- Natural light is best for professional-looking photos.baby image by Anna Chelnokova from Fotolia.com
Natural light is best for taking baby photos. You'll get the best natural light when you photograph outside, but inside near a well-lit window is the next best option. Plan your photo session for a cloudy day so the sun isn't shining into your baby's eyes. - Taking the picture from below allows you to capture a blue sky as a backdrop.little girl and boy image by pershing from Fotolia.com
Photos taken at the baby's level are best, so be ready to sit or even lie on the ground for part of your photo shoot. Capture more interesting images by trying out different angles. You can lie down and take photos of your baby looking at you as she sits or stands or take photos of her from behind as she runs or crawls away from you. Nontraditional shots are often the most touching. - Close-up shots of a baby's toes or fingers give a novel look at your child.the tiny feet of a newborn baby in crib image by nextrecord from Fotolia.com
Zoom in and get close to your baby, filling the frame with his beautiful face instead of the background. You can get creative and zoom in on his toes, fingers, belly button, lips or eyes for cute shots to be put into a collage frame later. These are photos you'll cherish. - You'll have better results when you plan the photo shoot around your baby's schedule.baby boy image by Steve Lovegrove from Fotolia.com
Plan your photo shoot for a time when your baby is usually cheerful and content. Before you begin taking photos, ensure that your baby is full, has a dry diaper and is well-rested. Don't disrupt his routine to take photos. - Simple items such as flower petals can be used as props for newborn photos.baby image by Yvonne Bogdanski from Fotolia.com
Interesting pieces of furniture, vintage toys and items from your baby's room can all be used as props for baby portraits. Photograph sleeping newborns in or on a variety of interesting props, such as atop dressers, in baskets or even a stack of neatly folded towels. Photograph sitting babies and toddlers on small chairs or rocking horses. - Taking many photos during each session increases your chances of getting the perfect shot.crouching photographer image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.com
Professional photographers often need to take several hundred shots during each session to walk away with a few print-worthy photos. Increase your chances of taking good photos by taking as many as you can during each session. Make this easier by keeping your memory card empty and your batteries charged.
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