The biggest mistake people make when styling their newborn session, is not considering the size of their baby.
Clothes that are suitable for the rest of the family can swallow their tiny features: Leaving you with portraits of your newborn that are less than flattering and don’t convey just how gorgeous they are.
But I have some helpful tips to make this a breeze.
1. Keep it simple
Sleevless and short-sleeve body suits keep your baby warm and also show your baby’s limbs.
It’s amazing how quickly we forget how small they were when they were first born and that’s what you want captured in your newborn portraits.
Living in central Queensland also means that more often than not, the weather is mild to warm, so we don’t need excessive layers to cover your baby.
2. Think neutral tones
When you think about your newborn portraits, how do you want them to look?
Colour plays a huge role in determining this. Generally light, soft and neutral tones work best.
We want your baby to be the focal point of these portraits and don’t want to be distracted by bright colours that might reflect colour on their skin.
3. Will these portraits go on your wall?
Consider where you’re going to display your artwork.
If you’re planning on hanging images on the wall, then we should consider colours and textures that you already have around the home.
That way your artwork looks like it belongs there and fits with the style of your home.
4. Use blankets and wraps for pops of colour
Do you have a baby blanket that has been handed down through the family?
Incorporating sentimental elements can be a really lovely touch and is also a way to add colour to your portraits.
Using knitted blankets and wraps introduces texture to your images, think knits, muslin, cotton and lace.
5. Skin-on-skin
Nothing conveys the intimiate bond between you and your baby like skin-on-skin.
Their perfect, warm, little bodies against your own is something you wish you could revisit again and again.
This can be having a shower or bath with your baby, partially dressed with your baby or just baby undressed or with a nappy. It’s really about creating the kinds of portraits that represent this time for you.
And if you need further inspiration, you can check out this Pinterest board.
