Hey there, tired legends, photo newbies, and dreamers craving jaw-dropping shots! Ever struggled to pose newborns for photos, worried they’ll look stiff or wake up mid-shoot? I’ve been there—newbie days, awkward poses, panicking over fussy bubs. After 10+ years, hundreds of bubs and workshops with world renowned newborn photographers, I’ve got super easy tips to pose newborns (what those workshops missed!) for stunning photos fast. These hacks work for beginners, pros, and mums starting small—whether shooting at home or in a studio! My free 30-min masterclass video for at-home or professional shots will have you shooting like a pro in less than 30 mins!
Why Perfect Posing Wins Clients
Stunning poses create heart-melting photos, thrill clients, and fill your calendar. These hacks deliver:
- Fast: 5 minutes to nail a pose—no endless adjusting.
- Easy: Just your hands—no pricey props needed!
- Wow: Gorgeous shots—mums save memories, pros get happy customers!
Others might say you need fancy setups or pro skills that require difficult posing —nah, my way’s simple, actionable, and nails it. Let’s pose those newborns!
1. Master the Side-Lying Pose
Struggle: Poses look unnatural or wake bubs.
Fix: Place the newborn on their side with a wrap, knees tucked, hands near the face for a cozy curl. Use a soft blanket for comfort, parent nearby for support.
Tip: Adjust the head gently—small tweaks make big differences!
2. Try the Chin-on-Hands Pose
Struggle: Bubs slip out of poses fast.
Fix: Hold baby in your arms upright, curled up in a little ball so babies hands rest on their feet, and hands hold under their chin (just like in the pic below!). By holding them, this adds another level of comfort for baby and avoids startling them, like what often happens when baby is put down onto a blanket for example.
Tip: Use babies feet as a pro to keep their hands under their chin.
3. Baby Curled up on Blanket with Parents Hands
Struggle: Clients want variety without long shoots.
Fix: Have baby in a cute outfit – one that shows their little hands and feet. Place them on a blanket and get mum and/or dad to place hands on baby – a great comparison to remember how tiny their baby was. When holding babies legs, make sure the parent is holding them up so baby isn’t stretched out.
Tip: Switch poses fast—keeps bubs calm and clients happy!
4. The Pro Secret – The Pose Lock (Tease!)
Struggle: Awkward poses kill your session vibe.
Fix: Here’s my trick: side-lying, chin-on-hands, and versatile setups create stunning shots fast—clients loved my creative poses! My $37 Baby Whispering Mini Course teaches calming skills to keep bubs settled during posing, inspired by my 10+ years perfecting bubs. My $179 course will have you posing like a pro in less time than your little ones nap, plus you’ll master calming and lighting, inspired by Sheyne Rowley, the Australian Baby Whisperer—read it here!
Tip: Want more? My free masterclass will have you shooting like a pro in 30 mins—click below!
Level Up with My Free Masterclass!
These hacks are your posing starters, but want pro-level secrets to wow clients? My free masterclass for at-home and studio shots covers:
- Posing hacks—cute curls, safe and simple.
- Lighting hacks—no gear, just glow.
- Baby-calming moves—peaceful shots every time.
It’s 30 minutes to stunning pics—phone or DSLR—mums save memories, pros get happy customers! Join the free video here—you’ll be hooked!
My $179 course (reg. $359, worth $579) covers 0-12 months, tricky toddlers, messy homes, and more—with posing, calming, and sleep tips from The Gentle Sleep Specialist Tara for the first 3 months of your baby’s schedule. Or snag my $37 Baby Whispering Mini Course for calming basics or $27 Mobile Presets for pro edits—both work right from your phone!
My Posing Flops to Frame-Worthy Wins
I’m Jess—mum, Netflix binger, pork crackling addict. My first posing attempts? Total flops—stiff shots, fussy bubs, and me panicking over unhappy clients! Now, after years of tweaking and building the JJP Method in country Victoria, I’ve got the hacks I wish I’d had back then. No big words, just real and actionable tips for every dreamer! Let’s pose those newborns for stunning photos!
