I have hundreds of props and fabrics in my Northern Virginia newborn photography studio, so, prior to their newborn session, I ask my clients to pick a few colors to help narrow down our choices. I try to set up the studio and a few props before they arrive so that the newborn photo session flows seamlessly.
Having a color scheme for your newborn photography session also helps the photos coordinate later when you put them together for a photo collage, album or announcement.
When choosing colors, I recommend:
- Picking colors that match the colors in your home where you are planning on displaying your newborn photos. It’s really cool when your wall art matches your furniture.
- Coordinating with the nursery. I suggest parents send me pics of the nursery or the room where they’re going to hang the photos so I can get a better sense of their style.
- Choosing colors that are already in your wardrobe. When you’ve just had a baby, you won’t want to go out shopping for the family. Usually, you can pull together coordinating, nice clothes for your photos from your existing wardrobe. Here are more tips for what to wear to your newborn session.
- When in doubt, stick with neutrals or all-white. Every baby photographs beautifully in neutrals and white.
Most popular color choices:
For newborn girls:
- blush and white
- pink and gray
- lavender and white
For newborn boys:
- navy and gray
- aqua and tan
- pale ice blue and gray
- gray and white
Other combinations to consider:
Newborn girls:
- peach and aqua
- dusty pink and tan
- plum and white
- all-white
Newborn boys:
- hunter green and brown
- tan and brown
- red and navy
- all-white
Here are just a few of the color choices that my recent newborn photo session families have selected. There are dozens more on my newborn photography Pinterest board. Check them out!
If you’re interested in scheduling a newborn photography session with me, please check my availability (I’m fully booked for the remainder of 2019 and am booking 2020 dates through May.), and send me a message! Let’s get you scheduled!
