Two fluffy dogs resting on a patterned rug beside a white chair with a pink floor lamp in a bright room.

Houston Newborn Photographer | How To Inculde Your Fur Babies In Your Newborn Session


Newborn lifestyle sessions are absolutely the best! Photographing families in the comfort of their home allows families to inculde their pups! This family had the sweetest dogs that joined their newborn session. Adding in your pets can make your photos even more personalized to you and your family! I loved capturing this sweet newborn and her protective big sisters. Below are a few tips to include dogs or your pets in your newborn session!


  1. In the days leading up to your session make sure your dogs are brushed/groomed and looking their best!
  2. It can be helpful the day of the session to get some extra energy out - whether thats taking them for a walk or play time in the backyard.
  3. Have their favorite treats on hand to reward them for following direction.
  4. Have a friend or loved one available to help manage them during the session.
  5. Go into the session not having any expectations for how the dog/pet will act, have fun and remember we can't always control our furry friends!
  6. Allow your pets time to warm up to having a photographer in your house.
  7. And finally - Enjoy capturing your newborn and your fur babies!
A couple poses with their pets including two dogs and a cat in a nursery setting.
A woman in a white dress tenderly holds a newborn baby in a bright nursery setting.
A nursery scene with two dogs lying on a patterned rug near a wooden crib.
Two fluffy dogs rest beside a white armchair in a cozy nursery with soft lighting.
A peaceful nursery moment with two golden dogs resting by a white armchair.
Baby wearing a white bow headband and floral outfit smiles while lying on white bedding.
A sweet moment with a baby wearing a white headband and floral outfit on white bedding.
Two golden dogs rest peacefully near a white armchair in a bright nursery setting.
A gentle moment with a newborn baby being cradled in a white dress.
Baby in white floral outfit with bow headband looks directly at camera.
Overhead view of a baby wearing a white bow while resting on soft bedding.
A fluffy white goldendoodle dog sleeping peacefully on a light colored couch.
A white goldendoodle dog rests on a patterned rug near a white armchair and floor lamp.
Family sitting together on a white couch with a goldendoodle dog nearby.
A tender family moment in a nursery with soft natural lighting.
Two goldendoodles sitting attentively near a white armchair under a floor lamp.
Natural wood crib with butterfly artwork in a bright nursery with patterned rug.
Colorful butterfly art print hanging above a wooden crib in a nursery.
Close up of a sleeping baby wearing a white bow headband.
Close up of tiny baby feet being gently held by adult hands with wedding rings.
Baby wearing pink bow headband and swaddle wrap.
A tender nursery moment in a room with butterfly wall art and a wooden crib.
Sleeping baby wrapped in soft pink swaddle with delicate bow detail.
Cozy nursery scene with two dogs relaxing on patterned rug near wooden crib.
Baby in pink swaddle sleeping peacefully next to fluffy white dog.
Baby resting in woven basket on rug while two dogs watch curiously.
Newborn in pink swaddle resting in woven bassinet with fluffy dog nearby.
Baby sleeping in round wicker basket with two goldendoodles keeping watch.
Wooden crib beneath colorful butterfly wall art in bright nursery.
Peaceful sleeping baby wearing pink bow headband and soft swaddle.
Couple looking lovingly at baby in wooden crib with dog nearby.