How to take pictures of newborns?

Want to try newborn photography, but don't know how to start with posing? You've seen pictures of newborns. Do you want to know how the photographer did it?

In this article, I will show you three simple framework technologies. I will observe the scene in each position from the side and how to reproduce it at home. Then, I will show you the final shots of these positions, so these three skills will help you understand how to shoot newborns correctly.

Scene 1: crib mattress

There is nothing simpler than this position. Just take the mattress out of the crib, find a suitable mattress and put it on the floor through the window or sliding glass door. I suggest placing the mattress at a 60-degree angle with the window.

At this specific time, the mattress was placed at a 90-degree angle with the window, and the mother went over and put the sleeping baby on the bed. Then, she sat on the floor, so that she could get enough shadow and depth in the photo.

Flowers are used in the picture, and green plants are put in this position, which does not provide a good place to take pictures.

Scene 2: Black cloth

Next, try to fix it on the back of the chair with a big black canvas. Ordinary high-backed chairs will do. If you can't adjust the chair, please ask your baby's father or mother to hold the canvas so that it can spread out on the floor and sit next to the big window again. Now, you can put the baby in the basket and then put it on the floor on the fabric. Even mom and dad can stand in front of the background and hold the baby in their arms.

This position is really versatile. This is a simple way to create high-contrast photos, which looks more casual and interesting than the first scene. Need more post-processing time to get a beautiful black background!

Scene 3: Bean bag chair

Bean chair is the most commonly used method to photograph newborns. Put the bag on the floor, cover it with a big blanket, and then fix it in a high-backed chair near the light source. If you plan to take photos mainly in this position, you can cover the bag with several layers before fixing it.

If you are shooting a restless child and it is widely used in terms of the number of photos that can be taken in a single posture, then this scene is a good choice. Only by using this position can you easily take portraits, close-ups of toes or feet or all photos of babies.

The world of newborn photography is full of nuances and varieties. This article is actually just the tip of the iceberg in photographic composition, but I hope it can be a good starting point for you to understand how to organize these three scenes and what effect they can achieve in photos.