If you’re expecting a baby and already have one (or three) at home, you’ve probably wondered:
“Is bringing siblings to a newborn session going to be… a disaster?”
Short answer: no.
Long answer: snacks will be involved, and it’ll be just fine.
Let’s Set Expectations Real Quick
Siblings are not expected to:
sit perfectly
smile on command
whisper
behave like tiny adults
They are expected to:
be curious
ask questions
want snacks
need breaks
occasionally “help”
This is normal. This is real life.
The Great Snack Negotiation
Every sibling session has at least one moment where a parent says:
“If you sit for one more picture, you can have another snack.”
Goldfish crackers become currency.
Fruit snacks are highly motivating.
Bribery? We fully support it here.
Toddlers Want to Help (Bless Them)
Siblings love:
- holding baby’s hand
- fixing wraps that don’t need fixing
- telling me baby’s name 37 times
- announcing when baby opens their eyes
And honestly? Those moments are some of the sweetest ones we capture. I LOVE IT!!
Chaos-Proof and Judgment-Free
I plan sessions with siblings in mind.
That means:
- flexibility
- patience- loads and loads of patience… I have tons!
- breaks when needed
- zero pressure
If your toddler needs a minute? Totally fine. If you need a minute… totally fine! Sometimes mom or dad needs a minute and a snack! I continue on while you go get that!
If they’re done after five minutes? We already got what we need! It’s fine! They aren’t going to last that long anyways!
I promise — we don’t need perfection to create beautiful images.
Why Multi-Kid Moms Are My Favorite
Seasoned moms come in relaxed.
They know:
- kids are unpredictable
- stress doesn’t help
- memories matter more than control
And those moms almost always leave saying:
“That was way easier than I expected.”
Worth the Drive (Even With Kids in Tow)
Families drive in from Midland, Odessa, Lubbock, San Angelo, Abilene, and all over West Texas for studio sessions because everything is set up for you — including sibling-friendly flow.
No cleaning your house.
No stressing over lighting.
No worrying if your kids will “ruin” the session.
They won’t.
If You’re Expecting and Have Older Kids…
Don’t let sibling worries stop you from documenting this season.
We’ll roll with it.
We’ll laugh through it.
And you’ll walk away with images that reflect your real, beautiful family — chaos and all. They will be absolutely beautiful!
Studio located in Big Spring, Texas, serving families all across West Texas. Give me a call and lets book your consultation! 432-270-2255
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