I think that having beautiful images of your children is so important.
I truly believe that if you learn some basics about taking photos you will be well on your way to making a lovely collection of photos.
You can take pictures on your camera, point+shoot, or DSLR.
I have split this article into three sections with basic tips for each age group and after that will be a short paragraph regarding technique and lighting.
Newborns: - When you are at home a lovely thing to do is set up a nice blanket on the bed in a warm room with some white noise and put your little one down there when they fall asleep.
Make sure they are comfortable before anything else.
If you can get near a window with light coming through this will help! I prefer to position baby at a 90 or 45 degree angle but move them and/or the light around and you will start seeing how it can change your photos.
Always have your camera ready.
Their first gas smile, a wide eyed looked or the gaze up at their father for the first time are moments you want to cherish forever.
This is WHY we take photos! Infants who aren't mobile: - Similar to newborn photography in that you want to make sure they are comfortable.
Now is the time that you will catch more smiling and alertness.
As your baby's vision begins to improve they will start gazing around at everything.
Capture their curiosity when they stare in amazement at the dog or when they see their Mommy Because it's easy to catch their attention you can flash a soft light or squeak a toy to get them to look your way.
Mobile babies: - One of the biggest obstacles when trying to photograph a mobile baby is that they don't always want to stay still.
Entice them with a book, toy or snack.
One of my favourite shots is having one of the parents hold baby up in the air and having someone take the photo.
Babies this age usually love airplane rides and the truth is so do us parents! Photographic Technique + Lighting There are so many different styles of photography and I believe that learning how to use your camera, understanding and seeing light as well as knowing how to compose an image and capture a moment are the keys to making your photos stand out and be wonderful.
If you are using an automatic mode and your photo turns out to bright then lower the lighting in the room or reposition the baby.
If you are using your DSLR in manual then of course change your setting to a higher f-stop.
The idea with baby photos is to compose something that focuses on your child with soft and even lighting.
I truly believe that if you learn some basics about taking photos you will be well on your way to making a lovely collection of photos.
You can take pictures on your camera, point+shoot, or DSLR.
I have split this article into three sections with basic tips for each age group and after that will be a short paragraph regarding technique and lighting.
Newborns: - When you are at home a lovely thing to do is set up a nice blanket on the bed in a warm room with some white noise and put your little one down there when they fall asleep.
Make sure they are comfortable before anything else.
If you can get near a window with light coming through this will help! I prefer to position baby at a 90 or 45 degree angle but move them and/or the light around and you will start seeing how it can change your photos.
Always have your camera ready.
Their first gas smile, a wide eyed looked or the gaze up at their father for the first time are moments you want to cherish forever.
This is WHY we take photos! Infants who aren't mobile: - Similar to newborn photography in that you want to make sure they are comfortable.
Now is the time that you will catch more smiling and alertness.
As your baby's vision begins to improve they will start gazing around at everything.
Capture their curiosity when they stare in amazement at the dog or when they see their Mommy Because it's easy to catch their attention you can flash a soft light or squeak a toy to get them to look your way.
Mobile babies: - One of the biggest obstacles when trying to photograph a mobile baby is that they don't always want to stay still.
Entice them with a book, toy or snack.
One of my favourite shots is having one of the parents hold baby up in the air and having someone take the photo.
Babies this age usually love airplane rides and the truth is so do us parents! Photographic Technique + Lighting There are so many different styles of photography and I believe that learning how to use your camera, understanding and seeing light as well as knowing how to compose an image and capture a moment are the keys to making your photos stand out and be wonderful.
If you are using an automatic mode and your photo turns out to bright then lower the lighting in the room or reposition the baby.
If you are using your DSLR in manual then of course change your setting to a higher f-stop.
The idea with baby photos is to compose something that focuses on your child with soft and even lighting.
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