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5 Things to Avoid When Taking Photos of Newborn Babies

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Things to Avoid When Taking Photos of Newborn Babies

Newborn photography is something that excites many parents. Photos of babies are beautiful mementoes, and they can also make great gifts for when these children are older. However, it can be challenging to pull off these types of photos. Here are some mistakes people make when photographing newborn babies and how to remedy them.

5 Things to Avoid When Taking Photos of Newborn Babies

Mistake #1 – They shoot in poor lighting

One of the common errors that beginners make is that they shoot without regard for exposure and lighting. Since cameras record differences in light, illuminating a subject is the quickest way to improve picture quality.

Photo editing software can do many things; they can crop photos, modify the background, and even remove red-eye in subjects. However, no software can solve lousy lighting. Although there are tools that can adjust lighting, a post-processed photo will still look subpar to one taken in good light.

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Mistake #2 – They want to capture a ‘perfect’ photo

Like anything that has to do with young children, it is a lot of work trying to photograph babies. Newborns, especially, will not hold a pose unless when asleep. Even then, they might shift around. If you are aiming for Anne Geddes-level pictures, know that there is a lot of planning involved.

The best photos are taken when the little ones are not posed awkwardly. They are just sitting, sleeping, or playing as they would, and the photographer only captures them as they are. Let your child go about his or her business, and snap the photos without overthinking.

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Mistake #3 – They are not always ready to shoot

Seasoned newborn photographers are always ready with backup cameras, batteries, and memory cards. It will be a letdown if you miss important moments like your baby smiling, laughing, or seeing something for the first time.

Experience is the only way to learn how to avoid the special moments, which is why the better photographers out there can charge quite a bit more for their work, while cheaper photographers may not have as much experience and/or equipment under their belt.

Happy bub

Mistake #4 – They rely on DIY too much

Though it is perfectly fine if you want to document your child’s everyday life, there are moments when hiring a professional is the better choice. For example, if you are sending birth announcements, a professional photo that your loved ones can frame is the best option.

Birthday or holiday cards are also better if professionally shot. In the end, you will be the one to compile all of these in albums, so you should get something classic which you can look back on fondly.

Happy bub in the grass

Mistake #5 – They do not make backups

Backing up your data is essential for work and school documents, but you should extend that to your photos as well. Losing your photos is definitely one of those things to avoid when taking phtoos of newborn babies! These photos show memories that you cannot otherwise retrieve. If you lose your only images of an event, these are gone forever. You can revisit the place and retake those photos, but the memories you will have are different from the original.

 

Conclusion

Taking photos of a little bundle of joy is a way for a couple to capture a brand-new stage in their life together. Thinking of these things to avoid when taking photos of newborn babies will make sure you’ll have a stack of images your client can display for years to come.

Capturing a baby’s first moments is priceless, and SvenStudios can help you with that. We work out of Adelaide and specialise in newborn photography, and we have been accredited by the Australian Institute of Professional Photography while also being a registered teacher! Get in touch with us today to learn more.

 

 

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Get an Exceptional Newborn Photographer With These 5 Tips

Exceptional Newborn Photographer

Capturing the first few months of your child’s life is a wonderful way to keep the memory of these moments that will pass by quickly. However, those adorable newborn photos that you see online or in a friend’s photo album actually take lots of effort. If you’re one of the many parents who want to have an infant photoshoot, you will need to find an exceptional newborn photographer who specialises in this field of photography.

Get an Exceptional Newborn Photographer With These 5 Tips

With the number of professionals in today’s photography market, it is understandable that you might be a bit overwhelmed in choosing the right person for your needs. Fret not; Here are five practical newborn photographer tips on how to make your search for an expert easier:

Baby Chloe

Research Early in Your Pregnancy

Research is vital if you want to get the best photographer for your newborn child. The months leading to the end of your pregnancy and the first few weeks of your baby’s life could get really busy. This is why researching early in your pregnancy is more advisable because this is when situations are less hectic. You can even personally visit the newborn photographers that are available in your area. When you have more time to research, you get to weigh your options better and find a photographer who will suit all your needs.

You’ll also be more likey to book one in as some of the best newborn photographers book out very quickly.

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Check for Credentials

For a photographer to be able to accept newborn clients, honestly not much more than a police check is needed legally. However as an exceptional newborn photographer, they would first undergo safety training. As parents, you want to make sure that the photographer and their staff are well-trained to handle a delicate being. Even if you are around during the shoot, the team will be the one handling your baby to get the perfect shots.

This is also why it’s a great idea to start your research early in your pregnancy so that you have time to get these factors. Be sure to ask for their credentials, and perhaps pay them a visit get a feel of how the process will be during your session.

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Consider Your Budget

The budget for newborn photography is essential and should be taken into utmost consideration. However, keep in mind that this shouldn’t be your only basis when making a decision because not all photographers offer the same quality of service, which is why you should not decide on the price alone.

More often than not, an exeptional newborn photographer would not exactly be ‘cheap‘. Often with higher charges deliver high-quality services that you may not get anywhere else. Despite the many factors at play when choosing a photographer, the budget is a huge consideration, which is why you should set a considerable budget based on your financial standing.

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Check if they can work at your home

The best way to conduct a newborn photoshoot in surrounds familiar with everyone involved. A studio is nice, but it can be lovely to have the shoot done in your own home. An exceptional newborn photographer would have a portable studio setup ready to go.

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Go for the Photographer Whose Work You Admire

There’s no point in hiring a photographer whose work you don’t like, which is why you must choose the one whose work you do admire. With that, you can guarantee that you’ll receive the results that you are expecting. Additionally, working with someone you believe in will translate into an incredible experience.

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Having beautiful newborn photos is a necessity for many parents because the images can be put up on the walls, saved on the mobile phone, and digitally-printed to place in an album. These newborn photoshoots are an excellent way to acquire professional photos that will last for a lifetime and the benefits of having family photos put up around the house are well documented.

At the same time, finding an excellent newborn photographer is essential to get the results that you desire. The five tips we’ve shared above will lead you to find the right photographer who will suit all your needs.

If you’re looking for a newborn photographer in Adelaide who will not disappoint, check us out at Sven Studios. We are an award-winning photography studio with experts who will guarantee an excellent experience. Connect with us today to book your appointment!

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How to Get the Most Out Your Newborn Photoshoot

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How to Get the Most Out Your Newborn Photoshoot

What many new parents don’t realise is that the newborn phase is just that–a phase. They power through the haze of sleepless nights and endless diaper changes, their days marked by delirious happiness or extreme exhaustion. Then in a blink of an eye, its over, and your helpless little angel is now a rambunctious toddler turning your house upside down.

When you are in the thick of the newborn stage, you don’t think much beyond the next week. You are in deep survival mode, only capable of processing what you need to do today and the next day. If you ask a new parent what their first few months of life were like for them and the new baby, they probably won’t be able to answer except to tell you that they survived it.

A great way to capture those precious first moments of your baby’s life is to hire a newborn photographer. They are better than a relative taking a blurry snapshot on a camera phone. You can have professional lit, styled, and photographed keepsakes that you will want to look back on for many years to come.

Get the Most Out Your Newborn Photoshoot tips

If you are considering newborn photography, here are a few tips you can follow to get the most out of your newborn photoshoot:

Look for a photographer in your third trimester

When it comes to professional photographers, the best ones book out fast! Since you can’t move your due date around, planning advance can ensure you get to work with the newborn photographer that you want. A capable photographer knows how to work with delicate babies safely, and they have the patience to get the shots just right. If you don’t book one in advance, chances are the one you won’t be available on short notice.

Belair Maternity Shoot

Schedule it during the first two weeks

The first couple of weeks are when your newborn is mostly asleep. It makes it easier for you to get them to hold still for photos. Older babies will not stay still and may easily be distracted or agitated by strange noises and bright lights. You won’t want to have an album full of crying or grumpy photos of your newborn.

Newborn Photography

Pick a time during your baby’s longest daytime nap

While your baby will be mostly asleep, they can tend to be fussy during their awake times. Choose a schedule during your child’s longest stretch of daytime sleep, if it is at least one hour or more. You may need more time than one hour, but at least the first one gets you enough time to get some good photos before you need to take a break for feeding and nappy changes.

An experienced newborn photographer will give you ample time to get the most out of your newborn photoshoot no matter how long you get in front of the camera!

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Skip the costumes, use heirloom clothes

While it may look cute to dress up your child in costumes, you can make the photos more meaningful and memorable by using unique clothes that have been passed down or gifted to you. Perhaps your parents kept your baby clothes which can be tailored to fit your new baby. You can also have an outfit fashioned from a wedding dress or dress shirt. There are many ways to dress up your baby for the occasion, but personal pieces will make it unique and give you a beautiful story to tell your child someday.

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Do it at home

If you have space, have your photos taken at home. You will have more flexibility, you won’t have to bring your entire arsenal of baby gear, and you will be more comfortable as a family. Photographers can bring equipment like lighting and backdrops, that will be a much easier feat than transporting an entire nursery. This is probably the easiest way to get the most out of your newborn photography.

Baby in Basket

When you emerge from the stupor of the newborn stage with beautiful, professionally-taken photographs, you will be grateful that you had the foresight to plan for it. Scheduling a photo shoot might seem like the last thing you want to do when you are covered in milk and surrounded by diapers. However, you will come to realise that the season is fleeting and you will only have a small window to capture those precious first days with your child.

 

Are you looking for a newborn photographer in Adelaide? We can help you immortalise the most important milestones of your life. We specialise in wedding, family, and newborn photography services. Don’t let the opportunity to create beautiful memories slip by. Call us to schedule an appointment.

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Baby Max – Newborn Shoot

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Baby Max’s Newborn Shoot

I got to meet little baby Max the other day and take this little cutie’s photos! Max’s parents are friends with baby Hadley‘s family so it was lovely to hear that they had found me through a friend’s recommendation! It’s always nice to hear that as you know you’re doing something right! 😀

At the beginning little Max wasn’t so sure about having his photos taken, he was a little reluctant to be away from Mum and Dad for too long so we ended up taking saome time to ease our way into it. We started out with some simple shots laying down on a big fluffy blanket while he got used to being around the big flashing lights 🙂

Once he got used the whole idea of having his newborn photos taken, and once he had a nice piddle we were able to graduate to some cute shots in some of the baskets I had available.

Baby in a fluffy blanket
Nap time for baby Max
Daddy hugs for baby Max
Family hugs
Baby black and white
Baby in a basket on wooden floor
Baby Max in a basket
Baby Max in a smaller basket
Teddy bear

Baby Max got to be a little bit sleepy towards the end of our shoot, so while walking about the nearby park for family photos, he had a little nap which was great for some intimate family shots amongst the trees.

 

Family photo in pepper tree
Mum and bub
Baby looking over shoulder 2
Family photo in a tree
Sitting together on the side of a creek

it was super lovely to meet baby max and I hope his parents love his photos! 😀

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Baby April’s Fathers Day Shoot

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Meet Baby April

It was a beautifully sunny, and unseasonably warm day the day after fathers day this year, So what better way to enjoy the sunshine than head out for a Father’s day photoshoot? I got to meet baby April, who was five months old and she had given her daddy a bit of a photo shoot for fathers day! Of course it was all Mum’s doing, but that’s not how we are remembering it 🙂

The original plan was to head out to the nearby pond and reserve area nearby my house at 7am, to catch the magical rays of the early morning, similar to what we did with another recent baby shoot I did there. However, the shoot took place considerably later which meant that the sun’s rays were a little bit stronger, causing the photos to become quite a bit brighter than I had planned. however I think they reflected the lovely sunny personality of little Baby April! She was such a good smiley bub!

Father’s Day Baby Photoshoot with Baby April

As it is the beginning of spring, we got to make use of some of the lovely wild flowers poppng up around the place, while the grass is still super green from the winter. All this combined with the strong sun made for some lovely airy portraits of baby April and her little family.

As I knew this was a Father’s Day photo shoot, I was keen to start with a bit of a father-daughter portrait, and I feel as though that worked out very well, very quickly! Usually the best shots of a shoot happen towards the end as everyone is more comnfortable in front of a camera, but they killed it straight up!

baby April had a number of different outfits to change into during the shoot, so while walking about the pond, we had a bit of fun chaging outfits and shooting some cute family shots.

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Baby with her father
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Smiling family photo in the grass
Walking along the pond edge
Family photo in the sun and trees
April and her Mummy
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Baby sitting in flowers 3
Family walking though trees
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Smiling baby in a basket 3

Capturing the Smiles in the Studio

After out little walk, we finished up within my little home studio for some neat studio shoots. Thankfully April found my face to be absolutely hilarious so I diddnt have to work too hard to make her show her huge grin! Made for a lovely ending to what turned out to be a beautifully successful fathers day photo shoot!

Cute baby in pink
Alice in WInderland Baby photoshoot
Mum and bub playing
Family photograph in studio
Kisses for April

Thanks so much to little baby April and her parents for coming in for a fathers day shoot! Was a lot of fun and I hope you treat your photos as beautiful reminders of your little family as it is right now! 🙂