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By Harriet Porter


Newborn babies are adorable and tiny for a very short period of time. Capturing this brief moment in the life of your child is a great idea. Even though you may have a digital camera and wish to take pictures of your infant, a professional photographer can capture the infant in artistic and unique ways and produce high quality archival images that will last for generations.

The best time to capture portraits of a baby is when he or she between one and two weeks old. When getting newborn portraits College Station TX residents can do a few things to help their photographer capture great photos of their baby. To begin with, you should schedule an appointment several months in advance. Ensure that your infant is well rested and well fed before the portrait session.

It is not advisable to take your infant to a clinic on the week you have made arrangements to hold a photography session. Most babies associate posing and sitting still with visiting a clinic. This can interfere with the mood of your infant and he or she may not be willing to pose for the portraits.

Another important thing to do when preparing the infant for the photography session is choosing the right clothes. Parents should choose clothes that are comfortable and attractive. They can also carry a garment that their baby is familiar with like a soft pillow or quilt. If a number of family members will be included in the photos, parents should ensure that the colors of their clothes coordinate.

Most infant photography sessions last about 3 to 5 hours. Some hours are spent feeding or comforting the baby and changing clothes. Therefore, be ready to spend some time as the baby is being photographed. Make sure that you also bring an extra change of clothes and other essential supplies like pacifiers, diapers and wipes.

During an infant photo session, it is advisable to stay calm. Your mood can affect that one of your baby. In most cases, infant photos are taken when the infant is wearing very few clothes, wearing a diaper or when he or she is completely naked. This ensures that all attention is focused on the tiny body parts like the wrinkly back, little toes and fingers and small face.

In order for pictures of an infant to be complete, the parents and other siblings should be captured with the newborn. Seeing the infant in your arms will put his or her size in perspective. To ensure that your infant is safe during the photo session, make sure that you weight the props so that he or she will not tip over. Make sure that items like hair bows and blankets are clean and germ free.

Newborn photographers have different levels of experience and use different styles. Therefore, it is advisable to ask to see the portraits they have captured in the past so that you can view the poses, props, positions and lighting used. It is also important to ask the photographer to provide you with references.




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