Taking baby photos, let me rephrase that, taking new born photos is a huge challenge for me. I was excited to do it but I was not comfortable at all. I had the parents present and had them move the baby in different positions. I was afraid to move her.
I had so many ideas in my head but I failed to execute it. The baby either cried, needed feeding, pooped, needed changing, then our time was up!
Learnings from this shoot -
Timing is important. Talk to the parents, ask when scheduled feeding would be (as I assume the baby would sleep after that). Work with the baby's schedule not yours.
Just like on adults, if you're getting new clothes, make sure it fits. You don't want the baby swimming in the clothes.
If you're DYI-ing your props, do it properly. I created a headband with little flowers. It was cute laid out on the bed but wrapped around the baby's head, the flowers were not properly placed! Thank you Photoshop, I cloned one of the flowers and I think it came out okay.
Keep your eyes open. There are moments, unposed that could be interesting. I took this photo while mom held the baby, trying to soothe her.
Use pop of colour. Step away from the usual black or white. Play with focus.
Don't leave out the big sister/brother.
The shoot was fun. Will I do it again? Yes, but only with people I know well, who will be patient with me.
