How I Photograph Newborn Babies

It has been awhile since I had a newborn session....what a treat!  Baby "B" was so fun to hold and cuddle!  He weighed almost the exact same as my three children when they were born - bringing me right back. What great memories!  Anyway - as I do with almost all of my sessions - I come without props and use what we find in the house.  This method really works for me - it is so fun to find different items to work with and I think it keeps each photo session fresh and unique to the client.  Before the session I ask that baby be warm, full, and have a very loose fitting diaper - so as not to leave crease lines on his/her legs. Here's how we started the session.

Baby B chilling on one of Grandma's dining room chairs.



We started this photo session looking around the house for furniture and props we could use - this chair had a rose seat cushion (not exactly appropriate for a boy) but I knew it would make a great black and white image.

We found a cool wood bowl  that was just a bit too small  -but we added a textured blue blanket that helped.

Before we knew it - Baby B was wide awake  - not wanting to miss a minute of his session. We continued on - using a white toy chest and big brother's blanket - that we were asked to promptly give back for naptime  [Grin].

I loved the fun pattern to this carpet - a great back drop for some "birthday suit" images!

Of course you always need to have a few adorable feet images.  I like to make sure that Mom or Dad's wedding bands are visable in these images.

Baby B - was wide awake at this point and pretty interested in my camera.

I had mom face the window as we captured a few fun images of the two of them - keeping the background simple. Isn't she gorgeous!  Who doesn't love freckles and green eyes?!!



I so love have Baby "B" molds to mom's body in this image.



I try to see images from different angles....I love this one.




Finally - it seems we wore Baby "B" right out.  We were able to squeeze him into the wooden bowl  - that I thought looked great against their hard wood floors.

 

Well - it looks like my work here is done.  What a cutie!

Beautiful Bella
Bella is a very welcome addition to her family - joining two, very active and fun-loving older brothers. Here are a few of my favorites from her session.

Baby Peyton's First Photo Session

A few years ago, I had the wonderful privilege of photographing Peyton's parents wedding day. This made it even more fun for me to meet their beautiful baby girl.

Some babies love to be bundled up tight like a little baby burrito, not Peyton! She was completely comfortable sporting her little onesie.

Dresses do not seem to be Peyton's favorite.

On-location photo sessions are so great for infants. Everything that is needed is close by and we have photo backdrops that are meaningful to you, like Peyton laying on her parents bed or in her own crib.

I hope you have enjoyed a few of my favorite images from Peyton's first photography session...

The End..... ( I couldn't resist)

Babies!

Four beautiful babies - all born within a few weeks of each other. I hurried and set up my studio lights for the "birthday suit" picture and then we started our session in Sophia's bedroom with great natural light streaming in from the window. Of course it is always a quite a circus trying to get four pairs of eyes to look at the camera at the same time. The parents were a big help with a lot of animal sounds and singing.

Rylee is a big sister now....

Going through some old pictures I found Rylee's 6 month picture.... now her brother has joined in the fun with his 6 month picture!

How can you not have a great day when you are photographing adorable kids?! This little one - is only a few days old and his big brother was there to help out with the photo shoot.



I love taking pictures of the fathers with their newborns. The contrast of strength and vunerability creates a powerful image.


Big brother, hiding his smile behind his favorite blanket.... a reminder to me and to my clients that bringing a favorite and comforting toy or blanket can help little ones to feel more comfortable.