What to bring for a infant session.
Babies – When it comes to photographing babies, the aim is to show just how small and fragile they are. Hands and feet are always a key feature, so it is a good idea that these easy accessible through the simple removal of gloves and socks.. You may want to have your baby photographed as they came into the world or bare against your own chest, so again it’s a good idea to have clothing that can be easily removed without to much stress.
Keep things simple, plain whites, pastel blue and pinks and avoid wording and logos on outfits, removing text digitally afterwards can become costly. Be prepared with extra clothing, feed and above all nappies. Babies tend to last around 30 minutes before they have had enough. Some photographers want to spend up to half a day photographing your child, handling them, positioning them in and out of pots etc in order to get that perfect shot, Xpressions Studio finds this excessive and too much to ask of a new born or yourself.
Babies generally arrive at the studio asleep. It is important not to wake them as you enter the studio. Once they are under the studio lights they will wake up on their own and much happier. At this stage babies are just as cute being photographed with their eyes closed and asleep as they are wide awake.
Toddlers – For children who are now sitting, walking, or just about into everything, it is a good idea to take a number of toys and accessories to keep your child entertianed. Take 2-3 changes of clothing for them, avoid short skirts on girls as nappies and under garments showing in photographs must be avoided so choose wisely, putting have them in leggings or trousers avoids any issues.
Solid colours are good, bright or neutral, and again avoid logo’s. Hats, head bands, unusual clothing are a welcome addition at any age. Toys, teddies or tricycles are also good fun and will help with active children.
If you have more than one child being photographed at the same time, make sure they are dressed similar in shades. Young toddlers and newborns are the most difficult to photograph together so be prepared and be very patient. Above all don’t worry if your child is not playing ball on the day, Xpressions Studio have lots of patients and will always get the all important shot.