I know getting ready for photos with a new baby can feel overwhelming—but I’ve got you every step of the way. From styling to posing, I’ll guide you through everything so you can relax and just soak in these sweet moments.
These days go by so quickly… and this is about preserving them in the most beautiful, honest way.
Your Session
I love keeping everything in my studio very simple and neutral so your baby—and your connection as a family—is always the focus.
What you wear plays a big role in that soft, timeless look you see in my work.
The good news? You don’t need anything fancy.
Mom
This is the one time I will tell you—please don’t save yourself for later.
You just had a baby, and you still deserve to feel beautiful in these photos.
Stick with creams, ivories, soft pastels, light neutrals
Flowy dresses or soft, cozy pieces photograph best
Anything fitted is okay too—as long as you feel good in it
Avoid bright colors, busy patterns, and logos
Hair and makeup should feel like you—just a little more put together.
If you’re unsure, send me options. I’m always happy to help.
Dad
Simple is perfect here.
Neutral t-shirt, henley, or button-up
Cream, gray, tan, muted tones
Jeans or neutral pants
No graphics, no bright colors.
You don’t need to match—just fit into the overall look.
Siblings
This is where simple really matters.
As a mom of three myself, I fully understand that getting multiple kids dressed and out the door can feel like an Olympic event. When choosing outfits for older siblings, keep things simple and comfortable.
Coordinate — don’t match.
Choose outfits with similar colors or styles rather than putting everyone in identical clothing. Coordinating looks natural and timeless, while “matchy-matchy” can feel a little forced.
Comfort matters more than perfection.
Make sure outfits aren’t itchy, too tight, or overly warm. A comfortable child is a happy child — and happy siblings make for the sweetest photos.
Skip the shoes.
Don’t stress about footwear. I love photographing bare feet and tiny toes, and we usually won’t see much of shoes anyway. Barefoot always feels softer, more natural, and perfectly kid-approved.
Baby
Your baby doesn’t need much.
Teeny tiny newborns are already perfect. The less we add, the more we get to focus on their little details — squishy cheeks, curled toes, flaky newborn skin, and all the tiny features you never want to forget.
For newborn studio photos, my favorite options are:
A simple diaper with a soft diaper cover (provided at the studio)
A classic white onesie
Wrapped up in a neutral swaddle (provided at the studio)
If you’d like your baby photographed in a white onesie, please arrive with baby already dressed in it to keep them cozy and settled when we begin.
If you’d like your baby photographed in just a diaper, please arrive with them dressed in an easy-to-remove outfit that won’t leave marks on their skin — think a simple zip or snap sleeper with nothing underneath. This lets me gently undress baby without too much disruption (aka: hopefully keeping them asleep).
As adorable as tiny jeans, shoes, and fancy dresses are, they make it much harder to safely pose your baby and capture all those sweet newborn details. Save the cute outfits for your next outing — newborn photos are all about simplicity and snuggly perfection.
Final Touches
Stick to 2–3 coordinating colors across the whole family
Avoid black (can feel harsh) and neon tones (can reflect onto skin)
Soft textures (knits, linen, cotton) photograph beautifully
When in doubt: keep it simple and neutral
I know this season can feel a little overwhelming, especially in those first couple of weeks.
You don’t have to have everything perfectly together.
That’s not what this is about.
I’ll guide you through everything during your session—what to do, where to sit, how to hold your baby.
You just show up, love on your baby, and let me take care of the rest.