Photographing twins is a joyful challenge—double the cries, double the expressions, and yes, double the coordination. Whether you’re a parent planning a photo session or a photographer seeking creative inspiration, these twin photography pose ideas will help you capture timeless, connected memories in a quick and simple way.
First, let’s discuss important details that will give you a great start for a successful photo session with twin, newborns.
Things to keep in mind for a successful, Twin, newborn photo session
- Timing is everything when it comes to twin newborn sessions. With two babies, the chances of fussiness doubles, so choosing the right window is key. I’ve found that scheduling the session when the babies are between 5 and 12 days old works best. During this period, newborns are typically sleepier which makes for a calm newborn session with easy transitions.
- Feeding the babies right before the session is, also, essential. A full tummy, like perfect timing, tends to make for a sleepy baby.
- To keep the twins comfortable throughout the session, create a warm, cozy environment. While you don’t need to turn your space into a sauna, it should be comfortably warm. If you’re not cranking the heat, I recommend keeping the babies dressed in soft, cozy outfits or swaddled to help them stay relaxed and content.
For this twin newborn session, we started with the babies wrapped and wearing simple diaper covers to keep the look natural and timeless. Then, we placed them in my changing basket from Bebe Bask, which has become one of my favorite session props for babies. I love incorporating a basket like this—it adds a natural, organic element that blends beautifully with the relaxed feel of lifestyle newborn photography.
Then we placed the twins in comfortable, matching outfits and laid them on the bed with a keepsake blanket mom had for them. Mom wanted a sweet shot with the bonnets on. After that, we switched things up by adding bows for a different look.
Every pose offers a chance to create a variety of beautiful, connected images that parents will treasure. Use the tips below to bring out that variety and emotion in your session:
- Adjust the babies’ head positions: Turn their heads toward or away from each other, or face them up toward the camera if you’re shooting from above.
- Change your angle and crop: Shoot from different perspectives—close-ups, overheads, wide shots—for a diverse gallery.
- Incorporate family: Add in mom, dad, siblings, or even just their hands to create connection
With newborns, every small change is a chance for a treasured image.
Before moving the twins, separate them and take the opportunity to capture individual memories of each baby.
Standing and Sitting poses
Once we were happy with the images taken on the bed or bean bag and using the changing basket, we moved on to capturing the twins in their parents’ arms. I’ll have the parents sit or stand while holding the babies, depending on the light and space.
Just like before, I continue to use a variety of angles and crops to build a diverse and meaningful gallery. Close-ups of hands, wide shots showing full connection, and detail shots of the babies nestled in their arms all help tell a complete story.
These parent shots are often some of the most emotional and treasured—showing scale, tenderness, and the deep bond that’s already forming.
Laura Cardan offers Newborn photography services in and around Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Hoover, Mountain Brook, Chelsea, Calera, Bessmer, Alabaster, Irondale, and Fultondale. Laura will travel to destinations farther than 30 minutes from her home for an added fee.
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