Being Pregnant
How To Capture Simple Heartfelt Newborn Photos
There is one cliché uttered when you have a baby that rings painfully, and undeniably true.
They grow up too fast.
After browsing Babble’s Digital Photography Guide this week, I felt inspired to offer some simple tips to help you capture beautiful, heartfelt photographs of your new baby in the comfort of your own home.
Professional photo sessions are great, but you don’t need fancy props, complicated lighting, or expensive equipment to create gorgeous photo memories.
Grab your camera, and follow these 10 simple tips to achieve stunning results!
Photo © Crissy Page
From the first breath to the first smile, tips on taking great newborn photos
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398 Comments
Aparna V commented on Oct 04 11 at 10:40 amGreat tips! I will try them out with my little one.
Karen commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:13 amGreat suggestions! Natural photos are definitely the best!
courtney commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:14 ambeautiful! i can’t wait to take pics of my newborn!
Angela commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:15 amI love newborn photographs! Nothing more precious! Thanks for the tips!
Mechele Johnson commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:17 amThey do grow too fast! My 5th is 11 months today! I have always been horrible at taking pics but my 16 year old daughter is a natural! She is already working on a gallery showing and planning her Senior project around photography. She has taken some awesome shots of the baby for me, and I had her read this post. She loved it…Thank you.
Theresa commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:20 amI have so much trouble taking pics of my kiddos. Never seem to get a good one. Thanks for the tips.
Michelle B commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:27 amI wish had known these when Jack was little. I could have had a lot more good pictures.
Katrina commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:33 amGreat tips.
Mercedes commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:40 amThank you for these tips! Our daughter spent the first two months in NICU and I feel like I missed so much. This will help me to capture everything else! :D
Stephanie Phelps commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:48 amI love these tips and all the photos but my favorite tip is about the things you never think of and that is the little toes and finger and ears. Sweet thank you so much for sharing! :)
Rose Powell commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:48 amYou are truly an inspiration, all of the great things you are doing! But not to mention you often share with me, new information, like I totally wish I had known you when I was pregnant with my last child, keep up the fantastic work!
Jill A. Collins commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:58 amI used to do photojournalism in the early 1990′s for a collectibles magazine, back when we were still doing film. The best advantage photographers have today with digital is that you don’t have to wait to see if you got the shot. Combine that with your expert tips and amateur photographers should all be able to get that special shot with much less expense and mistakes!
/heather commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:16 pmAwesome tips. I need to start taking more of my babies!
Angela Scrofano commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:17 pmWonderful tips!
Angie Coleman commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:17 pmWhat beautiful photographs! Thank you for sharing with all of us.
Caitlin G commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:18 pmI looooove newborn pics…their little feet are my favorite. I seriously love using a 50 mm lens with a 1.4 fstop to get the best amount of blurriness!
Jordan commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:18 pmgorgeous! beautiful/inspirational stuff for my newborn shoots coming up! thanks love!
Macy English commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:18 pmI often take newborn pictures and I love your tips! Keep posting away!
Jessica Barney commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:19 pmLove your lighting and composition :)
danielle commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:20 pmwow beautiful work!!
Danielle commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:23 pmSuch a great article. I was too exhausted after having both of my babies that I never really got to “practice” with a newborn. I’m hoping if I get pg again I will take the time.
Nicole Ogden | {baby boom} photography commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:23 pmThanks for the tips! I’m photography my brand new niece (once she makes her arrival!) and am excited to try some of these out!
amanda esau commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:24 pm:)
Shannon Bulla commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:25 pmWonderful tips! Thanks!
Jessica commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:25 pmThese are so sweet!
Hilda White commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:26 pmGreat tips!!
Jes Meeker commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:27 pmAs a portrait photographer and a soon to be mom, these tips were a great reminder of how to capture heartwarming photos. thanks!
kacee mott commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:27 pmBeautifully captured!
Rikki commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:28 pmGosh I wish I could have had these tips when my daughter was a baby! I had the hardest time ever taking her pictures and ended up spending a fortune for professional photos.
Sunday commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:28 pmReally great tips, I have a baby shoot this weekend and I’ll definitely keep these in mind!
Lindsay Roode commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:29 pmExcellent advice! I especially love the family photo idea that shows the contrast. Definitely going to try that one out!
Destiny commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:30 pmLove all of these tips!
Delaney Harbuck commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:31 pmI cant wait to have my own kids to photograph everyday :)
Mandi commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:31 pmI didn’t take enough pictures of my baby when he was a baby. This means I need another one! Thanks for the tips!
Allie Reid commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:32 pmThese are really great tips! Thanks!! :)
Bobbi commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:33 pmLove the tips!
Project Gadabout commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:33 pmThese are great tips, even if your not photographing a newborn.
Michelle Johnson commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:34 pmThese are great tips! I wish I knew this when I had my girls.
lydia gross commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:35 pmlove this post :)
april commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:35 pmGreat ideas! Thanks!
Kim commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:38 pmGreat tips…I’ll definitely use them!
Jen Emig commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:39 pmGreat tips! Thanks
Julie Nack commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:39 pmGreat tips!
Joy commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:41 pmGreat tips, I’ll try them on my niece and nephew!
Lauren Jolly commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:41 pmThis is great! I don’t have kids yet, but I watched my younger brother grow up and he DEFINITELY grew up too fast! Photos are so important!! Thanks for the tips!
Jennifer commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:42 pmGreat tips! My son is 3 now and I totally regret not taking lots of photos when he was a newborn. This is a great reminder to all the new moms and dads out there!
dee perrin commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:42 pmGreat tips! I’m looking forward to photographing my little one when it gets here in February!
Lynn commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:43 pmI love including siblings in newborn shots! It’s a great way for the sibling to remember that they’re important too! And a good way to ease the “the baby is getting all of the attention” drama.
Andrea commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:43 pmAwesome Tips!
Brittany Daigneault commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:44 pmI’m a newborn photographer & couldn’t agree more with the tips, great post! :)
Nancy Reid commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:45 pmGreat information ~ the natural light suggestion is much appreciated.
Heather Monk commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:45 pmThese are great tips Crissy! I’ve been wanting to photograph babies for a long time. Hopefully I can use your tips soon!
Erin G. commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:46 pmI am always looking for great newborn tips!
Brandi Compton commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:46 pmThese are awesome tips!! Thanks so much for posting!
Katie commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:47 pmI love getting photo tips (I’m totally just a “photo my kids” and not professional photographer), but love to get the best pics ever. Great article!
Melissa commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:48 pmThanks for the tips! I have my first newborn shoot coming up and this will definitely help me!
Kelly commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:49 pmGreat tips – thanks for sharing! Now I just need a new baby :)
Brittany Dengerud commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:50 pmLove this!
Ashley Ivanyisky commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:50 pmI will definitely be using these! Great tips! Can’t wait to try them out on my two girls!
Alicia commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:51 pmIt’s so important to use natural light with babys. Flash can really ruin a great photo!
Lindsey Adams commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:51 pm<3 all the tips – they are so true!
Lyn H commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:51 pmThese were some wonderful tips for creating lasting memories of your child/children! Love photographs that you can get lost in, even when it’s not your own.
Stephanie C. commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:51 pmGreat Tips! I have twins on the way, so I’ll definitely save this post! I just need a better camera now!
Chelsea @ Someday I'll Learn commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:52 pmGreat tips! My little dude is 5 months so this will come in handy.
leanne roberts commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:54 pmGreat tips!!! :)
Heather Rene Ahonen commented on Oct 04 11 at 12:58 pmOh my gosh! These are so cute!!! I can’t wait to experiment with my friend’s babies!
Diana Kapala commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:00 pmGreat information and tips! All things that are great to remember when shooting newborns. I love the more natural, intimate, unposed moments with newborns!
Kassi Hamilton commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:00 pmBeautiful! I love the tips, thank you so much!!!!!
Holly H commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:03 pmOh, I agree! Natural light is so important!
Jeanne Mitchum commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:03 pmWow, these are really good tips. I truly struggle with photographing babies. Thanks!!
Julie S commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:03 pmThanks for the advice!!
Tara Erwin commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:11 pmthese are amazing tips! thanks so much! super helpful!
Aimee commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:11 pmGreat tips! I would add if you absolutely must use a flash, bounce it off a neutral colored wall, a window, or a ceiling to soften it.
Ida Mae commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:12 pmGreat tips!! Especially the no flash :)
Amy Cornwell commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:13 pmWonderful suggestions – you are so right that time goes by too fast! :(
sara lambert commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:14 pmI wish I would have had these tips when my daughter was born. She’s only 4 months now so I have some time to catch up!!
Kelley Andrea commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:14 pmWonderful tips; I’m excited to try them! Thank you!
Kristen Fults commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:15 pmGreat tips!
Kristin W commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:18 pmToo bad my youngest is 13. Ugh. What beautiful, amazing photos that you’ll cherish forever. You’re lucky! Mine are few and far between. :(
Erin commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:19 pmLove. Thanks.
Casey E. commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:24 pmSuch incredible tips! A dear friend of mine gave birth to her first child yesterday (a gorgeous little girl!) & I can’t wait to refer back to this post when I start taking pictures of her! Thank you for the advice! (P.S. My favorites are the shot with the pink blanket backdrop & the one with the baby’s feet. Love.).
Cori Westphal commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:25 pmGreat tips! Now the key is to get them when they are happy! Any tips on getting rid of the 5-8 year old “forced” smile? My kids are terrible!
Melissa B commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:25 pmAll great tips! I can’t wait to use them :)
Mari DiGiovanni commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:28 pmI’ve been around a bunch of babies lately – great tips!
Stephanie Kernodle commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:29 pmThanks for the great tips!!
Rene commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:30 pmI wish there were blogs like this when I was preg with my four kids.
Chelsea commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:32 pmWonderful read! As a new photography business woman, I look forward to implementing some of your tips! Thanks!
Lisa commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:48 pmGreat tips!!!
Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:50 pmThe pictures are wonderful. Great tips!!
Krystal commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:54 pmGood ideas ;)
Kerri Tindle commented on Oct 04 11 at 2:04 pmLove these images!
Rachel Mazzaferro commented on Oct 04 11 at 2:14 pmGreat article! You don’t have to be a professional photographer to get wonderful images of your newborn if you follow this very simple advice!
Sarah ronk commented on Oct 04 11 at 2:23 pmGreat tips! Natural light is so perfect!
nikki commented on Oct 04 11 at 2:24 pmI love using natural light for newborn photos
Delayna Schneider commented on Oct 04 11 at 2:32 pmI am continuously learning about how to more effeciently light my newborn sessions. They are my absolute favorite sessions- thank you for the suggestions!
Erica G commented on Oct 04 11 at 2:33 pmThanks for the tip. I love using natural light instead of flash. My next house will be full of windows!
rachel commented on Oct 04 11 at 3:05 pmI think these kind of “homemade” photos are so much better than the studio ones.
Kristin Smith commented on Oct 04 11 at 3:41 pmThanks for the great tips!!
Kristin @ Mommy Kudos commented on Oct 04 11 at 4:02 pmGreat Tips! Thanks for sharing these!
Jenn commented on Oct 04 11 at 4:06 pmI love this! One of the reasons I wanted a DSLR so badly was for when my husband and I have kids in the future. I’m excited to try these out! They’re simple things that can make the memories last for years to come.
MegganB commented on Oct 04 11 at 4:12 pm100% natural light is the best tip I give to moms who want better pics! Totally agree!!
Melissa commented on Oct 04 11 at 4:31 pmAww, what sweet photos and great tips!
Mary Veterano commented on Oct 04 11 at 4:45 pmReally great tips! And beautiful photos!
Leanna Morris commented on Oct 04 11 at 5:01 pmGreat tips…love the photos too!
Rachel Marshall commented on Oct 04 11 at 5:13 pmThese are excellent tips. You’re so right about them growing up fast. I blinked and my baby is 5 months old. Wasn’t he just a newborn?
Katie L. Wright commented on Oct 04 11 at 5:15 pmGreat tips! I am a photographer and all of these tips are spot on!
Jennifer lakos commented on Oct 04 11 at 5:44 pmThanks for the great tips!!
Terri Fairbanks commented on Oct 04 11 at 5:45 pmI love the tips. Thanks for the new site. I love being able to learn more and refresh what is already know! GREAT!
Jennifer M commented on Oct 04 11 at 5:46 pmThanks for the tips! Very helpful with baby #4 coming
Brooke commented on Oct 04 11 at 5:50 pmBeautiful and great tips for me try!
Diana commented on Oct 04 11 at 5:58 pmThese are great tips! It makes me want to have another one, just so I can use them! lol
Ashley | Domestic Fashionista commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:05 pmMy husband and I started a photography business this year and I am learning that shooting babies is very different than shooting adults! Great tips to apply!
Kim mills commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:06 pmGreat tips for new moms!
Samantha S. commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:09 pmgreat suggestions!
Jessica Martz commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:10 pmAwesome tips! Looking forward to more from you <3
Kearsie Murphy commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:10 pmMy sister is a photographer and I know she would love this site!
kandi commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:11 pmgreat tips! natural light was my bff when my youngest was born. <3
Lacey commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:11 pmThank you for sharing such insightful and wonderful tips :)
Sarah Carper commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:13 pmLove this post! Full of great tips, beautiful images, and adorable babies!!
Tara commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:13 pmGreat tips!
Nicole Ferrante commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:13 pmThank you for the wonderful tips! Can’t wait to use some of them in my next shoot<3
Valarie commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:14 pmThanks for the photography tips!
celena ROdriguez commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:17 pmI’ve been loving the newborn photos…and have been dying to take some.. thanks for the tips.. now I need to find a newborn to practice :)
Jen commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:17 pmLove it! Beautiful photos.
Amy Rouse commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:17 pmI regret not taking more pics of my kidlets. Time slips away so fast
Ginger H. commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:18 pmFabulous tips! These are things I do when photographing newborns and they have fabulous results!! Thanks for sharing!!
christina beaman commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:20 pmi love these tips, hope to try them this weekend
Laura Radniecki commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:22 pmGreat tips! Will be tuning in again!
Candy Navarrette commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:25 pmI love newborn photography! Thanks for the tips!
Katie L. commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:26 pmGreat Suggestions. I too am a photographer and I agree these tips are excellent.
Tricia commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:30 pmLove the tips!
Diane commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:32 pmthese baby pictures are all absolutely sweet :)
Donna commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:34 pmAdorable babies!
ashlee miller534 commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:35 pmgreat tips!
Brandie Carlson Mailand commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:35 pmGreat tips! I love the ones about using natural light, getting close, and including siblings!
Kasia M commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:35 pmThanks for the great tips!! I have been trying to take pictures of my 3 month old with the flash on and they never looked right…I can’t wait to try just using natural light and see how they turn out!
Abi Huber commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:36 pmThese picture are all gorgeous! Love the tips for those of us who aren’t pros, but are capable of doing this sort of thing…too bad I don’t have a newborn to practice on! :)
Melissa S commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:38 pmI LOVE the photos and great tips as well! Im starting to dabble in newborn photography and anything helps!
Erin commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:39 pmI had a preemie nearly 2 years ago. How I wish I had known these tricks at that time, or had someone to help us with photographing our tiny one. Money was tight right then and I didn’t hire anyone to take photos(not to mention that it was right in the H1N1 season and no one could come near her). I know so much more now about photography, even in that short time period. I love reading what the pros have to say about photographing newborns/babies. Thanks for the tips. ( I LOVE the heart hands with the tiny toes….perfect lighting and composition!)
andi commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:39 pmwow, great tips! i especially thought the “focus on baby” photo was touching. thanks for sharing!
Lisa Novitsky commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:39 pmGreat tips! Thank you.
jayda commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:40 pmGreat tips!
Nicole commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:47 pmI am expecting my first and these tips will come in handy when he/she arrives in 4.5 months! Great tips!
Ciara commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:49 pmFantastic photos and tips crissy. Almost makes me want another to try them ;)
Tracy commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:54 pmSweet Pictures!
Maranda commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:55 pmI love photographing babies. Some of my favourite shots are extreme close ups of hands and feet, and babies – in part or in whole – next to real world objects for scale. My husband and I are huge gamers, and one of my fave newborn photos of my son is him up against an Xbox controller.
Jennifer Johnson commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:56 pmI love using natural light. It feels more intimate. When I look back at the pictures it feels as strong as the memory itself, not a cheap imitation.
Christy M. Tsiantos commented on Oct 04 11 at 6:56 pmGreat tips! Natural newborn photos are what you will look back on and remember with fondness.
Beth commented on Oct 04 11 at 7:02 pmThanks for sharing your great photography tips!
Stacey commented on Oct 04 11 at 7:04 pmGreat tips!!! Can’t wait to try them on my little ones!!!
Kyria commented on Oct 04 11 at 7:05 pmAwww, my babies are 15 & 17 years old now. But I’ve got new nephews, so maybe I can use some of these tips next time I see them. Thanks!
Heather Askew commented on Oct 04 11 at 7:13 pmNatural is my favorite!
Ruth@GraceLaced commented on Oct 04 11 at 7:18 pmNatural light makes all the difference! Thanks for the tips!
Tiffany R commented on Oct 04 11 at 7:24 pmBeautiful! Love natural light!!!
Anastasia B commented on Oct 04 11 at 7:26 pmThose are all very helpful, thanks! I remember just a few weeks back I asked for some newborn photo tips on your blog and here they are! I’m due in a month, so I’m getting the camera ready :)
Chelsea L commented on Oct 04 11 at 7:27 pmGreat work!
Marta G commented on Oct 04 11 at 7:28 pmBeautiful pictures and some great tips! Thank you!
Lin Harris commented on Oct 04 11 at 7:30 pmLOVE the tips! I’m always looking for help to make my pictures better.
Kristy Gardner commented on Oct 04 11 at 7:40 pmLove the tips! thanks for sharing :)
kari commented on Oct 04 11 at 7:45 pmFabulous tips! I love natural light with newborns…
Melinda Holden-Walters commented on Oct 04 11 at 7:56 pmI am loving these newborn tips!
Courtney commented on Oct 04 11 at 7:59 pmNatural light is definitely the way to go!
sarah perkins commented on Oct 04 11 at 8:02 pmAmazing! Oh how I wish I would have had a DSLR when my son was a baby.
Tina commented on Oct 04 11 at 8:03 pmGreat tips!! Can’t wait to put them to use!!
Sarah S. commented on Oct 04 11 at 8:04 pmWhat sweet photos!!!
Chasity Whittington commented on Oct 04 11 at 8:04 pmI’ve been booking lots more newbie sessions lately and I’ll definitely keep your tips in mind. Thanks!
Emily commented on Oct 04 11 at 8:09 pmAwesome tips! I will have to remember if I ever take newborn photos! :)
Renee Schuls-Jacobson commented on Oct 04 11 at 8:15 pmI love photos of babies. I wish we had splurged on some professional pictures when our Monkey was a wee thing.
He’s 12 now. And no, he does not love to be the subject being photographed. ;-)
Susan Fischer commented on Oct 04 11 at 8:16 pmThis so makes me want to have a baby just to have that constant model. Ha. I’m so done having babies though so i’ll just have to rely on my clients!
Andrea Williams commented on Oct 04 11 at 8:18 pmHow adorable! I wish I had known about all these tricks when my boys were little. Guess I’ll have to pass them on for the grandkids!
Barbie S commented on Oct 04 11 at 8:25 pmAs a photog and mama myself, I couldn’t agree more with your tips!!! Not that I don’t love others’ work of teeny newborns in a tub outside, but to me, that is now how your baby looked. It is beautiful and artistic and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want any of those sweet photos, but the ones I love best are the most simple ones I and my husband took of our son when he was a teeny tiny squishy baby!
Kathy commented on Oct 04 11 at 8:30 pmReally great tips. Your pictures are beautiful.
Kimberly commented on Oct 04 11 at 8:39 pmWonderful tips…I can’t wait to try them!
Lynne Good-Miller commented on Oct 04 11 at 8:50 pmYour pics are so good! I am going to share this with my photography group!
Amanda commented on Oct 04 11 at 8:55 pmGreat tips, especially using Natural light!
Dawn Fleischhacker commented on Oct 04 11 at 8:57 pmWonderful tips! I love the simplicity. Sometimes people try to use so many props that they lose their subject. Natural photos can speak words.
Hope commented on Oct 04 11 at 9:21 pmGreat tips! and beautiful pictures! :)
Katelin Washmon commented on Oct 04 11 at 9:28 pmAwesome photo tips, but this post isn’t helping my baby fever! ;)
Katie Reynolds commented on Oct 04 11 at 9:33 pmGreat tips! Thanks!
shannon commented on Oct 04 11 at 9:33 pmGreat tips! Natural light all the way!
Lolli @ Better in Bulk commented on Oct 04 11 at 9:37 pmExcellent tips! As much as I love taking newborn pictures, they are still such a challenge for me!
Stefani commented on Oct 04 11 at 9:44 pmGreat tips! I am expecting in feb! Can’t wait to try! Thank you! :D
Kerry commented on Oct 04 11 at 9:55 pmThese are great tips. I love the natural look of all the examples – great job!
Jessie Hartford commented on Oct 04 11 at 9:56 pmGreat article. Thanks!
Nicole Cashen commented on Oct 04 11 at 9:57 pmCan’t wait to meet baby #3 in May and try to capture photos. thanks so much for the tips!!
Rachel commented on Oct 04 11 at 9:58 pmGreat tips!
LondaElle commented on Oct 04 11 at 10:01 pmThanks for sharing these tips (and for doing the special Kelly Moore Bag giveaway)
Alicia Thurston commented on Oct 04 11 at 10:01 pmGreat tips, I’m about to do a newborn session and it was very helpful reading your perspective!
Katherine O commented on Oct 04 11 at 10:05 pmBeautiful!
Amy Reda-Freiberg commented on Oct 04 11 at 10:08 pmI am just starting out, so I love when I am able to find useful tips that do not involve a lot of expensive props. Thank you so much!
Jessica Green commented on Oct 04 11 at 10:10 pmLove the tips beautiful pictures!
Kathleen Frank commented on Oct 04 11 at 10:10 pmWonderful tips! So helpful, and gorgeous pics, too!
Terri Beavers commented on Oct 04 11 at 10:29 pmFantastic tips and your photos are wonderful!!
Shannon commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:03 pmI love the idea of using natural light with newborns! What a beautiful picture!
Peter commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:03 pmgreat tips I can use and love the pictures!
Angela Hipp commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:04 pmTHanks for the tips! Love the picture. Now I just need to find me a baby to photograph.
Michelle Riebeek commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:04 pmI love newborn photography tips. It’s such an important session and more info on how to make it the best, even if you are doing it for your own kids is so special!
Lynne commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:39 pmlove love it!
Donna B. commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:46 pmGreat tips! Thanks for sharing them.
Shannon McAvoy commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:53 pmI am a photographer and STILL love to learn. Thank you SO much!!
Vanessa commented on Oct 05 11 at 12:01 amWonderful ideas! I really like the natural light one as it took me years to get out of my comfort zone and do that! Once I did, I’ve never gone back!
Andrea S commented on Oct 05 11 at 12:39 amAwesome Tips!! I love me some natural light!!
I’ll be taking my sister’s baby pictures this coming January, so these tips will come in handy. =)
Jennifer O commented on Oct 05 11 at 12:43 amThank you for this! :)
Kellie commented on Oct 05 11 at 12:46 amGreat reminders!
Diane commented on Oct 05 11 at 12:51 amAbsolutely beautiful. Great tips! I wish I’d known these before my babies were born!
Cindy A commented on Oct 05 11 at 12:52 amGreat tips for taking great pics AND keeping it simple!! :)
Rachel @ Bakerita commented on Oct 05 11 at 1:01 amThese photos are gorgeous. I would love to be able to take pictures as well as you do! So wonderful.
JEn B commented on Oct 05 11 at 1:26 amWish my little one was still that little. Now I have to find a newborn to try them out on!
Alisha Sims commented on Oct 05 11 at 1:38 amAwesome tips! Very helpful! Natural light is the best.
Gina W commented on Oct 05 11 at 1:59 amGreat tips. I wish I had my own newborn to photograph.
Brittany G commented on Oct 05 11 at 2:22 amGREAT advise- thanks!
ellen commented on Oct 05 11 at 2:26 amThere is nothing as sweet as a beautifully captured black and white photo of a baby! Years ago before digital it was all film, and much harder to have a camera right there in your hand. Crissy you have some of the prettiest pics , you for sure can offer great tips on this subject!
Laura commented on Oct 05 11 at 2:47 amThese pictures are absolutely adorable.
Christine commented on Oct 05 11 at 3:09 amSimple and practical tips for new moms who already have their hands full. This is great! Will pass along!
Linda commented on Oct 05 11 at 3:46 amGreat tips! I use them all in my photography, love my job!
Sanne commented on Oct 05 11 at 3:48 amGreat tips! Thanks for sharing :)
Elvera S commented on Oct 05 11 at 4:26 amThanks for the tip. Lovely photos.
Nicole commented on Oct 05 11 at 7:48 amWill be using these tips in 4.5 months!!!
Jessica commented on Oct 05 11 at 8:04 amThese are great tips. Things that can be so simple, quite often we miss thinking there must be more. We try too hard at making a shot that would have been better if we just let it “happen.” Loved these. Thanks for sharing!
Ashley Ivanyisky commented on Oct 05 11 at 8:56 amThank you for the tips! Definitely using them soon!
JulieD commented on Oct 05 11 at 9:03 amJust beautiful! I love your tips and they seem applicable for capturing every day moments with your family too!
Stacey Dempsey commented on Oct 05 11 at 9:32 ami love the pic with the baby on the shoulder, good tip
Christina Eldredge commented on Oct 05 11 at 9:33 amWonderful tips! I know with my youngest (11 mos on Snday already!!) I tried to remember to do all these things, but there’s always that nagging, “I should’ve done this” or “I should’ve done that” – especially with my older ones (15 & 4). Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos and tips with us!
Amanda Boswell commented on Oct 05 11 at 9:47 amGREAT tips… now off to find a baby!
Tracy Ferry commented on Oct 05 11 at 11:23 amAbsolutely Beautiful!
margie woods brown commented on Oct 05 11 at 11:33 amThanks for your post!!
melissa commented on Oct 05 11 at 11:46 amthank you very informative!
Madeline commented on Oct 05 11 at 12:28 pmThanks so much for these!
Diana Kapala commented on Oct 05 11 at 1:05 pmOne of my favorite tips is about focusing on the details. That’s one of my favorite things to capture at newborn sessions! But I love newborn sessions in general. :)
Terra Martinez commented on Oct 05 11 at 1:08 pmThis is one area that I struggle with the most, photographing newborns. Thank you for the tips!
Carrie commented on Oct 05 11 at 1:25 pmThese are some great tips. I agree with the at home pictures. With our first we had a professional come do a photoshoot for WAY to much money. I did the photos for my second and they are just as beautiful and it was great to do it during his happy time and not have to guess when that would be when scheduling the photoshoot.
Kathy commented on Oct 05 11 at 1:50 pmI love natural photos the most. These are great!
Doris commented on Oct 05 11 at 1:54 pmThanks for all the great tips!
sarah mellor commented on Oct 05 11 at 2:40 pmThese are wonderful tips. And my favorite type of baby photos.
Kendra commented on Oct 05 11 at 3:31 pmGreat ideas, thank you!!
Stacey commented on Oct 05 11 at 3:32 pmBeautiful pics! Thanks for the tips!
JoeyfromSC commented on Oct 05 11 at 3:43 pmAwesome tips! you take such amazing photos!!
Elena commented on Oct 05 11 at 4:10 pmGreat tips and beautiful pictures!
trishden commented on Oct 05 11 at 5:29 pmDear Crissy, nice tips and beautiful photos!
kari commented on Oct 05 11 at 5:30 pmBest thing about newborns is they’re so naturally beautiful, you don’t need to add much (if anything) to the photo… Clean & simple!
Ashly T commented on Oct 05 11 at 5:57 pmGorgeous pictures, and the tips are very helpful!
michelle brooks commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:15 pmNice! Thanks so much! Great shots & tips!
Aly commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:15 pmI’m going to use these tips for my CAT (no newborns here yet!) – thanks!
Rachel @ Bakerita commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:17 pmWill definitely be trying these tips to take pictures of my baby cousin Eliana! She’s gorgeous
Amanda commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:19 pmTrying to win the KMB :)
Brittany H. - NaturallyThriftyMom commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:20 pmI absolutely love these tips! I am now inspired to again attempt a photo shoot with my now 3 month old son. I am definitely going to get some up close & personal photos of his little hands and toes before they get any bigger!
Tara commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:20 pmGreat tips! I can’t wait to try them out with my baby!
April Moore commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:21 pmFantastic!! I just had a newborn shoot today, wish I would have found this first :)
anna commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:22 pmgreat tips, thanks
emily hunter commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:22 pmI will definatly be trying out these tips with my neices and nephews
cissey commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:22 pmthis is beautiful! i can’t wait to take pics!
Ritza commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:27 pmlove,love love the great tips.As a new photographer(wow,did I really call myself that???) I need all the great tips I can get
Becca commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:29 pmAwesome tips! :)
nicole smitt commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:30 pmlove the blog!
Trina weingart commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:33 pmLeaving a pile of lovin and a huge thanks for your generosity in the giveaway!
Brittany Tarchala commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:37 pmAlways grateful to artists who share! Thanks for the tips…
Jenny @ Practically Perfect... commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:39 pmLoved these tips – will definitely keep them in mind when photographing our little one :-)
Nora Nathoo commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:39 pmIt is great that artists love to share what they know. Thanks for the tips.
brie commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:42 pmGreat tips, thank you so much for sharing!
Maggie Storm commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:43 pmI have just started doing infant photography in Los Angeles, the jobs are filling in quickly and this post of yours just gives me the most wonderful inspiration, thank you!
Sandra commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:43 pmoooo i love
carolyn commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:46 pmGreat tips – thanks for sharing! You have quite a talent….
Nicole Ogden | {baby boom} photography commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:48 pmDetail shots are one of the ones I love to set up… rings on the toes are my favorite (commenting again since the link hasn’t changed since yesterday…)
Lindsay S commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:49 pmI can’t wait to have my own little kiddo to photograph :)
Kristie Nicoll commented on Oct 05 11 at 6:58 pmThanks for sharing! One can never have too many newborn tips ;)
Michelle Kersey commented on Oct 05 11 at 7:00 pmThanks for the advice, time does in fact fly by and little ones grow up too quickly ;)
Desiree commented on Oct 05 11 at 7:06 pmGreat tips! I will definitely being doing this! Love your stuff!
Henriette K commented on Oct 05 11 at 7:15 pmPretty pictures!
It is so fun to take pictures of babies and see how fast they grow and how fast they change :)
Amy Smith commented on Oct 05 11 at 7:19 pmThis is a key, i agree. I’ll be looking forward to more great advice!
Mel Lawrence commented on Oct 05 11 at 7:22 pmVery Cool Advice, I love to learn things.
Jentry commented on Oct 05 11 at 7:26 pmAbsolutely wonderful tips..thanks for the info!
Michelle Judd commented on Oct 05 11 at 7:32 pmI just had my first newborn shoot this past weekend, these tips would have come in handy!
Alexandra Jensen commented on Oct 05 11 at 7:40 pmThis was wonderful! I am a photographer and working at specializing in babies and children. Wonderful tips and advice. Thank you :)
Patsy J Lander commented on Oct 05 11 at 7:48 pmI love these tips….super blog!!!
Erica Mahan commented on Oct 05 11 at 7:52 pmNow if we could all have huge windows to really make it easy! Thanks for the info :)
Julia commented on Oct 05 11 at 8:09 pmWhen my baby was a new born I didn’t have a good camera but because I was able to use the natural lighting inside the house the pictures turned out awesome!
Sherry commented on Oct 05 11 at 8:15 pmGreat advice to share. I can’t wait to try out some of your tips!
Dawn Dunsmore commented on Oct 05 11 at 8:26 pmI love this! I am just learning and am soaking up all the tips I can find! Thank you!
Amanda Alvarado commented on Oct 05 11 at 8:26 pmThose are gorgeous pics! I’m going to have to try some of them out when my grandson makes his appearance but i highly doubt they will turn out that awesome! I’m camera illiterate! LOL
martha yusko commented on Oct 05 11 at 8:39 pmGreat site, Great info :)
Crissy Easom commented on Oct 05 11 at 8:56 pmLOVE the blog!!!
Lise commented on Oct 05 11 at 8:58 pmOne of the tips I have is to jack up the temperature. Babies are always happier during shoots when they are warm and if they aren’t swaddled turning up the heat helps. Came via Kelly Moore giveaway post.
Lauren commented on Oct 05 11 at 9:02 pmlove it!
Catherine Galloway commented on Oct 05 11 at 9:27 pmgreat tips!! Thanks for sharing!!
Sassy commented on Oct 05 11 at 9:48 pmHow adorable!!!!
Harmony H commented on Oct 05 11 at 10:31 pmawesome! thanks for the tips!
Alyse commented on Oct 05 11 at 10:51 pmLove shooting newborns, but flashes never work :/ Cure: Natural light–duh :) So pretttty!
Stacey commented on Oct 05 11 at 10:52 pmThanks for the tips!!!
Kelly Boman commented on Oct 05 11 at 10:57 pmWonderful tips for newborn photos!
Donna B. commented on Oct 05 11 at 11:43 pmI wish I’d taken more photos when my son was an infant :(
Briann Neeley commented on Oct 05 11 at 11:49 pmgreat post! Im having my baby next week and this is perfect, thanks!
wendi commented on Oct 05 11 at 11:56 pmgreat tips!! We are going to another girl in Febuary. So i am prepared to take thousands just as i did with our other daughter.
Jessica commented on Oct 06 11 at 12:02 amGreat tips! thank you!
brittany cummings commented on Oct 06 11 at 12:39 amI LOVE this!! its always nice to get helpful hints and ideas about photography :)
Andrea S commented on Oct 06 11 at 12:41 amI love the tender moments photo, how precious!!
Jytte-Marie Lowry commented on Oct 06 11 at 2:47 amExcellent tips! They are such great, and inspiring ways for me to build upon and use!
Jessie commented on Oct 06 11 at 6:32 amLove these practical tips!! and they DO grow up so fast!
Erin G. commented on Oct 06 11 at 7:57 amGreat tips! Will use those very soon!
Jamie LeBLanc commented on Oct 06 11 at 8:37 amGreat info!
Ashley Ivanyisky commented on Oct 06 11 at 8:59 amLove!
Nicole McCullough commented on Oct 06 11 at 9:33 amGreat tips!
Vi Nguyen commented on Oct 06 11 at 10:01 amLove it!
julie keimig commented on Oct 06 11 at 11:20 amvery nice- I really enjoyed your photos
I can tell you love your work
Lynn commented on Oct 06 11 at 11:51 amGreat tips!
Crissy Easom commented on Oct 06 11 at 11:52 amGreat Tips!!!
Rikki commented on Oct 06 11 at 11:55 amI’m going to forward this info to my playgroup friends, most of them are working on #2 now.
Bobbi commented on Oct 06 11 at 11:57 amGreat Tips!
Brittany H. - NaturallyThriftyMom commented on Oct 06 11 at 11:58 amI like the ‘day in the life’ one. I think we sometimes forget in the moment to record what life is like. Then when time passes and it changes, we long to remember the things of the past.
sarah mellor commented on Oct 06 11 at 12:02 pmnatural light is the best!
Heather Monk commented on Oct 06 11 at 12:13 pmThis is a great article, Crissy! Great tips to remember for photographing newborns.
Amy Borders commented on Oct 06 11 at 12:14 pmGreat tips! Can’t wait to try them out on my little niece :)
Billie commented on Oct 06 11 at 12:29 pmI can’t wait to give these tips a shot whenever my little guy gets here!!
Shawna Elkins commented on Oct 06 11 at 12:42 pmWow! Amazing photos! I’ll be back tomorrow for more great tips! Loving Natural light. Thanks for the great post Crissy!
Ashley | Domestic Fashionista commented on Oct 06 11 at 1:42 pmLove to see parents interacting with their sweet new baby!
Andrea Swenson commented on Oct 06 11 at 2:01 pmBeautiful! Don’t forget to back them up and put them on a disk for safe keeping.
Casey E commented on Oct 06 11 at 2:05 pmPrinted this article today to have handy for future baby photos! Thanks!
tehamy commented on Oct 06 11 at 2:32 pmGreat tips! I adore pictures of baby fingers and toes!
Justine commented on Oct 06 11 at 2:38 pmAwesome tips!
Christina Eldredge commented on Oct 06 11 at 2:53 pmBack again admiring these photos and committing the tips to memory! :)
Christy Peffly commented on Oct 06 11 at 3:06 pmI really love the suggestion to capture the details. There is so much more to photography than faces! I love tiny toes and sweet hands!
Lyn H commented on Oct 06 11 at 3:23 pmSince I’m one with boxes of pictures sitting around, I think another good idea is to get them into albums right away too!
jamie commented on Oct 06 11 at 6:23 pmThe pictures are beautiful! You have a wonderful eye!
Jennifer Hall commented on Oct 06 11 at 6:56 pmThank you for the great tips. I love to take photos of my daughter but have to really work at getting a great one. I’ll definitely give these a try!
Cheryl Verver commented on Oct 06 11 at 7:28 pmThese are great tips _ I will have to try them! I love your photos!
Nora Nathoo commented on Oct 06 11 at 7:38 pmThank you again for the tips. Can’t wait to photograph more babieS!
Shelly Laneve commented on Oct 06 11 at 8:46 pmThese are such helpful tips for new moms. I know my sister wanted more than just the one session she had with her photographer. She wanted to capture everyday and watch her little one grow through photos. She just had her third last week so I am forwarding her this article!
Not a Perfect Mom commented on Oct 06 11 at 9:17 pmnatural light is soooo important…great tips!
Andrea Williams commented on Oct 06 11 at 10:17 pmSo adorable! Wish I had one to photograph and cuddle right now! :)
Erica G commented on Oct 06 11 at 10:19 pmI love pictures of little baby parts! Especially the feet! Those little toes are too cute!
Stephanie commented on Oct 06 11 at 10:48 pmWhat great photo tips!!! Can’t wait to go get my camera out and start snapping:)
Donna B. commented on Oct 06 11 at 11:40 pmI wish I’d had these tips when my was was little – I have so few good photos of him as a baby
Katelin Washmon commented on Oct 07 11 at 12:52 amcute cute cute!
Nikke commented on Oct 07 11 at 1:51 amThis is wonderful. THANKS!
Jamie LeBLanc commented on Oct 07 11 at 7:22 amLove it so cute
Christy Peffly commented on Oct 07 11 at 8:36 amI like your ‘day in the life’ tip. I’m not a huge fan of posing families so much. I love candid shots the most :)
Erin G. commented on Oct 07 11 at 8:54 amAwesome! Getting ready to do another newborn shoot this weekend, really helpful!
Tara commented on Oct 07 11 at 9:37 amBeautiful!
Heather Askew commented on Oct 07 11 at 10:22 amI think focusing on natural light is going to be something I start doing in all of my photography!
Nicole commented on Oct 07 11 at 12:21 pmLove your tips!
Jennifer Gragg commented on Oct 07 11 at 2:01 pmOMG! Wish I’d read this 8 months ago when my baby was a newborn. They grow up too fast! Love reading your stuff, Crissy!
Lauren Jolly commented on Oct 07 11 at 2:06 pmoh my goodness! these photos made me tear up! what an awesome thing! i love all the tips!
Charity Lummel commented on Oct 07 11 at 2:18 pmI wish I had these tips when my kids were babies. Thank you for these.
Ashley Ivanyisky commented on Oct 07 11 at 2:20 pmLove natural light
Kelli Stanfield commented on Oct 07 11 at 3:43 pmLove the tips! especially the natural light, I try to use it whenever possible!
Katelin Washmon commented on Oct 07 11 at 3:52 pmSimple is almost always the best
Kim commented on Oct 07 11 at 4:52 pmBeautiful images! Love the tips!
Stacey Dempsey commented on Oct 07 11 at 7:11 pmusing candid moments is a great tip i think that posed pics are not nearly as interesting, i love seeing dads with their babies , soo nice
Erica G commented on Oct 07 11 at 9:10 pmI am still trying to get a great picture of my 3 year old with her little sister who is now 20 months!
Amy Orvin commented on Oct 08 11 at 2:48 amgreat pics
kristin neagle commented on Oct 08 11 at 2:55 amIt is so true, they grow up way too fast! And then it becomes neary impossible to get them.to sit still for photos. How about some tips for great photos of toddlers and babies on the move?
Christy Peffly commented on Oct 08 11 at 9:23 amThanks for the great tips! They are motivating and inspiring :) Have bookmarked for another read too!
jeannine m commented on Oct 08 11 at 9:53 amGreat tips! Thanks for the post
Hilary Mercer commented on Oct 08 11 at 10:05 amas a newborn photographer I agree with all of these! Great tips!
Amanda Stauffer commented on Oct 08 11 at 11:02 amnice tips, I used some of these when taking pictures of my baby.
scottsgal commented on Oct 08 11 at 11:45 amlove the black and white – just stunning
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Laney commented on Oct 08 11 at 12:37 pmWhat a beautiful baby : )
Lesa McMahon commented on Oct 08 11 at 2:21 pmLove all of the tips! Thanks! I’m always looking to take better pictures.
Gretchen Gerth commented on Oct 08 11 at 3:51 pmGreat suggestions, I have found with kids these days they grow up used to the camera being in their faces so they are not as likely to pose. Makes for great candid shots.
Jillian Tree commented on Oct 08 11 at 3:54 pmadorable newborn photos. seriously.
Nicole commented on Oct 08 11 at 5:07 pmGreat tips! Thanks for sharing :)
Sarah Kay commented on Oct 08 11 at 6:00 pmMy son will be born in two weeks and I can’t wait to put these great tips to use!! thanks so much!!
Katydid commented on Oct 08 11 at 10:39 pmI love photography tips thank you! and I need alot of them before Christmas. I can never get great pictures at Christmas (maybe its because its too early to take pictures!)
Jessica Waters commented on Oct 09 11 at 10:09 amThanks for the great tips, I had such a hard time getting good pictures of my twins when they were newborns, if we ever have another baby i now know what to do!
Mimzy Wimzy commented on Oct 09 11 at 12:07 pmThis is great. I missed so many special photos when my kids were little. Then again, it was back in the day of having to buy film and remember to get it developed. I still have rolls & rolls undeveloped! Wonder if they’re any good?? My first granddaughter will be here about 9 weeks. I can’t wait to take pictures of her!
Gloria Walshver commented on Oct 09 11 at 2:21 pmmy daughter usually posts her pictures of her kids and now her new baby on Facebook for family and friends to see.
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rachel h commented on Oct 09 11 at 5:04 pmvery helpful!
Nicole at Mommy Moxie commented on Oct 09 11 at 5:31 pmGreat tips! In fact, I pinned two of these to my Photo Ideas board :)
ton commented on Oct 09 11 at 6:04 pmgreat tips!!
Priscilla Benavides commented on Oct 09 11 at 9:53 pmChildren and being a mom are a big blessing.
Chelsea Saulpaugh commented on Oct 09 11 at 11:34 pmLove the idea of going to the fabric store to get material for a backdrop instead of spending tons of money on official “backdrops.”
Stephanie Mago-Eagle commented on Oct 10 11 at 12:28 pmThank you for the photography tips I will have to try them out
TIFFANY MOCERINO commented on Oct 10 11 at 12:29 pmAWWWWWWWW
becca p. commented on Oct 10 11 at 12:40 pmLove the pics!
Adelina Priddis commented on Oct 10 11 at 1:05 pmThose are beautiful pictures!
Hayley commented on Oct 10 11 at 1:41 pmDoing newborn shoots are one of my favorite sessions to do. I only shoot natural light which stinks living in AK in the winters.
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Betty commented on Oct 10 11 at 3:26 pmNatural light is wonderful – my husband tried very hard with his flash and he never got such good results
crystal commented on Oct 10 11 at 3:48 pmBeautiful pictures..they look ‘professional’ to me! Thanks for sharing:)
Krista Myers commented on Oct 10 11 at 5:28 pmGood tips! :)
Simone commented on Oct 10 11 at 8:40 pmThese photos are beautiful!
Wehaf commented on Oct 10 11 at 10:20 pmThe tip about using natural light is so true!
Simone commented on Oct 11 11 at 3:50 pmThanks for the amazing tips!
Karen Propes commented on Oct 12 11 at 12:30 amThanks so much, I can use these tips!!!
Eve commented on Oct 12 11 at 6:05 pmvery sweet
Carolina Dhabolt commented on Oct 12 11 at 7:46 pmLove it, thank you for the tips.
Eileen Lorber commented on Oct 12 11 at 7:48 pmGreat tips for taking photos of any age subject, thanks!
Nancy Reid commented on Oct 12 11 at 7:56 pmmuch nicer picture than that “weird” baby photo post
Connie Gruning commented on Oct 12 11 at 9:28 pmThese are great tips! Poor baby Alice…. more picture taking coming her way after her nap!! Thank you!
Connie
Tricia Night owl Mama commented on Oct 12 11 at 10:17 pmu would think these would be just a given but it would be surprising how many times you forget to do these
Kellie Kluger commented on Oct 12 11 at 10:38 pmGreat tips, thanks!
Nicole Hanson commented on Oct 14 11 at 1:09 amThose pics are so darn cute!
Tracy P commented on Oct 14 11 at 7:43 amGreat tips!
Chelsea Saulpaugh commented on Oct 15 11 at 10:02 pmBeautiful photographs.
jenny at dapperhouse commented on Oct 16 11 at 1:32 amgreat tips for new parents and family like me who wants great shots of my nephews!! Thanks so much.
Chelsea Saulpaugh commented on Oct 16 11 at 10:21 pmThis makes me wish I had my own little one to photograph.
Shari Lynn Alligood commented on Oct 16 11 at 10:59 pmI loved your tip about using natural light & turning off your flash to take pictures by windows or an open door!! Awesome article & tips!
Becca Eby commented on Oct 19 11 at 4:43 pmThose are great tips. We used some of the cute baby blankets we got as gifts for easy backdrops. Free and lovely.
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