Can Siblings or Pets Be in Newborn Photos?

Yes — siblings are welcome and, with a little planning, so are pets. Alabaster Photos is a newborn photographer in New Richmond, Wisconsin serving families across the St. Croix Valley.

Short answer: yes to siblings, and usually yes to pets, with a little planning ahead of time.

Siblings

Sibling portraits are included as part of every studio newborn session. Older kids are often curious and excited to meet their new brother or sister, and those first sibling interactions make for some of the most genuine, treasured images from the whole session. We keep sibling time brief and low-pressure — a few minutes of connection rather than a long, posed ordeal, since young kids have limited patience for photos and that’s completely expected.

Pets

Well-behaved family pets can often be included too. Because the studio is a new environment and newborns need a calm, quiet space, it’s best to talk through your pet’s temperament ahead of time so we can plan the right moment and setup — usually a few quick portraits at the start or end of the session rather than throughout.

If you know you’d like siblings or a pet included, just mention it when we’re planning your session so we can build in the right amount of time.

Ready to plan your session? Get in touch, or see what else is included in a studio newborn session.

Planning a newborn session in New Richmond or the St. Croix Valley? I would love to hear from you — get in touch here.