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Taking Photos of Baby: Tip #1
I’m a pro at taking photos. No really, I am. It’s what I do for a living. I also teach others how to take photos, too! (Click here for more info.) As I have been taking more and more impromptu photos now that I have a newborn, I’ve noticed some great household objects that can make better pictures. I’d love to share some tips with you on how to make even prettier pictures.
(click continue to see my trick!)
Tip #1: Create soft light.
I love love love window light where direct sun is NOT pouring in. (Ex. If you are shooting in the morning, find west facing windows…) Place your baby so the window is to baby’s side. If you take a picture here, you’ll notice one side of the face will have more intense shadows. (See “Before” example below.) If you don’t like this, grab a white pillow and place it next to baby on the shadow side. Et voila! Shadows are gone. (See “After” example below.) Would you like to learn more tips/tricks? Please comment below!
Before
After
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The New Diplomats Wife commented on May 26 11 at 3:24 amThis is really helpful – i have a handful of these “one half too dark” pictures. And definitely please more tips and tricks -time is so fleeting with these little ones so the sooner I learn the better!
EmGabs commented on May 26 11 at 3:27 amThis was so helpful. I’ve been trying to figure out how to fix this problem when taking pics of my little man. Thanks!
lala commented on May 26 11 at 5:18 amThanks for sharing! My son is 12 weeks old and I’m learning how to take the best photos of him. I’d love for you to share more photo tips!
Jessica commented on May 26 11 at 5:47 amFantastic tip, I’m just starting my photography career and this is so useful to me! Thank you!
Megan commented on May 26 11 at 8:26 amI would love to hear more tips!
Ashlee commented on May 26 11 at 8:31 amWow how simple and awesome! I would love more tips, especially for indoor shooting :)
Megan H commented on May 26 11 at 8:40 amThanks for the tip! More help would be great.
Carrie commented on May 26 11 at 9:42 ammore, more
Kim commented on May 26 11 at 12:24 pmGreat trick! Can’t wait to try this. Keep the tips coming!
Ronni commented on May 26 11 at 12:30 pmThis is great! I’d love more tips!
linzi commented on May 26 11 at 12:33 pmthank you! more tips would be wonderful!
Kelli commented on May 26 11 at 1:58 pmGreat tip! I’d love more!!
MonicaBielanko commented on May 26 11 at 5:12 pmVery cool tip. Would have never thought of it!
molly commented on May 26 11 at 5:18 pmI was wondering how to take pictures in manual when your baby moves so much. I always get blurry out of focus pictures.
ash commented on May 26 11 at 10:30 pmGenius! I’d love more tips also!
Alisa commented on May 28 11 at 7:10 amwhat a great tip thanks. I’d love some more. Due in three weeks and can’t wait to start snapping away.
Katie commented on May 31 11 at 2:06 pmGenius!! More, more, more!
Anna commented on May 31 11 at 10:34 pmWhy didn’t I think of this? I did it the other day and it worked so well.
Gabriela commented on May 31 11 at 11:01 pmGreat tip! Thanks Nicole. I just bought your book, can’t wait for more tips :)
Crystal commented on Jun 07 11 at 6:14 pmGenious! I would love to hear more tips!
Crystal commented on Jun 07 11 at 6:15 pm*Genius
Amber commented on Jun 08 11 at 6:34 pmThanks for the tip! I took your photo 101 class and loved it. I love all of your work.
katie commented on Jun 08 11 at 6:38 pmthis is actually a great tip! more, please!
elaina herndon commented on Jun 11 11 at 11:16 pmgreat tip! more please!
LaDonna commented on Jul 29 11 at 8:33 amWonderful! Thanks
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