🎯 Start simple. Get confident. Grow your studio — step by step.

Starting newborn photography is exciting — but yes, it can feel overwhelming.
Lighting, posing, safety, soothing babies... and on top of that — props.

The good news? You don’t need everything at once.
A few carefully chosen, versatile props are all you need to start creating beautiful, professional newborn photos.

At Amaia Photo Props, we believe in helping photographers build studios that are simple, intentional, and easy to work with.

Image by Katja Herz using our backdrop "Stella"

 

1️⃣ Stretch Backdrops – Your Essential Foundation

The most important prop in your setup — whether you shoot posed or lifestyle sessions.

✔️ Why it matters:

A soft, smooth backdrop creates the entire background for your photos. It keeps the setup clean, puts the baby in focus, and helps you shoot faster — with less editing later.

✔️ What to look for:

• Soft & stretchy fabric — holds tight without wrinkles

• Matte finish — no shine, no glare

• Gentle & Baby-safe — (for example OEKO-TEX® certified fabrics)

• Timeless tones — beige, cream, stone, sage, grey

• Matching wraps available

👉 Explore stretch backdrops → See all colors and styles →

2️⃣ Wraps – Simple, Versatile, Essential

Your go-to tool for soothing, swaddling, posing — and creating clean, cohesive setups.

✔️ Why it matters:

→ They help keep babies calm, support posing, and add soft texture to your photos.

✔️ What to look for:

• Soft, breathable, stretchy fabric

• Long enough for different wrapping styles

• Matching colors with your backdrops

🛍️ Explore matching wraps → See all colors and styles →

Image by Katja Herz using our backdrop and wrap "Stella"

3️⃣ Knitted Outfits – For That Soft, Natural Look

When you want a dressed-up look — but still cozy, soft, and natural.

✔️ Why photographers love them:

→ Timeless in photos, Cozy & unique.

✔️ What to look for:

• Outfits made from ultra-soft yarns (alpaca, mohair etc.)

• Hand-knitted 

• Natural, neutral, or pastel tones

• Optional matching bonnets available

🛍️ Explore knitted outfits → Shop now →

Image by Sandy Maiwald using our backdrop Pola in sage and Knitted Bodysuit

4️⃣ Headbands & Bonnets – The Little Details That Matter

The smallest props — but the ones that often finish the frame beautifully.

✔️ Why it matters:

→ Frames the baby’s face, adds a soft final touch, and fits your session style.

✔️ Look for:

• Soft, stretchy bands — comfortable for newborn skin

• Simple, elegant designs — subtle, never distracting

• Matching fabrics or tones

🛍️ See matching headbands → Browse now → 

5️⃣ Mini Props – Tiny Details, Big Impact

Soft teddies, mini hearts, little felted companions. Small, but they tell the story.

✔️ Why photographers love them:

→ Adds comfort, scale, or hands-on posing detail.

✔️ Look for:

• Soft, natural materials

• Neutral colors

• Handmade quality

6️⃣ Matching Sets – Fast, Stress-Free Styling

Skip the guesswork. Matching sets = saved time, saved stress.

Backdrop + wrap + pillow + hat + headband — all in one.
Perfectly matched in tone and texture.

🛍️ Check full sets → Shop Sets →

Mila Off white - complete styling setup

💛 Final tip:

You don’t need a room full of props. You need the right ones — the ones that work, simplify your process, and let you focus on the baby.

At Amaia, we believe props should support your work — not overwhelm it.
You’re the artist. We’re your assistant.

🛍️ Ready to start? → Browse starter sets →