I thought it might be a good idea to share the newborn poses I do every session and why I chose these poses over some others I have tried in the past.
The first pose I usually start with is a flokati wrapped pose, this can be in a potato style wrap or egg pose wrap. I know the second style has a couple of names, but that is just what I call it. You can see both poses here:
Both of these poses work great and help to settle baby allowing for those sleepy vibes to take hold. That is the main reason I almost always start with this pose, unless I am posing baby with family!
When I have family newborn sessions, I almost always start with family posing, siblings, groups, and then individual mom and dad posing. This allows for siblings to run off and play for the rest of the day should they not want to watch the rest of the session. It also gives mom and dada the opportunity to do whatever they want for the rest of the session, eat, nap, take care of siblings, run to the store, have a BBQ (this happened to me once), relax and watch, whatever! Baby is usually wrapped in potato or egg wrap or an outfit depending on level of sleepiness. some examples:
After the flokati pose, I move on to prop posing, usually 1-2 props. Posing is wrapped, naked, or in an outfit depending on what prop and color choices from parents. Some Examples:
I like prop poses because I can offer a variety of images and setups with minimal disruption to baby. If I have a fussy infant, I like to keep them wrapped and changing a wrap is a lot easier to do then trying to change an outfit or sooth them when they are naked. Plus I really like being creative and coming up with something that is unique for each client.
After prop posing I usually let baby have a break to feed and get changed. While my clients are taking care of their newborn, I pack up some of the items I have been using and get my “table” (raised dog bed) ready for table posing. These poses are typically nude with a fabric layer and a lovie, bonnets/hats/headbands, or an outfit.
I almost always start with head on hands pose. It is the easiest pose for me and one that most newborns settle right into. I find that it sets the tone for how the rest of the posing will go and if baby decides they don’t want to do anymore after this pose then I know I at least have 1 good image on the table. Example:
From That pose I find it is a good time to transition into Bum Up pose, this is a simple change and it only requires a simple turn of baby and posers. I like that it is minimally disruptive to baby and keeps the sleepy vibe going. Example;
After these poses, I will change my backdrop and reposition baby into Side Laying Pose. Example:
This pose is an easy transition from bum up and again helps baby to stay sleeping!
Then I transition into Egg or womb pose and I wrap baby up and tie the wrap or encircle baby. By this time, most babies are done with posing and are ready for feeding again so i like this one for last. Examples:
Each baby is different and some babies do not like some poses and some babies are super sleepy and allow me a little extra time to get some alternative poses. Some poses I have had extra time for include:
Tucked In:
Froggy (Girls tend to be more cooperative than boys for this pose):
Taco:
Parents Hands:
Swing:
Custom/parent request Props:
Moon Pillow:
No hands allowed side-laying:
Half Froggy:
And Finally, Mugshots:
I hope this gives a little insight to my process and helps when you book your session! If you want a behind the scenes look at a mini wrapped newborn session click here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFaRAU3y_VI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
