Newborn Styling Guide

When preparing for your Newborn Session please keep in mind that our studio is a white studio, with many of our family portraits being backlit against our floor to ceiling natural light windows with white sheer curtains. We love to shoot in neutrals and pastels.

Textures & Patterns - When choosing outfits for your family keep in mind that although you want to choose soft, subtle colours such as pastels and neutrals, adding some details through textures and patterns can work beautifully. Lace, embroidery and other small details can add a beautiful sense of texture to your final images.

Dark Colours Work Too - Light colours are gorgeous and dark colours can look great too. Navy, black, dark brown, greys all are beautiful natural colours and they create a stunning contrast with the soft creamy skin of your new baby and also the white studio. ​

​Accidents Happen - During your session and for some of the family portraits your little baby will be naked and accidents happen. Make sure you pack an alternative outfit for each family member, just in case.

​Your new baby - Your newborn doesn’t need clothes. A newborn photo shoot is all about capturing your precious new baby and all their tiny details and features. It is about accentuating and capturing the simple, beauty of this new little human, the connections between your growing family. For your newborn session, we will wrap your little one up to make them warm and cosy, and then slowly unwrap them for some beautiful natural portraits of your little one naked. Wraps and throws in cottons, laces, wools and other soft materials will be supplied and used to wrap and cover your little one as needed. We also have some specially sized little rompers and all-in-one outfits designed specifically for newborn portraits, ensuring that your little one is posed and photographed at their best, with all their tiny details highlighted.

Mum - I am a Mum of 2 myself. I know what it is like to have just had a baby. I understand that you are not feeling your best, and standing in front of the camera is a daunting prospect for a lot of us on our best day. So why not take this opportunity to spoil yourself a little? Do you want to get someone to come to you and do your hair and makeup before your session? Perhaps go and get a manicure. Taking a little time for yourself and feeling happier and more relaxed about how you look, can make a huge difference to how you feel in your photos.

Big brothers & Sisters - generally love having their photos taken with their new baby brother or sister. Simple colours and simple clothes are the key for choosing outfits for older siblings when coming in for your newborn photo shoot. A simple collared shirt, a sweet little dress can be just perfect for those photos of your children together. Soft pastel colours, neutrals and subtle patterns are best, as we do not want the clothing to overwhelm or detract from the tiny details, the connections between your children which we are trying to highlight. Bright bold colours can also cast a colour onto your newborns face when we are posing the children together.

Please note: for older siblings, we strongly discourage outfits changes mid-way through a session unless there is an accident and an outfit is soiled. Changing children can also change their mood and their willingness to participate in the session. It is best to arrive with young children already dressed in your preferred outfit for your portraits.

Don't forget dad - whilst Dad hasn’t just had the baby, and probably doesn’t need his hair and make-up done, there are still a few things to help Dad feel at his best for the photos as well. A haircut, and beard trim are a great start. Does Dad want to do some photos displaying his big Dad hands contrasting against your tiny new baby? Perhaps a nail trim or even a manicure. A collared shirt, a simple new t-shirt, are simple but striking outfits for Dad. Darks work especially well on Dads, providing a striking contrast to their new babies creamy soft skin.

We hope this helps you decide on what to wear for your newborn photo shoot with Moments of Love Photography. Keep it simple, classic, subtle, cohesive and make sure your outfits represent who you are as a family.

Please note that it will be very warm in the studio as this helps to keeps bubs cosy and sleepy.