What to Wear for Your Newborn Session
Outfit ideas for you, your baby, and the rest of the family to look great during your
At Home Newborn Photo Session
Momma’s, let’s be real. You JUST had a baby! Congrats on that! You’re sleep deprived, and self-care is last on the list. So the idea of getting dressed and ready for pictures can sound overwhelming. Let me show you that it doesn’t have to be.
Here are some tips and suggestions of what the each family member can wear for a newborn session.
The most important tip I can share and this goes for any and all photo sessions. Make sure you choose clothing that you feel good in. The newborn sessions can take place in the comfort of your own home, so take advantage and be comfortable.
Ideas for mom
As a postpartum mom, your body is changing, your hormones are going crazy and you may feel overwhelmed, but can we just talk for a minute about how amazing it is. You literally just grew and brought a human into this world. So find an outfit that celebrates that accomplishment. I find few things more beautiful than a mom holding her baby. So find something you can relax in and allow your focus to be on this new, epic thing you just did. I digress, I could talk about the beauty of mothers all day. Back to outfit suggestions…
These suggestions really are just that, you need to know yourself and what matches your personality, so use them as a guide…
A maternity dress that you liked and feel completely comfortable in postpartum
A basic t-shirt or sweater that you feel comfortable in. (layers are always great especially if you get warm)
Minimal patterns and logos, neutrals will be your best friend.
Ideas for a newborn photo session for baby?
I suggest a simple fitted onesie, no words or graphics. I love a good ol’ plain white onesie, but other solid colors can work well. We may also take some pics of the baby in a diaper or nude if it is warm enough and your baby is comfortable and relaxed.
Pick a favorite swaddle blanket or two. We can keep baby warm. (Warm babies are sleepy babies)
You are welcome to have a few cute accessories as well. (headband, bow or a favourite hat)
I encourage keeping babies in simple outfits, the focus is the baby that way and not their outfit. We want to see your baby’s sweet little features. I love getting photos of teeny tiny toes, those baby lips and any fuzz that is on their head. Your baby is precious and perfect, so I don’t think there needs to be elaborate outfits and props.
Ideas for the other family members to wear during newborn photo session?
An easy way to keep cohesiveness in the family is by dressing in neutrals (tan, gray, white, black) and then add in a small amount of color.
How to add the colour? You don’t have to match, but wear colours that complement one another.
A couple of things to keep in mind when you are picking out the outfits for your family and newborn photo session.
If patterns are your thing, be mindful how you mix them. Mom can wear a floral print dress, then the partner can wear a solid shirt, and the child can wear a stripe or other textured shirt.
Avoid clothes that have big graphics on them or words and logos. These can be distracting and draws the eye to the words rather than your faces.
Still not sure what to wear? Feel free to ask me, I am always happy to help.
I am happy to give you an opinion of what to wear, especially if it removes the stress for you. I have gotten pictures by text or email and have shown up to sessions and the mom holds up three different shirts for me to choose from, and I love that.