How to Get Professional Looking Newborn Photos at Home


Today we’ve got a tutorial I’ve been wanting to include in our Photography & Memory Keeping section for such a long time!

Capturing a child’s fleeting newborn stage is so important to so many parents out there but trying to get that elusive, perfect pic of a sleeping infant can be beyond frustrating and hiring it out can be prohibitively expensive.

Here to help is guest poster Andrea with her top six tips on how to get your newborn’s good side.

Having a baby is exciting and fulfilling beyond words. Yet with the joy of a new little person also comes the reality of how expensive they can be. From diapers and formula to car seats and cute outfits, a newborn’s expenses add up quickly!

Like many first-time mothers, when I had my first child two years ago, I went overboard filling our home with way too many baby accessories. I also invested a small fortune on a newborn photo shoot. Unfortunately, the whole experience was a mess and the photos turned out terribly.

Now that I have my second child, I’m making a conscious effort to be smarter about where we spend our money for this little girl. While photos are an important keepsake, enlisting the help of a professional is something I’d rather not do until she’s older and out of the feisty newborn phase.

My husband and I agreed that this time around we would try to take our own photos at home. It turns out that setting up your own newborn photo shoot is pretty simple. With a little bit of creativity and patience, your newborn can look just as adorable as the perfect babies you see on Pinterest.

If you’ve recently welcomed a new member to your family, follow these step-by-step instructions for capturing those fleeting moments that you’ll cherish for the rest of your life.

Step 1: Scout Your Location

Spend a few days before your shoot walking around your house at different times of day and noticing how the light changes. Keep your camera close at hand to capture the light throughout the day.

After a day or two, compare your options and choose the time and place that has the brightest, clearest light. You’ll probably have the best luck in the early morning or afternoon near a big window or door.

Step 2: Set Up Your “Studio”

Now it’s time to really tap into your creativity. With your location in mind, you’ll need to create a space that is comfortable for baby while giving you a clean, seamless backdrop.

This could be a beanbag, armchair, or couch draped with fabric, or some combination of various pieces of furniture grouped together. You could also simply lay a piece of fabric on the floor or bed, attaching the excess to a chair or the headboard to create a solid background.Read More...

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