Hey mama! Chances are you stumbled upon this blog post because you are looking for some newborn photo pose ideas for your in-home newborn session. Well, you’ve come to the right place!

I’m Danielle! I’m a New Jersey family and newborn photographer servicing families all throughout the Central, New Jersey area. In-home newborn sessions are a huge part of my business, and I’m so happy that you are here. Let’s get started!

Newborn Photo Pose # 1

Mom Holding Baby

Okay, so you may be thinking “What kind of pose is that?” Well, to tell you the truth, I take a lot of photos of mom holding her baby during my in-home newborn sessions. You might not even call it a pose because it’s super natural and organic. I rarely have to do anything other than tell mom to hold her baby close to her. However, that newborn photo pose is my favorite to capture because it is so natural and easy to photograph. Babies want to be near their mothers. That is where they feel safe, happy, and content. What better way to get photos than that?

Newborn Photo Pose # 2

Baby Laying on a Bed/Crib

Okay, so if you haven’t realized yet. I focus a lot on natural & organic poses. I don’t put newborn babies in awkward or unnatural positions. It’s not my vibe or my style. Instead, one of my favorite newborn photo poses to capture is the newborn simply laying on mom & dad’s bed or in a crib/bassinet. Sometimes, I swaddle the baby and sometimes I don’t. It depends on the baby and how he/she is comfortable.

Newborn Photo Pose # 3

Mom and Dad Holding Baby Together

Okay, so this pose is truly my most favorite to capture! Usually, this pose works best when babies are swaddles but they don’t have to be. I place mom and dad in front of a large window to create a nice backlighted image or silhouette. I face mom and dad towards each other and place the baby in mom or dad’s arms right in the center. This photo also makes an incredible black & white image.

Newborn Photo Pose # 4

Baby Against Mommy’s Chest

This pose is such an intimate moment between the baby and mother. There is nothing more beautiful than a sleeping baby against their mother’s chest. That skin to skin contact is known to be so important during the baby’s development. It’s called Kangaroo Care & it’s highly recommended for premature babies or babies in the NICU.

Newborn Photo Pose # 5

Baby Hands and Feet

Okay, so this is the last pose that I will usually try and capture. It’s a photo of just the baby’s feet with mom and dad’s hands cupped around it. Again, this image looks really cool in Black & White. It’s not an easy image to take so that is why I usually save it for the end. It’s a bit more awkward for me to take as I have to bend in weird angles to get around mom and dad’s hands; but it’s such a cool shot. Basically, the baby has to be laying down on a bed and mom and dad have to get down on the ground in order to get their hands around the baby’s feet. I have to also maneuver myself over their backs to capture the shot. Again, there’s a lot of moving parts to this pose, but it’s so worth it!

There you have it! My 5 Newborn Photo Poses. I hope these poses will inspire you to book your newborn session. If you need help finding the perfect newborn photographer, feel free to check this blog post out.

Or if you’re interested in learning more about my business or my newborn packages; you can contact me here or send me a message on Instagram. I’d love to connect!