What to wear for lifestyle newborn photos does not have to be complicated or overwhelming. The fact that you took the first step to book a newborn session already means you are invested in documenting your family’s memories. I promise to create a stress free process for you and your family. Let’s look at a few simple tips to dress your baby and your family comfortably and stylishly, ensuring beautiful, timeless memories are created.

The Comfort of your Newborn

First, many moms struggle with choosing their newborn’s outfit. Should you go heirloom, should you go minimal, should you wear a sibling’s hand me down? Go with what your heart wants. My advice is, as long as the outfit has soft, breathable fabrics, you cannot go wrong. If your baby is comfortable, than you can be comfortable! Also, over half of sessions, the newborn will need a diaper change in the middle of the session or we decide a simple diaper cover would look great for a few poses. Thus, ensuring the outfit is simple to change out of is helpful.

What to wear for Lifestyle Newborn Photos that are Timelsess

In my opinion, what to wear for a lifestyle newborn photo shoot can be described in one word, simple. Simple outfits on babies are the most elegant. When dressing your baby in a simple outfit, it allows all emphasis to be on your baby’s face and their features. In addition to a simple style, simple colors both for baby and your family help to keep your photographs timeless. I recommend choosing a 2-3 color palette for your family’s outfits. For example, blue, green, and white are a classic combination. Also, you can choose a more jewel tone color family like teal, navy, and purple. 

How I Can Help with Family Outfits for Newborn Photos

I throughly enjoy assisting moms in styling their families. If you have certain colors in mind, I can create a collage of various outfits based on your family using the colors you give me. Of course, I will link the stores to find the various items. Also, during our pre-session call, you can share with me your family’s outfit and I can give you any suggestions if you are stuck with deciding what to wear for your lifestyle newborn photos.

Finally, with these tips you can start creating your newborn’s and your family’s outfits with confidence. Choosing outfits that work for your family help to create an authentic feel to your family’s photographs. I am so excited to work with you and create beautiful timeless memories. If you are ready to book click here!