Forget hiring a photographer for elaborately staged photos (unless that’s your thing!). Christmas newborn photoshoot ideas can be sweet and simple enough to DIY. At Baby Notebook, we’ve rounded up our favorite ideas for documenting the meaningful moments on your baby’s first Christmas. Get inspired to DIY your new favorite photos and preserve them effortlessly with a custom baby book.
In this blog post, we’ll share:
- Sweet and Simple Christmas Newborn Photoshoot Ideas
- How to Preserve Holiday Highlights in Your Baby Book
Sweet and Simple Christmas Newborn Photoshoot Ideas
There are endless Christmas newborn photoshoot ideas. We narrowed our list down to meaningful ones that are simple enough for you to DIY without a lot of hassle. That way you can focus on enjoying the season along with the rest of your family.
Do you want some tips on how to take phone photos like a pro before you dive into your Christmas photoshoot? Check out our guide, How to Take Good Photos with a Phone for Your Memory Book.
1. Santa’s Little Helper
Christmas newborn photoshoot ideas you’ve probably seen the most are photos of a baby in an oversized Santa hat. It’s a classic and one of our favorites, too.
2. Santa’s Littlest Reindeer
Our favorite Christmas newborn photoshoot ideas are playful! There are numerous fun baby onesies and accessories available to dress up your little one. Some are as simple as a reindeer onesie. Or you can try putting reindeer antlers on your little one.
3. The Best Gift
If your little one arrives in the lead-up to Christmas, they can feel like the best gift of all. Show that by placing your baby under the tree and capturing them reaching for the ornaments in natural light or the glow of the tree. Make sure you have nice plush ornaments hanging at the bottom of your tree so baby is safe if they grab one.
4. Matching Fam Jams
Christmas newborn photoshoot ideas can involve the whole family, our favorite being the matching family jammies tradition Here are a few simple ideas:
- Cuddle up beside the tree together as a family.
- Have siblings interact with your newborn in front of the tree.
5. A Christmasy Milestone Photo
We love when families incorporate the season into their monthly milestone photos. Lay your baby on a blanket and surround them with items like
- Ornaments
- Garland
- Christmas cards
- A letterboard with a seasonal message (“Merry Christmas” will do!)
- A snowman stuffy
Or simply dress them in a “Baby’s first Christmas” onesie.
6. Candid Holiday Highlights
When it comes to documenting your family’s holidays, candid photos are our favorites. Baby Notebook co-founder Davia puts it this way: “I always say you won’t regret not taking the viral Starbucks snowman cookie and baby photo.”
(If this trend hasn’t taken over your feed, you can see an example in this Instagram post.)
The photos you’ll cherish most are the imperfect ones, the ones that preserve your family’s life as you really live it. If the idea of creating an aesthetic milestone photo layout stresses you out, try to snap photos like these throughout the holidays:
- Family and friends holding your baby for the first time
- Your baby pulling the shiny ribbons off presents
- Naps beside the twinkling tree
- Your baby interacting with their favorite gifts
None of these require special planning or staging. They’re just images of your favorite moments. What could be better for your baby book?
How to Preserve Holiday Highlights in Your Baby Book
Now that you’ve got your Christmas newborn photoshoot ideas, it’s important to consider how you’ll preserve these pictures. What better place than your baby book?
With the Baby Notebook app, you can use a mix of text and photos to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake this holiday season. With our Baby Book, you can
- Edit titles
- Switch layouts
- Replace or add pages
- Include text and images
The best part? We designed the Baby Notebook app for busy parents with modern taste. You can update the app in minutes right from your phone’s camera roll. The result is a beautiful custom baby book that you’ll want to keep on your coffee table.
Download the Baby Notebook app and preserve your baby’s first Christmas!