Tips for Newborn Baby Photos Described

Tips for Newborn Baby Photos 

We take it for granted that children are cute, but that cuteness does not always come out in photographs. Why? While sometimes an uncooperative child can be the primary reason, a failure to capture the vitality of youth can be laid on the doorstep of the photographer. Digital photography can help AND hurt you.

(If you are still working with a film camera, many of the rules described below apply as well).

The following are some tips to make that once in a (new) lifetime snapshot special. One of the pitfalls of having no concern with paying for film is the tendency to simply blast away under the theory that, of the dozens or hundreds of shots, one is simply bound to be good. This is problematic for several reasons.

First, immediately after birth doctors or nurses will put silver nitrate or an antibiotic ointment into their eyes. Flashing numerous times when a child is already disoriented, used to a dark environment, and just coming into a (comparatively) very bright world only to get goop in their eyes is probably unpleasant.

Second, blasting away places a substantial burden on you after the fact of having to sort through those myriad of photos. Give yourself time to play with that newborn and focus on getting a few good shots. Third, be mindful of those around you if the shots are being taken in a nursery with other newborns.

You may want to flash and blast away, but in many hospitals, the nursery will be abuzz with other parents who may want to just spend some quiet, quality time with their new bundles That said, if you are able to set yourself up in a nice room and is willing to be selective with your photos; digital cameras offer an array of options.

Go for the soft colors, soft light, and soft textures. Keep in mind that many babies will be born with what appears to be "bad skin", complete with zits (this is either milia or acne neonatorum), jaundice (yellowish appearance), or flaking (newborn skin will flake completely off in the first few weeks and may start shortly after delivery).

Softer light will help prevent all but the most obvious of these smaller blemishes out of your photos. On the other hand, if you prefer realism, go for the starker and brighter, just do not be surprised with the outcomes.

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