A New Little Model

I’ve taken an unusually large amount of photos recently. You see, I have a brand new model to photograph, and I can’t help but want to capture her in all her newborn glory. And with all the funny little faces she’s pulling, it’s hard to stop taking photos even when you’ve got some good ones. Part of what makes taking these baby photos so satisfying is the nuances in her facial expressions. They change so quickly, and I don’t know that she even knows what emotions go with what faces, but as she learns to use the muscles in her … Continue reading

Baby’s First Photo Shoot

As I’m about to have my first baby, I keep thinking about her first photo shoot and I’ve realized I have several questions to answer before she’s ready for her debut. You may want to consider these questions as well before scheduling or taking baby’s first photo shoot. First off, what are you going to use the photos for? Are you looking for a big print to hang on your wall, or are you shooting for lots of little prints you can hand out to everyone you know? Or in this digital age, you may be simply planning on putting … Continue reading

Capturing Precious Moments of Your Newborn

Newborn babies are precious. They are small, lovable bundles of joy. However, they do not stay small for very long though. Babies grow quickly and their looks change a good bit during the first few months of life. That’s why it is especially important that you capture those precious baby moments when you can. Grab your camera and your camcorder. You will want to use both if you have them available. Video clips of your baby will capture more, but photos are important as well. I’ve always heard that a picture speaks 1,000 words and I believe that. You may … Continue reading

What is a Brag Book?

A brag book is the wallet you unfold or the little photo album you carry around in your purse that plays host to a dozen or more of your favorite baby pictures. Brag books are popular with grandparents and parents alike, but the great thing about a brag book is that it can be as fun or complicated or as simple as you like. Scrap Booking the Brag Book In this case, I got the following idea from my mother. She loves to design picture frames that match the subject of the picture. In fact, she used one of my … Continue reading