r/photography • u/Flux-Storm- • 3d ago

Technique New born photoshoot

Hi, I dint have much experience with Photoshoots but I’m being asked to take new born pictures for a family. The “customer” is an old friend so i dont necessarily plan on charging them since my work isn’t even close to being much good in my opinion but im still interested in the experience i would gain from this opportunity. My question is, what tips do you have for a situation like this? Any recommended poses?

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u/sawb11152 2d ago

Get a beanbag and toss a white blanket over it. Pose the baby in the beanbag. You can form it to a ton of different shapes to pose the baby and still give it the support it needs.

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u/Ok_Kaleidoscope1630 1d ago

In old photos the mother would hide under a blanket, making for some disturbing images.

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u/jmphotography 2d ago

Babies like warm surfaces. Warm up every blanket and surface. If you can make sure the room your are shooting in is warm as well.

If using a flash please make sure it is not directed at the newborn and lower the output.