100-Day Baby Celebration: In-Home Photoshoot Ideas
There’s something quietly powerful about reaching 100 days with your baby. It’s a milestone full of emotion—sleepy feeds, first smiles, and growing connection. For the families we’ve photographed, this moment wasn’t marked with a big celebration, but rather with something more personal: a gentle in-home photoshoot that captures the beauty of daily life.
Below are some of our favourite 100-day celebration photo ideas, taken in the comfort of home and inspired by real Perth families we’ve had the joy of photographing. We hope they help you notice and celebrate the quiet beauty of this season.
In-Home Storytelling Session
We love capturing the everyday magic of life with a three-month-old. Think: snuggles in bed, stories on the couch, bathtime giggles, or mum feeding while dad wrangles the toddler. These aren’t just photos—they’re time capsules of your real life right now.
Tiny Feet and Hands
Some of the most powerful photos are the simplest. A close-up of curled toes, tiny fingers wrapped around yours, or the soft wrinkles of a baby’s foot—they hold the memory of just how small they once were. These quiet details often become the ones you treasure most.
When Baby Smiles Back
At 100 days, smiles are often more frequent - and capturing one in a photo feels like magic. It’s a fleeting flash of connection, joy, and recognition that says, “I know you.” These are the kinds of moments that make the milestone feel so worth celebrating.
The Sweetest Yawn
There’s something irresistibly tender about a baby mid-yawn—the way their whole face scrunches and stretches at once, eyes fluttering shut, mouth in a perfect O. It’s a blink-and-you-miss-it moment, but one that says everything about this sleepy, snuggly season. Yawns remind us that life with a baby moves slowly, softly, and with no real schedule. Capturing one feels like catching a secret - unposed, fleeting, and full of feeling. These quiet in-between moments often end up being the most treasured.
Sleeping in Arms
At 100 days, your baby may be more alert, but naps in arms are still common. There’s something timeless about photographing a baby asleep against your chest or in the arms of someone who loves them most.
Cuddles with Mum or Dad
There’s nothing more grounding for a baby, or more moving to photograph, than the embrace of their parents. Whether it’s snuggling on the bed, a quiet feed in mum’s arms, or being cradled against dad’s chest, these images radiate love and safety. They’re the kind you’ll look back on and remember exactly how it felt.
With the Family Fur Baby
Pets are family, too. Whether it’s your dog resting nearby or a cat curiously checking out the baby, including them in the session makes everything feel more complete (and often more delightfully unpredictable).
Big Sibling Cuddles
There’s nothing quite like witnessing the bond forming between older siblings and their newest family member. These moments - sometimes tender, sometimes hilariously chaotic - are gold. Whether it's a quiet cuddle, a shy kiss, or a spontaneous giggle, they tell the story of your family expanding.
What to Wear for an In-Home Session
Keep it soft, simple, and you. Neutrals, earthy tones, and natural textures like linen or cotton photograph beautifully and let the emotion shine through. Comfort matters—especially when feeding, cuddling, or wrangling little ones.
Avoid strong logos or busy patterns and instead opt for pieces that feel like your everyday best. If siblings are involved, coordinate without matching exactly, and keep in mind how your home’s colours and light might influence the overall feel.
Keepsake & Gift Ideas
Marking the 100-day milestone with photos creates lasting memories, but there are beautiful ways to turn them into keepsakes too:
A framed print for the nursery or family room
A small album or storybook featuring the highlights
Custom milestone cards with a favourite photo from the day
A memory box to hold a printed photo, the hospital bracelet, or your baby’s first onesie
These keepsakes aren’t just for now—they become cherished heirlooms in the years ahead.
Ready to Capture Your Baby’s 100 Days? Let’s Tell Your Story!
Marking your baby’s 100 days doesn’t have to mean planning an event—it can simply be about presence. Slowing down. Taking a moment to soak in the smiles, the yawns, the way their little body fits perfectly in your arms.
An in-home photoshoot offers a beautiful, gentle way to honour this milestone. One that’s real, relaxed, and rooted in love.
Get in touch to book your infant photography session, and explore our portfolio to see the magic we create: Family, In-home, Newborn, Maternity, Family Trips, Celebrations, and Extended Family.
FAQ – 100 Day Celebration Ideas for Baby
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It’s a tradition that marks the first 100 days of a baby’s life. Rooted in practices like Korea’s baek-il, it symbolises health, resilience, and gratitude. Many families now mark this milestone with an intimate photoshoot—a way to pause and celebrate without the need for a party.
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Not at all. Many families choose a gentle, in-home session to commemorate the milestone quietly and meaningfully, capturing their baby as they are—snuggled, smiling, or even snoozing.
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We recommend booking early—ideally during pregnancy or soon after birth—especially if you want to align your session with your baby’s 100th day. That said, beautiful photos can be captured at any stage in the first year. Choose the timing that suits your family’s rhythm and the season of life you most want to remember.
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We're based in Perth and offer relaxed, in-home baby photography sessions. There’s no need to pack bags or head to a studio - your home becomes the heart of the story, keeping everyone comfortable.
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Our approach is warm, natural, and documentary-inspired. We capture honest, heartfelt moments—like a sibling’s kiss, a sleepy yawn, or a parent’s quiet gaze. Every session is baby-led and unhurried, allowing real emotions to shine through.
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Our baby in-home session runs for 75 minutes so that there’s enough room for feeds, outfit changes, and whatever your little one needs. The focus is on slow, meaningful storytelling.
Session includes:
75-minute in-home lifestyle session
Baby-led and unhurried, with space for cuddles, feeds, and settling
20 fully edited, high-resolution images of your choice
Option to purchase additional images or upgrade to a full gallery
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Soft, neutral clothing works best. Onesies, muslin wraps, knitwear, or simply bare baby skin—these all photograph beautifully. We recommend avoiding busy prints or logos so the focus stays on your baby.
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Absolutely—and we encourage it. Some of the most treasured images are the ones that show your baby’s place within the whole family: siblings cuddling close, parents holding baby in quiet awe, even pets curled nearby.
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Every session is designed around your baby’s needs. We allow time for feeds, cuddles, and breaks. There’s no pressure for perfect poses - we gently follow your baby’s cues and work within whatever the day brings.
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No need to worry! We use natural light and focus on connection, not perfection. All we need is a window and a cosy corner—your bed, a couch, or a rug on the nursery floor is more than enough to create something meaningful.
