Baby portraits are a wonderful way to document the growth of your child. These days, everyone has a digital camera so we are all able to capture the usual moments of every day life, and these will be treasured memories in years to come. However it is a nice idea to take some extra special shots now and then. I want to give you a few tips to make these really great.
First, consider using a professional for at least one of your photo shoots. They are expensive, but you will get some unique results.
If you want to do it yourself, the most important element of a good photo is lighting. If the subject of a photo is lit from the side, their facial features will be more defined and add interest to the photo. A great baby photo tip that you can do at home, is find a window facing north or south. Hold or seat your baby so that the light from the window is falling on the side of their face. Set your camera to black and white mode, with the flash off, and take a photo or have someone take one over your shoulder. Photos taken in this style have a unique documentary look that will be great as a framed print.