As one of Houston’s top newborn portrait photographers, I have photographed over 300 babies over the past 5 years…! That is both amazing and unbelievable to me as it never really does feel like work to me! I’m delighted to photograph each and every baby that visits our studio and am so grateful that you continue to trust me with these precious memories. You may notice during your Houston Newborn Portrait Session that we speak in a code langue when discussing poses and props for your session. These newborn pose names are pretty standard in our industry but sound like gibberish to outsiders! Over the past few years, here are the top 3 favorite newborn poses that our clients love and continue to request along with a description of how to achieve these poses:

1. The Froggy Pose

This is the number one most requested newborn pose. This pose is where we see the baby's head propped up on their elbows and hands. This pose requires the baby to be very sleepy and relaxed, making it one of the most challenging poses to capture. However, we always attempt to capture this pose in every newborn session because it is such an adorable pose and a client favorite. But, we can’t guarantee we will be able to capture this particular pose of your baby as it greatly depends on your baby’s temperament the day of your portrait session. If the baby is fussy or unhappy during this pose, we may have to skip it and move on to a pose that the baby is comfortable with. Our number one goal is always to keep the baby happy and safe while creating timeless memories.

2. Swaddled with Lovie Pose

The second most popular pose is the Swaddled with Lovie Pose. Swaddling mimics the environment within the womb, keeping the baby content and peacefully sleeping. Almost every baby loves to be swaddled, even if you think they hate it! It’s common for your baby to protest the process of actually being swaddled but to becoming content and happy once they are secure in their swaddling wrap. To make the pose even cuter, we wrap the baby with their hands peeking out and add one of our adorable lovie animals into the setup. Our studio has a variety of bear lovies, a little lamb lovie, an owl, and two adorable felted bunny rabbit lovies that are used frequently in our Houston Newborn Photography Sessions.

3. Backlit Mommy and Daddy Pose

The third most popular pose is the Backlit Mommy and Daddy Pose. This pose uses natural light only, where we position both parents in front of our studio window with the baby being held in between them. The final result is a beautifully back-lit image that focuses on the new family and their connection.

At Taryn Melgoza Photography, we understand that every baby is unique and has their own preferences. If your baby shows any signs of discomfort during a particular pose, we will never force it. Our main goal is to create a comfortable and safe environment for your baby while capturing beautiful and timeless memories.

If you're expecting a baby in 2023 and want to create beautiful memories of your newborn, contact us today to reserve your estimated date on our calendar. We only accept a limited number of newborn sessions each month to ensure that our clients receive the highest level of service. We'd love to work with your family and create the most beautiful memories for you to cherish.

Top 3 Favorite Newborn Poses in our Houston Newborn Studio