There is something very sweet about baby Easter photos. Maybe it’s the newness of a newborn and spring that makes it such a perfect fit. Or maybe everyone is so sick of winter that we’re all looking for an excuse to do an adorable photo shoot.
I’ve scoured the web, Instagram, and Pinterest to find the best Easter photo ideas to inspire your next photo session. I’ve tried to find a balance between easy and inspirational, but even if some of these professional photographers’ skills are out of your league, you might be able to pull out a few key tricks.
1. Gorgeous Simplicity
If your baby is a super fresh newborn, a clean shot on white sheets with a simple knitted easter bunny would be beautiful. Sometimes, simple ideas make the best baby photos. The older a baby is, the less likely you’re going to pull this photo off.
2. Easter Buddies
Here’s a great example of a clean, simple shot with an older child. Keep their outfit, background and any props as neutral as possible. Your best bet is to use natural daylight and take the shot overhead from some height. Try to have it all set up before you bring in your star (at this age they aren’t going to wait for the ‘golden hour’.)
3. My First Easter
Newborn babies sleep a lot so take advantage of their indifferent snoozing. Keep all props and outfits neutral and try to use natural light. You can often find these wooden milestone disc sets on Etsy. I love this set, although, I would ask the shop if they could leave the year off the New Year’s disc so you can use them for other kids.
4. Milestone Bunny
This shot is just so precious. Look at her socks?! Keeping the palate blush and white keeps the focus on the baby. If you are looking for the props and cute outfit, she has them all tagged in her Instagram post. The bunny is Hannah from Cuddle + Kind.
These ethically produced hand-knit dolls are so incredible soft and well made. Every doll you purchase feeds 10 children in need. They are heirloom quality and I can’t say enough about them. See all their little creatures here.
5. Bunny Kiss
It’s amazing what kind of shots you can get when you use natural light. Set up a favorite stuffed bunny (or other easter props) on an old chair or even a tree stump for a sweet nature shot.
6. Bunny Buds
Neutral clothes + bunny hat + Henry the Bunny = a perfect Easter shot. Try to layer textures and levels by using a pillow with a muslin swaddle to give some depth.
7. Bunny Ears
I mean, how can you miss with bunny ears? The ears, the bunny and probably the chair are all from Potterbarn Kids. I like how the ears are softer than dollarstore ears which tend to be on a plastic hair band and might not go over well with someone who has a new, sensitive head.
8. Hello Handsome
Take advantage of any fancy Easter outfits by putting a neutral throw over a baby seat to create the perfect photo nest. Pair it with a beloved stuffed rabbit and you’re good to go.
9. Sleeping Bunny
I don’t think it’s any accident that cuddle + kind comes up in a lot of these stunning photos (this is Hannah the bunny) but you could use any large stuffed rabbit or jellycat here. Her outfit is from Little Zemi and her hat is from Little and Fern in Australia. (she’s tagged them all on Instagram.)
10. Bunny Attack
I honestly don’t think you have to overthink props sometimes. Bunny hats on a baby are the cutest friggin’ site ever (baby bear hats are a close second), so pop one on your kid when they’re in a good mood and get some great candid shots. I found this whole outfit (with a tail!) on Etsy.
11. Bunny Hold
I don’t know what it is about these ‘hold shots’ that I just love but they are always a winner for me (like a clap track in songs or anything with cinnamon). I couldn’t find the original hat maker but Etsy has a selection of similar ears. She has also tagged the sleeper and hat in her Instagram post.
12. Little Nest
There is little doubt that a professional photographer took this image in a studio, but depending on your backdrop (like dark hardwood floors), using darker, natural colors with the wood and the green might be a better approach. Also, note how low the photographer has gotten compared to some of the other overhead shots.
13. Sunshine Ears
I love the simplicity of this photo, but it’s deceptive because you’d have to nail the light AND have a child who was okay with wearing the bunny ears. If you get this shot, for the love of Pete, tag me on Instagram!
14. Fluffy Tail
If you’re photographing a newborn, consider taking a photo from the back so you capture that sweet ‘tucked up’ stage. I found the hat and tail set on Etsy, and plastic eggs can be found at the dollar store.
15. Tops and Tails
An older baby might not stay put like a newborn but you can definitely capture some great Easter shots while they are occupied. Amazon had the bunny set and the carrots. I couldn’t find the exact muslin swaddle but you’d want something either taupe or fawn color to play against the pop of the orange carrots.
16. Carrot Heart
Who knew a bunch of carrots could look so cute!? I would set up your carrots and take a few test shots before popping your baby in there – “Sorry, can’t talk right now, the baby is napping and I’m setting up my carrot heart.”
17. Bunny Box
This is another outstanding professional photo, but the dark elements with the soft bunny outfit and the pop of orange carrots are something you could definitely try at home.
18. Mmm Carrots
There’s something so clean about all the white elements with a bright orange carrot. Make sure they don’t bite off a chokeable piece when you’re not watching. You’re smart, you get it.
19. Spring Tree
You wouldn’t think a random branch with a bunch of hanging Easter eggs would make such an effective backdrop, yet here we are. You could swap out the branch for easter garland as well. So sweet!
20. Circle of Eggs
The simplicity of this image is just beautiful. I love the muted pastel colors of the eggs and the knitted diaper cover.
21. Easter Dreams
Ah, the things you can do at nap time. I love how soft everything is and the precious bunny hooded onesie. (I think it’s from Baby Bunny Co.)
22. Milestone
I love the combination of a holiday and a milestone. If you were fancy, you could probably shoot these separately and then combine them in one photo if you thought your bunny might go rogue. (It would still make for a cute shot!)
23. Easter Basket of Eggs
The soft focus with the brightly colored eggs in a basket makes for a lovely Easter photo shoot. I mean, plastic Easter eggs are so fun, so you’re bound to get some nice photos of a curious baby or toddler if you hand them a big basket of them. (Frankly, it would occupy me for a good ten minutes.)
24. Easter Bundle
Oh my heart, this face. I can’t get over how well this home shoot turned out! You can see more shots and angles on her post here if you want to try to recreate it.
25. Egg Eating
Plastic Easter Eggs are fuuun! If you want to try this shot, make sure your basket is sturdy enough not to tip if your baby leans to the side.
26. Basket and Ears
I think the best way to tackle these shots is to fill your base with a blanket or swaddle, add most of the eggs, then add your baby then put a handful of eggs on top. Everything in this composition comes together so perfectly that I feel like it’s a bit of a unicorn.
27. Daisy Smile
If you can play around with camera focus (like portrait mode on an iPhone), you can get some fantastic depth with eggs in the foreground. I love the soft pinks and yellows in this shot!
28. Purple Bunny
I like the use of a limited palette instead of the typical multicolored eggs. Note the slight angle on this shot rather than the overhead approach.
29. Free Eggs
Not every kid is going to be cool with being tucked in a basket. This shot uses a muslin swaddle backdrop with some ears and eggs!
30. Crack Up
I love these cute depth perception cheat shots. I’ve seen these done with white eggs and brown eggs with great effect. I’m not sure it would work with a plastic Easter egg but you never know.
31. Freshly Hatched
I feel like you’d either need an extra person or a tripod to make these happy but let me know if you have figured out a better cheat.
32. Spring Tub
All of these types of shots involved babies sitting in a type of milk bath. People used water with real milk added in, Cetaphil with water, or baby wash that they use every day.
33. Garden Bunny
Nothing like a little bunny tail in the garden with ears for your first easter egg hunt!
34. Best Dressed Bunny
How cute is this guy’s outfit?! The bowtie on this Sunday best is ::chef’s kiss::
35. Buff Bunny
Sometimes you just need a pair of ears, some cotton balls and some grass to live your best life.
36. Flower Power
I love the soft focus of this shot with the tulips in the foreground. It captures the Easter season without getting into Easter themes.
37. Smell the Roses (or Tulips)
The dark wall with the fresh flowers makes a beautiful spring shot!
38. Sibling Eggs
I love how timeless this shot is because no one is wearing clothes that will indicate what year it was taking in. Also, can we all take a moment to appreciate the look on that baby’s face? “I guess I’ve been born into a ‘photo family’. Okay, let’s do this.”
39. Bookshelf
Sibling shots are hard. Rarely are both kids ‘on’ at the same time. I love the bookshelf idea with the matching outfits. You could recreate this for Christmas, Halloween, etc. I think it’s brilliant.
40. Letterboard
Letterboard are fun and can be used for funny sayings or milestones. You can find a whole list of seasonal caption ideas if you need some inspiration.
41. Chalk Talk
How pretty and fun is this chalk drawing idea. If you live somewhere warm, you could do this for all holidays. As kids got older, they could draw their own!
Where to find the best Easter photography props and accessories
If you’re on the hunt for props, places like Amazon, Etsy, Dollar stores and even thrift stores are your best bet. As far as Easter outfits go, I’d check out Carter’s, Target, and Old Navy for Easter clothing that isn’t too pricey.
Have fun with your DIY Easter photoshoot!
Hopefully, this gives you some ideas to capture some fun Easter-inspired shots, whether they are candid or you set a little mini studio up in your home. Let me know if you’ve nailed that perfect shot, or tag me on Instagram!
Also check out: 30+ First Easter Basket Ideas for a Baby