{"id":24347,"date":"2023-09-23T10:25:52","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T08:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/blog\/familienfotos-mit-baby\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T10:39:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T08:39:23","slug":"family-photos-with-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/family-photos-with-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"Family photos with a baby: ideas and tips for your shoot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-wanoppn2 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-fuuzsxur uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top infobox-center\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\">Record Milestones<\/p><h1 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Family photos with a baby: ideas and tips for your shoot<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-261052ff alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-87e7d7d1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-7302c9d2 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Anja-Jepsen-Fotografin-Muenchen-rund-80.webp\" alt=\"Anja Jepsen Fotografin M\u00fcnchen\" class=\"uag-image-41993\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" title=\"Anja Jepsen Fotografin M\u00fcnchen\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-cf077983\">\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">By <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/about\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"28\">Anja Jepsen<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-25798323\">\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-d025b058\">\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Last updated on<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-x-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-24T10:39:23+02:00\">24. July 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-97eb9513 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<p class=\"has-cormorant-garamond-light-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The early days with a baby are intense and go by quickly. In this post, you&#8217;ll learn how to prepare for and plan your family photo shoot with your baby <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-14a369aa alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve just had a baby and want to capture this special time as a family. In this post, you\u2019ll learn how to plan your <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/family\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"16\">family photo shoot<\/a> with your baby, what photo ideas work best with little ones, how to include siblings, and what to do if something comes up on the day of the shoot. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-d7bfb46b alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-ab605ab3 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin infobox-center\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\">The whole family together<\/p><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">A Brief Summary: Memories of Those Early Days with My Baby<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you will find a brief summary of the main contents of the article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>best time<\/strong> to take <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/family\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"16\">family photos<\/a> with a baby depends on how the baby is feeling that day; ideally, the baby should be well-fed and well-rested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During a photo shoot with <strong>several children<\/strong>, it&#8217;s best to start with the sibling first, because their attention span is usually short.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A photo shoot with a baby <strong>usually lasts <\/strong>one to two hours, because scheduled breaks for breastfeeding, diaper changes, and soothing the baby are factored in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural photos with a baby result from <strong>genuine interactions, such as <\/strong>cuddling and eye contact, and have a greater impact than staged poses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/family\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"16\">Family photos<\/a> with a baby can be taken <strong>throughout the baby&#8217;s first year<\/strong>\u2014it&#8217;s never too late.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4e04fa6a alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1 uagb-toc__collapse uagb-block-4e12f22c      \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContents\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#a-brief-summary-memories-of-those-early-days-with-my-baby\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">A Brief Summary: Memories of Those Early Days with My Baby<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#why-is-a-family-photo-shoot-especially-worthwhile-when-you-have-a-baby\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Why is a family photo shoot especially worthwhile when you have a baby?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-do-you-prepare-yourselves-and-your-baby-for-the-photo-shoot\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How do you prepare yourselves and your baby for the photo shoot?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#whats-important-when-taking-family-photos-with-a-baby-and-siblings\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What&#039;s important when taking family photos with a baby and siblings?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-kinds-of-photo-ideas-are-suitable-for-a-baby\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What kinds of photo ideas are suitable for a baby?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-do-we-handle-challenges-during-a-shoot\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How do we handle challenges during a shoot?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions-about-family-photos-with-a-baby\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Frequently Asked Questions About Family Photos with a Baby<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#would-you-like-to-capture-your-first-moments-as-a-family-in-photos\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Would you like to capture your first moments as a family in photos?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#you-might-also-be-interested-in-these-posts\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">You might also be interested in these posts<\/a><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-e1084c9a alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-c06db369 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin infobox-center\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\">Emotions Instead of Documentation<\/p><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Why is a family photo shoot especially worthwhile when you have a baby?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because so much changes almost every day during those first few months, and that time becomes almost impossible to grasp later on. A photo shoot not only captures just how small your baby was, but also how close you are as a family. Years later, you\u2019ll be able to relive that exact feeling.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For me, photos like these are more than just a record of those first few weeks. They capture the glances, the moments of holding, and the closeness that can easily get lost in the daily routine with a baby. Later, when you look at them, you\u2019ll remember not just the photo, but the feeling you had back then.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-d5778c67 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-6fbbbd07\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-1aee8ff2 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Babyshooting-mit-Eltern.webp\" alt=\"Babyshooting mit Eltern\" class=\"uag-image-6543\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-0992fba6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-0bc1442b wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Babyfotos-mit-Familie.webp\" alt=\"Babyfotos mit Familie\" class=\"uag-image-6542\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-2f04ff56\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-d0d1a4b5 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Familienfotos-mit-Baby-Muenchen.webp\" alt=\"Familienfotos mit Baby M\u00fcnchen\" class=\"uag-image-6544\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-aa33abc6 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-3ad9c84f uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin infobox-center\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\">Relaxed into the family shoot<\/p><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">How do you prepare yourselves and your baby for the photo shoot?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important part of getting ready is choosing the right time of day: a well-fed, well-rested baby makes all the difference. Other than that, you don\u2019t need much\u2014just the right things in your bag. I\u2019ll take care of the rest; you don\u2019t have to have everything perfectly prepared.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is your baby at their calmest?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s best to do this after a nap and a meal, often in the morning. That\u2019s when your baby is most likely to be awake, full, and content. Go by your baby\u2019s rhythm, not a set time. If you\u2019d like to know at what age it\u2019s worth scheduling a <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/baby\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/babyfotografie\/\">photo shoot for your baby<\/a>, check out our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/baby-photo-shoot-first-year\/\">the best time for a baby photo shoot<\/a>.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should you pack for the baby?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pack a small emergency kit, and you\u2019ll be ready for anything. A change of clothes, diapers, wet wipes, a pacifier, a favorite toy, and\u2014if you have older siblings\u2014a small snack have all proven to be essential. When it comes to your outfits, keep them simple and color-coordinated, with minimal patterns, so all eyes stay on you. I\u2019ll show you how to coordinate colors for everyone\u2014including the baby\u2014in the <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/outfits-family-photo-shoot\/\">outfits for the family photo shoot<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/newborn-photoshoot-outfit-tips\/\">the newborn photoshoot<\/a>.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At home or outside: Where does your baby feel most comfortable?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both options work\u2014the key is where your baby feels most comfortable. At home, everything is familiar and cozy, breaks are just a step away, and you have everything within reach. Outside, you have soft natural light and more space for a sibling to move around. For a photo shoot in a familiar setting, check out the options for <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/baby\/\">baby photography<\/a>; for an outdoor <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/outdoor-family-shoot\/\">shoot, take a look at my outdoor family photo sessions<\/a>.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5b6da0d2 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-image-gallery uagb-block-c7210073     \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery spectra-image-gallery__layout--masonry spectra-image-gallery__layout--masonry-col-2 spectra-image-gallery__layout--masonry-col-tab-2 spectra-image-gallery__layout--masonry-col-mob-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper--isotope\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper\" data-spectra-gallery-image-id=\"24268\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--masonry\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Familie-im-Babyshooting-zusammen-auf-dem-Boden-2.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Familie-im-Babyshooting-zusammen-auf-dem-Boden-2.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--masonry\" src=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Familie-im-Babyshooting-zusammen-auf-dem-Boden-2.webp\" alt=\"Family on the floor together for a baby photo shoot\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper--isotope\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper\" data-spectra-gallery-image-id=\"24270\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--masonry\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Familienshooting-Mama-haelt-Baby-im-Arm-2.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Familienshooting-Mama-haelt-Baby-im-Arm-2.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--masonry\" src=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Familienshooting-Mama-haelt-Baby-im-Arm-2.webp\" alt=\"Family Photo Shoot: Mom Holds Baby in Her Arms\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b76a8b88 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-baafbe74 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin infobox-center\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\">Everyone together in front of the camera<\/p><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">What&#8217;s important when taking family photos with a baby and siblings?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Involve the older sibling first. Children under five rarely can stay focused for more than half an hour, so we start with them and bring the baby in when the mood is right. That\u2019s how we create a real sense of togetherness.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new baby changes a lot for an older child. Sometimes they\u2019re proud, sometimes jealous\u2014both emotions can be captured in a photo. I give the older child a small task\u2014like gently holding the baby\u2019s hand or singing a song to them\u2014and before you know it, you get those candid looks you can\u2019t stage. If the older sibling loses interest along the way, I\u2019ll keep taking photos of the baby with you and bring the child back later.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-1e230eb3 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-47623017 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin infobox-center\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\">Show Genuine Closeness<\/p><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">What kinds of photo ideas are suitable for a baby?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best photos are the ones where you\u2019re just being yourselves: the baby on Dad\u2019s forearm, your gaze looking down instead of at the camera, those little fingers wrapped around your hand. These genuine moments make a family photo with a baby more meaningful than any elaborate pose. For general ideas that don\u2019t focus on the baby, check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/family-photo-shoot-ideas\/\">ideas for family photo shoots<\/a>; I\u2019ve collected poses specifically for babies in the <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/baby-photo-shoot-poses\/\">\u201cBaby Photo Shoot Poses\u201d section<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic moments: your family in natural interaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most powerful photos happen when you&#8217;re not thinking about the camera. I&#8217;ll ask you to look at your baby, cuddle with him or her, or play quietly with a sibling, and I&#8217;ll capture the reactions in between. That way, you&#8217;ll get photos that feel genuine instead of posed.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seasons and occasions for family shoots with a baby<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each season gives your photos a unique atmosphere: soft spring greens, warm autumn light, or peaceful moments indoors in winter. Special occasions like your baby\u2019s first Christmas or first birthday are also great opportunities to capture you as a family with your baby. You can find more seasonal inspiration in my <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/family-photo-shoot-ideas\/\">ideas for family photo shoots<\/a> and for outdoor photography in the <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/outdoor-family-shoot\/\">Outdoor Family Photo Shoot<\/a> section.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose creative perspectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Different angles add variety to your photos. When photographed from above, a baby in your arms looks especially small and secure; close-ups of hands and feet capture the delicacy of those first few weeks. I intentionally plan these perspectives into the shoot, so you don\u2019t have to worry about them.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Include siblings and pets in the shoot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Siblings and pets are part of the family and bring lively, authentic moments. A sibling can hold the baby or show the baby something, and a calm dog is welcome to lie down next to them. To learn how to properly prepare a dog for the <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/newborn-shooting-dog\/\">newborn photoshoot, read the post on newborn photoshoots with dogs<\/a>; to learn how to gently include siblings in <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/newborn-shoot-with-siblings\/\">a newborn photoshoot, read the post on newborn photoshoots with siblings<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using personal accessories and props<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal items make your photos unique. A favorite stuffed animal, a hand-knitted blanket, or a keepsake from your own childhood tell a story that\u2019s uniquely yours. In this case, less is usually more\u2014one or two items are more than enough.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-1bca203e alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-025d0de6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-fd6cecc5 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mama-mit-Baby-Kuscheln-2.webp\" alt=\"Mama mit Baby Kuscheln\" class=\"uag-image-24272\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Mama mit Baby Kuscheln\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3dd0ae40\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-b444a032 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Familienshooting-mit-Baby-Muenchen.webp\" alt=\"Familienshooting mit Baby M\u00fcnchen\" class=\"uag-image-6545\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-2610fe00\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-3633a693 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Papa-mit-Baby-liebevoll.webp\" alt=\"Papa mit Baby liebevoll\" class=\"uag-image-6547\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-d87a0bb4 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-fe50363d uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin infobox-center\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\">Stay flexible and relaxed<\/p><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">How do we handle challenges during a shoot?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short: stay calm. A baby cries, gets tired, or a sibling isn&#8217;t in the mood\u2014all of that is to be expected and no cause for concern. We have time; we&#8217;ll take breaks and pick up where we left off when everyone is ready.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The baby is restless and cries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then we take a break. Feed the baby, change a diaper, cuddle for a moment\u2014that\u2019s often all it takes. Sometimes the most beautiful photos come right after you\u2019ve comforted the baby, when the baby is fully engaged with you again. You can find more tips in the post about <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/calm-baby-newborn-shoot\/\">calming your baby during a photo shoot<\/a>.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The siblings are uncooperative<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sibling doesn&#8217;t have to participate, and certainly doesn&#8217;t have to smile on command. I give them a small task or a short break and wait for the right moment. Often, they&#8217;ll relax on their own as soon as the pressure is off.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The lighting situation is difficult<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ll take care of the lighting\u2014that&#8217;s my part. I&#8217;ll find the right spot by the window or outdoors and work with the available natural light. You don&#8217;t need to prepare anything.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The surroundings are distracting and disruptive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If things get too hectic in one place, we move to a different spot or take a short break. A quiet environment is especially important for babies and young children so they feel safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Someone is tired or stressed during the shoot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s okay, too. A photo shoot works best when you let go of the pressure to make it perfect: I\u2019ll guide the session, and you can just be yourselves. There\u2019s no strict time frame you have to stick to, and the less you think about the \u201cperfect\u201d shot, the more natural you\u2019ll look.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-2f4b2d16 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-image-gallery uagb-block-c76e2445     \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery spectra-image-gallery__layout--masonry spectra-image-gallery__layout--masonry-col-2 spectra-image-gallery__layout--masonry-col-tab-2 spectra-image-gallery__layout--masonry-col-mob-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper--isotope\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper\" data-spectra-gallery-image-id=\"24278\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--masonry\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Stolzer-Papa-mit-Baby-im-Babyfotoshooting-Muenchen-3.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Stolzer-Papa-mit-Baby-im-Babyfotoshooting-Muenchen-3.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--masonry\" src=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Stolzer-Papa-mit-Baby-im-Babyfotoshooting-Muenchen-3.webp\" alt=\"Proud Dad with His Baby at a Baby Photo Shoot in Munich\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper--isotope\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper\" data-spectra-gallery-image-id=\"24276\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--masonry\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Baby-laechelt-Mama-im-Babyshooting-Muenchen-an-3.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Baby-laechelt-Mama-im-Babyshooting-Muenchen-an-3.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--masonry\" src=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Baby-laechelt-Mama-im-Babyshooting-Muenchen-an-3.webp\" alt=\"Baby smiles at Mom during a baby photo shoot in Munich\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-nuq8u4j9 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-95033040 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin infobox-center\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\">What&#8217;s on your mind<\/p><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Frequently Asked Questions About Family Photos with a Baby<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-8ogtkzef uagb-faq-icon-row-reverse uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/anjajepsen.de\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/family-photos-with-baby\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When is the best time to take family photos with a newborn?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The first two weeks after birth are ideal, since newborns still sleep a lot during this time and are easier to pose in cute positions. 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You can find more information in the article <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/anjajepsen.de\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/preparation-family-photo-shoot\\\/\\\" data-type=\\\"post\\\" data-id=\\\"26536\\\">Preparing for a family photo shoot<\\\/a>.   \"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-sydwlonp \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M224 416c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-192-192c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L224 338.8l169.4-169.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-192 192C240.4 412.9 232.2 416 224 416z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 352c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L224 173.3l-169.4 169.4c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l192-192c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C432.4 348.9 424.2 352 416 352z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\">When is the best time to take family photos with a newborn?<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The first two weeks after birth are ideal, since newborns still sleep a lot during this time and are easier to pose in cute positions. But even later on, you can always take beautiful family photos that capture the baby\u2019s development. Check out my posts on <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/when-newborn-shoot\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2477\">the best time for a newborn photoshoot<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/baby-photo-shoot-first-year\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/blog\/babyshooting-erstes-lebensjahr\/\">best time for a baby photo shoot<\/a>.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-0dafb5d5 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M224 416c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-192-192c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L224 338.8l169.4-169.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-192 192C240.4 412.9 232.2 416 224 416z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 352c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L224 173.3l-169.4 169.4c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l192-192c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C432.4 348.9 424.2 352 416 352z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\">What should we wear for a family photo shoot with our baby?<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Choose comfortable and simple clothing in harmonizing colors. Avoid too many patterns and logos to reduce distractions. Don&#8217;t forget a change of clothes for the baby. Also check out my post on <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/outfits-family-photo-shoot\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1874\">outfits for family shoots<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/newborn-photoshoot-outfit-tips\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/blog\/newborn-shooting-outfit-tipps\/\">outfits for a newborn shoot<\/a>.   <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-knrzbdti \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M224 416c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-192-192c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L224 338.8l169.4-169.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-192 192C240.4 412.9 232.2 416 224 416z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 352c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L224 173.3l-169.4 169.4c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l192-192c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C432.4 348.9 424.2 352 416 352z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\">What if the baby cries or is restless during the family photo shoot?<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>This is completely normal and nothing to worry about. We\u2019ll take the time to calm the baby and take breaks when necessary. Authentic moments\u2014even those with tears\u2014can be very touching. You\u2019ll find valuable tips in the post \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/calm-baby-newborn-shoot\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5352\">How to Calm My Baby During a Newborn Photo Shoot<\/a>.\u201d   <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-7ad72283 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M224 416c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-192-192c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L224 338.8l169.4-169.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-192 192C240.4 412.9 232.2 416 224 416z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 352c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L224 173.3l-169.4 169.4c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l192-192c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C432.4 348.9 424.2 352 416 352z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\">Can we include siblings and pets in the family photo shoot?<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Naturally! Siblings and pets are part of the family and can create wonderful and loving moments in the pictures. You can find more information on this in the articles<a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/newborn-shoot-with-siblings\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5057\">&#8220;Newborn shoot with siblings<\/a>&#8221; and<a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/newborn-shooting-dog\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4713\">&#8220;Newborn shoot with dog<\/a>&#8220;.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-aa00a07c \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M224 416c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-192-192c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L224 338.8l169.4-169.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-192 192C240.4 412.9 232.2 416 224 416z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 352c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L224 173.3l-169.4 169.4c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l192-192c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C432.4 348.9 424.2 352 416 352z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\">How do we prepare ourselves and the baby for the baby shoot together with the family?<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Make sure the baby is fed and rested. Bring a change of clothes, diapers and favorite toys. Stay relaxed and look forward to the shoot. You can find more information in the article <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/preparation-family-photo-shoot\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"26536\">Preparing for a family photo shoot<\/a>.   <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ef39c477 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3e790cf5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-de41c29e wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Baby-in-Baby-Fotoshooting-mit-den-Eltern-2.webp\" alt=\"Baby in Baby Fotoshooting mit den Eltern\" class=\"uag-image-24005\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" title=\"Baby in Baby Fotoshooting mit den Eltern\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-683fa820\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-74e660c4 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\">Baby Photo Shoot in Munich<\/p><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Would you like to capture your first moments as a family in photos?<\/h2><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">Would you like to have beautiful family moments with your baby captured in natural <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/baby\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"26\">baby pictures<\/a>? Do you have general questions about <a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/baby\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"26\">baby photography<\/a>? <br\/><br\/>I am a photographer in Munich and am passionate about photographing beautiful moments and emotions. I often photograph pregnant women, newborns and babies. <br\/><br\/>Take a look at my offers or get in touch with me.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/baby\/\">Baby shooting<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/contact\/\">Inquire<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-593d3b53 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-52aac71d uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin infobox-center\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\">More on this topic<\/p><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">You might also be interested in these posts<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-post-grid uagb-post-grid  uagb-post__image-position-top uagb-post__image-enabled uagb-block-b95461cd     uagb-post__items uagb-post__columns-4 is-grid uagb-post__columns-tablet-2 uagb-post__columns-mobile-1 uagb-post__equal-height\" data-total=\"1\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/baby-photo-shoot-poses\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class='uagb-image-ratio-inherit'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Babyshooting-Outfit-Baby-spielt-im-Babyshooting-mit-dem-Spiegel-1024x512.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Baby shoot outfit Baby plays with the mirror in the baby shoot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Babyshooting-Outfit-Baby-spielt-im-Babyshooting-mit-dem-Spiegel-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Babyshooting-Outfit-Baby-spielt-im-Babyshooting-mit-dem-Spiegel-600x300.webp 600w, https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Babyshooting-Outfit-Baby-spielt-im-Babyshooting-mit-dem-Spiegel-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Babyshooting-Outfit-Baby-spielt-im-Babyshooting-mit-dem-Spiegel.webp 1164w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/baby-photo-shoot-poses\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Baby photo shoot poses for every age: 3 to 12 months<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/baby-photo-shoot-first-year\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class='uagb-image-ratio-inherit'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Wann-Babyshooting-Muenchen-3b-xNOLL-1024x512.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Wann Babyshooting M\u00fcnchen\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Wann-Babyshooting-Muenchen-3b-xNOLL-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Wann-Babyshooting-Muenchen-3b-xNOLL-600x300.webp 600w, https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Wann-Babyshooting-Muenchen-3b-xNOLL-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Wann-Babyshooting-Muenchen-3b-xNOLL.webp 1164w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/anjajepsen.de\/en\/blog\/baby-photo-shoot-first-year\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">At what age is the best time for a baby photo shoot?<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The early days with a baby are intense and go by quickly. 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