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Creative Baby photoshoot ideas and Where to organize them?

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Kids, right from the day they are born, are the gem in the parents’ eyes. Every parent wishes to document the growth stage and book a baby photography session with the best baby photographers in Los Angeles.

Most people associate baby photography with themes, props, party supplies and costumes, whereas those are only a portion of it. With little creativity and post-production magic, the results are beautiful photographs worth cherishing years later.

The key is to take a mix of posed and candid shots that help create a childhood album filled with memories. From professional headshots Kingwood focusing on beautiful close-ups of your baby, to relaxed and natural shots of siblings playing outdoors together. 

The majority of people think about maternity photography in terms of themes, props, and costumes, but that is only one aspect. The outcomes are gorgeous photographs that will be cherished for years to come if you use a little imagination and post-production wizardry.

If you are looking for creative photoshoot ideas, we have listed six common ideas. Using different lens combinations, simple props such as white sheets, colored blankets, and perspective changes, you can click some great baby photographs.

Where to organize Baby Photoshoot?

Location plays a great role in determining the preparation needed, as well as the results. Owing to babies being sensitive to multiple allergens, baby photographers tend to prefer either of the two common locations:

  1. Inside Studio or baby’s house
  2. Outdoor locations such as gardens, parks

Natural light is the best lighting source for a photograph, and you can play with the set-up to create a custom background when shooting outdoors. The only downside to shooting outdoors is the number of things you and the parents need to carry to the location, such as camera equipment, props, diaper bags, etc.

On the other hand, studio photography is an easier photography location where you can create different scenarios in-house and experiment with different costumes or settings.

If you want to put your baby’s photos in an elegant, beautiful and unique way, you can also get a studio on rent at studio.hypop.com.au. From organizing equipment and mounting stands to managing lighting and props, this service offers everything needed for the satisfactory coverage.

Natural light can be replicated using softbox lighting and mirrors.

Professional baby photographers los angeles have expertise in working with either photoshoot locations as long as they follow some basic tips. 

Basic tips for nailing any baby photoshoot

#1 Shoot from their eye level

Perspective plays a role in how a photo will turn out. When clicked from above, the baby may look unnaturally small. When you click photographs while getting down to their eye level, you get amazing shots.

#2 Throw some close-up shots in the mix

Babies are expressive, and since you are already clicking photographs from their eye level, it would be a good idea to get some close-up photos to capture those precious expressions.

#3 Pick simple backgrounds

When shooting outside, remove any obstructions or unwanted elements from the background to direct focus on the baby. When shooting indoors, use backdrop papers, and use a few toys to fill the frame.

#4 Capture maximum details

Fingers, curling toes, pursed lips, or soft eyelashes are some details in your photograph that can set it apart from others. Pay close attention to details. 

#5 Experiment with black and white setting

Colors bring out different emotions in the viewer, and a photograph in black and white can be a powerful statement. Black and white bring out very delicate details in the photograph hidden in the color photograph. 

Baby Photoshoot Ideas

Baby cuddled in the parents’ arms.

A sign of parental love – the baby, cuddled in the parent’s embracing arms is a great photograph that indeed makes into the top 5 baby photographs. The baby can be clicked sleeping in the arms or be wide awake.

2. Sibling Love

When having older siblings, it is a great photograph idea when you include them in the photograph. Them playing together or getting along is a cute photograph.

3. Propped up or on their stomach.

In a few months, babies learn to sit upright without support but have them photographed while they are on their backs or their stomach is a cute pose. Ideally, position them on something soft and sturdy for maximum support.

4. Right above the baby

One of the most common baby photography styles is standing above the baby and clicking the photos. This way, the entire body looks proportionate, and you can distract with a toy to draw attention to the camera.

5. Up close

Give attention to details such as lips and expressive eyes by going up close (as mentioned earlier).

6. Playing with a prop

When the baby is able to sit upright by their own, posing them with a prop results in amazing shots. Props can be as simple as their favorite stuffed animal or as one-off cake smash photographs.

Preparation during photoshoot

When booking an appointment for a photography session, it is good to sit with the photographer and discuss all the baby photoshoot ideas you may have. Browse through the portfolio and choose what kind of shoot you’d like. Always feed the baby before the photoshoot and in-between to keep them comfortable. Keep a bag with their favorite toys, diapers, and few dresses (if bigger than size 3) handy. 

Wrapping Up

At the end, the candid smile of your newborn while sleeping or the cute mess of a cake smash allows you to focus on the good aspects of pregnancy and parenthood. By booking a professional baby photographer allows you to capture such moments and make them timeless.

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