Interacting with so many older babies these days, I forget how small newborns are in my arms. I was excited to complete this newborn photo shoot, not only because it is a friend of mine’s new little guy, but also I could try some new techniques I learned through various sources. Newborns take time to get comfortable to capture those sweet serene shots all of us love. Even though they are so new, a 4-day-old can hold different poses than a 3-week old. If we wanted those cute curled up poses, the younger the better, so I wasn’t sure what this little 3-week-old guy would let us do.
Once he got comfortable, I was able to snap those “safe” shots most photographers complete for parents of the newborn curled asleep in a little nest. He rested his hands so well. Then we had some fun putting a cute floppy hat on him and using props. His mother works with Google, so he posed well with Android, and in this area, he should be a Giants fan.
After giving everyone a break, we changed the shots to a dramatic black backdrop and quick side lighting. I pushed the ISO higher to create a grainier, softer image. Everyone posed so well! Mom received the cutest look from this little one and Dad has one of the best shots from the session with the sweet little kisses.
My little guy was almost the same weight at birth as little guy, but I forget this tiny development stage as I now heave my 20-lb little guy everywhere. Shooting newborns are a treat as each has a little personality we are waiting to see, but in the meantime we can capture their little mouths, little hands, and little noses.
