What a Real Newborn Session with Three Kids Looks Like

If you’re a parent of multiple little ones, you might wonder: “How on earth will we get beautiful newborn photos when life feels so busy, chaotic, and loud?”
The good news? You don’t need perfectly behaved kids or a picture-perfect home. In fact, the real energy, silliness, and love your family brings is what makes your photos shine!

Today I’m sharing a look inside a recent newborn session with three young siblings — full of joy, chaos, and so many sweet moments.

Setting the Scene

This family welcomed me into their home just days after bringing their newborn home. With three kids under the age of 5, the energy was high from the moment I walked through the door. And honestly? That’s exactly how I like it!

Sessions always start out relaxed, letting the kids show me their world, jump on the couch, or play with their new baby brother/sister in their own way.

Embracing the Chaos (and the Giggles)

One of the most common questions I hear is: “What if my kids don’t sit still?” The truth is — they don’t need to! Some of the best moments happen when siblings are tickling each other, running in circles, or climbing all over mom and dad for snuggles.

In this session, there were plenty of belly laughs, big energy, and joyful noise — and all of it translated into photos full of personality.

Finding the Quiet Moments

Of course, it’s not all action shots. In between the bursts of sibling energy, we always find moments of calm - a newborn curled up in mama’s arms, dad rocking the baby in the nursery, siblings sneaking in soft kisses.

Those little pauses are what balance out the fun, giving you a gallery that feels whole: a mix of life’s wild and tender sides.

What This Means for Your Session

If you’ve been nervous that your kids might not cooperate during newborn photos, let this session be your reassurance: real life makes the best photos. You’ll walk away with images that show your family’s joy, love, and connection - not just staged perfection.

Your newborn session doesn’t need to be quiet and calm to be beautiful. It just needs to be you.

PS: Want to know a secret? This newborn session was actually taken at an Airbnb because the family’s home was being renovated! This is actually the 2nd of 3 newborn sessions with this family that has been taken in a rental! We make it work! :)