Newborns are so adorable! Unfortunately, those first few weeks fly by so fast! This is why so many moms want to capture those moments so they can have them forever. And the best way to do this is through newborn photography.
The good news is that you can photograph your newborn on your own. Wondering how to do this? Well, here are some of our best tips for photographing your newborn.
1. Use Proper Lighting
Lighting is super important in photography. When photographing your newborn, you want the lighting to be as close to natural sunlight as possible. This means it should not come from weird angles. For the best results, position the light source so that the light flows over your baby’s body at 45 degrees from the top of the head. Do not be afraid to experiment a bit until you are happy with the results.
2. Keep Your Baby Happy
Keeping your baby happy is extremely important if you want to have a pleasant experience photographing them. Start by keeping the room warm. You can use a heater if the temperature is too low. Don’t forget about having a warm blanket on hand for when your little one needs to be covered up. You can also get a white noise machine to help your baby stay asleep throughout the shoot. Finally, make sure your newborn is very well fed before you begin!
3. Safety Is Key
Do you plan to use props? Enlist your partner, friend, or family member to be your spotter to ensure that your little one is safe at all times. Do not force your baby into difficult poses. Remember, almost all the newborn photos you see online are composites that are put together by combining various photos to make the baby look a certain way. They are rarely single pictures. If you want your baby to do poses, hire a professional newborn photographer.
4. Take It Slow
As you photograph your newborn, try not to forget that you’ve just had a baby. You are still in recovery. Take it easy and spread the photoshoot over several days if you have to. You do not have to do everything in a day! Doing a few shoots every other day for about a month is a great way to capture the subtle changes that your little one goes through as they grow up!
4. Dress Them Up
What better excuse is there to dress up your newborn in all the adorable outfits you can muster than to photograph them? This is your chance to pull out all the stops, especially if you are planning to take your time with the sessions and have a month-long thing instead of a few days. You can dress them up in something completely new and adorable every day. In the end, you’ll have a series of pictures that tell an entire story!
5. Get In The Picture
Let someone else snap a few photos of you and your newborn. It’s all about the moment, so no need to get all dolled up for the photo. No matter how you look, you are going to cherish that picture in a few years!
6. Go Outside
Depending on the weather, you can get a few photos with your little one outside. Babies in nature are super trendy right now, so you can be sure that the photos will turn out great. Plus, being outside is a great way to get your creative juices flowing!
7. Print The Pictures
Digital images are great, but you know what’s even better? Physical printed copies of the photos that you can hold in your hands! This is a great way to take things to the next level and make you appreciate your little one in a whole new way.
Final Thoughts
If you are planning to photograph your newborn, you do not have to organize an elaborate professional shoot for them. With the tips outlined above, you should be able to photograph your newborn yourself from the comfort of your home. Good luck!
