12 Beautiful Newborn Photo Ideas To Treasure Forever

The birth of a child is a momentous and joyous occasion. Use the following newborn photo ideas to commemorate this addition to the family with a professional family photoshoot. Peerspace has beautiful and serene venues available for rent by the hour in cities and towns across the US, Canada, and beyond.

And if you have no idea where to find a professional photographer who is accustomed to photoshoots with newborns, the Peerspace Concierge Service can recommend qualified and professional photographers nearby and in your price range. The Concierge can also set you up with a stylist who can suggest photoshoot themes and even fashion and props if you’d like. Continue reading if you’re interested in a curated selection of Peerspace venues that might get you thinking about arranging a photoshoot of your own.

1. A stylish bedroom photoshoot

Oftentimes, mother and child are first photographed in the birthing center or hospital right after birth with a substandard cellphone camera and terrible lighting. Why not improve the quality of your newborn photos by hiring a professional photographer and a beautiful venue like this Stylish Bedroom for the Perfect Photo Shoot in Port Arthur, Texas. Feel free to take a few days to formulate your newborn photo ideas. Meanwhile, give mom a chance to take a shower and put on some makeup before taking those photos that will get sent to all the relatives!

2. A natural light studio photoshoot

Consider this Modern and natural light photography studio in Rohnert Park, CA. The beautiful white bed allows baby and parents to stand out in a room flooded with natural light. Your photographer will be very happy you chose this venue because it makes their job so much easier. And the relatives will be impressed with your style.

3. An antique bed photoshoot

The Cherry Creek Luxury Boudoir Photography Studio in Denver, Colorado is a beautifully furnished boudoir studio with an antique bed, lots of plants, and beautiful light. If your concept of newborn photo ideas is to conduct a newborn photoshoot in a bed, this is a particularly nice setup.

4. A family photoshoot

This Modern & Romantic Bridal Suite in Houston, Texas has both a pink and a blue upholstered victorian loveseat where the family can all sit together. And if this newborn isn’t your first child, consider bringing your older children to the photoshoot as well. Thus the bridal suite studio can also serve as the family suite studio!

5. A natural photoshoot

This Outdoor Photography Space, Private and Staged in the Forest in Colorado Springs, CO is an outdoor stage set surrounded by mature trees. What a lovely spot for the family to introduce the newborn to the sounds of nature in late spring and summer.

6. A quaint studio photoshoot

The Lyon at Hodgepodge Studios in Philadelphia, PA is described as “a quaint studio space with lots of natural light and large windows. This space boasts 15 ft ceilings and original hardwood floors. So many spots to choose from in this space to create magic. Lush plants provide a feeling of calm and the daybed works perfect for boudoir shots”. So you have your choice whether to be photographed in the bed or on a lovely victorian loveseat surrounded by greenery. So many choices, you’ll have to bring several outfits for each one!

7. A boho family photoshoot

This Midtown Boho Apartment w/ backyard space in Atlanta, Georgia features a romantic canopy bed with white wispy drapery. It is a beautiful whimsical space. And there’s also outdoor space if you’d like to try that. It might be nice if there are older siblings to take the photos outside on a pleasant day.

8. A French inspired photoshoot

This French inspired photography studio in Pleasant Grove, Utah is furnished with a beautiful antique white upholstered loveseat. The walls and carpet are also white. Per the description, “There are 6 large windows in the space” so the room is flooded with natural light. This photoshoot would be especially dramatic if the family all dressed in white as their faces would really stand out.

9. A versatile photoshoot

This Versatile Downtown Photo Studio in Flagstaff, Arizona is another variation on a white boudoir, with a lovely antique daybed and a white fur rug. However, there are other rooms in the studio complex that are more colorful, including a living room with a yellow couch and pink accent pillows, shag rug, record player, and pink pampas grass. And another room with a pink antique chair with pink velvet curtains, shag rug, antique gold frame mirror and lots of plants. You’re free to try out your newborn photo ideas in all the rooms. You might want to bring clothing to suit either the colorful or all-white rooms..

10. A Botticelli photoshoot

A more artistic and adventurous family might try this Glowing retro Hollywood glam bedroom photography set in Dallas, Texas. The multicolored clamshell mermaid headboard actually glows in pink and green! The set is described as “an homage to the famous classic painting ‘The Birth of Venus’ by Italian artist Sandro Botticelli.” How appropriate! Why not set your newborn up with their first artistic photoshoot. The advantage is that nobody will forget it.

11. A dollhouse photoshoot

The Doll House Studio in Taylors Falls, Minnesota is an adorable antique tiny home. Upon entering you notice the high ceiling and exposed beams and then the beautiful antique furniture in this single room tiny house. It is a unique venue for a newborn photoshoot with an antique iron bed big enough for the whole family.

12. A hidden gem photoshoot

Finally, this Hidden Gem Little White House in Seattle, Washington is a stunning all-white space with an overstuffed comfy white couch in front of a fascinating wall of antique mirrors that must be seen to be appreciated. As per the description, “Located in a private back garden, our space is a 170 square foot boutique up-cycled studio built primarily out of salvaged materials and antique finds”. We would call this little gem the epitome of shabby chic.

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