Baby photos at 13 weeks old….

Written By Ally Stuart

……….is still just as magical as newborn

a 13 week old baby wearing a white vest and lying on a white background. Dad's hands are cradling the baby's head

Capturing the Magic of Your 13-Week-Old Baby

So, your baby is 13 weeks old, and you’re wondering if it’s too late for newborn photos? Absolutely not! This stage is so special in its own way—and totally worth photographing. Your baby will be more alert and while those zonked out, sleepy, curled-up newborn poses may not happen, you will be thrilled will the more wide awake photographs….and sometimes a 3 month old baby will still be sleepy and curled up. They are all different and your baby will be no exception.

13 week old baby at a photoshoot. baby is smiling and lying on it's back uner a white knitted shawl
looking down on a young baby who is lying in a wicker changing basket. Baby is awake and smiling and is wearing a white knitted romper

At 13 weeks, your baby is becoming more alert, starting to smile (the best!), and maybe even showing off their first little giggles. They’re beginning to engage with the world around them, which makes for some truly gorgeous photos. Big, bright eyes, chubby cheeks, and those adorable early expressions—this is the perfect time to capture their personality that’s beginning to shine through.

close up of young baby's face as they do tummy time

What to Expect in a 13-Week Photoshoot

Your little one will be much more alert than a newborn and will need to be entertained and engaged throughout their photoshoot. That’s where I come in, I have a way with babies (so I’m told) they seem to like me and I’m ready to make funny noises and blow as many raspberries as they need to get that wide eyed giggle. A session with a 13-week-old is relaxed, baby-led, and all about capturing your little one just as they are. I take the cues from your baby, this stage is all about connection. You’ll get timeless, natural images that celebrate this magical in-between stage.

yoing bay looking up at the camera. Baby is a awake and wrapped like a flower in a frilled white blanket

We’ll keep everything super simple—soft, neutral tones, beautiful natural light, and a cozy setup that keeps your baby comfortable. Whether they’re laying on a soft blanket, being cradled in your arms, or kicking their legs in excitement, every shot will tell the story of this moment in time.

young baby being held up in a sitting or burp position. Baby is awake and looking at the camera

Snuggly Photos with Mum & Dad

At this age, babies absolutely love being held, which makes for some of the most precious family photos. Soft, close-up snuggles, baby resting on your shoulder, those tiny hands gripping onto yours—these moments are magical. You don’t need to worry about what to wear or how you’ll look (I promise, we keep things super natural and flattering and you can choose what to wear from my studio wardrobe). These are the kinds of photos you’ll look back on in years to come and be so glad you took the time to capture.

mum dressed in white looking down at her baby who is smiling at the camera and lying on a white beanbag
side backlit view of dad holding his baby to his chest. Baby faces away from dad. Both dad and baby are wearing white clothes

Some say 13 weeks is the perfect time for baby photos

If you missed the newborn stage, don’t stress. 13 weeks is a gorgeous age for baby photos, and these images will be just as special—if not more so—because they’ll reflect the growing little person your baby is becoming. It’s never too late to capture memories, and honestly? You’ll never regret having more photos of your baby at any stage.

So if you’ve been wondering whether to book a session—this is your sign. Let’s create something beautiful together.

Ally Stuart
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