Hey there, it is Becky with Finch & Mae Studio out of Rio. So glad you are here. I specialize in maternity, newborn, baby and cake smash portraits. My sweet little studio is about 30 minutes from Madison, Sun Prairie, Portage and more.

A common question that I get asked is: “How should I dress for my newborn session?”. I will say that I do send out a prep guide prior to your newborn session that is packed with information including how to dress.

So a few things before we dive in.

-It gets warm in the studio. Being postpartum, hormones can sometimes be whacky and cause our body temps to be a smidge wild. If you have had a baby, you know exactly what I am talking about.

-I recommend dressing cooly even if it winter out, the studio stays warm, sometimes at a good 80 degrees. It helps your precious babe stay warm and comfy while they are having their portraits done.

-Flowy tops. Flowy tops are honestly fantastic for those postpartum bodies.

-Jeans? Sure. Maternity clothes? Absolutely. To be honest, majority of your portraits with your baby are from the waist up. I have had mamas come in sweatpants and you would absolutely never know.

-Clothes that don’t wrinkle the better.

So here we go.

I always encourage parents to wear clothes that fit you well and are comfortable. For example, nothing is worse than needing to keep adjusting your blouse to cover straps or to rebutton buttons. For Dads, I always recommend making sure that your shirt can be tucked in or looks neat if untucked. Many Dads also wear long sleeves and then get pretty warm during the session so they naturally want to roll up their sleeves. I don’t encourage this. A better option could be a plain colored t shirt, a polo or even a button up.

Shoes. No worries here. Actually, feel free to kick off your shoes in the studio especially in the shooting area. If you do wish to wear shoes, that is okay but they won’t be in the images so no need to coordinate that into your outfit.

Solid colors are perfect. I recommend avoiding anything with writing or logos. Avoid bright colors, reds, bright pinks and oranges. So you are probably wondering what colors to wear. Neutrals, pastels, whites, earth tones, blacks and grays are all fantastic options. If you want to wear prints, I recommend choosing small and non-distracting prints.

For siblings, it is usually best to bring their outfit with and dress in the studio as kiddos can make a mess at any time. I also recommend any food or drinks that may stain their faces prior to the session. For example red colored juices, colored frosting on cookies or cupcakes.

Still stuck on what to wear? The studio offers a client wardrobe for mamas and kiddos up to age 2/3 with a few larger sizes for boys and girls. A lot of families send me their wardrobe choices to see if there is anything that they should change and I am always more than happy to help.

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