Newborn Posing Guide

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posing and inspiration guide for photogrpahy
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a newborn photographer for over a decade,
Being
have had a lot of sessions in front of my lens.
I
easy tool and trick I learned through the years
An
CROPPING shots in camera. You can get a
was
of shots from one single pose simply by
multitude
up your angle.
changing
part, you can get a variety of 'parent favorites'
Best
moving or unsettling your little subject. Win
without
Shot 1: Far away from straight above
Shot 2: Crop close in to baby for full face
Shot 3: Angle camera from side, 45 degree angle
Shot 4: Side view of baby profile
Shot 5: Crop in to those tiny toes & feet
win!

awake -
wide
& wrap
soothe
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in my career, I would worry over how to pose and handle an awake baby. It was when I
Early
embraced the possibility that some babies will desperately want to be a part of the
finally
things first... learn how to wrap and wrap well. A baby who is tucked in cozy and tight - with
First
full belly - will be a joy to photograph (sleeping or wide awake). In fact, double wrap baby to
a
session (hehe) that I learned how much I truly love this pose.
In addition, I found that most parents also loved the eyes open and wide awake poses as well.
ensure a snug fit with little 'wiggle' availability.

'huck finn'
the
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comfort of laying on their backs,
The
little legs folded on top.
with
huck finn is not only an easy pose to
The
but it's a super comfortable
accomplish,
of my favorite ways to start off a
One
is with a wrapped baby (on back)
session
then unwrapping into a simple huck
and
transition.
finn
head finds a cozy natural tilt, with
Baby's
crossed on top. Hands can lay to the
legs
under chin, above head - wherever
side,
finds a natural pose.
baby
huck finn is also a great time for crops
The
macros as well. Simply change your
and
or move your lighting, and crop in
angel
to the tiny toes and details.
camera
one for baby as well.

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almost 10 years as a newborn photographer has
If
me anything it's get the easy shots first so
taught
bed pose is the one shot I get at EVERY
The
I start sessions with a swaddled baby so I
session.
baby swaddled in the bed and get lots of
keep
shots- it's perfect for awake or sleeping
cute
AND you can grab their macro shots at the
babes
time!! same
tip: If you dress baby in their next outfit before
pro
you can easily transition to the next set
swaddling
without waking baby to dress them!
you always have something cute for the clients!

lying side
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sweet, simple, and an easy transitional pose into or out of bum up! It can be
It's
a variety of ways also: On a prop, beanbag, with a wrap over the tush and
taken
naked or clothed, with a stuffie, close up crop, shooting from above, and the
arms,
goes on!! Easily one of my favorites!
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The pose that always makes the parents go crazy for me is "Side Laying".

sibling poses
young
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comfort of laying on their backs,
The
little legs folded on top.
with
those "big" brothers or sisters who are
For
quite young and not very interested in
still
your session a bit smoother by trying
Make
trick: this
Pose baby in/on your favorite prop
1.
moon, beanbag, etc.) and take
(bucket,
Before you move take note or mark your
2.
and angle for the shot.
location
Remove baby from the scene and
3.
them with a toy/bear/treat
replace
Have sibling sit or stand next to the set
4.
interact with the toy or treat. *Make
and
Use some Photoshop magic and
5.
baby into the scene with big
composite
sibling!
will also ensure baby's safety around
This
baby, OR you just want some variety?
your shot.
sure you kept the same angle
unpredictable toddlers.

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parent
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hands.
daddy's
3: Baby laying on bean bag with parent(s) hands holding around body. *This shot is gorgeous
Pose
black and white too!
in
4: Parent holding baby, in profile view, with other parent in opposite profile view.
Pose
Parent posing is one close to my heart, and I try to include it with every session - parents willing.
A few tips on how I use different techniques for parent posing during my sessions:
1: Mom holding baby, and dad posed behind mom with arms wrapped around.
Pose
2: Daddy and baby. Snuggle baby on his chest or shoulder. Showing how tiny baby is in
Pose

nesting
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pose is done best with baby tucked into a soft bucket, bowl or flokati. You want
This
tushie to be sunken down lower than the upper torso, this way it will help the
babies
pose is an easy transition from a fully wrapped baby. Simply pull the wrap down
This
the legs and arms. Take extra layers of wrap and tuck around baby in a
exposing
tip: hand placement is important for this pose. To achieve relaxed fingers, pull
Pro
thumb out and the fingers will follow. Place one on the cheek, and the other on
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legs curls up on top of belly.
circular motion... thus giving the look that baby is 'nested' in.
top of babies head.

& props
baskets
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you have peeked at my work, you'll quickly
If
that I have a huge love for all things
see
of my favorite props are baskets.
Some
are super easy to use - and store in my
They
also have a variety of faux flowers, but my
I
thing to do is add in fresh flowers.
favorite
building a relationship with my local
By
she keeps me in mind when fresh
florist,
and seasonal varieties come in
shipments
stock.
I love props!
baskets, flowers and seasons.
limited studio space.

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