Lens for newborn photos
Nov 6, 2015 07:05:39 #
Nov 6, 2015 07:09:23 #
I use my 50mm prime 1.8 because I like to use as much natural light as possible and be physically close to the baby.
Nov 6, 2015 07:09:24 #
legion3 wrote:
What would the best lens for newborn photography
A fast (f/2.8, f/1.8) lens will eliminate the need for a flash. Aside from that, I doubt that it really matters. Here is a good article, with thousands more available.
http://www.clickinmoms.com/blog/10-tips-for-photographing-your-own-newborn-by-lisa-holloway/
http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=newborn+photography+tips
Nov 6, 2015 07:24:55 #
Nov 6, 2015 07:37:22 #
Nov 6, 2015 08:16:28 #
Rongnongno wrote:
I would more worry about the lighting than the lens...
Just saying.
Just saying.
:thumbup:
Nov 6, 2015 08:33:48 #
5D mark III
RichardTaylor wrote:
For what body?
+1 on Rongnongno's comment.
+1 on Rongnongno's comment.
Nov 6, 2015 08:41:20 #
Nov 7, 2015 01:33:54 #
Rongnongno wrote:
I would more worry about the lighting than the lens...
Just saying.
Just saying.
Good call. That reinforces the other comments about the fact that the focal length of the lens (within reason) is not as important as the speed of the lens. I have never seen a picture (candid snapshot or formal portrait) which was improved by artificial light. Natural lighting is best for infants. They look more natural, and they are not disturbed by a sudden blast of light.
Nov 7, 2015 05:20:24 #
I also vote for 50mm f1.4 or f1.8. I have a book by a infant photographer and almost everyone was done with a 50mm.
Nov 7, 2015 06:14:44 #
Tracy B. wrote:
I also vote for 50mm f1.4 or f1.8. I have a book by a infant photographer and almost everyone was done with a 50mm.
That person is just starting photography! LoL
*No offense meant but I thought it was funny when you said "infant photographer".
Nov 7, 2015 06:44:14 #
GENorkus wrote:
That person is just starting photography! LoL
*No offense meant but I thought it was funny when you said "infant photographer".
*No offense meant but I thought it was funny when you said "infant photographer".
I was thinking about a wide angle for an infant whale....
Nov 7, 2015 06:53:53 #
GENorkus wrote:
That person is just starting photography! LoL
*No offense meant but I thought it was funny when you said "infant photographer".
*No offense meant but I thought it was funny when you said "infant photographer".
:lol:
That is funny!
Nov 7, 2015 06:58:15 #
Nov 7, 2015 06:58:37 #
DaveO wrote:
I was thinking about a wide angle for an infant whale....
There is no one here that knows more about infant photography than Cliff Lawson. He goes by CaptainC and helps run a charity for photographing infants near death. He also knows many many photographer who do this type of photography. If I were gong to do this type of photography that's who I would ask....and probably a ton more questions. You might want to PM him and have him respond here.
Best regards
Russ Elkins
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