KEEP IT SIMPLE:

  • solid colors:

    • no prints, no polka dots, no schwag, no large logos, etc.

    • texture like denim or lace are great.

  • choose similar tones:

    • all dark colors

    • all light colors

    • don’t mix dark and light colors together

    • yes everyone can choose the same color if that’s easier, but definitely NOT required.

UNFLATTERING:

  • no turtlenecks,

  • no cap sleeves,

  • no strapless tops,

  • nothing oversized - this makes even small people look overweight

  • nothing too tight

FLATTERING:

  • V necks

  • sweetheart necklines

  • button downs

  • polo shirts

  • henley’s

WARM IN STUDIO:

  • My studio is kept WARM for a newborn session 80+ degrees

  • I do not suggest a sweater even in the winter

CHOOSE YOUR STYLE:

  • have everyone in the same style

    • all casual or all dressed up but not mixed.

      • for example your husband is wearing a button down, I suggest you wear a dress

NO SHOES:

  • I shoot from the waist up in newborn sessions. This is more complimentary to mom who’s just had a baby.

  • I am a NO SHOES studio. Please remove your shoes at the door. I have young children who crawl and I aim to keep it clean for them. Also I’m Canadian and wearing your outside shoes inside is just odd to Canadians.

PANTS:

  • Yes sometimes I capture the top of pants - especially on young siblings. So ensure they coordinate as well please.

PARENT & SIBLING PROP CLOSET:

  • I DO have outfits for children ages 1-10 years old

  • I also have shirts sizes S, L, XL for dads

  • And dresses for mom’s

  • all are complimentary to borrow. I just like to coordinate before your session please so I can ensure one of mine will fit you.

SEND ME PHOTOS OF WHAT YOU ARE WEARING

  • I appreciate you sending me photos of what you and your family is wearing prior to the session. This way I can make suggestions.

  • You can email or text them. You do not need to be wearing them, it can just be a photo of the shirt etc.

What to wear for your studio newborn session

A man with a beard holding a sleeping baby wrapped in a white blanket against a dark background.
A happy family of four with a man, woman, and two children posing against a plain gray background.
Four women holding a sleeping baby against a black background, all wearing peach-colored dresses.
A family portrait with a man, woman, and three young children standing against a gray background. The man is smiling, wearing a beige t-shirt. The woman has long dark hair, smiling, wearing a light beige blouse. The children, two girls and a boy, are also smiling and dressed in neutral tones, with one girl being held by her mother and the boy held by his father.
A happy family portrait with a man, a woman, and a newborn baby against a dark background. The man has curly hair and is wearing a blue shirt. The woman has long dark hair and is wearing a green top, holding the sleeping baby in her arms. The baby is wrapped in a light pink blanket.
A smiling couple holding a newborn baby wrapped in a blanket, posing against a dark gray background.
A happy family portrait featuring a man, woman, and two young children against a dark gray background. The man has a shaved head, beard, and blue eyes, wearing a black shirt. The woman has long blonde hair, blue eyes, and is wearing a black top and necklace. The young girl with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a blue headband is wearing a blue lace dress, standing in front of the man. The baby, with fair skin and blonde hair, is sleeping in the woman's arms, dressed in a dark outfit.
A happy family with a man, woman, and a sleeping baby, all wearing matching blue shirts, standing against a gray background.
A smiling man and woman holding a sleeping baby, standing against a gray background.
A happy family portrait with a man, woman, and baby against a gray background. The man has dark hair, a beard, and is wearing a dark button-up shirt. The woman has dark hair, earrings, and is dressed in a dark blue dress. The baby, held by the man, is wearing a blue sweater and a white headband, with a serious expression.

What To Wear FAQ:

  • Please iron or steam your outfits. I cannot effectively edit out wrinkles without the clothes looking very "edited".

    I suggesgt you dress in something more comfortable for the car ride and get dressed in studio to avoid wrinkles.

  • If baby is 2 months and under, nothing is needed. I will have a wrap that will coordinate with your outfits.

    If you have an older baby, you can either borrow from my prop closet of bring your own. If borrowing please ensure I know so I can prep outfits!

  • Yes of course.

    Do still try to keep patterns at a minimum, but these are your photos and I want you to feel like "you" in them.