It’s The Coziest Time Of The Year For Baby Photos
What’s cuter than some baby photos? Pictures of a baby swaddled up in a blanket.
Babies naturally photograph better, the warmer they are. A trick of the trade is to always have the room well heated for a newborn baby when you’re trying to photograph them. That’s why a fall/winter photo session for your baby is naturally going to be successful.
Whether you have a newborn or your baby has been around for a little while, we believe a photoshoot during this time of the year is always a good idea. I sincerely think everyone looks better the cozier they look.
Some different types of photoshoots you could consider this season include:
1. Costume Photo Session
It’s officially October, and that means it’s Halloween time. There’s nothing better than a cute costume picture in my opinion. I believe your baby could be just about anything for Halloween and it would be the most adorable thing.
You can get really into your baby photos and go full on costume, like you’re going trick or treating or just have one prop.
One of my favorite photo sessions to date was this little baby boy who was a bear. We went more subtle with this photo session and kept the photos timeless, by only including the bear head.
This baby boy did it just right. Lots of newborn and baby photoshoots, we like to have as little clothing on as possible so you can see those cute little rolls and just have the baby being a baby.
In addition to the head costume, it’s cute as well to include the bottom part of the costume. The photo session I completed with a little girl who was dressing up as a bunny, had the bunny ears and the bunny tail. It was absolutely adorable.
2. Studio Baby Photos
Okay, let’s be honest, baby photos are always going to be cozy, but we can always make them cozier. The best part about a newborn photo session, is the ability to control the heat. Like I previously mentioned, if the room is a little bit warmer, the baby is more likely to get very comfy and even fall asleep.
You may be wondering, do I want my baby to fall asleep during the photo session? The answer is yes. The more restful and calm your baby is, the more successful the photo session. Especially because as a newborn baby, your baby is likely to be sleeping most of the time anyway. We want these photos to really capture the newborn stage of life, which means sleep!
Not every photo will be when the baby is sleeping, but we like to get a mix of both.
The bigger the blankets, the more faux fur, the cozier in my opinion. Another option to make the photos even cozier, is to have your baby wearing their jammies. A sleepy, cuddly, bedtime baby is one of the cutest photo session themes. I’ve shared some of my favorites from this photo session as well.
The best part about a studio session, is that it’s very flexible and it’s essentially a blank canvas.
So if you love fall just as much as I do, then a fall photo session is also a great idea. We can include pumpkins, autumn leaves, apples, haystacks and any other fall decor you can think of.
And of course, wicker baskets, wooden barrels, maybe a bowl of candy corn are always cute ways to cradle newborns.
3. Outside Sibling Photo Session
Blankets, and jammies, are cozy and all, but I’m not sure anything can compete with the coziness of snuggling up to another human. Body heat and sibling love make for the best baby photos. Plus, the only other thing you love just as much as your baby is your other babies, grown or not, so why not include them all!
The trickiest part of a sibling photo is coordinating all three outfits. However, once that outfit coordination is over, you’ll be happy you included all of the siblings. It’s a fun experience to watch the older siblings welcome their new sibling into the family and give them love.
Let’s pick a gorgeous colorful tree full of changing leaves, lay out a blanket, and hug each other like we mean it for some professional photos.
4. Outdoor Family Photo Session
To take it a step further, why not just include the entire family? Bring a blanket, your warm fall clothing items and you’re set to go. The trees are changing colors, the weather is absolutely perfect, and fall is simply the best time of year for a photoshoot.
When it comes to a family photo session, I love to pick a nice park in the Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky area! During this time of year, it may be a cute idea to hit up a pumpkin patch or corn maze. It’s basically a photoshoot already set up for you. A weekday evening or a time when it’s not as crowded is suggested when it comes to visiting a popular place like that.
The best part about a pumpkin patch or corn maze, is that your kids will naturally be having fun. They can run through the corn maze while I get some candid photos of them having the time of their lives. The more fun the photo session can be for the kids, the easier my job is, and the better your photos turn out.
5. Holiday Newborn Photos
As we head into the holidays, it’s a fun idea to capture your newborn, with anything holiday related. The only thing cozier than fall, is winter. With the use of Christmas lights, trees, presents and ornaments, holiday pictures are bound to melt your heart.
Trade out your pumpkin costume for a Santa hat and your Christmas cards are ready to go this year.
Wrap Up
I’m not going to lie, this time of year get’s me so excited because it’s a photographers dream to have this kind of weather, have the sun stay out late, and have an excuse to dress all warm and comfy.
