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Can You Do Newborn Photos at Home?

  • Writer: Melody Coarsey
    Melody Coarsey
  • Jan 30, 2024
  • 1 min read

Updated: Aug 24

Many families, after coming home with a newborn baby dread the idea of taking this new little life out into the world yet.


For some, it's the idea of the germs they may be exposed to, for others it may be the idea of packing everything up you may need to leave the house. If the family as other children, packing for them to be gone a few hours as well may feel overwhelming. And they wonder...... can you do Newborn Photos at home?


The answer is YES.


Lifestyle newborn photography (or newborn photography at home), has gained popularity over the years. For me, I realized I prefer the natural and relaxed images I can get at a client's home versus in a studio set up.


Toddler needs a snack? Easy.


Want to include pets? Not a problem.


Truly, being in your home makes you more relaxed, which can bring beautiful images you can treasure.


To see examples from a recent in home newborn photoshoot, just scroll on down or to book your own newborn photography session CLICK HERE to grab my guide with all the info!


~Melody



Mother in green dress cradles sleeping baby in a teal nursery beneath a wooden Zen sign.

Woman in green dress cradles sleeping baby in a nursery with teal walls, white crib, and a wooden ZEN sign, calm and tender

Couple cradle newborn in a teal nursery beside a wooden ZEN juda sign, smiling softly.

Couple lovingly holds a newborn in a teal nursery beside a sign reading Zen Judah, with a white crib in the background.

Couple gently cradle a sleeping newborn in warm indoor light; woman in green dress, man in dark shirt, intimate mood

Man in a dark blue shirt gently cradles a newborn baby in a nursery, looking down with a soft, tender expression.

Adult in blue shirt cradles a newborn with wet hair against a dark, blurred background.

Father gently holds a sleeping baby, foreheads touching, in a warm home interior; baby wears green overalls and a striped shirt.

Young couple sits on nursery floor holding a sleeping baby, smiling beside a white crib and teal walls.

New parents sit on a nursery carpet, cradling their sleeping newborn beside a white crib, with a teal wall and calm mood.

Smiling woman cradles a sleeping newborn in a beige chair, with dark green walls behind her and a floral arm tattoo visible.

Woman gently cradles a sleeping newborn in a green outfit on a cream chair, with a warm, tender mood.

Mother kissing sleeping baby in her arms on a cream chair, cozy indoor scene with olive green outfit and warm light.

Mother kissing sleeping newborn in green outfit, cradled on a white chair in warm light

Close-up of a parent cradling a newborn wrapped in green, with tiny pink feet visible in a warm, tender scene

Man gently cradles a sleeping newborn in a beige chair, looking down with a tender expression in a quiet, cozy room.

Father kisses sleeping newborn in green overalls and striped shirt, cradled in a beige chair, tender and peaceful.

Smiling man cradles sleeping newborn in a white chair against a dark green wall.

Sleeping baby in a white crib, wearing green overalls and a red striped shirt, against a teal nursery wall.

Baby lying in a crib on a white sheet, wearing green corduroy overalls and red striped sleeves, feet up and relaxed.

Sleeping newborn baby with dark hair resting on a white blanket, close-up, calm and peaceful.

Close-up of a sleeping newborn baby on white bedding, eyes closed and mouth slightly open in a peaceful moment.

Close-up of a sleeping newborn swaddled in a white blanket, with soft brown hair and a peaceful expression.

Close-up of a sleeping baby lying on white bedding, showing soft brown hair and a calm mood

Close-up of a newborn baby's feet peeking from a white blanket, soft pink skin and a calm, tender feel.





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