15 of the Cutest Lil Taters in Studio: Potato Sack Pose and Wrapping

15 Babies Who Slayed Their Potato Sack Newborn Pose 

Versatile & Why It's the Best

Hi, friends! Today's blog post is a great read because it's all about my favorite type of newborn wrapping during my posed session: potato sack pose. This post also showcases 15 precious earth side cherubs who totally rocked this setup! Wrapping little ones makes for totally unique, special, and very laid back sessions.

Part of hiring a professional portrait photographer for your little one's first session is choosing someone who will keep baby's comfort in mind. Since the baby has spent nine months in a warm, tight place this style of wrapping is not only adorable but keeps baby very sleepy and calm. Essentially, creating an environment that mimics the womb baby does super well!

This is the best style of newborn wrapping because it's most versatile. For instance, during this pose you can do the following setups:

• Sibling

• Mom with Baby

• Dad with Baby

• Mom/Dad/Baby

• Baby in floor prop

• Baby on the flokati rug

• Baby "sitting up" in potato sack pose

• Baby laying down in potato sack pose

• Macro images (up close detailed images of baby's features)

This allows you to create a gorgeous gallery for clients while seamlessly moving through tons of set ups! Moreover, potato sack pose is the best style of wrapping because it truly embodies baby as a bundle of joy. Parents marvel at how round they are - just like a little basketball! 

I typically start my newborn sessions with this style, though have been known to sometimes end in a potato sack, too. Each baby is different! 

Newborn Wrapping Basics

When wrapping a baby in potato sack pose, it is very important to ensure they are stable and properly supported. This style of wrapping can be achieved by attending a newborn workshop on safety + session flow. I would not recommend this pose to anybody who has not taken any hands on training as they baby is sitting up. The workshops will teach you how to achieve this look with baby's safety in mind. 

Potato sack wrapping is also a great way to incorporate texture into the session. For example, there are several types of textiles on hand from cheesecloth to chunky knits. They may vary, depending on season, but are wonderful ways to elevate your newborn session through unique props. I adore using handcrafted hats and bonnets, too, to highlight baby's chubby cheeks! Few things are as precious as a brand new little one. Sometimes they even give us a smile, seen below, which is a total gem to capture. Such sweetness!

Simple Newborn Wrapping & Posing

Keep baby nice and snug by ensuring their joints are wrapping perfectly. This keeps baby very sleepy and content. They can be posed into adorable floors props, such as buckets, bowls, crates, etc. The options are endless, and my clients have full access to the vast array of awesome props I have on hand. In fact, I am constantly adding to my stash and am mildly (who I kidding, TOTALLY) addicted to having new items on hand for my most precious clients!

Thanks for visiting to see 15 adorable babies who rock their newborn session! I hope you enjoyed reading about the simple, precious, and darling way to wrap a newborn baby!! 

Sarah Borchgrevink Photography is a Houston Newborn Photographer specializing in gorgeous posed newborn sessions. Her studio is located in Northwest Harris County. In addition to breathtaking baby portraiture, Sarah also offers stylish natural light family photography as well as dynamic outdoor maternity sessions for expecting mothers and couples. Sarah joyfully serves the entire Harris and Montgomery county areas including Houston, Cypress, Tomball, Spring, The Woodlands, Kingwood, Memorial & West Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Richmond, West University and Rice Village.

How to Use Newborn Wrapping to Transition to Bean Bag Posing

Creating classic, fresh and natural newborn posing by beginning with a simple, timeless style of newborn wrapping. Houston baby photographer, Sarah Borchgrevink, shares tips on newborn styling.

Fresh, clean, timeless, beautiful.

Today's blog post is step-by-step portraits showing how to transition into bean bag posing from a simple style of newborn wrapping. Sometimes when working with a new baby, they prefer to be wrapped and dislike the feeling of being naked. However, an important trick and tip is to keep your studio nice and warm when the baby is present. Not only does this create a soothing, womblike environment, it helps baby relax so they're more likely to be moldable and curly for those oh-so-precious naked bean bag images! 

Let's get started!

Babies typically prefer the texture of soft textiles, such as jersey knit.

At this point in your session, this is a fantastic time to show how a baby may have slept in the womb. See how their little feet are curled up and they are nestled so sweetly? To have the best newborn photography in your area, it's important to create timeless, beautiful and fresh portraits parents are sure to swoon over!

Feel free to get creative: place baby's hands perfectly on their feet, chest, or even their cheek and face. This makes for a darling newborn portrait! 

Now that baby boy is on his side and dreaming of all things milk and mommy (ha! this is what I imagine at least), you can begin transitioning him into natural newborn poses without awaking his slumber.

At this point, you can begin gently guiding and posing baby into the desired poses, such as slide sleeper or taco pose. These often mimic the womb and show the brand new, curly nature of a recent earthside baby.  These poses are truly beautiful and while they look simple, require much training to achieve the effortless look of a sleeping baby.

However, wrapping a baby prior to bean bag posing is an awesome way to create these dreamy, timeless photos! Parents deserve the best newborn photography available to them and I proudly present galleries with much joy because it's an honor to photograph cherubs in their newborn stage.

And there you have it! One simple way to wrap baby whilst keeping them asleep and cozy!

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