5 BABY VALENTINE’S DAY PHOTO SHOOT IDEAS
Grab a little blush, red, or fuchsia from the closet for a simple Valentine's Day photo. Or check out one of the cute outfit ideas below...
You'll love these cute baby Valentine's Day photo shoot ideas you can do at home to capture all the sweetness of life with your baby or toddler right now. Let's get started!
One year, as Valentine’s Day approached, our big kids were busy making cards for their classmates when our then four-year-old asked, “What’s ‘Balentine’s’ Day, Mama?”
“It’s a holiday where we celebrate love!”
“Do we have a party?”
“Uhhh, not really.”
“Do I get presents?”
Um, maybe something tiny.
“Do I get to wear a costume?”
You could almost see the gears in his brain turning, trying to figure out what this weird new holiday meant for him.
6 Valentine's Day Baby Photoshoot Ideas
Some people go all out for this day of pink and red, hearts and cards, but for us, it’s just another little excuse to show how much we love each other.
And let’s be honest, another reason to get some super cute photos of the little ones who have stolen our hearts!
Today, I’ve curated a few easy, low-prep ideas for cute poses, simple props, and sweet outfits to help you capture pictures of your baby or toddler on Love Day.
Grab a little blush, red, or fuchsia from the closet for a simple Valentine's Day photo. Or check out one of the cute outfit ideas below...
[1.] Adorable Outfit Ideas for Valentine's Day Photoshoot
There's no need to go shopping to get a cute Valentine's photo of your little love. Just peek inside their closet!
Any pop of pink or red will do. Grab that little red pair of shoes. The pink headband. Or a burgundy sweater.
If you do want to grab something special, here are a few outfit ideas I love:
Photo credit: @roseanna.and.co // Get your baby boy in on the photo session fun, too! You don't have to stick to pinks and purples. Try this instead...
[2.] Valentine Photoshoot Ideas for Baby Boy
Let's face it, this day tends to be all about girls, curls, and frills, but you and your baby boy don't have to be left out! And you don't even have to go for pink.
An understated punch of burgundy can work well, too, with a sweet bow tie or Valentine's onesie.
PC: @home.and.haze
[3.] Baby Girl Photo Collage
Take a series of cute pictures of your baby with the same backdrop and outfit, capturing multiple expressions. With The Short Years Baby Book, you can then pop your photos into a cute photo collage layout.
It's so fun to capture all the adorable and silly antics of your little sweetheart!
You can keep your photo props simple. Balloons (or just one) can make a great backdrop or prop. // Photo credit: @homeoftheharveys
[4.] Great Photo Props & Backdrops
You don't have to run to the craft store or find a baby cupid costume to create memorable photos. Something super simple like balloons (or even just one) can be all you need to set the stage for a fantastic photo shoot.
You can tape a garland of hearts or balloons to the wall and use it as an easy photo backdrop.
Here are a few more ideas for props & backdrops:
Still want more photo prop ideas? 5 Must-Have Baby Photo Props (You Can Use Again & Again)
Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to capture your little one's monthly milestone photo. // Photo credit: @katiezerrenner
[5.] Valentine's Day Photo Shoot for Monthly Milestone Photo
Your little one is growing so fast and you want to capture every moment of adorable goodness! Try using a Valentine's theme for your baby's monthly milestone photoshoot.
Then add it to The Short Years chapter cover that corresponds to your little one’s age on Valentine’s Day.
A Valentine's Day theme is perfect for your baby's monthly milestone photo (Pictured above in The Short Years Baby Book. You can download the app here!)
[6.] Newborn Valentine’s Photoshoot Ideas
For newborns…keep it simple and cozy!
Dress your little one in a heart-covered sleeper, an outfit with a pop of red or pink, or keep their outfit neutral and use a Valentine-colored blanket to lay them on.
Lay them on the blanket and point your phone down at them from above (consider standing on a stool) and capture the Valentine’s sweetness.
Consider getting any big siblings involved in the shoot too.
PC: @Lily_Jieru
However you decide to capture your baby's first Valentine's, I hope you have the loveliest day with your little sweetie!
xo
Tracey
