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May 20, 2012 21:58:30 #
I have been photograph off and on but steady now for the last year and I love it! I was asked tonight to do shoots of a 2 month old baby girl. Her mom doesnt have a car so I will traveling to her home. I really dont have alot of props or the time to get any or the biggest thing money. I will doing the pictures at her home so please share any ideas..... I am all ears =)
May 21, 2012 08:45:16 #
There are some really great books out there and lots of websites devoted to this topic. Some folks use natural light, others lights. Since you say you don't have a lot of time nor money, natural light seems like the best way to go. You can diffuse window light with a white sheet. One book I found that is pretty good "Photographing Children" by Ginny Felch & Allison Tyler Jones. My only suggestion is to just get out there and do it. Take lots of pictures, don't have objects coming out of the baby's noggin, i.e. doorframes, chairs, etc. If you don't like what you have done, do it again. Good luck!
May 21, 2012 08:49:15 #
ltp wrote:
I have been photograph off and on but steady now for the last year and I love it! I was asked tonight to do shoots of a 2 month old baby girl. Her mom doesnt have a car so I will traveling to her home. I really dont have alot of props or the time to get any or the biggest thing money. I will doing the pictures at her home so please share any ideas..... I am all ears =)
Not to be rude but it sounds like you took on a task where you have little knowlege and less preparation.
Why?
I've never done it myself, I'm sure others will chime in with ideas...hopefully they will be enough.
May 21, 2012 08:59:46 #
I don't think that was rude at all. Pretty honest and we can all use a dose of that daily.
Everyone has to start somewhere, and sometimes with less then adequate supplies. I suppose it would be far easier with the correct stuff.
Itp, post some of your pix when you finish. Perhaps someone with far more experience than myself will let you know what you did wrong, and what you did right.
Everyone has to start somewhere, and sometimes with less then adequate supplies. I suppose it would be far easier with the correct stuff.
Itp, post some of your pix when you finish. Perhaps someone with far more experience than myself will let you know what you did wrong, and what you did right.
May 21, 2012 09:57:46 #
ltp wrote:
I have been photograph off and on but steady now for the last year and I love it! I was asked tonight to do shoots of a 2 month old baby girl. Her mom doesnt have a car so I will traveling to her home. I really dont have alot of props or the time to get any or the biggest thing money. I will doing the pictures at her home so please share any ideas..... I am all ears =)
If you use flash make sure it is not at camera level. I shot the standard baby propped up on pillows on the kitchen table with an out of focus backdrop. My flash was raised 12 to 18 inches above the camera same as for my wedding candids. Hopefully the baby will be rested and in good spirits. Good luck.
May 21, 2012 12:04:59 #
ltp wrote:
I have been photograph off and on but steady now for the last year and I love it! I was asked tonight to do shoots of a 2 month old baby girl. Her mom doesnt have a car so I will traveling to her home. I really dont have alot of props or the time to get any or the biggest thing money. I will doing the pictures at her home so please share any ideas..... I am all ears =)
Here's a "10 TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING BABIES". Good luck on shooting and have fun!
http://digital-photography-school.com/photographing-babies
May 21, 2012 13:05:26 #
The only thing I can add is...."attempt".......to keep Mom and family from standing all around you making strange noises and yelling "look here" and "googly, googly, googly." I am convinced this scares the crap out of the kid and once they start howling...you're done. Also if Mom can feed the kid before you start shooting it will help.
I don't do much of this, except for friends...and I try to make everyone be quite and stay out of the road...I try to move slowly and talk to the kid softly and click, click, click.........
Also some of my favorite lines such as "smile or I will kill you..." can tend to upset Mom and this can be counter productive.......
I don't do much of this, except for friends...and I try to make everyone be quite and stay out of the road...I try to move slowly and talk to the kid softly and click, click, click.........
Also some of my favorite lines such as "smile or I will kill you..." can tend to upset Mom and this can be counter productive.......
May 22, 2012 01:28:01 #
I took pictures of our four month old twin grandsons and found a flat sheet with pastel clouds made an excellent "drop". I had the parents hold each side - which kept them occupied while I shot. I used burst mode and got several shots where the boys were smiling, eyes were open, and in focus.
And finally - the actual photo session lasted about ten minutes. So don't plan on spending a long time shooting - your star will probably only offer a limited window to capture something special.
Good luck & have fun!
And finally - the actual photo session lasted about ten minutes. So don't plan on spending a long time shooting - your star will probably only offer a limited window to capture something special.
Good luck & have fun!
May 22, 2012 03:04:14 #
Hi, thanks for the link to "10 TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING BABIES", I found it really useful.
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