If you’ve noticed a decrease in posts over the last few weeks, you can directly relate my absence to what’s been going on in my home life. In the last month, I’ve had one child have surgery, one with burst ear drums, and most importantly … well, we’ve welcomed a third bundle of joy into our lives. To commemorate this wonderful time in my life, I’ve asked an expert photographer and dear friend of mine – Katherine Marie for some tips on photographing newborns.
Her advice is nothing short of spectacular, just like her photographs. Here’s a few of the tips I’ll be practicing this week:
Tip #1: Put them IN/ON things – All those adorable baby photos that you see and love have baby perfectly poised on interesting props. I’ll be scouring my home for items I can use interesting ways.
Tip #2: Stock up on colors & textures – Bundling baby in textures such as silk, lumpy/bumpy yarns, velvet, and even cotton will make for interesting shots. Also, Katherine suggests mixing colored blankets in black, white, pink, blue, or mint for a dramatic effect.
Tip #4: Use Natural Light!! If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a 1000 times, the pros say turn OFF that flash.
Tip #5: Be silly & play Dress Up – I can’t wait to have fun with this one and maybe get my toddlers involved as well.
Tip #6: Try it in Black & White – Take your photo from Ho-Hum to How’d She Do That? with a quick color change. Pro Tip: Black & White photography will also help camouflage baby acne and blotchy skin. Thanks, Katherine!
Tip #12: Get CLOSE! Some of the most memorable shots don’t include all of baby. I’ll be focusing on toes and bums and little noses without having to worry so much about the fact that we’re just lying together on the unmade bed.
These are just a few of the great tips that Katherine suggests, be sure to read her full article on Photographing Newborns and check out all of the adorable photos she’s included too.
Katherine also suggests reading Nick Kelsh’s “How to Photograph Your Baby” , I don’t know about you, but I’ll be asking for this one for Mother’s Day. I hope you enjoy her article as much as I did, be sure to let me know which tips you’re willing to try and if you’re up to it email your photos to kidsstuffworld@gmail.com I’d love to see your little cutie.
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I was just thinking your photos are splendid, so you must have been following this advice! I totally agree with the Nick Kelsh recommendation. We bought that long before having our own kids, as a baby present but kept one for ourselves, and it absolutely revolutionized our picture taking. Love it!
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What?!? Surgery, burst ear drum AND a new baby! I wish I lived close so I could lend a hand or two. Well, I hope the surgery went well, the ear is OK and the newest bundle of joy is healthy and happy! You and your family will be in our prayers! Can’t wait to see baby pics!
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Fabulous tips. Thank you.
Great post! I love Nick Kelsh’s book, and it is a GREAT suggestion for Mother’s day!!
Great post–I plan to implement these tips today!
Congrats on your little one. Name?
I can’t wait to see all the glorious new photographs of your new little sweetie pie!
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