Baby/Infant Photography Tips

Carrie Sandoval shares tips on how to shoot babies. She uses a prime 50 mm lens.

The baby can be undressed or dressed in something very simple of a solid color.
Have an uncluttered background - it is very important. You may simply hang a sheet to hide the clutter.
Try to get eye contact with the infant.
Laugh and the baby will laugh with you too.
When the baby looses interest, bring in some toys or even cover your camera in a soft toy.
If they start crawling, you may use buskets.
Lighting from the above.
Stay down at the baby’s level.
Use macro lens for shooting closer.
Black and white or sepia looks always classic.
Hide the toy behind the camera.

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