As you enter your third trimester and your due date comes closer, the excitement of holding your baby in your arms grows even more palpable. It’s the perfect time to plan a baby shower. Your close relatives and friends get together and celebrate this phase of your life. There are a few elements common to all baby showers – beautiful décor, indulgent treats, fun games, and photographs documenting all the fun! Though you’ll take plenty of photographs on your cellphone, make sure you book a professional photographer for an indoor baby shower photoshoot. In addition to clicking photographs of the mommy and daddy-to-be and close-ups of the décor, here are a few cool ideas to infuse fun and creativity in your photoshoot.
Unique Indoor Baby Shower Photoshoot Ideas
How big is your bump…
Your bump should be fairly prominent by now. It’s the star of the show! Having guests measure the size of your bump is a popular activity for baby showers. How about letting this playful tradition inspire an indoor baby shower photoshoot?
Once everyone has put down their guesses, bring out a measuring tape. Have your partner or another guest wrap the measuring tape around your waist. Capturing the exact measurement on the tape isn’t as important as capturing your expression in the photograph. For more fun, let your other guests stand in the background. They may be blurred, but they capture the energy in the room beautifully!
Baby whispers
Your baby may still be inside your tummy, but that shouldn’t stop your guests from talking to him or her. Sit down on a comfortable sofa and let your guests whisper their wishes to your bump. You can take photographs with each guest. You could also flank yourself with a guest on both sides for an indoor baby shower photoshoot. Alternatively, invite your guests to write their wishes on speech bubble cutouts and take a group photograph with everyone’s wishes.
Framed! – get guests to create a frame with their arms for the couple
Creating photobooths and social media frame-style cutouts with personalized hashtags is quite common for a baby shower photoshoot. You can DIY the frames or buy them from décor vendors. However, there’s another option that’s a little more unique.
Invite 4 guests to create a frame with their arms. It’s quite simple. You could bring your relatives together in one group and friends in another. Let each of them extend their arms at right angles. For more fun, let them hold a cute prop in their hands. Now, each person forms one corner of the frame with the parents-to-be in the frame.
Is it a boy? Is it a girl?
In India, you’ve got to wait till your baby arrives to know whether you’re welcoming a son or a daughter to your family. That doesn’t stop people from making guesses. There are plenty of old wives’ tales on identifying a baby’s gender based on your bump. Let your guests have fun sharing their guesses with you. Having guests dress in pink or blue, depending on their assumption, is a common dress code idea for a baby shower. When it’s time for an indoor baby shower photoshoot, you could group your guests on either side of the parents-to-be. Alternatively, you could let them hold pink or blue flags.
Dates that matter!
By now, you’ve probably got a date circled in red on the calendar. It’s your due date; the day you get to meet your baby. Years later, this is the day your baby will celebrate as a birthday. Now, you can style your photoshoot around it. Give everyone a flag prop on which they can write down their birthdate. Now bring everyone together and start clicking.
Alternatively, considering that babies arrive on their own schedules, you could explore another approach. Allow everyone to take a guess and write down their prediction on a cardboard cutout. As you click the photograph, they can proudly display their guesses, adding an element of excitement and anticipation to the shoot.
The group shot
Last but not least, make sure you schedule a group shot with all your friends and family. Pose mommy-to-be in the center and let your guests stand on either side. You could also have your friends stand around you with a hand on your belly. Rather than style a formal shoot, let this be a candid shot with everyone smiling and laughing.
Getting the best photographs
Photographs are a must for documenting your baby shower and preserving precious memories. Plan ahead so you can relax on the day and have the most fun. This means booking a professional photographer‘s time at least a week in advance and having your props ready for the day. Look for a photographer experienced with photographing baby showers and someone who you feel comfortable with. It’s also beneficial to have a shot list prepared, outlining specific moments you want to capture. That said, be prepared to be flexible and stay open to new ideas that may be better suited to the event. Trust your photographer, and don’t try to micromanage the shoot. Instead, focus on enjoying the day and celebrating the new life you’re about to meet.