What to Wear for Your Newborn Photo Session | College Station Newborn Photographer
So, you are dreaming of meeting your brand new squishy baby and are so excited to capture their first days. After scheduling a newborn session, one of the most commonly asked questions from parents is “What should I wear?!” Here are some tips to help you look and feel gorgeous + comfortable.
Start with a neutral palette. Beiges, creams, grays, pastels, and black allow us to focus on you + your baby. Solid colors and soft prints will also help keep the focus where it needs to be.
Avoid clothes that will need constant adjusting. If you’re having to rearrange to cover a bra strap or tuck in a too short shirt, then maybe reconsider. I want you to be able to focus on the ones you love in the moment. After all, we want to capture that sweet connection!
Coordinating, but not matchy-matchy. You can see it now— mom, dad, + all three kids wearing starched blue jeans and white long sleeve button downs. Lets steer away from this. ;) Perhaps use your home decor as inspiration for the right color palette and style for you. It’s totally okay to mix patterns and use different shades of the same color!
Mom— wear clothes that are comfy + flattering. 3/4 or long sleeves are always a good choice. And don’t worry about fitting into your pre-pregnancy jeans... comfy + relaxed mom = beautiful portraits focused on love + connection.
Dad— Make sure to wear long pants! Other than this… follow the directions of the mama. ;)
Siblings— Like dad, long pants are a good choice for big brothers. For big sister, dresses are always a sweet option, just make sure it’s a dress that is long enough to stay down. And maybe consider having sister wear solid tights or leggings under it. Of course, pants and a simple light colored top with some accessories will work just as well!
Send pics of your wardrobe ideas to your photographer and ask for their opinion! Just make sure whatever you settle on represents you + your style. ♥
Happy wardrobe planning! You’ve got this! ♥
Haven is an experienced photographer servicing Bryan, College Station, and Navasota, TX. She has been working in photography for 5+ years and enjoys serving the Brazos Valley. Haven specializes in maternity, newborn, baby, birth and family photography. To book a shoot, visit her contact page.