Capture the Love: Mommy and Me Photo Ideas

With Mother’s Day just days away, I’ve been thinking a lot about motherhood, the joys it has brought me and how fast my little one is growing up. Capturing those fleeting moments is essential—but snapping the perfect shot isn’t so easy!

mommy and me picture ideas

We’ve compiled a few of our favorite “mommy and me” photo ideas, so get your cameras ready and get inspired to capture your favorite motherhood moments.

Mother Daughter Photo Ideas

Natural light makes for the best pictures. Go outside and have some fun!

Mother Son Portrait Ideas - Photo Tips

Capture the everyday! Bath time fun will soon be a thing of the past, so don’t forget to capture your little ones’ next bubble bath. This image of Jackie O. and John F. Kennedy, Jr. is iconic.

mother daughter photo ideas

Capture the love! Here’s another great example of the beauty of photographs taken in natural light.

Mother Daughter Portrait Ideas- Jennifer Garner

Have some fun with it! Even if you can’t hire a professional photographer, you should still set the stage for a picture perfect moment. This shot of Jennifer Garner and her oldest daughter Violet in rollers is a personal favorite!

mother daughter

Time lapse idea! This beautiful photo captures mom and daughter—and all of their similarities. Take the same picture every year and see how the both of you change over time.

For more photo ideas, check out our photography section.

image sources:
1. Jean Smith Photography
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3. Mario Testino for Vogue // via mymodernmet.com
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5. Naira Photography
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About Nicole Abbott-Peretz

Nicole Abbott-Peretz founded Chic & Cheap Nursery in 2009 to prove a beautiful nursery doesn't have to cost a fortune. With a B.A. in Architecture and 15+ years in digital marketing, she shares real rooms, budget finds, DIY projects and party ideas for growing families. Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn.

Comments

  1. all of these photos are so beautiful. I have to remember to bring our camera with us on Sunday