March 10, 2011
Babies, Babies, Babies
What a great time to start another endeavor in the path to becoming a still photographer. I’ve shot classroom groups in schools for a couple of seasons now. I shot high school seniors all through the summer of 2010. I’ve tried my hand at pregnancy portraits. And now that those little babies have made there way into this world, it’s time to shoot newborns!
Penelope Quinn was born February 21st, just after midnight. This little bundle of joy is the 1st baby of 2 very good friends of mine. She has all 10 toes, fingers and her daddy’s nose. At the first available chance I grabbed another friend’s beautiful table cloth, my camera, a basket and ran over to their house.
After setting up the backdrop and wishing that I had a better flash, I had a few minutes alone with the new baby Penelope. I started snapping pics, hoping that something good would stick.
I think things went well. Most of all, the parents were pleased. I love that! And now I’ve got more experience and they’ve got professional portraits of their new addition to hang on the wall.
The practice didn’t stop there. Yet another happy couple welcomed their little darling into the world, just 2 days before Penelope. Keira Keane was born February 19th, 2011. This time I was a little more prepared. I bought some very girlie fabric, had a better flash and disrobed my Vermont Teddy from his running gear. I moved everything around in my living/dining room and set up the equipment.
From the last shoot I learned that baskets with handles block the flash light, unless they are on the sides of the basket. I also learned the backdrop can make the photo and props can really help if appropriate. This time I picked a bucket I already had and waited for the arrival of little Keira.
When she came in, dad and I decided to take the pics with her little diaper on. Modesty, especially for online viewing, seems preferable. So I set her up, took some shots, moved her around, took some more and sent her home.
This time I learned I should get a little diaper cover so it cleans up the look of the tiny baby and the diaper. I’d also like to try a shorter lens. But over all, isn’t she precious?!
Both babies were so good. They slept. There were no tears. And they made beautiful pictures.
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