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Tips For Taking Better Baby Photographs
Author: Kimberley Thane
Published: 13 July 2006
Aren’t baby photographs just the best? They bring back good memories, make you
laugh, look fantastic on greeting cards and are probably one of the toughest
pictures to take.
All of us have to photograph a baby some time or the other in our lives. Be
it our little cousin bro's son, the neighbours little one or our own bundle
of joy. Photographing baby’s is just one of those things you have to do
sooner or later.
However, for a job which so ordinary and regular it is far too
underestimated. Not too many people really know the nuances of taking a good
baby picture. Even a lot of photographers who will probably make your little
ol’ grandmother look like Sandra Bullock in brilliantly shot photographs
tend to get a little flummoxed when it comes to babies.
Below therefore we compile a list of the things you need to do in order to
get that perfect shot of a little one, read on:
First things first. Make sure your camera is loaded up with fresh new
batteries. Get your CF card ready in case of a digi-cam.
Get a fresh new roll of film if you are using a regular camera. Ensure that
the film is new, not something which has been lying around somewhere for the
last few months.
Make sure the film is at a constant temperature.
Use pastel shades, soft light, softer focus etc, when photographing little
ones. These will ensure that the photograph’s primary focus remains on the
child and doesn't get disturbed by other peripheral objects like the
background or clothes.
When choosing what clothes to photograph your baby in remember to go for
something which will show of your child’s nice healthy rotundity. The
beautiful rounded hands and legs all work very well in baby pictures.
Make sure you pay enough attention to the child’s limbs these are in general
very picturesque and look great in photographs.
Make sure your lights are soft else they will make the baby squint and look
awful in the picture. If you are photographing indoors put your baby next to
the window or under some dim light, like say a night lamp. While shooting
outdoors remember to check the level of light available. The light during
sundown, or twilight or right at the time of dawn are ideally the best sort
of illumination required for photographing a baby.
Make sure your baby is well-rested, fed and bathed when you are taking
his/her pictures else you will end up capturing a dirty, cranky, crying baby
on film.
While developing the photographs remember to keep enough prints for all
members of the family (I would advice you to write all their names down in
advance).
Make sure you date or mark your photographs in some way since baby
photographs just keep coming once you have a new baby in the house. Under
the circumstances therefore some sort of labelling or means of compilation
is important.
Be careful with how you store your CD or negatives. Keep them in a moisture
free environment.
Select your favourite snap and put it in your album as as possible to keep
your collection up to date.
Photographing a baby is an important part of watching him/her grow up. To
ensure you get all the shots of little exciting moments which you are likely
to lose track of keep a portable camera handy in his/her diaper bag or some
such place you will have immediate access to. And then when he/she gives you
their first toothy grin, or takes their first shaky step you will be ready
with your camera eager to say cheese.
About the Author:
Kimberly Thane is an author and mother. See more articles at
Safe Baby Car Seats and
Push Baby Strollers
Source: www.isnare.com
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