When to take newborn photos? 


There’s no exact age but the general rule of thumb if looking to achieve those curly, snuggly, sleepy newborn poses, is to hold your newborn session within those first two weeks of life.

I always suggest newborn session around days 8-15. 

Peaceful newborn baby sleeping with hands under chin in classic froggy pose on beige backdrop.
Newborn baby girl sleeping peacefully wrapped in brown knit, wearing floral headband in a rustic wooden bed prop.
Newborn baby swaddled in green knit wrap holding a wrench, sleeping peacefully in a wicker basket with white fur.
A tender moment as a dark-haired mother gazes lovingly at her newborn baby girl wearing a white flower headband.
Smiling newborn baby in blue knit romper lying on fluffy cream rug.
Sleeping newborn baby resting on Brazilian flag inside rustic bucket.
Sleeping newborn baby girl swaddled in white wrap with floral headband resting in a small white metal bed.
A bearded father tenderly kisses his newborn baby's tiny hand in a warm, intimate close-up portrait.
Sleeping newborn baby in white heart onesie and floral headband nestled in wooden bowl with cream knit blanket.
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping while holding a small knitted bunny toy, wrapped in a soft white blanket.
Newborn baby in white lace outfit and floral headband cradled in mother's arms during professional photo session.
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping on cream backdrop wearing white onesie, tiny hands folded under cheek.
Newborn baby swaddled in white wrap with bow headband, sleeping peacefully on fluffy cream textured blanket.
Smiling newborn swaddled in white with floral headband beside older sibling on cream textured blanket.
Older child gently kissing sleeping newborn baby wrapped in white swaddle with floral headband.
A sleeping newborn baby rests peacefully in a wooden bowl on a textured cream-colored blanket.
A series of photos showing a baby in a pink dress lying on a white blanket near a wooden bench.
Sleeping newborn baby in cream romper nestled in wooden crate with knit blanket for professional newborn photography.
Sleeping newborn baby in red wrap and bow headband posed in a wooden bucket with holiday decor.
Newborn baby wrapped in cream colored knit blanket sleeping peacefully on white textured backdrop.
Two siblings in white shirts lovingly watch over a sleeping newborn baby wrapped in a brown blanket.
A series of sepia-toned newborn photography images showing a baby nestled in a woven wicker basket with rustic decor.
Peaceful newborn sleeping on soft brown knitted blanket with white bow headband in professional portrait setting.
A sleeping newborn wrapped in a cream-colored lace wrap lies peacefully in a rustic wooden bed prop.
A tiny newborn baby wrapped in soft white fabric lies on a beige textured surface while looking at the camera.
A sleeping newborn wearing a white button cardigan rests peacefully on a textured cream-colored blanket.
A sleeping newborn baby wrapped in a floral print blanket lies peacefully on white bedding.
Sleeping newborn baby in soft pink tones photographed in multiple artistic poses on textured blanket.
Two siblings share a tender moment together on a white background.
A sleeping newborn wearing a delicate white headband rests peacefully on a polka dot backdrop.
A tender moment shared between a mother and baby in white against a light gray background.
A sleeping baby wearing a knit green hat rests in a wooden bowl surrounded by small succulent plants.
A tender collage of intimate newborn and parent moments captured in soft, warm lighting against neutral backgrounds.
Sleeping newborn swaddled in soft fabric rests peacefully in vintage wicker basket during professional photography session.
Sleeping newborn baby wearing delicate headband rests peacefully in wooden bowl lined with soft beige fabric.
Sleeping newborn in white outfit poses with hand under chin on brown backdrop.
Sleeping newborn baby curled up on soft blue blanket in professional studio portrait setting.
Sleeping newborn wearing delicate lace bonnet nestled in wooden bowl surrounded by pink and white roses.
Mother in black dress sitting on white carpet holding newborn baby in artistic poses for photography session.
A sleeping newborn wrapped in soft cream fabric lies in a white wooden box wearing a delicate floral headband.
Three sleeping newborn babies wrapped in white blankets rest together in a woven basket.
Three sleeping newborns swaddled in white blankets lie side by side in a woven basket on lace fabric.
Sleeping newborn in beige outfit with crystal headpiece lying on soft fur backdrop in neutral tones.
Peaceful newborn swaddled in beige wrap holding tiny brush, nestled in vintage wicker basket.
Peaceful sleeping newborn baby posed on soft beige fabric with delicate pink floral pattern and pearly headpiece.
Sleeping newborn rests peacefully in a rustic wooden bowl adorned with delicate lace and floral headpiece.
Sleeping newborn baby nestled in a rustic wooden bowl on textured brown backdrop during professional photoshoot.
A baby wearing a knit olive green romper and beanie lies on a cream-colored blanket for a newborn photoshoot.
Sleeping newborn in white dotted outfit and bonnet curled up on pink background.
Sleeping newborn in lace outfit on polka dot background with delicate styling.
Sleeping newborn in white outfit with bow headband cuddling small bunny toy.
Mother in white sweater holding newborn baby in intimate portrait.
Parents sharing intimate moment with newborn baby against white background.
Close-up of tiny newborn baby feet wrapped in white knit blanket.
Sleeping newborn wearing vintage style bonnet and lace outfit on textured backdrop.
Two children resting together on a cream-colored textured blanket during a portrait session.
Sleeping newborn wrapped in white swaddle holding small teddy bear on fuzzy cream backdrop.
Newborn in delicate floral headband sleeping on pink backdrop with hands under chin.
Peaceful newborn portrait with delicate headpiece resting on spotted background.
Smiling newborn wearing blue crown wrapped in cream fabric on white surface.
Peaceful sleeping newborn wrapped in soft white swaddle resting in wooden basket with knit cushion and headband.
Serene sleeping baby in burgundy outfit with hands under chin on dotted background.
Sleeping newborn resting on cream knit sweater against light neutral background.
Sleeping newborn in knit bonnet and wrap posed in woven basket with white feather accent.
Sleeping newborn in soft grey sweater holding plush bunny toy on textured backdrop.
Newborn with floral crown resting head on hands against gray textured backdrop.
Peaceful sleeping newborn in cream lace outfit on brown textured surface.
Sleeping baby wearing crown headpiece on textured brown backdrop.
Sleeping newborn in white bonnet and wrap resting in wooden chair with cozy cushions.
Peaceful newborn wrapped in green knit blanket sleeping in wooden basket with chunky knit accents.
Cozy sleeping newborn in knit bonnet and wrap nestled in woven basket with soft decorative elements.
Peaceful sleeping newborn in pink bonnet posed on soft pink backdrop.
Peaceful newborn swaddled in pink wrap sleeping in vintage basket with floral accents.