I visited my hometown, Tallahassee, last year for the first time in many years. I was visiting for an old friend from high school’s baby shower. While I was there I took photos of another friend and her new baby...
There are a couple Newborn Photo Poses every parent needs to have of their baby before they get too big. When you hire a newborn photographer, make sure you see in their portfolio of work the kinds of images you want to have of your little one. If they are missing the kinds of images that are important to you, find someone who fits the bill. Photographers all have their own style and comfort level. It is their job to display a significant amount of work for you to be able to make an informed decision about the kinds of images you’ll receive.
Details
Tiny feet, tiny nails, lips, eyelashes. All these little details are precious and change so fast. When you’re brainstorming what newborn photo poses to have, make sure you don’t leave out these little things.
When capturing details, there’s 2 completely spontaneous things I try to look out for. The yawn and the smile. Its a good day when we get both.
Hands Up
One of the ways my newborn photography is unique is by trying to capture the baby in the most natural and true to life way possible. Newborns love having their hands up. Its one of the cutest things to see them stretch and yawn in their sleep and settle back down with their hands up. Not all babies do this, but it is something I try to capture and encourage in my newborn sessions. This little guy LOVES sleeping with his hands up.
Simple Swaddle Sleep
Newborns are not that complicated. The really just sleep a LOT. The way they like to sleep the most is swaddled. I love getting that baby burrito photographed. These newborn poses are not complicated because babies aren’t! This is what makes them happy so I think its important to photograph it. Its also a sweet stage that they grow out of within a few months.
Family Photos
Different newborn photographers place a different emphasis on family photos. Different people have different feelings regarding having just baby or baby with family photos. While I offer petite newborn only sessions, my favorite sessions are the full newborn sessions where we have newborn photo poses with the whole family. I like to create portraits with everyone together and each member of the family alone with the new addition as well.
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