Petite Cabane


This is my absolute favorite shop for picture clothing. Petite Cabane, www.petitecabaneshop.com, is a local children's boutique on Maple in downtown Birmingham. They carry beautiful European style clothing for babies and children. Outfits from Petite Cabane are classic and most importantly, high quality. You can shop in store or conveniently online.

The Studio Wardrobe


To save you time and money, the Daley Lens offers a Studio Wardrobe. From sizes 3 months to about 3 years, the studio wardrobe offers a wonderful selection of clothing options available for your baby or children to use at your session. The studio wardrobe can be viewed here: https://www.thedaleylens.com/the-studio-wardrobe/

Borrow From a Friend


Have a sister or friend who always dresses their children in the cutest outfits? Ask them to help you style your kids for picture day. Chances are, they would love to help & would love their favorite clothing pieces to get more use. If they don't have outfits that will work for your children, they can probably point you in the direction of their favorite shops.

Zara and H&M


As much as I try to shop local and support smaller retailers, I have to admit that Zara and H&M are nice spots for baby knits. Their soft, affordable knitwear is cozy for baby and photographs really well. I also find that their sizing is more true to size than other big box stores.

Petite Cabane on Maple in Birmingham.

Romper from the Studio Wardrobe. (purchased from Petite Cabane)

Dress borrowed from a cousin.

Knit outfit from Zara (available in the studio wardrobe.)

Short on Time? Try a Virtual Stylist!


If planning outfits for your family sounds like no fun or you are simply too busy to add another thing to your to-do list, former Detroiter, Megan Timmons offers virtual styling services for photo sessions. Contact Megan to get a personalized style board for your family with easy to navigate purchase links. She works with your style and a variety of budgets. She can also incorporate items you already own. For $50, this an amazing service. I used Megan to help me with my boys’ outfits for our last pictures. I simply emailed her a picture of my dress and my daughter's dress and she found great options to coordinate for my husband and two sons. https://www.instagram.com/styledbymegt/