Houston Newborn & Baby Portrait Photographer, Sarah Borchgrevink Photography, shares timeless and classic posing + color scheme ideas for your next baby boy in studio!
Jayce's First Portrait Session ~ Earth side at 3 weeks new
Good morning to you! Today's blog post is all about some fun posing ideas and color scheme inspiration for your next baby boy you have in studio. This is also a great post for parents to check out since it talks about how we select colors for your own posed newborn session.
When baby's sweet Mom first contacted me to book the session, baby was a little older than I normally take, however, she was so kind and easy to correspond with that I decided to add him to the calendar. After the booking process, Mom and I chatted about colors she would like to see in his session. Her favorites were grey, mint, burgundy, ivory and also a neutral set up, too. I like for you to share color preferences with me because it's a great way to know where to begin on session set up, styling and design. You should love each and every photo so by starting with your favorite colors, I'm able to ensure you'll adore the gallery.
GRAY
For little newborn baby boys, I truly adore a gray set up to make its way into your session because gray is extremely classic, timeless and lovely. 30 years from now, the color will still look fantastic! It also is a wonderful choice no matter the skin tone.
As you can see above, I posed handsome Jayce in many sweet poses, with froggy (also known as chin in hands) being one of his mom's must have poses. :-) Afterwards, I moved baby to tootsie wrap, seen below, so we could not only capture him in a cozy style of newborn wrapping but also have the opportunity to have a macro image of his toes.
Ivory, White and Cream
Each newborn session can totally benefit from having a soft, pure and fresh set up that falls into the lighter, cleaner tones like ivory, white or cream. This style of wrapping, seen below, is called "potato sack" and I love all the different textures. Texture is a wonderful way to create timeless yet unique newborn photography galleries because the options are endless. Instead of using one type of fabric when posing the baby, as the newborn artist, you have the option to use perhaps a fluffy flokati rug, chunky knit wrap, or a classic hand crafted bonnet. I also pulled a fantastic vintage quilt pillow that's navy and white; such a sweet touch. Vintage props are a favorite of mine and you'll find them weaved throughout all of my colors and posing ideas since they're timeless, classic and perfect for sweet cherub babies. :-)
When posing baby in potato sack pose, my favorite part of this pose is when each hand is perfectly placed beneath baby's chin. Take the time to look at the details as whole; don't rush. Taking your time makes sure the posing looks excellent and that each color you've selected for the session is arranged in a thoughtful way. It also makes for less editing time.
Burgundy
When in studio with a new baby, I like to pull a darker, more rich or vibrant tone for baby because it adds much soul to you final gallery. :-) Burgundy is a favorite newborn boy color of mine because it can be used in a variety of ways; in this particular set up, I wrapped baby and used back lit studio lighting to illimuniate him from behind with a heavenly, soft glow.
Mint, Sea Foam or Light Green
A rustic and natural wooden bucket is a must have for any newborn photographer. In this particular set up, Mom requested this light green color, previewed below. The color looks fantastic here because the baby in a bucket pose is truly a standard for any newborn session. Each baby who visits has a bucket shot included in their gallery.
The sea foam and mint are particularly favorites of mine because they match the wood wall you see in my studio and also contrast with the wooden bucket.
Neutrals + Knits
Ahhhh, neutrals and knits! When I first began newborn photography, I did not use any knits because I had yet to discover them. However, a few months ago I started perusing more variety and started purchasing all sorts of knitted wraps and layers, blankets, etc. I have them in every color typically, however, for a neutral set up I like a soft oatmeal color, muted thistle or taupe, even. This pose is in potato sack wrap and the color works well here because the wooden, antique crate is distressed and when used with my custom wood wall, it has all the warmth you need for a unique baby portrait.
Thanks for stopping by the blog to see a few posing ideas and color schemes you may want to try with your next newborn session. If you're a parent, this post may also have been fun for you to read since it might cover colors or poses you have not considered before. Wishing you a great rest of your evening!
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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.
