All newborn photos are precious, but rainbow baby images are both beautiful and bittersweet. A rainbow baby is one born to parents who have previously suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or infant loss.
These images are a gorgeous tribute to those who are no longer with us and a celebration of a new addition to a family. If you have one of these special children and you’re thinking of a rainbow baby photo shoot, here are 25 gorgeous ideas to help you plan.
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Precious in pink
Image Credit: Luisa Dunn Photography Photographer Luisa Dunn of Australia took this sweet shot of a little girl sleeping on a cotton candy cloud.
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Rainbow elf
Image Credit: Rosaria DeNova/CarolinaHats/Etsy This rainbow elf hat is simple but still plenty sentimental (CarolinaHats/Etsy, $20) for a classic naked baby shot.
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Sweet as candy
Image Credit: Chelsea Lee Photography Photographer Chelsea Lee took this awesome photo that proves rainbow babies are one of the few things sweeter than candy.
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Fluffy clouds
Image Credit: Alexandra Hunt Photography Sleeping on a cloud sure looks comfy cozy thanks to photographer Alexandra Hunt of British Columbia.
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Rainbow daisy
Image Credit: Luisa Dunn Photography Luisa Dunn captured this adorable image of a rainbow baby daisy.
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Butterfly baby
Image Credit: Luisa Dunn Photography Check out this cool blend of butterfly, angel and rainbow by Luisa Dunn.
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Safe and sound
Image Credit: Jen Priester Photograhpy The rainbow headband in this photo by Jen Priester is a perfect touch.
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Flower wreath
Image Credit: Luisa Dunn Photography Luisa Dunn took this photo of a flower wreath surrounding this sleeping sweetie.
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Woodland wonder
Image Credit: Luisa Dunn Photography In this image by Luisa Dunn, both their older sibling and a rainbow watch over this little one.
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Rainbow blossom
Image Credit: K.D. Elise Photography K.D. Elise Photography made this infant look like the blossom in a gorgeous rainbow flower.
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Rainbow fairy
Image Credit: Luisa Dunn Photography In this picture taken by Luisa Dunn, the baby has her own set of rainbow lace fairy wings.
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Color swirl
Image Credit: Annie Jane Photography Annie Jane Photography employed a clever use of colored fabric to create this pretty photo.
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A bundle of baby
Image Credit: Luisa Dunn Photography The shifting colors of this rainbow fabric in this photo by Luisa Dunn are almost as pleasing to admire as the newborn is.
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After the storm
Image Credit: Stephanie Fisher Photography/CelesteandCompany/Etsy This rainbow wrap would make a heartfelt gift for someone expecting a rainbow baby. (CelesteAndCompany/Etsy, $40)
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Good as gold
Image Credit: Luisa Dunn Photography Photographer Luisa Dunn took this picture where the baby is the gold at the end of the rainbow.
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Ruffly rainbow
Image Credit: Creative Visions Photography/PeaPotsBoutique/Etsy This ruffle diaper cover set is a sweet way to honor of older siblings. (PeaPotsBoutique/Etsy, $18)
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Teddy and me
Image Credit: Luisa Dunn Photography Luisa Dunn captured this adorable moment between a rainbow baby and her teddy.
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Little star
Image Credit: Emily Crump Photography This gorgeous photo by Emily Crump shows a sweetly sleeping rainbow baby who is watched over by his big brother and sister.
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Rainbow baby onesie
Image Credit: Retrostate/Etsy A rainbow baby onesie reminds everyone of all your children. (Retrostate/Etsy, $15)
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Nesting and resting
Image Credit: Luisa Dunn Photography Photographer Luisa Dunn crafted this image of a rainbow baby who’s finally hatched.
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Rays of color
Image Credit: Luisa Dunn Photography Photographer Luisa Dunn used these rainbow fabrics to make the perfect backdrop for a sleeping infant.
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Skies of blue
Image Credit: Luisa Dunn Photography In this photo taken by photographer Luisa Dunn, blue skies are even more cheerful with a rainbow baby.
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Bliss on a blanket
Image Credit: Luisa Dunn Photography A simple colorful blanket in this picture by Luisa Dunn has special significance when you know what it symbolizes.
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Feathery clouds
Image Credit: Luisa Dunn Photography A bed of feathers cushions a sleeping rainbow baby.
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Rainbow skirt
Image Credit: FireWifeFashions/Etsy This rainbow skirt is a good reminder that once a rainbow baby, always a rainbow baby. (FireWifeFashions/Etsy, $50)
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Bright and beautiful
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