March 16, 2026

Parent Poses for When You Do NOT Want to be in Photos

Listen, I get it...

You've just had a baby. You're sleep-deprived, exhausted, and overall not feeling your best, or very photo-ready. But what if there were a few beautiful family poses we could do at your newborn session that focus almost entirely on baby, and some which only include your hands? No makeup, your hair can stay in its messy bun, and your maternity pants and comfy tee are just fine. Here are a few of my favorite parent poses we can include, even when you're just not feeling up for being in photos.


I promise, you'll be go glad you have a few family poses in your gallery, and someday, when you look back at your photos, you won't even remember how tired you were, only how happy you were.


PS: I'll still pester you to be in photos, but just a little. 🩷

Newborn photo featuring mama and daddy, taken by Jen Knightstep, Photographer
Newborn photo featuring mama's hands, taken by Jen Knightstep, Photographer
Newborn photo featuring baby and mama's hands, taken by Jen Knightstep, Photographer
Newborn photo featuring daddy's hands with Pokémon tattoo, taken by Jen Knightstep, Photographer
Newborn photo featuring mama's hands, taken by Jen Knightstep, Photographer
Newborn photo featuring daddy and mama's hands, taken by Jen Knightstep, Photographer
Newborn photo featuring mama's hand squeezing baby's chubby cheeks, taken by Jen Knightstep, Photographer