1 Month Baby Photoshoot Ideas at Home: 19 Creative Ideas for Baby's First Month

Your little one is officially 1 month old? One whole month of cuteness, how can you not celebrate it?

Babies' photos are so special because they capture an instant that will never be repeated. Through the magic of a photograph, you can relive it forever.

So, if you’re the kind of parent who loves to find any excuse to celebrate, you've landed in the perfect place.

Here, we’ll share 19 photo ideas for your 1-month-old baby that you can take in the comfort of your home - because who wants to bother going to a studio with a one-month-old baby?

Read on to find your perfect idea and check out some great tips.

• 1. Fancy Little One
• 2. The Elegant Celebration
• 3. Princess Is One Month Old
• 4. The Flower Baby
• 5. It’s One-Month O’clock
• 6. The Themed Baby
• 7. Baby Chick
• 8. Cupid’s Love
• 9. One For The Babies Who Don’t Play Small
• 10. The Aesthetic Little One
• 11. Ultrasound Baby Picture Art
• 12. First Little Candle
• 13. The Sweet Sign
• 14. Baby Burrito
• 15. Baby’s The Number 1
• 16. Two Babes In One Shot
• 17. The Personalized Shot
• 18. I Love You To The Moon And Back
• 19. The Donut Photo Series

1. Fancy Little One

If you want to treat your 1-month-old baby’s celebration like a real, celebrative milestone, here’s your perfect fit. Dress up your baby in the fanciest little outfit and capture him/her with a little cake that mentions 1 month old.

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2. The Elegant Celebration

I know it’s only one month old, but don’t you want to start your baby’s life with a full amount of celebration? So create a cute, elegant setting that whispers accomplishments. Put a fancy sign right next to your baby that says “One month old” and make it as elegant as ever.

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3. Princess Is One Month Old

Here’s a cute idea for a one-month baby girl. Dress her up like a cute little princess - don’t be afraid to play big with the outfit choice. Then, lay her comfortably on an aesthetic sheet or fluffy blanket and place a 1 next to her. You can creatively play with the number one by designing it with flowers, toys, or dolls.

4. The Flower Baby

Who doesn’t love flowers? They are a simple, colorful, and celebrative addition that can easily be incorporated into your at-home shots and efficiently enhance the photo’s vibe and beauty. So consider buying your favorite flowers and taking an aesthetic shot of your one-month-old baby surrounded by floral beauty—celebrating his/her first milestone!

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5. It’s One-Month O’clock

If you want your pictures to be completely outside the box, you can consider doing something different and incredibly creative. Place your baby on a round rug or cloth. Decor it as if it were a clock, with 12 numbers, but circle the number 1. This way you can have a creative shot that whispers “It’s one-month o’clock”. It’s a great idea to repeat every month until reaching the big milestone of 12 months.

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6. The Themed Baby

Perhaps you are not that much into creating a big celebration shooting. Maybe you’d like something more simple but still meaningful. Then you can consider dressing your little baby up in a theme way that perfectly captures his/her size. Maybe like a cocoon, a butterfly, or a ladybug.

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7. Baby Chick

If you like the idea of creating a little themed photoshoot, but you don’t want to play small, here’s an idea! Your one-month-old baby is such a tiny human that can resemble many tiny animals that have recently hatched. So an idea involves recreating a setting with a nest and your baby right in it. You’ll see how cute and meaningful the shot will turn out to be.

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8. Cupid’s Love

Okay, you’re loving the themed shots but you want to play even bigger? Check this out! Your little one is your biggest love, so create a shoot that shows it! You can set the scene in a way that makes it look like your baby is a Cupid angel, who made you fall in love forever. Add up heart-shaped balloons, arrows, love cakes, and heart-shaped accessories all around your loving baby!

9. One For The Babies Who Don’t Play Small

If you love the celebration spirit but want to keep it more traditional consider adding balloons all around - as if it were a real birthday celebration! To add a touch of creativity you can consider placing your baby in a little basket and putting the balloons on top, to pretend he/she was hanging on a hot hair balloon.

10. The Aesthetic Little One

Maybe you’re more of the minimal parent who loves a good aesthetic shot. If that’s the case, here’s your perfect idea. Simply dress your baby in white, cream, and clear colors and make him/her rest in bed. Then proceed to place one, two, or a maximum of three minimal details that represent the 1-month milestone - such as a number one shape balloon, a bouquet of white, pink, or blue roses, and/or a teddy.

11. Ultrasound Baby Picture Art

Here’s another minimal idea, with an extra touch of creativity and sweetness. You can simply have your baby lie down, but place your ultrasound baby pictures next to him/her in a number one shape. This is a special way to celebrate both your baby and your milestone as a parent!

12. First Little Candle

What’s a celebration without candles? Of course, your little baby is not able to blow a candle and make a wish yet. But that’s the magic of the picture. You can capture a meaningful vibe that carries everlasting purpose. So for this outcome, hold your baby and a little cupcake, or cake with one lit candle. Proceed to shoot this first celebration and re-live it forever.

13. The Sweet Sign

What would your baby say if he/she could speak? Be creative and write something down, as an original way to get your baby to speak through a shot! An idea includes a “It’s been a one-derful month” sign placed right next to him/her.

14. Baby Burrito

Who wouldn’t want to metaphorically eat their 1-month old baby? So if you’re more of the funny creative parent, here’s an idea! Wrap your baby in a tortilla-looking blanket and set a scene that makes it look as if your little love is a burrito, ready to be filled with salsas, cilantro, lemon and paired with a cool beer. Such a funny little shot that you’ll adore setting up and your baby will love to look back to when he/she grows older.

15. Baby’s The Number 1

Your baby is the number one! Not just as in the best - I’m sure he/she is too - but for this photo idea! Yes, a creative shot includes one where you lay down your kid and add up elements such as stuffed animals, flowers, and fruits, in a way that makes it look like a number 1. You can get creative with it each month with different numbers and accessories.

16. Two Babes In One Shot

If your little one is blessed enough to have a furry sibling, you can consider creating a sweet and cozy shot with both babies (the one month old and the furry one!) Be extra festive by adding an “I am one month old” sign.

17. The Personalized Shot

Okay, if you don’t want to play small, we’ve got you! You don’t necessarily need to go to a professional studio to take a professional shot. For your first-month baby celebration consider setting a luxurious scene. You can place your baby on a furry rug, adorn him/her with flowers or accessories, and cover him/her with a beautiful cloth. Proceed with shooting from the top and see how effortlessly beautiful this shot will turn out to be.

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18. I Love You To The Moon And Back

Using props and accessories can smoothly turn your at home pictures into artwork. You can consider using moon and stars props and place your baby on the moon, then cover him/her with a white or black cloth. This way, your picture will whisper “I love you to the Moon and back”. A great way to celebrate the first month milestone in a poetic way.

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19. The Donut Photo Series

Let’s end this creative list with a unique photo idea. You can consider starting a trend and placing your baby next to a donut box and writing “1 month” on it. Make sure the box only has one donut. You can repeat this shot each month and add as many donuts as your baby’s months. Of course, you could alternatively use pizza slices or any other yummy treat you like!

We hope you’re filled with excitement and creativity after reading these words.

Remember that what matters is that your baby feels comfortable as you explore his/her first milestone in your most imaginative, celebrative, and loving self.