Newborn Photography ideas
1. Preparation
- Gather Essential Equipment:
- Camera: DSLR or high-quality smartphone.
- Lenses: Preferably a prime lens with a wide aperture for a blurred background.
- Lighting: Natural light is best; consider a softbox or diffuser for indoor shoots.
- Props and accessories: Blankets, wraps, hats, and baskets can add variety.
- Create a Comfortable Environment:
- Ensure the room is warm enough for the baby (around 75°F or 24°C).
- Use soft, natural fabrics for baby wraps and props.
- Play soft music or white noise to keep the baby calm.
2. Poses and Angles
- Safety First:
- Give importance to providing support and handling with gentleness when posing.
- Avoid risky poses or anything that could potentially harm the baby.
- Classic Newborn Poses:
- Swaddled poses, froggy poses, and curled-up poses.
- Highlight the beauty of natural and relaxed moments.
- Capturing Tiny Details:
- Focus on close-ups of tiny hands, feet, and facial features.
- Encourage parents to be involved in capturing intimate moments.
3. Timing and Patience
- Timing is Key:
- Our Newborns are sleepiest in their first two weeks; schedule the session accordingly.
- Be patient and flexible, allowing time for feeding and soothing.
- Take Breaks:
- Understand that newborns may need breaks for feeding or changing.
- Utilize breaks for candid shots and capturing the baby’s interactions with parents.
4. Editing and Presentation
- Post-Processing Tips:
- Basic edits for color correction and exposure.
- Emphasize the beauty of simplicity and natural tones.
- Creating a Story:
- Arrange photos in a cohesive order to tell a visual story.
- Use a mix of color and black-and-white images for variety.
Conclusion
- Newborn photography will be a nice moment if handled with care.
- You can watch this newborn photography video by Kelly brown a newborn photographer to get more visual direction towards newborn photography. Here is the link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROrjH21idg4
