NEWBORN SESSION - WORKFLOW

Sleeping newborn wearing blue and grey outfit with matching cap on light blue background.

The Newborn Photography is one of the hardest types of photography. It takes lots of work, lots of energy, lots of patience and lots of knowledge to work with newborn babies and to photograph them safely. This is why Newborn Photoshoot can take between 2-4 hours depending on the package. And also this is why it's not the cheapest type of photography. But I promise you - this is the thing you will never regret doing. As a mum myself I know how time flies and how babies change. In the first year of their life they change daily. Time will pass by and soon your baby will not look like a baby anymore and no matter how hard it is now - you will want to go back to this time when your baby was so tiny and so innocent. Little fingers, little feet, little spots on the nose, their flexibility - you want to remember these details.

A few days before the photoshoot I will send you the guide with tips on how to prepare yourself and your baby for the photoshoot. My workflow is pretty much the same for every session but at the same time the session is completely baby led. So if baby is awake or not comfortable, we move on to the next setup pose and then try again on the one we missed.


I prepare your setups in advance based on your answers in questionnaire. Having it all ready when you arrive makes session goes smoothly and quickly. Knowing my session flow and available setups/props might help you decide on what setups you want to do.

Sleeping newborn in gray knit outfit nestled in cream basket on wooden floor.

If everything goes well and your baby is fast asleep when you arrive, first thing I would do is posing on a bean bag / posing table (if requested).

This is my favourite setup as it seems to be so natural to me and by doing just this one setup, we already gain between 5-15 different photos to your gallery. We only do the poses that your baby feels comfortable with. However, normally it is:


  • Bum up
  • Laying on a side
  • Laying on a back
  • Hands under the chin
  • Froggy pose (only when requested, if baby is very sleepy)


If baby is awake, we start our session with wrapped photos.

If there are young siblings, we start our session with family & siblings shots.


Sleeping newborn in white lace dress and floral headband on purple background.

Depending on what we started with, we will slowly move on to the next setups. Sometimes, when baby is fast asleep it goes smoothly and before baby needs their next feed, we are done. Sometimes we need to feed your baby in the meantime and put back to sleep - which is fine! Babies tend to be more hungry during the photoshoot and that's ok.


I normally leave family photos for the very end (unless there are younger siblings). My studio is quite small so after posing, we take a short break for feeding/changing the baby and setting up for family shots. I don't book more than 1 newborn a day, so there is no rush. As mentioned before - you and your baby's comfort is our priority. We take as much time as we need!


BEAN BAG / TABLE POSING

Newborn in white outfit and floral crown sleeping on purple background.
A sleeping newborn baby in pink tones curled up in a fetal position during a professional photography session.
A sleeping newborn baby photographed in a light blue background with soft lighting.
A sleeping newborn baby wearing white lies peacefully on a soft white blanket during a professional photo session.
A sleeping newborn baby wrapped in white cloth lies peacefully against a light gray background.
Sleeping newborn with floral headband rests on pink textured fabric.
Peaceful sleeping newborn wrapped in brown knit on mint green backdrop.
Peaceful newborn portrait with white floral crown against purple backdrop.
Sleeping newborn wearing white lace dress and floral crown against purple background.
A sleeping newborn baby lies peacefully on a soft grey blanket in a minimalist photography studio setting.
Sleeping newborn wearing soft blue knit bear bonnet and outfit on beige background.
Peaceful sleeping newborn baby wearing delicate floral headband curled up on soft beige backdrop.
Serene portrait of sleeping newborn in white knit sweater.
Sleeping baby in grey outfit and white bonnet on neutral background.
Sleeping newborn in white lace dress and headband lying on soft white backdrop during professional photo shoot.

BABY WRAPPED IN A BASKET

Peaceful newborn wrapped in white blanket sleeping in woven basket on wooden floor.
A pink sun hat with floral decorations sits atop a wooden surface in different angles and positions.
Newborn baby wrapped in white swaddle sleeping peacefully in woven basket on wooden floor.
Sleeping newborn wrapped in mint green swaddle nestled in rustic basket on wooden background.
Sweet sibling portrait with baby in basket and older child on wooden floor.
Peaceful sleeping newborn wearing knit teal bonnet and wrap against fuzzy white backdrop.
Sleeping newborn wrapped in burgundy swaddle with small teddy bear in rustic basket.
Sleeping newborn swaddled in white with floral headband in wicker basket.
Newborn in pink swaddle and hat sleeping in basket with white plush toy.
Sleeping newborn in green knit wrap with white teddy bear on textured backdrop.

BABY WRAPPED ON A FLOKATI

A sleeping newborn baby swaddled in white lies on soft white fur blanket in a professional photography setting.
A series of newborn baby photos on soft blue blankets with white plush toys and gentle lighting.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully on soft white fur blanket with delicate flower headband.
Sleeping baby wearing floral crown wrapped in pink blanket on pink textured backdrop.
Peaceful sleeping newborn surrounded by pink and white roses wearing delicate floral crown.
Sleeping newborn wrapped in white knit blanket on soft white textured backdrop.
Peaceful newborn wrapped in soft blue fabric on fuzzy teal blanket.
Newborn sleeping peacefully wrapped in white swaddle on fluffy white fur backdrop.
Sleeping newborn in burgundy wrap with knit hat and toy on pink fur background.
Person in black sweater lying on white fur background holding a small white dog.
Person in white t-shirt lying on fluffy white carpet with long dark hair spread out.

SIBLINGS

Two young children in white dresses lying on plush cream carpet.
Two siblings sharing a tender moment together against a white background.
Black and white portrait of siblings bonding together on white backdrop.
Two siblings posing together on pink fluffy blanket wearing matching pink outfits.
Four heartwarming family photos showing siblings in white outfits posing together on a light-colored background.
Four connected images showing a young child in white clothing against a light background, creating a playful photo series.
Tender black and white portrait of siblings sharing intimate moment.
Siblings sharing tender moment on white fluffy rug during portrait session.
Sweet portrait of siblings embracing on soft white fur background.
Two figures in pink tulle dresses posing against textured pink backdrop.

LITTLE WOODEN BED

Sleeping newborn wearing crown on rustic white wooden bed with lace details.
Baby in white clothing crawls on rustic wooden floor with blue paint splatters.
A baby in a pink dress sits on a rustic wooden floor with white plush toys and floral decorations.
Sleeping infant in pink dress on wooden bed with floral decorations.
Newborn in white knit outfit sleeping on miniature wooden bed.
Sleeping newborn wrapped in white knit bonnet and blanket on blue cushion during professional photo session.
Newborn sleeping in small white bed with blue tulle skirt on wooden floor during photo shoot.
Peaceful sleeping infant in blue outfit on blue lace cushion in white crib during photo session.
Sleeping newborn in pink tulle dress on fluffy white blanket during professional photography session.
Sleeping baby in white dress on purple cushion with pink flowers and decorative frame.
Sleeping newborn in white dress on pink ruffled bedding with vintage radio prop.
Sleeping newborn in teal outfit on miniature white wooden bed prop.

LITTLE CHAIR

Sleeping newborn in pink dress nestled in cream-colored round cushion with pink flowers.
Sleeping baby in grey outfit curled up in cozy white round cushion on wooden backdrop.
Peaceful sleeping newborn in white outfit nestled in cream cushion on rustic wooden background.
Sleeping newborn wrapped in grey knit blanket on wooden floor backdrop.
Newborn baby sleeping in white cozy nest with floral accents on wooden backdrop during professional photoshoot.
Peaceful sleeping newborn in white wrap nestled in cozy cream-colored basket on wooden floor.
Sleeping newborn wearing white chef hat in cozy basket on wooden floor.

SOFA

Sleeping newborn wearing navy blue accessories resting on white cushion against wooden floor.
Sleeping newborn in white knit outfit on beige cushion against wooden floor.

BUCKET (METAL OR RUSTIC WOODEN)

Sleeping newborn in pink bowl surrounded by flowers on rustic wooden backdrop during photo session.
Sleeping newborn in grey wrap positioned in bowl on rustic turquoise wooden backdrop.
Sleeping newborn in grey bonnet resting in round white bowl against turquoise wooden background.
Sleeping baby in vintage bowl with lace outfit and headband on rustic white wooden background.
Peaceful newborn sleeping in round basket with flowers and gray fabric on wooden background.
Newborn sleeping in pink cushioned bowl with floral decorations on wooden surface during photo shoot.

WOODEN HEART

Peaceful newborn in heart-shaped prop with white floral crown and scattered pink petals.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in a rustic wooden setting with blue floral decorative elements.
A sleeping newborn in a purple wrap lies on a rustic white wooden backdrop with delicate floral accents.
A white ring box with pearls sits on pink fabric against a rustic wooden background.

HEART ON A BLANKET

Baby wearing brown bear costume sleeping in heart-shaped prop on light background.
Sleeping newborn in brown knit outfit photographed in heart-shaped frame on mint background.
Sleeping newborn in white knit outfit laying in heart-shaped blue backdrop during studio session.
Sleeping newborn in pink tulle dress nestled in heart-shaped frame.
Sleeping newborn baby wearing white lace dress lying on soft beige backdrop in studio lighting.
Sleeping newborn in cozy knit sweater photographed from above in heart-shaped frame on mint green background.

SWING

Newborn on white rope swing against red backdrop wearing white and red outfit.
Sleeping newborn in blue outfit on white macrame swing against blue background.
Baby wearing knit sweater sitting in macrame swing against gray wall.
Sleeping baby in tulle skirt resting on white rope swing against sage green wall.
Baby in yellow knit outfit sitting on white rope swing against bright yellow background.
Sleeping newborn in beige knit outfit resting on white macrame swing.

HAMMOCK

Sleeping baby wearing beige onesie resting in soft fabric hammock against white background.
Peaceful baby sleeping in light blue fabric sling against pastel background.
Sleeping baby in grey outfit resting on fabric hammock against sage green background.
Newborn in brown bear outfit lying between two plush teddy bears on gray background.
Peaceful newborn in beige knit outfit sleeping in suspended fabric hammock.
A collection of soft plush teddy bears arranged in a minimalist style against a neutral gray background.

DETAILS / PARENTS HANDS ON A BABY

Black and white artistic photo series showing hands covering faces in dramatic poses against dark backgrounds.
A collage of five close-up photos showing a baby's ear, toes, fingers, hair, and peaceful sleeping face.
Close-up black and white macro photographs of human body parts showing ears, noses, and facial features in abstract detail.
Close-up sequence of hands holding each other with gold rings against black background.
A newborn baby's torso is gently supported by adult hands against a dark background.
Close up of wedding rings and baby hand touching adult hands against black background.
Artistic black and white portrait of sleeping newborn cradled in hands.
Hands forming heart shape around tiny baby feet against black background.
Black and white collage of newborn baby details showing tiny hands, feet, ear, and other features.
Close-up shot of an adult hand gently holding a tiny baby's fingers in black and white.
Black and white image of adult and baby hands fist-bumping against dark background.
Sleeping newborn baby curled up in white fabric sling against black background.
Adult hands holding tiny baby feet forming heart shape against dark background.
A series of four artistic black and white photos showing adult hands gently cradling a newborn baby against a dark background.
Artistic black and white portrait of newborn baby suspended in white fabric hammock.

FAMILY - WHITE BACKLIT, NATURAL POSING

Intimate family moment with parents leaning in close while holding their newborn.
A sequence of people in white clothing gesturing and moving against a white background.
Black and white portrait of a couple in an intimate pose wearing dark clothing against a plain background.
Black and white image of parents gazing lovingly at their swaddled newborn.
Intimate black and white portrait of parents sharing close moment with newborn.
Family members in white clothing pose together in a series of connected portrait photos.
Tattooed father in white shirt tenderly holding newborn baby against white background.
A couple in black shirts cuddles with their newborn baby in a series of intimate family portraits.
A parent in glasses tenderly holds and gazes at their sleeping newborn baby wrapped in white.
Family portrait against white background with couple holding their newborn baby.
Black and white portrait of a newborn baby resting peacefully on someone's shoulder.
Intimate family portrait showing parents cradling newborn baby against white background.
Intimate close-up of parents gazing lovingly at their newborn baby in white.
Black and white portrait of parents tenderly holding their newborn baby.
Person in white sweater holding two newborn babies in sequence of progressive poses showing different holding positions.

FAMILY - BLACK BACKGROUND

A romantic black and white photo series showing a couple embracing in six different intimate poses against a dark background.
A series of black and white portraits showing people embracing and smiling against a dark background.
Portrait of a family against dark background in a classic studio pose.
A tender moment between mother and sleeping newborn baby against a black background.
A collection of intimate black and white portraits showing tender moments and expressions in low-key lighting.
A loving family portrait with parents holding their sleeping newborn baby against a dark backdrop.
Intimate family portrait against black background featuring newborn baby nestled between parents.
Mother in black patterned top embracing newborn baby against dark background.
Father in black shirt holding newborn baby wearing patterned onesie.
Family portrait of parents with children against black background.
Studio portrait of a family in black clothing on dark background with their sleeping newborn baby.
Portrait of a family of four wearing black against dark background, with newborn baby and toddler.
Studio portrait of someone in black shirt tenderly holding a sleeping newborn baby against dark background.
A family of five poses together against a dark background in a studio portrait setting.
Gentle portrait of parent cradling sleeping newborn against dark background.

FAMILY - SILHOUETTE

A series of intimate black and white photographs showing tender moments between parents and their newborn baby.
A black and white photo sequence showing two people in close intimate poses wearing winter hats.
Silhouette of two people in intimate embrace against light background.
Silhouette of two people in intimate embrace against light background.
A series of black and white silhouettes showing people dancing together in romantic poses.

FAMILY - GREY BACKGROUND

A family wearing black outfits poses together against a gray backdrop in a studio portrait session.
A series of five black and white photos showing an intimate moment between a couple in dark clothing.
A family embraces warmly while dressed in coordinating black outfits during a professional photo shoot.

Are you worried if your baby will cooperate? Or maybe you booked a Newborn Session for the baby that's older than 3 weeks old? Well! We definitely still can get the photoshoot done even if baby is older or awake. It does happen! Statistically, if the Newborn Photoshoot is done in the first 18 days of baby's life - 80% babies will cooperate just fine and they will sleep for at least half of the time! The remaining 20% will stay awake for the entire photoshoot because they are just more alert, they want to know what is happening, they don't feel quite safe or maybe they are overdue babies that were supposed to be born 2 weeks earlier so they are really a little bit ahead with development. And that's fine. Awake pictures are beautiful and I love them with my whole heart. You can see their beautiful eyes, you can see their personality! If baby doesn't move too much, we still can use some of the props. If baby is older and very active some of the props might not be suitable.


What we can do with awake / older baby?

  • Posing on the blanket in positions that baby is comfortable with
  • Wrapped baby (basket, flokati)
  • Wooden heart bowl
  • Hammock / Swing
  • Heart on a blanket
  • Parents hands on baby, details
  • Natural family & siblings shots


What we cannot do with awake / older baby?

  • Posing on the blanket in positions that baby doesn't like
  • Posing in a bucket
  • Posing in a little chair
  • Posing on a little bed


As you can see, we can still do a lot! So if your baby is older and you don't mind awake shots - there is absolutely nothing to worry about. I've got this!


OLDER NEWBORN / AWAKE BABY POSES

Smiling baby wearing green knit hat lying in basket with white plush toy.
Sleepy newborn in beige outfit lying on light background during photo session.
Peaceful sleeping newborn in beige outfit resting in fabric hammock during photo session.
Creative newborn portrait with hands framing baby against white background.
Baby wearing beige outfit lying on light colored background.
Newborn wrapped in purple swaddle with floral crown lying in wooden basket.
Baby wearing white dress and floral crown lying on pink background.
Baby in white outfit lying in basket with pink fabric decorations.
Baby swaddled in white wrap lying in wooden chair on beige background.
Baby wearing floral headband lying on white background.
Baby in white outfit resting head on hands against neutral background.
Baby wearing headband lying on beige blanket.
Baby in white knit outfit lying on neutral background.
Baby in white sweater making expression while lying on back.
Black and white portrait of a small baby in white clothing making an excited expression.