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Watching your child’s smile and cutesy expressions is pure bliss. You would never want to let go of a chance to witness these magical moments of your child’s initial years, would you?
But if those unpredictable, wondrous, and spontaneous reactions are captured, they can be cherished forever.
If you are looking for some unique toddler photography ideas, we have got you covered! Read on.
35 Unique Toddler Photography Ideas
One-Year-Old Photo Ideas
1. Bathing baby
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The Internet is full of trends when it comes to baby bathing pictures. But the concept of a baby in a bathtub is everyone’s favorite. Loveable toys, a perfect background, a cute bathtub, and bath gel will make your toddler comfortable and happy.
2. Pet lover
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If you have pets at home, then you may try clicking some beautiful pictures of your child with that lovely furry friend.
3. Travel buddies
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It’s just heart-warming to see toddlers performing some grown-up acts. And a child with luggage is one of the greatest examples of this. All you need is a travel bag and the travel buddy to fit into the same frame.
4. Messy eater
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Rather than having a hard time cleaning up the smeared face of your baby, just bank upon the opportunity to capture that act into a frame. Allow your child to explore, spill, and love the food for a rewarding experience. These messy shots will be something you would laugh at crazily.
5. Praying baby
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The baby’s first year can fly by in a matter of seconds. So, take note of all the actions that can become secret ingredients to your child’s amazing photos. Praying can appear like one of the most natural clicks for your one-year-old.
6. Phone call pose
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Nothing can make your session as successful as handing a smartphone to the little one. Anything your toddler does for the first time is worth capturing. But the phone-call pose can be one of the most exciting ways to catch the innocence of your adorable model.
7. Workout mode
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Babies and their workout poses somehow make a very cute combo. The baby trying to lift their tiny hands and feet can be the cutest scene of all.
8. The first foot forward
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Capturing your baby’s first few steps can be great to make your photo shoot interesting. Make sure you have soft rugs and cushions handy, so that it doesn’t hurt the little learner. The framed tiny steps will be the best gift for your baby to cherish when they grow up.
9. Stylish in stroller
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The one-year-old in the stroller can be one of the best ways to make the photography even more special. Also, it does not involve a lot of planning.
10. Little Red Riding Hood
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Babies look adorable in whatever they do and everything they wear. But to take your photoshoot a notch higher, you can dress your child in a red attire, gown, or jacket.
11. Fast and Furious
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Babies just can’t stop hoarding, loving, and naming their toy cars. Give wings to their imagination by having them pose with something that they dream to own when they grow up.
Two-Year-Old Photo Ideas
12. Crazy with canvas
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Make some heart-warming memories as the baby smears themselves up in paints and crayons. Yes, when your child gets messy with the art, they are exploring, having fun, and getting creative in their own way. So, if you are ready for the mess, let the cameras roll and capture the best of their messy secrets.
13. Sweeping session
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Excite your munchkin for some dusting and cleaning chores. It will give them an opportunity to enjoy cleaning the mess. Give a broom, dustpan, or a mop to your little one and capture them doing these chores. These are memories of a lifetime.
14. Soap-bubble fun
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Is there anything cuter than a baby playing with a soft soapy bubble? Yes, an outdoor bubble bath photo session is an all-time favorite with parents to make their album look visually appealing. You can easily achieve a unique photoshoot with some colorful soap bubbles while your baby is chilling and having lots of fun.
15. Mechanic baby
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When it comes to styling a baby photoshoot, there’s more to choose from than just beautiful backgrounds or props. You can get creative with role play and dress your baby as a professional. So, if you are wondering as to what to do for an exclusive photo shoot, mechanic, doctor, and carpenter are a few ideas to get started with.
16. Sharing is caring
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It is never too early to start introducing the concept of ‘sharing is caring’ to your child. So, why not start with a photoshoot that solves both? Teach them to learn to get along and take a special photograph as a keepsake. Bring in your children, their friends, and cousins and let them share toys and candies amongst each other.
Three-Year-Old Photo Ideas
17. Surprised baby
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Taking the shot of a surprised child is quite challenging, but with instructions and proper directions, your smart baby can strike that pose for sure. Be patient and figure out if a joke or news can help them strike that pose. You may try saying, “School’s off today,” “All candies have been stolen,” or something even more bizarre.
18. Prime time with an ice cream
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A cone of ice cream can be the sweetest and easiest prop for your little darling’s relaxed photoshoot. Bring your child’s favorite flavor to get some candid shots loaded with expressions.
19. Little bride and groom
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There is something about this photoshoot that screams for attention. Having two little munchkins in a frame as newlyweds will look straight out of a fairy tale. The tiny couple in the woods is oh so mesmerizing!
20. Meditating outdoors
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Another noteworthy photo shoot idea can be of a meditating child. It’s just perfect if you want to feature the little one in photographs and frame their innocent expressions for eternity. You can encourage your child to imitate you meditating and capture their pose.
21. Flower lover
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You can use lovely flowers as foreground or background for your toddler’s photo shoot. Babies are enchanted by dreamy shades of flowers. You can build up the excitement by taking them out in the garden or national parks where photography is allowed.
22. Aerial view of swimming pool
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The pictures of your angels in the swimming pool can surely be gorgeous. And if those are overhead shots, the results are divine. For those flawless and aerial views of the baby in the swimming pool, use a safe water tube, some accessories such as sunglasses and hat, and a few floating toys. Once everything is in place and the child is relaxed, start clicking!
23. Fruit punch
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Soaking in some delicious fruits, your kiddo can offer you some smashing poses. The fruity photo session is a fun and innovative alternative to some usual and monotonous photography ideas.
24. Twinning effects
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It’s tough with one child and tougher with two in one frame. But the results double-up when you are capturing two children at a go. It’s just that you have to be mindful about your technicalities and the children’s poses.
Four-Year-Old Photo Ideas
25. Umbrella shoot
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An umbrella can be a cool prop for your toddler’s photoshoot. In fact, nothing can beat the good old umbrella when it comes to giving a big makeover to your perfect photo prop. You can use colorful umbrellas to keep the look refreshing. For added effects, use inverted umbrellas filled with flowers or pom poms for a cute shot.
26. Birthday theme
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If a photoshoot is inspired by the child’s own birthday, it can turn out as an amazing one. Birthdays excite children, and they wait eagerly to celebrate their day. You may end up getting some lovely shots from the birthday celebration.
27. Donut darling
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If you don’t have many ideas on the menu, here is what you can add to your list. A sweet donut can make any event special, thus translating into a great photoshoot. Get some donuts, and take some cool shots of your child gorging on the donut.
28. The rock star
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Music and the instruments drive creativity and can be a powerful source of inspiration. So, the guitar pose is something that can totally rock your child’s photoshoot, making it look uber stylish.
29. Little Santa in action
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Children love Santa and all things Christmassy! So, let your camera do the magic when your child enthusiastically writes their Christmas wishes to Santa Claus. While at it, you can further enliven it by dressing up your child as a Santa. You may add lots of white and red elements and decorated Christmas trees and balloons for a unique photo you will love for years to come.
30. Rock ‘n’ roll
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Is your four-year-old a dance enthusiast? Try a dancing pose! Pick a song of their choice and let them get grooving.
Five-Year-Old Photo Ideas
31. Nautical theme
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A boat, a ship dummy, or the captain wheel can be added as some innovative props to compliment the sailor scene. The genuine look of a sailor or a crew member you get to see on your child’s face will make for some lovely images.
32. Superhero kid
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It’s going to be a lot of hard work when you have a photoshoot with your child as a superhero. But the efforts are worth it. Dress your child in their favorite superhero’s costume and get your camera ready for some priceless memories.
33. The little baker
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Leave the child with a mess of any kind, and there will be responses that beg to be photographed. One such fun moment that can add fun to your toddler photoshoot is when you leave them with some baking ingredients such as flour and milk. Your child gleefully playing with the dough, flour, or batter of the cake can make for some epic pictures. Let the mess, ingredients, and dishes for the cake work as props for your session.
34. Snorkelling
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Water is so divine and magical that it makes even a normal photo look extraordinary. Underwater photography lets you capture some amazing shots. So, what are you waiting for? Keep the jumpsuit and other swimming accessories ready for your child!
35. The pre-schooler
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Whether your little one is happy, angry, surprised, or looking busy in the pictures, each photo will make you go just ‘wow’ over the memories that you have made. Is your camera ready? You cannot waste a minute with toddler photography. Get clicking, now!