Photographing new born babies is probably 90 percent luck and 10 percent skill. Although I am far from being an expert in this particular skill, the one time that I did was far from successful. But, what I learned is portrait photography requires attention to detail and always being mindful of what is constantly taking place while trying to photograph your subject(s). Below are some tips that will help new photographers especially those that will be taking portraits of new born babies.
Although the photo's shown are not bad, had I taken my own advice, these could have been much better. I'll let you be the critic.
1. When photographing new born babies, ask the parents when is the best time of the day to photograph the baby. Parents know baby's personality, and when baby is generally on his/her best behavior. For example, early morning or after being fed.
2. Because of the moving around and setting up, you must be quick to capture the moment that will suddenly present itself.
3. Generally allow 45 minutes to an hour at most, because new borns will not tolerate much more and it's probably very stressful.
4. Whoever coined the phrase patience is a virture much have been a photographer, don't be too quick to take the picture. Set it up making sure that everyone is prepared so when baby does make that special moment you are ready.
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