Monday, July 18, 2016

Newborn Photography Fairfax Tips For The Best Shoot

By Donna Wright


Most parents usually look forward to receiving their babies after months of pregnancy, especially if it is the first baby. To this effect, most parents want to capture the initial magical moments of the baby's life. That is why it is essential that you prepare well beforehand for a photography session for your baby. To increase chances of the session working out great and you getting some really good photos, here are some newborn photography Fairfax ideas that you can use.

Decide whether you want a studio session or a real life, natural session. Studio sessions can last a bit longer than natural sessions. Also, if you opt for a studio session, be prepared to do it the first few weeks after the baby has been born. With a natural, real life session, you can wait for a few weeks more before you schedule a session. Even though you can opt to have both sessions, it can be a bit tiring for the parents, so it is best to choose the most suitable option for you.

Encourage the photographer to be well prepared before the session starts. This includes having all the necessary equipment that they need. This will reduce wastage of time, as the photographer won't have to run around looking for something in the middle of the session. It is also important that the professional tells you what you need to prepare for the session. This will give you ample time to find everything that you need and set up beforehand.

Make sure that everyone is well fed before the sessions starts. This is because most sessions can last for a few hours and you don't want anyone to rush because they are hungry and they want to take a break to eat. It would also be helpful if you had a couple of snacks prepared beforehand.

Go with the flow of the baby. Don't try to force the baby into some poses if it is not working. You can instead choose to find opportune moments to have the baby photographed as they carry out their natural movements, such as yawning, sleeping and stretching.

Mothers should try and get in a photo with the baby. This is because most mums focus so much on taking photos of their babies that they never end up being in any photos with their babies. By deliberately setting up a session for the mum and baby alone, at least the mum can be included in a great photo with the baby.

Make good use of props. In order not to get overwhelmed by the limitless opportunities at your disposal, plan 3 to 4 different set ups that you will use. Props can be simple, natural things found around your house, or the photographer can bring some. Just make sure to let them know what you want.

Do not forget to have other family members pose with the baby. This can makes some really great photos. Sibling photos and parent photos are good ideas. You can also have the whole family take a photo while posing with the baby. This will create some really great memories.




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