Photographs of babies capture precious moments, but getting those pictures can be difficult and frustrating. Here are tips and tricks from pro photographers that you can use at home.
When it comes to angles, have fun and be creative. Experiment with your little one. Just avoid getting too close, because babies can become easily frightened. And remember, they are used to seeing your eyes when you’re looking at them, but with the camera, they can’t.
 “My favorite angle is to have the infant leveled and shoot them at camera level,” says Robert Busch of Robert Busch Photography in Newport Beach. “Shoot them directly, depending on the lighting.”
The most important thing about your photo shoot is the lighting. It is important that the lighting is soft and natural. Avoid sharp, bright lights. They tend to cast hard and unwanted shadows. Try using natural sunlight by opening the blinds for the softest results.
What about color versus black and white? It’s really up to you. If you’re using a digital camera, it’s easy to play around with different settings. Try out the black-and-white setting, or the sepia tone for a more vintage look.
Now, it’s no secret that babies’ moods change quickly. You never know when your little one will be in a good or bad mood. In this case, the only thing you can do is to be patient. Make sure you always have a camera near, so when your baby is in a happy mood, you can capture it.
“You have to have a real passion for it,” says Cyndy Resler of A Mother’s Love Photography. “You have to be patient when it comes to babies. Just work with them.”
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