saint Patrick’s day baby photo ideas
As a mom of three, Saint Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays that fills my house with shamrock glitter, leprechaun mischief, and endless photo opportunities.
Last year, I thought I had it all figured out—until my youngest decided to smudge green icing all over his face right before the perfect sibling shot. It was chaos, but it’s those moments I cherish most.
This year, I’m planning ahead with creative photo ideas to make sure we capture the charm of our little clovers in their full, festive glory.
Here are 21 fun and easy baby photo ideas to inspire your St. Paddy’s Day photoshoot!
St. Patrick’s Day & Spring-Themed Props
- Shamrock Garland – Drape a shamrock garland in the background or place small paper shamrocks around baby.
- Leprechaun Hat – Use an oversized leprechaun hat for a fun, festive touch.
- Pot of Gold – Fill a basket with gold coins and place baby inside or next to it.
- “Lucky One” Onesie – Perfect for monthly milestone photos, especially if baby is turning one month or one year old in March!
- Green Tutu or Bowtie – Dress baby in cute green accessories for an easy St. Paddy’s Day photoshoot.
- Rainbow Blanket or Backdrop – Lay baby on a rainbow-themed blanket for a colorful milestone photo.
March Monthly Baby Photo Letterboard phrases
- 🍀 “Lucky Me! [Baby’s Name] is [X] Months Old!”
- 🌈 “One Month Closer to Finding My Pot of Gold!”
- 🌸 “Marching Into Another Month of Cuteness!”
- 🐣 “Spring Has Sprung & So Have I – [X] Months Old!”
- ☘️ “Too Cute to Pinch! Happy March!”
Baby Photo Ideas for St. Patricks Day
1. Baby On a Blanket
Set your little one on a white blanket and add some st. patricks day decorations such as gold coins, clovers or even rainbows if you have them. You can also place baby in a baby nest to keep them from rolling around during your photo session.
2. Rainbow Background
Create a rainbow backdrop and add some fluff (like a rug) to create a feeling of clouds. Place some saint patricks day props such as a green top hat and a pot of gold next to baby.
3. Rainbow Dreams
Lay a soft rainbow blanket on the floor and position your baby at one end, with gold coins scattered around them. Add a cute “lucky charm” onesie for extra flair.
4. Shamrock Sweetheart
Stick mini paper shamrocks to a wall or use a festive blanket as a backdrop. Your baby in a green tutu or bowtie will complete this simple but stunning setup.
5. Milk Bath with a Twist
A green-dyed milk bath with floating clovers or green flowers makes for a unique, dreamy shot. Use natural dyes to keep it baby-safe!
6. Shamrock Baby
A baby sitting on a wooden floor, surrounded by green shamrock decorations. The baby is wearing a green hat and a green bowtie! Scatter some gold coins around the baby too!
7. Simple Rainbow Background
Place the baby on a white blanket with a green saint patricks day outfot! Cut out lots and lots of heart shapes in rainbow colors and create your own DIY wall of hearts for the background. Cut out shamrock shapes from consutrction paper and throw some coins on the ground for a perfect saint patricks day photo.
8. Baby Leprechaun
Use simple st patricks day items to create a background under baby as they lay there on the ground and take a photo from above!
9. Clover Background
Use paper clover cutouts on the wall behind the baby and take your photos! Really simple, and cost effective photo idea for saint patricks day.
10. Milestone
Use your letterboard (I know you have one!) and do a milestone photoshoot with your little one!
11. Cake Smash
Do a cake smash with your baby! It doesn’t have to be saved for birthdays, saint patricks day is a perfect opportunity to get baby smashing some cake. f it is a birthday, then a nice onesie with a number one on it is perfect for this photo op.
12. Twin Rainbow
hild on each end of the rainbow, whether it’s twins or siblings!
13. Lucky Balloon Garland
This really could not be any easier! Grab some lucky balloons and place baby in front of them!
14. Shamrock Crown
Craft a tiny shamrock crown or headband and place it gently on your baby’s head. A simple white onesie is all you need to let this accessory pop.
15. Caught the Leprechaun!
Set up a miniature “leprechaun trap” with baby-sized props like a rainbow net or a mini ladder. Place your baby in the middle, looking like the most mischievous leprechaun of all.
16. Sibling Tea Party
Set up a corner of your home with a toddler table and chair set and stage a tea party! Siblings can play, and you can take the photo – win, win.
17. St. Patrick’s Day Tummy Time
Lay your baby on their tummy with a soft shamrock-patterned blanket underneath. Add a festive onesie and some props like a mini pot of gold for an adorable setup.
March Baby Milestone Photo Outfits
Backdrops To Purchase
Rainbow Photo Props
These ideas are easy to recreate at home, and you don’t need professional photography skills to make them shine. With a little creativity and some festive props, you’ll capture memories that will make you smile for years to come. After all, our little ones grow up so fast—these sweet moments are truly worth celebrating. Happy St. Patrick’s Day from one busy mom to another!
