Newborn photography can be very challenging. It’s hard to keep a newborn calm and sleeping while you are trying to put them in a cute pose. Here are a few tips for getting that priceless newborn portrait.
1. Keep it simple and ditch the clothes. Take your newborn’s photo on a soft, simple solid colored blanket. Drape it over the couch and smooth out all the wrinkles. Your newborn does not need a special outfit since newborns look the best when they are just as nature intended them.
2. Crank the heat in your home to about 82 degrees so your newborn does not get cold. Use a small space heater near the spot where you are taking pictures to keep her toasty.
3. Tuck your newborns legs and feet up around her body (just like she was in the womb) to show off how tiny she is and also to keep her feeling cozy and secure.
4. Use white noise to keep your newborn asleep while you snap away. Try using a fan or a white noise app on your phone.
5. Take your time posing your newborn and be very patient. Use lots of soothing techniques to keep her happy. If she starts to unsettle while you are moving her, trying gently stroking her forehead above her nose.
6. Tuck a cloth diaper or a puppy pad underneath your blanket to soak up any accidents.
7. Nurse or bottle feed your newborn just before taking photos to get that contented “milk drunk” expression.
8. Try putting different cute hats on your newborn to add a little variety to your poses.
9. Use photo editing software like Photoshop to remove any baby acne or splotches on your newborn’s skin.
10. Take your photos during the first ten days of your newborn’s life for best results.
