Newborn Prop Vendors
Womb Replicating Wraps
I suggest choosing a wrap that meshes well with your nursery color scheme and wardrobe selection. The camera loves contrast: I adore pink but also suggest avoiding a color that may be too close to baby’s skin tone. I welcome a stuffed animal or four to pop in for a fun look! These wraps are literally a tiny strip of super stretchy fabric that wraps around baby perfectly holding those little arms and legs in (not much control over those at birth and not looking to capture the gang sign snapshot for you!) and creating a super soothing sense of ease. Meshy wraps that you can see thru don’t quite get us where we want to be, either. Links for all the favs below! Please please please don’t be afraid to reach out with questions. I’m here to help and would much rather we set ourselves up for success on session day than arrive and find that the swaddles don’t suit our needs!
Textured Blankets
Creating a pulled together look is easily attained in lifestyle newborn sessions with a little intention! Having a textured blanket to lay baby on for some up close shots of their face for their solo photos is such a game changer! I suggest avoiding baby blankets with shiny fibers as my camera just doesn’t seem to flatter them! Need a textured blanket to pair with your swaddle? Amazon blanket favs here, I recommend avoiding overly bold hues of lime green, red, orange, hot pink as they color cast onto baby’s skin.
Amazon Wraps & Blankets
I love that these can be ordered with quick turn around and they’re nice quality with stretch and a choice between colors or the neutral set.
More from amazon here!
Oh and obsessed with this thick sweater knit variety!
This light waffle blanket set is my favorite for laying baby on, so fun to pair with one of the swaddles listed above!
Another favorite here - tell me this wasn’t made to be photographed with a baby on it! :)
Ok last one - stunning and perhaps best for last! Theme here is texture vs prints and I always avoid shiny materials - they never photograph well! :)
Hello Little Props
I LOVE THIS SHOP and their colors, textures and tones. Built for newborn photographers in every way. I avoid the super thin wraps and anything with a print but adore their neutral goodness.
Freebird Wraps
Freebird is a shop pointed at photographers and offers the same or better quality found on Etsy. I adore most of the products featured!
Newborn outfits
While wraps are my go to for solo baby shots, especially for their little faces, outfits are a nice feature! I recommend trying them on before the session and planning to use 1-2 max for the session as babies hate to be changed and it takes time to soothe them between outfit changes. Here are a few favs, I opt for TEXTURE vs prints. I suggest skipping the frilly ruffle butt approach and leaning into organic, timeless, cozy textured goodness. A nice textured short sleeve option here! Full list for you to take a peek at!