| A new baby is often a landmark moment for many | | | | having fun with your child and be happy to put the |
| couples so pictures are an important part of | | | | camera down to spend time with your child. It really |
| remembering the special moments. It is only natural | | | | doesn't matter if you miss a few pictures here and |
| that we would wish to document this new family | | | | there as spending time with your baby is far more |
| addition via photograph -after all, kids don't stay | | | | important than any picture. And, if you act fast you |
| babies forever. However, newborn photography | | | | can often catch unpredictable moments and get |
| comes complete with its own unique set of | | | | some great photos. |
| challenges, and if you're not prepared you may find | | | | Show Relationships |
| yourself missing irreplaceable moments in your child's | | | | A newborn is certainly an important addition to a |
| life. | | | | family, but you will find that pictures of a lone baby |
| Here are a few things to keep in mind that will | | | | can get boring quite fast. Don't forget to get other |
| ensure photos of your new baby always turn out | | | | family members interacting with your newborn. Not |
| great: | | | | only will this serve to record your child's first |
| Always Be Prepared | | | | meetings with important figures in their lives, but it |
| In the world of babies, almost everything that | | | | will also give your child great joy to be able to see |
| happens can be considered a "first." Your baby will | | | | how important they were to everyone (laughing at |
| come home for the first time, laugh for the first | | | | everyone's ridiculous hair styles is a bonus, as well). |
| time, take their first bath - the list is endless. One of | | | | One thing you can do is try to take photos of |
| the best ways to make sure you catch every one | | | | everyone in your family holding the baby at different |
| of these priceless moments is to keep your camera | | | | events so you'll have all kinds of photos to share. |
| nearby at all times. Keep extra batteries ready to go | | | | Schedule Your Shoots |
| and as much film as you can stand to have around | | | | Many babies are on a pretty routine schedule so take |
| the house. You will never know when something | | | | advantage of it. Pay attention to the times when |
| great is going to happen so it always pays to be | | | | your child seems the most active or happy and take |
| prepared. | | | | advantage of taking pictures during those times. |
| Use the Right Type of Light | | | | Babies are certainly unpredictable, but a general idea |
| A bright, direct flash is not flattering to any person, | | | | of when yours is most agreeable will go a long way |
| newborns included. Whenever you can, always look | | | | towards helping you capture happy moments. |
| for indirect or natural light when taking pictures of | | | | Most importantly, don't allow yourself to get stressed |
| your newborn. Often times soft light creates soft | | | | out trying to capture every last thing. Taking pictures |
| shadows that can often cover up the slight | | | | of your new baby should never be a burden, so it's |
| imperfections that most babies have. If you're really | | | | important to know when it's great to take pictures |
| concerned about how your newborn looks you can | | | | and when to let go. Make sure to not let your desire |
| always digitally airbrush out the little imperfections. | | | | for getting the perfect picture outweigh the |
| Don't Forget to Put Down Your Camera | | | | importance of spending quality time with your child. |
| You may be so concerned with taking pictures of | | | | Shoot lots of pictures, always keep that camera |
| your new baby's first that you may miss out on | | | | close, and the rest will take care of itself. |
| experiencing the moment. Don't forget to focus on | | | | |