There’s no better way to welcome your sweet little angel newborn than with a photoshoot!
Newborn photography is a unique but timeless art that illustrates themes of love, gratitude and family with serene snapshots of newborns asleep on their own or with their parents and siblings (or even pets!). Unlike any other style of photography, newborn photography creates memories for the family and baby that last for lifetimes.
However, capture these shots of serene and peaceful-looking babies isn’t as easy as it looks.
Behind those snippets of overwhelming awe, peace and innocence are a lot of hard work, innovative thinking, creativity, patience, and harmonious interaction between the baby and the photographer.
If you are thinking of bringing your little one to a newborn photoshoot, make sure you choose a photographer with these three qualities.
1. Reliability
How likely are you to check online reviews before purchasing from a new store or buying a new product?
A business that has numerous positive reviews is probably going to be more credible than one which does not.
In this sense, you’d want to go with a photographer who has had experience in newborn photography. The ideal photographer should also have experience with babies and understand how to work with them without stressing them out.
Here at Oh Dear Studios, our resident photographer Melody has the experience and the portfolio to prove it. She has worked with hundreds of babies and parents to capture timeless and artistic pictures for keepsake.
With the help of her camera lens, Melody captures organic moments of interaction between the parents and child.
Did we mention that Melody is also a mother of two? She knows exactly how babies can be and understands exactly what parents want in their newborn pictures. With this in mind, she ensures the babies are as comfortable as possible when she is behind the camera lens.
2. Style
Photography is an art. Like many other art forms, each photographer has a unique style.
Go with a photographer with a style that is in line with what you would like to see in the final product. Do your own research and go through each photographer’s portfolio and observe how the babies are photographed. Look out for aspects like themes, baby & family interaction, as well as solo images of the baby.
If you want your newborn pictures to be timeless, minimalist and rustic, then Oh Dear Studios is the studio you are looking for! Melody focuses on capturing the organic moments of the newborn baby with minimal props or distractions.
Instead, she captures parental love and appreciation for the newborn.
From solo shots to the interaction between the baby and the parents and elder siblings, Melody captures those golden moments for newborn babies.
3. Safety
Newborn babies probably aren’t going to be used to being in front of a camera or studio lighting. Being away from home for the photoshoot might also give them unnecessary stress.
The last thing you would want to see in the newborn pictures is a vexed and pouty baby. In this sense, you’d want to engage a newborn photographer who has the baby’s best interest and well-being at heart. Find out how each photoshoot is done and pay attention to how the photographer would manage anxious infants.
If there is one commitment Melody remains dedicated to, it is none other than the safety and comfort of the baby and parents. She adopts a “baby is the boss” mentality and goes with the flow by offering studio and home photoshoots. Furthermore, she avoids harsh artificial studio lighting but utilises pure natural lighting to avoid alarming the baby unnecessarily.
Here’s a family shot taken by Melody with natural lighting:
Feeling inspired? We are ready to capture those special moments of your newborn baby! Get in touch with us to book your newborn photoshoot or check out Melody’s stunning portfolio of work.
