If you are after a photo of your newborn to use as a photographic keepsake for birth announcements and baby thank you cards, here are some tips to make it a success.
Today we are considering babies clothes and the background setting.
- Dress baby in something simple - or nothing at all. If you are planning on having Mini Ink design a birth announcement for you, what colours do you like best from our gallery? What are the babies wearing in our samples and what is in the background of these photos?
- Plain white singlets or snuggly onsies are great. Birthday suits are always gorgeous! Try and avoid bright and busy prints and let your babies face speak for itself. Don't forget it is lovely to see the babies hands and feet so un wrap any swaddling.
- If your baby loves a dummy (don't they all) use it to calm baby down and once they are relaxed, try removing it and then shoot a few pics, you may need to be patient and put it back in several times to keep them calm.
- Consider the background you are photographing baby on. Couches, bead spreads and cots are great spots but the fabrics can often be busy and distracting. I always drape a white blanket or throw over the couch, (sheets are ok but can be creased, and creases show up gloriously in photos!)
- Try to avoid too many objects in the background - different coloured walls, chair legs and textured carpet. I like to make a mountain of pillows on my bead and then drape the rug over the lot. (excluding the baby) It creates a cosy spot and gives you a consistent background to your shot as well.
- Photographing your baby in someone's arms can also be very effective. It helps to position baby. Don't forget to get the 'holdee' to dress in a neutral un-fussy colour too.
- In saying that, some outfits can enhance a photo - beanies, head bands, and even dresses and shirts can speak volumes about your babies personality.
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