Newborns are delicate and older babies
are wiggly (not to mention spit-up, diapers and crying)—which is
why taking pictures of infants can be so challenging. I've wasted
precious smile time trying to find the right pose for my son's age.
Picking the right pose can help you snap some better photos within
your baby's attention span.
Use a U-shaped pillow.
I
found a less common use for my Boppy—as a baby prop. With brand new
babies, I tuck the pillow under the backdrop to prop a baby's head
up, either while lying on his back or his belly. As he got older, I
used it to keep him from tipping over as he was learning to sit up.
Uses poses to show off new skills.
I take monthly
photos of my son, and I love using different poses to show his new
skills. I switched up poses when he was holding his head up by
himself and sitting up by himself—and soon, I'll snap a few of him
crawling.
Add a bit of Mom or Dad.
One of my favorite
newborn pictures I've taken is of my niece, fit perfectly snug in her
mom's outstretched arms. Its a great pose for remembering later how
tiny she was. Older infants can also be photographed walking with the
aid of a parent or grandparent's hands.
Use a few different poses—but start with the most comfortable.
I love to use a
few different poses to get a variety of shots—but I've often made
the mistake of not starting on the right one. Begin where your baby
is comfortable. If she doesn't like tummy time, don't start trying to
imitate a cute shot on her tummy—once she's mad, you may not be
able to try any other poses.
Get in close.
I love baby
feet—and so I've taken a few close-ups of just toes. After you have
a few good overall poses, try snapping some of just feet or fingers.
Capture that tiny wisp of hair or the blue in her eyes.
Finding the right
pose to get the best shot of a baby can be challenging. With a pillow
or extra person to help with propping and a few ideas (and a lot of
patience), taking baby photos can be a bit easier.
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