Hints For Great Newborn Photography Fairfax

By Donna Wright


Welcoming a new member to a family is usually quite an exciting time for most parents. To this effect, most mums and dads plan to have a photography session soon after their baby has been born. This is a great idea as it helps to create some really great memories for the whole family. To ensure that everything goes well, there are some great newborn photography Fairfax ideas that you can use.

Decide whether you want a studio session or a real life, natural session. Studio sessions can last a bit longer than natural sessions. Also, if you opt for a studio session, be prepared to do it the first few weeks after the baby has been born. With a natural, real life session, you can wait for a few weeks more before you schedule a session. Even though you can opt to have both sessions, it can be a bit tiring for the parents, so it is best to choose the most suitable option for you.

Having everything you need before the session starts is important to the success of the task. It will also minimize on time wastage. This is because there will be no unnecessary breaks in between the task as people rush to find various items. This will help to keep everyone focused on the most important task. This will most likely result in great pictures and minimum stress on everyone who is involved. For this to work, both the parents and the photographer have to start preparations for the event well ahead of time.

Before the session starts, everyone should have something to eat. This is because most sessions last for quite a while and if you do not eat before you start, chances are that you may have to stop the event mid way, so that you can eat something. It may be helpful to have some snacks around, so that everyone can have a snack when the baby takes a break to be fed or for a diaper change. This will prevent everyone from trying to hurry through the session, so that they can leave to go and eat.

Use the baby as your inspiration to get some great pictures. As the baby carries out natural movements like crying, yawning or stretching, have the photographer take some shots. This may result in classic shots.

The mum should also get photographed. This is because in most instances, most mums are tired and haggard and the last thing they want is to get in the picture. However, this would be a good opportunity as both the mother and baby would treasure this photo for a long time to come.

Make good use of props. In order not to get overwhelmed by the limitless opportunities at your disposal, plan 3 to 4 different set ups that you will use. Props can be simple, natural things found around your house, or the photographer can bring some. Just make sure to let them know what you want.

Do not forget to have other family members pose with the baby. This can makes some really great photos. Sibling photos and parent photos are good ideas. You can also have the whole family take a photo while posing with the baby. This will create some really great memories.




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