MENU
Contact
Search

What to Wear for Your Newborn Family Photoshoot

Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | By: Scarlett Photography LLC

What to Wear for Your Newborn's Photoshoot

Where to find your outfit for your newborn's photoshoot (in no particular order):

Baltic Born  

Pink Blush 

Macy's

On a time crunch?  You can totally find great options on Amazon, your own closet, and your local boutiques.

 

 

What to Wear: Examples For Mom

 

1. A flattering and so-soft robe!

Like the one below.  The great thing about this Robe is everything, you'll find yourself  reaching for it everyday.    Check them out here!

 

2.  A comfy sweater and leggings or jeans

Prinbara Women's Long Sleeve Lightweight Sweater Round Neck Loose Fit Cable Knit Oversized Pullover Jumper Tops(White) 411baise-M at Amazon Women’s Clothing store

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Wrapped V-neck dresses

I feel like wrapped dresses are great for postpartum moms and usually are very flattering.  Plus, easy for nursing mamas too. Always choose a color and design that looks great on you!

PRETTYGARDEN Women's 2023 Summer Wrap Maxi Dress Casual Boho Deep V Neck Short Sleeve Ruffle Hem Split Beach Long Dresses at Amazon Women’s Clothing store

 

 

  

 

REAL LIFE EXAMPLES

Below you will find some stunning mamas (I added a couple of dads, too!) who chose perfect-for-them postpartum outfits.  Every mama is different, and every postpartum journey is different.  Personally, I gained about fifty pounds during my first pregnancy and could not fit clothing that I was fitting pre-pregnancy.

In the meantime, I leaned on flowy dresses to get me through that post-partum weight loss.  Why?  Because I love dresses!  And also, because I had a June baby and being hot and heavy was not so fun in jeans.  Anywho, I hope the message you receive from this little note is that: for your newborn's photoshoot, you should feel good in whatever you choose to wear.  

Are you expecting and living in Chicagoland?  If so, please reach out to me about photographing your most precious memories!  I feel like I could be the "photographer near me" that you have been searching for!

I offer a bespoke baby photography experience.  I hope for new parents to enjoy all the precious time with their newborn, while I capture the small moments and big connections happening in your family so you can remember them - even after all those sleepless nights!

 Check out my newborn webpage for more information.  Click here ---> Newborn Photographer Chicago (scarlettphotographyllc.com)

Newborn Portraits are the most important pictures you can take as a family.  Your child will only be this little for a few moments.  Don't wait to schedule.  Whether you are planning and you are still pregnant or if your baby is in your arms are you read this, now is the right time to start the scheduling process.

 

Connect with Scarlett Photography

 via email:  Tiffany@ScarlettPhotographyllc.com

text/call:    708-512-4990

 

What should the rest of the family wear for my newborn's photoshoot?

TIPS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

1. Keep it light.  For in-home, newborn & family photography, I recommend keeping clothing lighter in color - keep it light in terms of feel too.  You do not want anyone looking (or feeling) stiff and uncomfortable.  

2. Casual clothing can work great, but please make sure you pay attention to the details. Crispy, clean shirts that are wrinkle-free are a must.  (If you don't know where your steamer is, no problem, toss it in the dryer with a clean wet cloth of the same or similar color or hang it in the bathroom while you shower).  If you are coming to the studio - no worries!  I have a steamer to use.  

PRO TIP: WAIT TO DRESS CHILDREN UNTIL MOMENTS BEFORE THEIR PHOTOS

3. Formal is great, too.  Some families are formal in their everyday attire, so if this fits your style, then by all means, go formal. Keep in mind that it needs to "breathe" as you will be snuggling your baby.

4. If you don't wear shoes around your home, I would suggest going without them for your in-home session.

 

TIPS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

1. Keep it light.  For in-home, newborn & family photography, I recommend keeping clothing lighter in color - keep it light in terms of feel too.  You do not want anyone looking (or feeling) stiff and uncomfortable.  

2. Casual clothing can work great, but please make sure you pay attention to the details. Crispy, clean shirts that are wrinkle-free are a must.  (If you don't know where your steamer is, no problem, toss it in the dryer with a clean wet cloth of the same or similar color or hang it in the bathroom while you shower).  If you are coming to the studio - no worries!  I have a steamer to use.  

PRO TIP: WAIT TO DRESS CHILDREN UNTIL MOMENTS BEFORE THEIR PHOTOS

3. Formal is great, too.  Some families are formal in their everyday attire, so if this fits your style, then by all means, go formal. Keep in mind that it needs to "breathe" as you will be snuggling your baby.

4. If you don't wear shoes around your home, I would suggest going without them for your in-home session.

 

 

If you have found this newborn photography guide on what to wear useful, please leave me a comment or send me a message!  This helps me know what content helps others so I know to keep creating more. 

CONTACT SCARLETT PHOTOGRAPHY

Leave a comment

Leave this field empty
Submit

0 Comments

Previous Post
CLOSE
Contact
Search