Babies

posted on 23rd of november, 2009

This post is dedicated to my newborn Michael, who was born yesterday on 22/11/09.
I haven't signed him on model release yet, but his sister has bunch of photos on DT.

From Ultrasound to first moments alive, through growing up, babies create endless opportunities to stock photography.
and guess what, these photos sell.
Well, here are couple of tips about this exciting topic:
1.The easiest subject is to shoot your own child- Leaving privacy issues aside.
2. always seek eyes level, if it means lying down on the ground do that.

When shooting intimate situation,like breast feeding, avoid exposed flesh, it sells better and besides breast feeding isn't about breasts it's about bonding, love and maternity.

sometime, natural events create great photos opportunities. the baby's drive to explore the world allows you to experiment with various artifacts (avoid hand grenades though...)

To sum it up, there is a huge bonus of having a new child, it can engage you in photography in the most exciting way and , if you find it appropriate, get excellent stock photos.

Tags: baby infants labor newborns pregnancy

Comments (15)

	Posted by Conde on November 30, 2009 Congratulations!!!! Mi girlfriend has 8 weeks!!!!!it's my first... AHHHHHH!!!!help!!!!
	Posted by Armonn on November 29, 2009 Mazal Tov.
	Posted by Kasienka on November 27, 2009 Congratulations for the new baby and great photos! Best wishes for the whole family!
	Posted by Freedomphotos on November 26, 2009 Congratulations on your new born. My children (3 boys) are all grown up and I regret I was not doing photography when they were little. Make the most of them, they are too soon grown up. A women having her 4th child when I had my first gave me some advice I always appreciate. 'Dont wish them to be at the next stage, just make the most of who they are and where they are at in development. ENJOY.
	Posted by Kaththea on November 25, 2009 Congrats on such a great event! Beautiful photos, very touching
	Posted by Wildmac on November 24, 2009 Congratulations for the birth of your new son! Excellent images, thanks for the tips. I think I'll have to wait for grandkids to photograph now lol, my youngest just started school so no baby photos here Cheers :0)
	Posted by Joe1971 on November 24, 2009 nice photo.
	Posted by Rebeccaosborn on November 24, 2009 CONGRATS to you and your partner - i am due in 5 weeks... very excited!!
	Posted by Noonie on November 24, 2009 It's sooooo much fun trying to catch the thoughts behind the eyes!! Congratulations!!!
	Posted by Justmeyo on November 24, 2009 Congratulations for your new baby!
	Posted by Patl on November 24, 2009
	Posted by Frantab01 on November 24, 2009 congratulations on becoming a daddy again :) totally agree with you - i only wish i had my DSLR when my kids were babies - then again i'm enjoying snapping away whilst they are growing up
	Posted by smartview27 on November 24, 2009 Congratulations for you, your daughter, your wife and for your newborn Michael. I think you are a wonderful family!
	Posted by Fultonsphoto on November 24, 2009 Congratulations on the birth of your son, may you have many hours of joy with him both with the camera and without :0)
	Posted by Rosedarc on November 23, 2009 Photographing babies is not easy, I find, but yes, what a great subject they are. Taking beautiful shots of them brings so much joy to come. I'm so happy to work hard at improving my skills whilst taking pictures of my or my friends' kids as it is so much fun to look back on our little precious ones as they get older.