March 9, 2026

Cutest Sibling Poses for Your Newborn Session

behind-the-scenes, family, newborn photography

If this newborn session isn't your first rodeo, chances are, you have your heart set on at least one pose with all of your kids, including the brand-new baby. But is it possible? Will we be able to successfully wrangle siblings, some of whom might be willful, wiggly toddlers? I can't guarantee we'll get a posed-perfect shot, but I do have a few tricks up my sleeve and some go-to sibling poses that'll melt your heart. Here are my current favorites, including a few for toddler siblings who just aren't interested in posing for photos. And yes, dog siblings count, too!

Big brother holding newborn baby, taken by Jen Knightstep, Photographer
Older child doing puzzles near newborn baby, taken by Jen Knightstep, Photographer
Big brothers holding newborn baby, taken by Jen Knightstep, Photographer
Big sisters holding newborn baby, taken by Jen Knightstep, Photographer
Dog "sibling" near newborn baby, taken by Jen Knightstep, Photographer
Big brother and dad holding newborn baby, taken by Jen Knightstep, Photographer
Dog "sibling" near newborn baby, taken by Jen Knightstep, Photographer
Big sister holding newborn baby, taken by Jen Knightstep, Photographer
Big sister holding newborn baby, taken by Jen Knightstep, Photographer
Big sister gently touching newborn baby, taken by Jen Knightstep, Photographer