Learn to Get Baby Portrait, the Tricks of a Pro
Dec 11, 2009 Photography
photo: corbis.com
Shooting babies is one of the most difficult types of photography, due to the fact that young children, babies, are not capable of holding a steady pose. As an amateur picture taker and not a professional and even getting your own children to pose can be a major affair. More succinctly, children just seem to not be willing to cooperate.
Consider that the most important rule when photographing children is that they are the boss and are not usually prone to be still and cooperative. The total camera shoot must necessarily be around that frail moment that requires infinite patience from the photographer. Even so, there are certain cunning or skilfull acts that must be a part of the skillful child photographer.
A baby responds well and proper if they are not hungry, rested and well toileted. Furthermore, they respond as expected when shown complete attention. In the very beginning, mom and dad must attend to all the aforementioned necessities to assure a happy child. However, that may not be an entirely simple task. The appointed hour of the photo shoot may not match baby’s mood and will be a trying and difficult for both parent and photographer.
For these and many more reasons, every effort should be taken to avoid any shots in a studio. If at all possible. the shoot should be at home because baby will be much more comfortable in a familiar setting. The surrounding is familiar as well as sound and smells. Getting that priceless smile or comfortable expressions come much easier when at home. Of course, this entails a “house” call by the photographer with all the misery of hauling equipment, lights and cameras to the home. If the photographer truly wants that priceless shot of baby, the extra work may be totally worthwhile.
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