Baby Photos at Home: Tips, Ideas & Inspiration

Written By Daphnie Teo

There’s a quiet kind of magic in baby photos — the way they freeze time, bottle up emotion, and hold onto the moments that pass too quickly. Whether you’ve just welcomed your first child or you’re adding to your growing tribe, capturing your baby’s early days is something you’ll never regret.

In this guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know about baby photography — from heartfelt ideas for photos at home to styling tips. Every image shared here is from a real family session photographed by us, filled with genuine moments and deep connection. Whether you’re booking a session or simply looking for inspiration, this is a space to feel supported!

Baby Photo Ideas at Home

These ideas work beautifully for in-home sessions, capturing your baby in their natural environment — snuggled, fed, cuddled, and loved. Each one pairs perfectly with a moment you already have photographed.

An Older Sibling Hugging or Kissing the Baby

There’s nothing quite like the love between siblings — especially when it’s still so new. Capturing a tender hug or a curious kiss from a big brother or sister creates photos full of heart, connection, and the beginnings of a lifelong bond.

Baby with a Stuffed Toy or Customised Blanket

Favourite toys or personalised blankets make lovely props — not just for the photo, but for memory’s sake too. They tell part of your baby’s story and create a sweet sense of scale when they’re still tiny enough to snuggle with it.

Tiny Details — Toes, Fingers, Eyelashes

Those delicate little features don’t stay little for long. Close-up images of your baby’s hands, feet, lashes or lips can be incredibly moving — a gentle reminder of just how perfect and precious they are.

Yawns, Stretches, and Sleepy Faces

The unposed, in-between moments — a mid-yawn stretch or drowsy smile — are often the most expressive. These simple actions capture the rhythm of babyhood in a way that feels soft, honest, and real.

Parents gazing at baby together

That moment when both parents look down at their baby — often captured while the baby is resting on one of their chests — is full of love, awe, and connection.

Parents Lying Beside the Baby in Bed

Whether it’s in the early morning light or during a quiet afternoon rest, lying beside your baby in bed is one of the most natural, peaceful setups. These images show closeness, safety, and how small your little one still is beside you.

Mum Feeding the Baby

Feeding is such an intimate, grounding part of the newborn days. Whether breast or bottle, it’s a moment of closeness that deserves to be remembered — hands cradling, eyes meeting, hearts full.

Dad Cuddling or Settling the Baby

There’s something deeply moving about a baby snuggled into their dad’s chest. Whether it’s a quiet cuddle, a sleepy rock, or a shared nap, these images show tenderness and strength — a beautiful portrait of fatherhood.

Baby in a basket or on a textured rug

Using natural textures like woven baskets, wool rugs, or layered blankets adds warmth and visual interest — especially if styled simply in a familiar corner of your home.

Nursery Details and Personal Touches

The nursery holds so many layers of love — from handpicked decor to family heirlooms. Photographs that include cot corners, shelves, name signs, or favourite books help preserve the world you’ve created around your baby.

Snuggling on the lounge or nursing chair

Everyday spaces like your family couch or rocking chair hold so many quiet moments — and they often have beautiful natural light too.

A family photoshoot of parents where they snuggled together on the couch with their newborn baby with earth tone colour outfit

Baby holding onto a parent’s finger

This simple gesture is emotionally powerful — and it’s also a great way to show scale (those tiny hands!). Often perfect for close-up shots.

Skin-to-skin moments

Especially with newborns, photographing a baby on a parent’s chest, skin to skin, creates images that feel raw, warm, and deeply connected.

Bath time

A little baby in a tiny tub or sink bath — full of bubbles, soft towels, and squishy rolls — is often a moment of joy and realness that families adore looking back on.

Over-the-shoulder burp cuddle

A classic newborn moment: a baby tucked up against Mum or Dad’s shoulder, mid-burp or just dozing. It’s a view parents rarely get to see, and it’s such a familiar, fleeting part of life with a little one.

Window light silhouette or side profile

Using soft window light to capture a silhouette or side profile of your baby’s face or body — especially when wrapped or sleeping — creates an artistic, timeless feel.

Stretching or tummy time

Once your baby is a little older (even from 4–8 weeks), tummy time shots can showcase their growing strength, curiosity, and personality.

Swaddling or wrapping process

Capturing the process of wrapping your baby — not just the finished pose — can tell a gentle, story-rich moment filled with care and routine.

Styling Tips for Timeless Baby Photos

You don’t need to overthink this — some of the best baby photos happen when you keep things simple.

  • Choose neutral, earthy tones that won’t date

  • Add soft textures — muslin, wool, cotton knits

  • Avoid logos, characters, or anything too bright or distracting

  • Bare baby skin is always beautiful — a simple wrap or nappy-only shot is often enough

  • For family outfits, go with gentle coordination, not matching. Think “complementary tones,” not “all in white”

How to Display and Treasure Your Baby Photos

Don’t let those gorgeous images live only on your phone. Here are a few ways to turn them into lasting treasures:

  • A linen-bound album that tells the full story

  • Framed prints in your nursery, hallway, or bedroom

  • A gallery wall that grows as your child grows

  • Gift prints for grandparents

  • A digital slideshow set to a favourite lullaby

There’s something special about holding a print in your hands. It becomes part of your home and your history.

Ready to book a baby photo session? Let’s make it happen!

At The Story of Us, we specialise in photographing babies in the comfort of your own home — the space where life is unfolding naturally. Whether it’s soft morning light in your bedroom or quiet cuddles in the nursery, we’re there to capture the beauty that already exists, just as you are.

Get in touch to book your baby photography session, and explore our portfolio to see the magic we create: Family, In-home, Newborn, Maternity, Family Trips, Celebrations, and Extended Family.

We can't wait to create something beautiful with you!

We also offer three thoughtfully designed album options so you can relive your favourite baby photos for years to come:

Memory Book

  • Holds up to 52 Fuji Instax or standard 3-inch prints

  • A sweet, casual keepsake for tiny memories

Hardcover Family Photo Book

  • 9-inch square album with linen fabric cover

  • Comes with our signature title: The Story of Us

  • A modern, minimalist option for everyday storytelling

Premium Flatlay Album

  • 8-inch square album with seamless, lay-flat pages

  • Choose between linen or suede cover

  • Personalise with your own foil-stamped title

Want to customise your very own baby photo album? We’d love to help bring it to life — get in touch with us to chat more.

Frequently Asked Questions About Baby Photos

  • It’s best to book during pregnancy if you’re hoping to capture newborn photos within the first few weeks. That said, beautiful baby photos can be taken at any age — from curled-up newborns to wide-eyed three-month-olds. We recommend choosing a time that feels right for your family’s rhythm.

  • It depends on your style and comfort. At-home baby photos are ideal for capturing natural, intimate moments in your own environment. Studio photos offer a more polished, minimalist look. We specialise in in-home baby sessions that feel relaxed, personal, and deeply connected to your everyday life.

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  • We lean towards a documentary style, capturing the genuine emotions and connections that unfold naturally. Our approach is all about capturing the intimate moments and subtle details that tell the story of your baby’s early days.

  • Our baby photo session is designed to honour those early days at home: the stretch marks, the sleepy feeds, the way your baby curls into your chest like they’ve always belonged there. We follow your family’s rhythm — slowly, gently, with room to breathe.

    Includes:

    • 75-minute in-home newborn lifestyle session

    • Baby-led and unhurried, with space for cuddles, feeds, and settling

    • 20 fully edited, high-resolution images of your choice

    • Option to purchase additional images or upgrade to full gallery

    Best for: newborns up to 12 weeks, sibling bonding, quiet family moments

    View our newborn photography page for more details and inspiration.

  • Soft, neutral clothing or wraps work beautifully. Textures like cotton, muslin, or knits photograph well, and bare baby skin is always lovely. Avoid bold prints or logos, as they can distract from your baby’s features and expression.

  • Absolutely — and we encourage it. Some of the most meaningful baby photos include parents, siblings, and even pets. These moments tell the fuller story of your baby’s place in the family.

  • All sessions are baby-led and unhurried. We allow plenty of time for cuddles, feeding, and breaks whenever needed. The goal is never to force a pose, but to follow your baby’s cues and gently work with whatever the day brings.

  • No need to worry. We work with natural light and focus on connection, not clutter. Often, all we need is a small window of clean space — a bed, a couch, or the nursery floor is more than enough to create something beautiful.

Daphnie Teo
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