Newborn photography is a great way to capture the special moments of your baby’s first days. It’s also a great way to keep memories of your baby from the beginning of their lives.
Many parents are now taking their newborns for photo sessions, but it’s not just about having pictures to look back on in the future. It can be a great way for parents and grandparents to bond with their little ones, as well as provide a tangible memory that will last forever.
Taking these photos is an investment in time and money that will be worth it in the long run.
However, as you may know, your baby may not be so keen to pose for these photos. Here, we will discuss some tips for getting them to do just that!
Stay Close
Your newborn photographer is a professional, but sometimes, he or she can’t get your newborn to play nice for the camera. Here is where Mom and Dad come in!
If you want to get your newborn to pose for photos, it is important to do two things: stay close to them so they feel secure, and understand the different kinds of poses and how they affect your baby’s mood.
The most common poses for newborns are the natural or relaxed pose and the alert pose. These two poses are best for getting good photos.
The relaxed pose is when the baby is in a resting position and has their arms out on either side of their body. This is often used as a default photo that many parents will use when they don’t have any other ideas. The alert pose is when the baby has their arms up in front of them with their palms facing outwards, which creates a “stop” sign effect that can be used as an alternative photo option.
Try these things as you stick close to your baby, and those photos may be a lot easier to get!
Keep Your Baby Comfy
Newborn photography is a growing industry, but there are still many things that photographers should know to make their newborns comfortable during the photo shoot. Here are some tips for making your newborn comfy in front of the camera:
1) Keep your baby’s head covered with a blanket or hat
2) Keep them warm by using a blanket or wrap
3) Dress them in clothes that can be easily removed and re-dressed if necessary
Smile Back!
Lastly, smile at your newborn during a photo shoot. It’s not just for the parents, but it’s for the baby too!
Some photographers have created a new trend in photography, which is to smile at the baby during the photo shoot. It’s been proven that babies are more likely to smile when they see their own parents smiling and looking happy.
Get The Photos In The Right Photo Books
No matter what kind of photos you manage to take of your newborn in their first photo session, you need to make sure they’re well-represented when you get them printed off. There’s no point in getting epic photos printed in sub par albums and books. You should make sure that you use quality photo books to display your pictures of your newborn. It’ll be something that you want to keep forever. You need to make sure you find something worthwhile especially if you want to make a gift of this to other family members. A quality photo book will last a long time and not diminish. You’ll be able to flick through it whenever you want without having to worry about the book degrading over time. You can build up a collection as your child gets older too, just make sure to collate the books chronologically.
Here are some final tips for you:
– Take lots of photos in different positions so that you can choose your favorite moments later on.
– Don’t worry if your child isn’t smiling in every shot – it’s okay to take more than one photo before you get one with a smile!