’s a newborn photo sure to melt anyone’s heart.

31. Matching Hat and Bow Tie

If you want to turn your baby boy into a little man, a matching hat and bow tie combo does the trick. Costumes like this are a great way of bringing humor into your newborn photography. A pair of glasses is another excellent accessory for a funny newborn picture.

32. Floral Flat Lay

Floral flat lay photography is a separate genre of photography. But if you make the newborn baby the centerpiece of your layout, you’ll have some excellent newborn photos. Flat lays are full of color.

You can make them seasonal by using flowers that bloom in spring or summer. Or you can use colorful fallen leaves for an autumnal arrangement. Holly and evergreen boughs are perfect for a winter-themed newborn photo.

33. Floral Headdress

Using flowers adds splashes of color to your newborn photography ideas. A floral headdress or headband works perfectly with a baby girl. But you can use “boy color” flowers if it’s a photo session with a baby boy.

34. Miniature Bed

You need many newborn photo ideas for a sleeping baby. So using a miniature bed as a prop makes perfect sense. It’s adorable and makes the newborn baby look bigger than they are.

35. Create A Themed Set

You can get inventive with your newborn photo ideas by creating sets and setting scenes. You can create a woodland realm with trees and toadstools. You can even make woodland critters inhabit the scene.

Children love fairy tales and magical stories. They can inspire some creative newborn photoshoot ideas. You can get creative with set designs and costumes to make something truly magical.

36. Use Seasonally Themed Backdrops

Incorporating the season of the baby’s birth is another element you can add to your newborn photography ideas. You can have a backdrop for each season of the year and additional props. Purchasing the backdrops is one option. Or you can make them yourself.

37. Create a Prince or Princess

If you’re creating themed sets for your newborn photography, a tiny crown is a superb prop. It’s only a small item, but it’ll turn your baby boy into a prince and your baby girl into a princess.

38. Black And White Portrait

Newborn photos ideas can come from other areas of photography. Black and white portraits aren’t usually associated with newborn photography ideas. But they can make some powerful baby pictures.

You want the baby to stand out. If the baby boy or girl has light skin, use dark-colored blankets. And if the baby has dark skin, use light blankets. The contrast will give you a sophisticated newborn baby picture.

39. Make It Snow

It’s good practice to have some festive newborn photo ideas. Many parents want to use their newborn photos as Christmas cards to send to friends and family.

You can use fake snow in the studio, but always make sure it’s non-toxic. And rather than sprinkling the snow on the baby directly, sprinkle it between the camera and the newborn. This way, it will look like it’s snowing, but the baby is unaffected.

If you don’t want the mess of fake snow, you can add the snow in post-production. You won’t have the on-set excitement. But there will be less cleaning up involved.

40. Try an Aviation Theme

Young boys love planes, trains, and automobiles. And using these as themes can give you plenty of newborn photo ideas, especially if you’re working with a baby boy.

The aviation theme is particularly fun for baby boys. You can have a plane for them to sleep on, with an accompanying hat and goggles. A thick fur rug makes an excellent carpet of clouds. And it also creates a safe environment for the newborn baby.

41. Fisherman Theme

If aviation isn’t their thing, maybe you can turn to the open ocean for some fun newborn photoshoot ideas. A baby boy dressed as a fisherman in a tiny boat makes for a fabulous newborn photo. But you can try similar ideas with a baby girl too.

You need a small boat frame for the baby to lie in. You can fill it with a soft blanket to make it comfy for the baby. And the knitted costumes will make the photo even more adorable.

A blue shaggy rug works well for the sea below. Or you can use wood or thick card painted blue. Using real water is not advised for safety reasons.

42. Animal Costumes

The natural world is an excellent source for newborn photos ideas. Kids love animals. And combining newborns with cute critters will produce wonderfully cute newborn baby pictures.

Nature themes are fabulous fun for newborn photo sessions. That’s why newborn photographers should have a good collection of knitwear animal costumes. You’ll need animals to suit a baby boy and others to suit a baby girl.

43. Flamenco-Style Dress

Adult-style dresses can add the wow factor to your newborn photo ideas if you’re working with a baby girl. You can pick many styles and color themes. But the red and black of a flamenco dress is dynamic and strong. And with the added flower headband, your baby pictures will definitely draw attention.

Newborn Photography Tips

Before you start a newborn photo session, you should consider our newborn photography tips. They’ll help you get the most out of your sessions so that you can snap some special newborn pictures.

1. Be Prepared

Baby photography is a delicate business involving equipment and props. And the early weeks of a baby’s life are stressful for the parents. To make the newborn photoshoot go as smoothly as possible, you need to have everything ready in advance.

2. Be Flexible with Time

Newborn babies aren’t professional models, so you can’t expect them to stick to a strict shooting schedule. When they want food, they need to be fed. It doesn’t matter if you were just about to get a great shot. The needs of the baby come first.

A good practice for a newborn photo session is to give yourself more time than you think you need. Make the photo session longer than you might for a shoot with older children. You might not use all the extra time. But you’ll have a buffer for any breaks the baby needs.

3. Be Flexible With Location

For many professional photographers, their studio is their workspace. But when it comes to newborn baby photography, you should be open to doing photo sessions in the client’s house.

Taking a newborn baby anywhere can be stressful. It’s not easy for the parents or the baby. Doing newborn photoshoots at their home is an excellent idea. It makes life a lot easier for mother and child.

4. Work Safe

Newborn babies are fragile creatures. Whether working at home or in a studio, you need to have the baby’s safety at the forefront of your practice.

Never work alone when taking newborn pictures. Always have at least one other person present. All the props you use should be soft. And don’t work on any narrow surfaces high off the ground.

5. Don’t Use a Flash

Flash photography isn’t a good idea for a newborn photo session. Their eyes haven’t been open long, and they’re very sensitive. A bright flash could damage them.

Use natural light where ever you can. Reflectors are an excellent tool for giving you more control with natural light. And they don’t harm the baby. You can use ring lights and other soft lighting sources. But avoid anything too harsh.

Conclusion

There are so many fantastic newborn photo ideas you can try. If you’re looking for newborn photoshoot ideas in the home, there are plenty of poses. And you can include the parents, siblings, and pets too.

Newborn photoshoot ideas for the studio are just as important. And there are plenty of styles and themes you can experiment with for fun and fabulous newborn baby photos. Play with props and exciting set designs.

We hope this article has inspired you to create your own newborn photography ideas. You’ll be more than prepared for your next newborn photo session.

Check out our Dreamy Childhood Portraits eBook to create newborn photos you can cherish for a lifetime!

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Don't miss the opportunity to photograph the first days of your baby's life. Children grow and change so quickly.

Newborn photography - remember about safety

It is very important that during the shooting process the baby feels as comfortable as possible. First of all, he must be warm. The optimum air temperature in the room is 23-25°C. It is better to start a photo shoot after feeding, when the baby is full, calm and ready to fall asleep. nine0003

Do not use the flash when the baby is awake! The newborn does not have a reflex of rapid pupillary contraction from bright light. Even the built-in flash will adversely affect the retina of his eyes.

It is best to shoot near the largest window in the room. If your city has few sunny days, then for good lighting, you need a softbox. You can do it yourself or buy a budget option on Aliexpress.

Don't repeat difficult poses that you might see in photos taken by professionals. As a rule, such a frame is the result of combining several pictures, in the process of obtaining which, the assistant insures the baby. Therefore, it is better not to risk it, and just capture the natural postures of your baby. However, even using them, pictures can be diversified. nine0003

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A few ideas for home photo sessions with a newborn

Sensual pictures of a baby in the arms of parents.

You can ask one of your friends to take pictures of the whole family - such photos are of special value.

Photograph the newborn with siblings.

If your family has pets that are in contact with the baby, take a photo with them too - it's very interesting. nine0003

If your camera supports macro mode or you have a macro lens, don't miss the opportunity to shoot close-ups - ears, sponges, hands, heels.

Photograph your baby in front of the things that matter to you. For example, the grandmother knitted booties for the baby, and the aunt gave the first rattle. Such items can be used to create a photo metric with important data about a child's birthday.

If family members have hobbies that can be characterized by certain objects, include them in the frame. It can be, for example, a soccer ball if dad is fond of football, a guitar for parents who are musicians, and the like. In this way, you can easily give photos a special family spirit, make them bright and original. nine0003

Beautiful baby photos are often taken on a bed near a window. The simplest and most effective background is bed linen of a single color. This will help to focus on the baby.

When taking a portrait, position your baby perpendicular to the window, head to the light. So the picture will look more natural and voluminous.

Girls can be wrapped in a beautiful diaper (Aliexpress) and put on an accessory (Aliexpress) on their heads.

The baby can be placed in a toy bed (Aliexpress) or a large basket (Aliexpress). Look how adorable it looks!

Another life hack on how to photograph newborns at home. Often the baby's loose hands get in the way of making a high-quality portrait. Swaddle the baby - this will simplify the task. Diaper + cap set for Aliexpress:

Accessories! Knitted hats (Aliexpress), headbands with flowers (Aliexpress), you can buy them, or you can make them yourself. For wrapping babies, you can buy a small piece of guipure or knitwear (Aliexpress) in a fabric store. Choose accessories in the same color scheme and so that they blend harmoniously with the background you have chosen: they are either contrasting with the background, or vice versa in the same color with it. nine0003

While the baby is sleeping, you can put him in a pose and dress him up in a costume (Aliexpress).

Imagine your baby is dreaming. In order to create an atmosphere of sleep, use items that are in your home - different fabrics, colorful towels, umbrellas, ribbons, various toys, etc.

You can purchase ready-made props for photography on Aliexpress (felt stars, moon pillow).

Use seasonal attributes in your home photo shoot. For example, colorful autumn leaves or baby-safe Christmas decorations. It will add a special touch to your photos. nine0003

Use different decorations in a photo shoot for newborn girls. Flowers look especially beautiful in the frame, both live and artificial (Aliexpress). For the background, choose delicate plain fabrics. Lace fabrics (Aliexpress) look very advantageous in photographs.

Imagine! Drawings on a slate board (Aliexpress).

Digital sketches.

Cool inscriptions on clothes (Aliexpress). nine0003

Fairy tale or cartoon character.

You can order beautiful and inexpensive costumes for newborns on Aliexpress (princesses, superheroes, cartoons).

It's a great idea to photograph your baby every month for up to a year. For example, with the same soft toy.

Links to photo shoot props:

knitted blanket;
colored nibs;
crib;

stretch fabric;
patterned rug;
clothing stickers;
photophone;
basket.

Links to accessories and clothing for the photo shoot:

tutu skirt with headband;
knitted accessories and suits;
headband of flowers;
flower cap;
knitted hat + bear;
knitted striped suit;
knit diaper;
feather wings.

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20 baby photo ideas by month

The first year of a child's life is so important for his parents that it would be a crime not to remember such memories! That's why I decided to make a selection of 20 interesting and unusual baby photo ideas by month. With these ideas, you will definitely have something to fill your baby's first photo album with!

My baby is one year old! Hooray!

I can't believe how quickly the year has gone by. I still can't seem to believe that she is no longer a tiny baby. It's crazy to me that she's already walking, saying "mom" and some other syllables! But at the same time, watching these changes is so exciting and interesting! This is a huge experience for me, in part I talk about it in article Mistakes of mothers that you should never repeat with your newborn.

Our 1 year old baby girl is so cute, energetic and happy and i am very happy to have her in our family. Our monthly collage with my daughter Polina below!

The photo clearly shows how the baby grew up and changed month after month. This is an incredible time when in just a year a child grows so rapidly and turns from a tiny baby into a little person! That's why I advise you to be sure to photograph the baby by months, so that later you can see something amazing. This is one of my must-have items on list 13 things to do after having a baby.

I've seen so many cute baby first year month photo ideas and I want to share some of my favorite ways with you!

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Be sure to check out my Pregnancy Planner

If you are not familiar with my Pregnancy Planner , then you should definitely do it! This glider takes care of all the questions about preparing for the birth of a child. It contains 55 pages of the most useful information to help you stay organized and prepare for the arrival of your baby without forgetting anything (hello pregnant memory?). nine0003

It contains:

Recording baby's growth week by week and comparing sizes with fruits and vegetables
Calendars and countdown weeks of pregnancy
Doctor Visit Sheet and Question Lists
Ultrasound commemorative pages
Help choosing a baby name
Complete shopping checklist for newborn and baby room preparation
List of films and books about pregnancy
Maternity bag checklist
Birth plan

On top of all that, the glider even includes pages for postpartum notes and birth history, newborn data entry sheets, and a Baby Looks Like tracker! If you are a first time mom, then I strongly recommend that you learn more about the Pregnancy Planner.

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Aren't these photo ideas insanely cute? If you're planning a month-by-month baby photo shoot, I recommend choosing one of the ideas BEFORE your baby is born! So you can start shooting right from birth and have time to buy the necessary props for the photo. Have you already made a photo collage of your pregnancy? If not, here are 20 original photo ideas.

Tell me in the comments did you make photo collages of pregnancy and the first year? I would love to see your photos! nine0003

Here is an example of baby photo props from Aliexpress for a penny:

Rug by month Link>>>> Baby photo streamer Link >>> Stickers for the number of months Link >>> Another blanket for a photo Link >>>

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