There is nothing as precious as newborn life. Every inch of a new baby is miraculous and a joy to photograph. No two sessions are the same- each newborn has a distinct temperament and each set of parents is dealing with an onslaught of new emotions and feelings.

I find that newborn sessions are often best done at home and with plenty of time to capture the baby at their “best” (but seriously, even when they’re cranky or putting up a fuss, they’re still adorable). I also find that there are some essentials that help sessions run more smoothly.

Whether this you’re in the first time parent stage or you’re a seasoned pro at this mom (parenthood) thing, the newborn and postpartum essentials evolve year over year. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by all the options, I hope this list will help you feel prepared! I’ve rounded up a list of my favorite Newborn and Postpartum Essentials to help you in this phase of life.

Head here to shop the list!