How to take your own Newborn Photos at home

You might think I am a bit crazy for writing this but I am doing it!

How to take your own Newborn Photos is a blog I've wanted to write for a while. Now I am not saying don't book me as there is nothing that could replace the experience of a relaxing Newborn Session with me at my home studio in Farnham, Surrey but for some simple shots of your baby go for it!

Whereas I photograph more posed style with props and backdrops it is easy to photograph your baby at home in a more lifestyle way.

Lets get started:

• Photograph preferably after a feed when they are most sleepy

• Use natural light, a bed by the window is perfect

• Put a pillow under the covers for comfort for your baby

• Have a cuddly toy to hand to tuck under a little arm

• Use a small blanket for a wrap

• Take one image with hands tucked by their sides

• And another with hands out

• Photograph all the little details like hand and feet too

• Focus on the eyes by half depressing the camera shutter button or tap on the screen to focus

• Print them off for thank you or announcement cards

Those first few weeks go by so quickly so capture them in a simple way and you do not need to take masses of images for this just a few.

I'd love to see how you get on. You can comment and post your images on my social media here is a link for you and I would love a follow too

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See you soon

Lots of love

Zoe

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