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Today I want to share with you my tips and tricks for doing a newborn photoshoot at home. With a little bit of preparation and creativity, any mom can do these at home without breaking the bank for new photoshoots at every milestone. Of course, there will be times when you want to hire a professional photographer but in my opinion, these tips and tricks are great to know for any momtogs\u00a0who love to\u00a0capture moments of their little ones.<\/p>\n
First I want to begin with a disclosure that I am not a professional photographer and these tips are meant for amateur momtogs like myself. The following tips and tricks are simply what I discovered through research and experience and are in no way meant to replace professional opinion.\u00a0These tips may not work for everyone and I cannot guarantee results. But I do hope that this blog post can inspire you to create your own DIY newborn photos from the comforts of your home.<\/p>\n
For the best newborn photos, professionals recommend doing the shoot no later than two weeks. I found that on or before 10 days is best because by two weeks babies become fussier while sleeping. This depends on the baby of course, but it is important not to miss this window of time because this is when they sleep longer and can be posed\u00a0more easily.<\/p>\n
I wish I had known this sooner, but lighting is so important when it comes to photography.\u00a0It doesn’t matter how great your equipment is, poor lighting or harsh lighting will yield poor results especially when it comes to portrait photography. This is why so many professional photographers prefer to take photos in the mornings or late afternoons also known as the “golden hour” and not under the harsh mid-day sun. You also want to avoid too many lights in the room. This isn’t just uncomfortable for your little one to have to deal with, but it can also ruin photos.<\/p>\n
I think lighting looks most natural when it’s not directly above or below you, when it hits from the side creating natural, soft shadows and highlights that frame the face. For this reason, I chose the nursery window\u00a0draped by sheer white curtains.<\/p>\n
After some research and experimentation, I found colors look most natural when soft light hits at an approximately 45-degree angle. (But of course, this can depend on your personal style and preference.)<\/p>\n
With these factors in mind, this is how I set up my temporary home studio.<\/p>\n
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