This sweet baby girl joined her family in February and as always, it was such an honor to be asked to capture them as they transition to a family of four.
Photographing Your Own Fresh 48 {Seattle Newborn Photographer}
I think we can all agree that these past two years have been tough. While it’s not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, missing out on a Fresh 48 session that you were excited about, can be a bit of a downer. Today, I’m going to share some tips for you to take those image yourself in the hospital while photographers aren’t allowed in. I hope these will help you with photographing those early days until we can have your in home newborn session.
Tip One
Photograph the hospital items that you only see in those first couple of days. The little newborn hat and the hospital bracelets are only used for such a short time so make sure you get images of them while you can.
Tip Two
Make sure you photograph them in the little plastic bassinet that they sleep in. This is so unique to your hospital stay so this is an image you’ll want to capture.
Tip Three
As most hospitals are only allowing one guest, take turns photographing them in each other’s arms.
Tip Four
Use natural light. Turn off the hospital lights. They are never flattering and natural light will take your pictures to a different level. Shoot during the daylight and either shoot with the window behind your subject, or with the baby positioned so the light is hitting them from the side.
Tip Five
Don’t forget a close up of that sweet face and other little details like the tiny flakey feet.
Tip Six
Make sure you explore different angles. You don’t need to take a traditional portrait. Move all around the baby. You might surprise yourself with what you get.
I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any questions. If your hospital is allowing visitors and you’d rather not take images yourself, please contact me here.
Before & After {Seattle Newborn Photographer}
A fun little “before and after” image share of my own little one. The first photo is from when he was a newborn, and the second is from his first birthday. Have you ever tried to recreate a newborn photo?
Baby Makes Three {Seattle Newborn Photographer}
Mentoring For Photographers {Seattle Newborn Photographer}
I am thrilled to start offering mentoring for photographers looking to start lifestyle newborn sessions! A mentoring session includes a hour chat to discuss how to run a lifestyle newborn session. After that, you’ll accompany me on a newborn session. You will watch how I shoot, have the opportunity to shoot yourself and you can ask me about any specific poses you’d like to learn. After the session, we’ll chat about editing and how to deliver a gallery that your clients will love. The cost is $900 plus WA sales tax. If you’d like to know more, please contact me today.
Welcoming a New Baby Boy {Edmonds Newborn Photographer}
Welcoming Twins {Edmonds Newborn Photographer}
I adore photographing newborns but it’s even more fun when there are two of them! This beautiful family went from two kids to four kids and they seemed to do it effortlessly. Welcome to the world sweet little ones.
A Chilly but Fun Outdoor Family Session {Edmonds Lifestyle Photographer}
I don’t do too many outdoor family sessions. Most of mine are in home lifestyle sessions, but I do love when I have a fun and playful outdoor one. These two little two year olds were so awesome to photogaphy. They were snuggly and playful and managed the cold evening like troopers. I adore this session.
A Cozy In Home Session on a Cool Fall Day {Seattle Family Photographer}
What happens if time gets away from you and you never get around to scheduling a newborn session when your baby is still tiny? Should you just skip a session? In my opinion, absolutely not! I photograph babies exactly how I photograph newborns, it really doesn’t matter if they are 6 days or 6 months! This sweet boy was almost 4 months for his sesison. His amazing parents had just finished renovating their gorgeous house and it was a perfect time to photograph this new family of three in the four walls which makes up their home.
Welcoming Connor {Seattle Newborn Photographer}
Newborn lifestyle sessions will always and forever be my absolute favorite sesisons to photograph. This one was no exception. Welcome to the world sweet boy!
