There’s no doubt that toddlers are adorable, curious, and add so much to their parents’ lives. When a photo is taken of a toddler, the results are bound to be awesome.
Toddlerhood is a unique time of development, and you want to remember it all. Nevertheless, here are some amazing toddler photoshoot theme ideas to consider for your next photo session.
1. Down on the Farm
Talk about a natural landscape! Taking images of your toddler down at the farm gives you tons of options. You can visit a nearby location and have your little one picking veggies or petting a goat, etc.
It’s cuteness overload, and most kids enjoy seeing barnyard animals such as chickens, cows, and horses.
2. In a Sea of Bubbles
This may seem too simple, but children, especially, toddlers, are attracted to bubbles, and the more the merrier. Kids love to run around chasing floating bubbles.
Bubbles work both indoors and outdoors any time of year and are guaranteed to bring a smile to a child’s face.
It’s an inexpensive prop, playing with bubbles helps young ones to expand their motor skills and eye-to-hand coordination.
3. In a Floral Garden
Here’s another fabulous theme idea for a toddler photoshoot, and all you need are beautiful flowers growing in a garden for the backdrop. It will deliver colorful pops of nature, and you can dress your toddler in vintage style children’s clothing for classic images.
Imagine your little girl wearing a lovely dress in traditional school girl charm featuring a white Peter Pan collar with pearl buttons. She will look super cute smiling for the camera in memorable photographs.
4. On a Swing
Kids like to play outdoors, and whether you have a playground in the back yard or a park in your community, this makes for a darling toddler photoshoot.
A swing is an ideal prop to use, and your precious one will have fun. It’s recommended to use a fast shutter speed and the “Burst Mode” (if you have an iPhone) to capture all the action.
5. Immersed in a Book
Does your child have a favorite book that they like to read and look at the illustrations?
For your next photo session, you can bring along a book, and use it as a prop for your toddler as they sit in a picturesque setting.
6. Snuggles with a Pet
If you have a family pet, then pair them with your toddler at their next photoshoot. You can bet that the images will be endearing and sweet.
It could be a kitten, dog, or hamster. Your household pet has a special place in every family member’s heart, and your child snuggling up with their pet is adorable on every level.
However, if your family does not have a pet, you can still do this photosheet theme with your toddler’s favorite stuffed animal.
7. Gift Unwrapping
Who doesn’t enjoy a gift that is wrapped with a bow and contains something special inside?
Capture your toddler’s excitement and joy as they unwrap a box on their birthday, during the holidays, or just any time you’ve got a gift in mind to be presented.
8. Favorite Food/Dessert Time
Food glorious food can create some memorable shots, and the messier the better for tons of cuteness.
Set up a photoshoot in the kitchen or dining room with your toddler’s favorite snack such as a cupcake, ice cream, and cookies.
You can clean up later, and the smiles and giggles will be worth it.
9. By the Sea
The beach is an incredible setting for your toddler’s next photoshoot. When the weather’s warm and the sun’s shining brightly, the props are almost limitless.
From listening to a sea shell to making a sandcastle, seaside pics make sentimental images.
10. Fantasy of Fairy Lights
Fairy lights are becoming a popular trend; they’re fun and offer a string of subtle light for nighttime photos.
One tip is to keep your aperture low for creating a shallow depth of field, and this will ensure a magical image with a dreamy, blurred background.
Wrap-Up
Toddlers bring so much wonder to the world, and one of the best ways to create darling memories is through a photoshoot. Try these toddler theme ideas, and have some fun!
