Getting Ready For Newborn Photography Westchester NY

By Georgia Diaz


Many people find it a challenge to photograph a newborn especially if it is their first time. For this reason, some look for a professional photographer to do the job. However, there are those who want to personally take the photos of their kid as this is a time to bond with the baby and share those lovely moments. Whichever the case, preparation has to be done earlier to ensure the newborn photography Westchester NY goes on well.

One might be wondering why a professional does need such tips and the answer is there is never a manual showing how one should deal with newborns. Even the most experienced photographers have had infants cry and scream during a session and they just did not know what to do with the situation. Therefore such tips aim at preparing one psychologically and also physically on how to conduct the session.

First, the location must be ready before bringing the toddler for the session. In this case the location can be a room or a studio. It should be kept as simple as possible. The necessary props to be used should be well arranged and a heater should be in the room. This is so as to maintain the proper temperatures in the room for the infant so that it does not get cold.

Individuals should also get the baby ready for the process. When it comes to the clothing, it should also be simple as possible. A person can have the baby nude or dressed in a diaper only or wrapped beautifully in a shawl. The reason why the infant is having minimal clothing is so as his little beautiful toes, fingers and cheeks are well captured in the photos. With a heater on in the room one should not worry about dressing the toddler lightly.

Also the toddler should be relaxed during the session. To ensure this, an individual must feed the baby well before the process begins and then let her go to sleep after which the process can begin. Taking photos when the toddler is awake can be challenging as she might cry with so many people around her, looking and doing things she may not understand. Thus the right time to take newborn pictures is 5 to 14 days after birth.

Baby poses should also be determined ahead of the session. There are many positions the toddler can be put in for beautiful pictures to be taken. For instance there are the blanket poses, floor positions among other poses and the individual must use well the props available. People should also not limit their imagination and can do other poses that have not been done. But all the poses should be safe and comfortable.

Props that can be used during the process are numerous. Examples include the following; soft fabric, blanket, baskets, shawls, head bands, large bean bags and other numerous things. When it comes to the lighting aspects, natural light should be utilized as compared to artificial one which can be too strong for the child.

With everything set, the newborn photography Westchester NY session can now begin. When it comes to the equipments, they should be in good condition and the photographer should always ensure to take close photos of the little one. There should also be a photo of mom and dad with their little bundle of joy.




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