Preserving Your Newborn Photos
What To Do With Your Newborn Photos
Newborn photos are so special—and a little overwhelming once you have all those beautiful images after your photo session. Here’s a simple, practical way to decide what to do with them:
Heirloom Album | Best for: preserving the story + easy viewing
Choose a lay-flat album with thick pages (8x8 or 10x10 is ideal).
Include a mix of photos: baby alone, with parents, close details (hands, feet), and one family portrait.
This becomes the “grab off the shelf” book you’ll look at for years.
Pro tip: Keep it timeless—neutral backgrounds, minimal text, no trendy fonts.
Statement Wall Prints | Best for: enjoying them daily
Pick 1–3 standout images. Sizes that work well: 16x20, 20x30
Popular spots to hang wall prints: Above a crib, dresser, sofa. Hallway gallery (mix with family photos) or stairway wall
Pro Tip: Black & white often ages best for wall art. It’s also why I always include b&w versions of each image in my galleries.
Birth or Newborn Announcement | Best for: sharing the joy
Use one strong image, less is more.
Include baby’s name, birth date, weight, length.
Even if you already announced digitally, a printed version makes a sweet keepsake.
Idea: Save one announcement card in the baby book or frame it in the nursery.
Photo Book (Casual + Affordable) | Best for: duplicates, gifts, or everyday flipping
Create a small, simple book, like from Artifact Uprising or Mpix.
It’s great for gifting to grandparents or keeping one in the living room.
Less pressure than a formal album. And your kids will love to flip through it often.
Digital (But Done Right) | Best for: long-term safety
Save photos in two places (cloud + external drive). Places like dropbox, google drive, google photos, or iCloud. Make sure photos are preserved at their original sizes.
Create one labeled folder: “Newborn Photos – Month/Year”
