1. Recreate a Parent or Sibling Photo
These types of photos are fun to show the same pose with different generations of your family. Show us a photo of you or your spouse when you were a newborn and let us create a similar photo with your child. If you have another child and want us to use one of their newborn photos to recreate instead, that would work, too!
2. Blankets
Bringing blankets with sentimental value helps add interest and a story to the photo.
3. Something from Parents’ Childhood
We can also incorporate things from your childhood in your newborn photography photo session. For example: stuffed animals, clothes, your bassinet, dolls, a wagon, basket, blanket, etc. Try to find something that can be passed down to your child that meant something to you when you were younger.
4. Siblings’ Clothing
If you have another child and you have a favorite outfit that you used to put them him or her in when they were this size, this is a great time to bring that out and recreate some old memories.
5. Occupations/Hobbies
If you or your spouse love your job and want to add something from it or one of your hobbies, this will help add a personal touch. Some examples are: dog tags, sports helmets, a baseball, guitar, football, briefcase, camera, jersey, or hat. Of course, we’re open to your ideas, as well. This is just to get the ideas flowing.
6. Maternity photos
If you did a maternity session, you can do some similar poses with your baby and frame them side-by-side in your home or in an album. If you used an outfit or name blocks, ultrasound picture, etc., we can use those props again in these photos, too.
7. Wedding Rings
This is a classic shot. that we’ve all seen before. Having your child hold your wedding rings in their little hands or placing them between their toes is a good way to incorporate your rings – which signify familial love and a strong bond — into the shot. Although this photo has been done before is somewhat common, so it’s not completely original, it will be unique to you because they are your personal rings and they show the commitment and love that you and your spouse have for your family. Alternative idea: if you have a little girl, we could also use your wedding garter as a headpiece.
