Taking Good Baby Pictures
Seriously channel your inner spy to snap these shots.
Taking good baby pictures. In this bh how to video photographer michael kormos demonstrates how to capture terrific baby pictures using a dslr window light a few simple props alo. I find that most photos taken on auto tend to be underexposed so if you are going to shoot on auto read my post on brightening photos in post processing. Use window light if possible and avoid the harsh sun because it tends to casts shadows and is also unhealthy for the babys skin. Swaddling a baby is the easiest way to pose her for newborn photos at home.
A standard lens of 50mm is ideal for this kind of image. One of the biggest challenges in photographing babies that i know many of my friends struggle with is finding a good angle to shoot from. To get the best newborn baby pictures youll want to be in a room with big windows that can take in all of the light from outside. A good candid really captures who baby is and what he likes to do.
Natural light gives a soft focus look to the babys skin. The midday sun doesnt bring out the best in anyone and it can be especially harsh on your babys perfect skin. Grab some photos of everyday life. You can get good photos of your baby using any camera even if you shoot on auto.
I love taking pictures of my child looking directly into the camera but i always look for opportunities to photograph him unaware. Place a blanket in a patch of sun outside or in front of a window or glass door then plunk your little one down and start snapping. As long as theres daylight you can get beautiful baby photos with natural light no matter if youre using a disposable or a top of the line gadget. Simple wrap her up tight and lay her down on a pretty blanket of piece of fabric.
Nothing ruins the gentle and kind atmosphere of newborn baby pictures more than the harsh light from a flash. Time the light right. My sister just had a baby and i cant get enough pictures. For the best baby shots photograph during the daytime when there is plenty of natural daylight.
In the days following birth it is especially difficult as babies tend to be kept swaddled in bunny rugs and all you end up seeing of them for 99 of the time is a little red head. I usually save swaddled photos for the end of the photoshoot when the baby has woken up.