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July 24, 2024

What Should Baby Wear for Newborn Photos | Outfit Ideas

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What Should Baby Wear for Newborn Photos | Outfit Ideas

It’s a question I get a lot – what should baby wear for newborn photos? If you’ve never had newborn photos taken before, it can be hard to know what looks best. So today I compiled a list of outfit ideas to give you inspiration! In general, I recommend two outfits. We usually do one swaddled look, and one other outfit. The other outfit is often a onesie. Learn more about what options photograph best!

1. Neutral swaddles will always be timeless.

If you choose me as your Northern Virginia newborn photographer, I have plenty of white swaddles to use during your session! I choose white because it will give your photos a simple, timeless look. When you view the photos in 10, 20, 30 years, you won’t see any trends – just your adorable baby. White swaddles also allow baby’s features to stand out – especially those little hands, tiny toes, and button nose. The swaddles are available at my photography studio for newborn photos, or I can bring the swaddles to you for an in-home newborn photo session. I serve clients all over Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland, and I would love to come out to you!

I also have tiny little diaper covers! I use these with my swaddle. Sometimes we can capture a few shots with just baby in the diaper + cover for a really simple, natural look. If you want to also get white diapers, I recommend Honest and Coterie Diapers – but it’s not required! The cover does a great job of hiding prints.

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2. A onesie is perfect for the second outfit.

I also have simple white onesies available to my clients for studio and in-home sessions! I try to make things as easy as possible so you don’t have to worry about it. If you prefer to use your own outfit, that’s also fine! Here are some guidelines when picking it out:

  • Avoid onesies that cover up baby’s feet. We want to see those adorable tiny toes! They also almost never fit perfectly, and we would rather see baby’s feet instead of having all the extra fabric bunch up.
  • Avoid sayings and prints on outfits. While the idea is cute, they don’t photograph as well. Oftentimes the saying bunches up because the fit isn’t perfect, and you can’t read it properly. For prints, they also might not look right if they bunch funny.
  • Avoid trendy outfits, costumes, etc. All of my sessions are lifestyle newborn photos, which means we focus on baby in simple, natural poses. We don’t do elaborate poses in costumes, with props, or with themes. Instead, we focus on timeless, natural photos that will help you remember exactly how baby was at this time. The best way to accomplish that is to leave behind the trends and keep things simple!

 

3. Knits are also a beautiful (and cozy) options!

If you’re looking for something a little cozier for the second outfit, knit or waffle onesies, or knit sweaters can be a great option!

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4. When picking out bows, go for tiny, simple ones.

If you choose the studio, I will have an assortment of bows for you to choose from. Most colors are neutral with a few soft pops of color such as dusty blue, blush, and mauve. If you are doing an in-home session, you’ll need to have your own bows. I highly recommend bows from Ivory Grey Design. They are simple, gorgeous, and most importantly let baby still be the star of the photos. Mostly, you’ll want to avoid very large bows. While they can be adorable, they will take up most of the photo and be the main feature (instead of your adorable little baby). It’s also hard to know how they’ll fit since we won’t know how big baby is until baby is here. Going with something small and simple will always be the timeless choice!

5. See more newborn outfit inspiration

Check out some of my favorite newborn sessions for ideas:

Blush Floral Nursery In-Home Newborn Photos 

Studio Newborn Photos | Baby Girl

Studio Newborn Photos | Baby Girl

Studio Newborn Photos | Baby Boy

In-Home Newborn Photos | Baby Boy

You can also stop by my pinterest board with outfit ideas for newborn photos!

 

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Want to learn more about lifestyle newborn sessions with Emily Alyssa Photography? Inquire below for more info! Her natural light photography studio is located in Sterling, and she offers in-home newborn photographer throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. 

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