What to Wear To Newborn Session

Baby should come dressed in loose fitting clothes to avoid any lines on skin. A onesie that opens in front is best, as this avoids having to lift anything tight over baby’s head. In family photos, baby will be generally photographed either wrapped in a wrap that is provided by the studio, or naked.
For parents being photographed with baby, we recommend a long sleeve shirt for Dad in a soft neutral color with no buttons. Buttons can scratch baby’s skin or catch on wraps. Beige, khaki, olive green, burgundy, navy, charcoal, taupe, cream and brown are all great colors. These “muted” tones are less distracting and keep the focus on the emotion of the moment. If Dad is comfortable showing his chest for a few photos, this can some very tender, skin-on-skin photos.
For Mom, we recommend a top in a neutral or muted color. Please also bring a strapless bra in nude or white. We often wrap mom in fabrics here at the studio to give the appearance of a simple strapless dress.
Siblings should be dressed in neutral tones like dad. Jeans or khaki pants work well for boys. A “sundress” or simple style dress with no pattern looks best for girls. Again, keep colors neutral and “muted” so that faces stand out more than the clothes they are wearing. Bright colors tend to detract from your children’s beautiful expressions.