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Photo Challenge: Shake, Rattle & Roll, Photographing Babies
You can't deny it. Babies are just plain adorable. Capturing all of those precious moments, such as the first smile and the first bath, are fun but challenging. Posing a newborn baby can be tricky and posing a baby on the go, even trickier. Here are some fun and functional ways to capture all of those sweet moments! Keep It Simple:
A simple black backdrop of felt, sherpa, or velvet can really make those baby photos pop, especially when converted to black and white. The black will keep your subject (those cute little chubby cheeks) as the main focus with no distractions in the background! Take in the Details:
 Teeny tiny toes. Little belly buttons. Bare bottoms. Take in those tiny little details; they really count! You will be able to see how quickly those tiny toes change or how that little belly grows. Prop ‘Em Up:
Boppy Pillows aren't just for feeding; they make great props for photographing newborns and older babies too! Just drape a black cloth or blanket over the pillow, prop up baby and snap away. It's especially useful for smaller babies who are just starting to hold their heads up! Use Your Surroundings:
One of the main things to remember about taking photos of infants is to keep it fun! Finding new ways of photographing babies, especially newborns, can be a bit of a challenge, so keep your eyes and your mind open! Open drawers, the bed, rocking chairs, sofas and other furniture can play a neat and unique role in photographing babies. For a fun shot, try placing the baby bottom up on a stack of blankets inside of a drawer. Keep the baby as your main focus, but include the dresser and the entire drawer in your photo. It makes for a fun and different newborn shot! Set the Mood:
Let's face it, babies can be cute, even when they're upset! Capturing all of those moods, even a little tantrum, can make for a funny and sweet photo. Granted, don't snap away when they're hysterical, but, a little tear or two can be quite endearing sometimes!  Include Mom & Dad:
Mom and dad had a lot to do with that little bundle you're photographing, so don't forget to include them! Incorporate mom and dad in unique ways, as part of the background, keeping the baby as the main focus. Capture a sweet moment with baby snuggled up to mom's chest, or daddy's hands cradling his precious little one.
Try New Angles:
Try fun new angles when capturing those sweet moments. Try shooting baby from above, nested in blankets. Shoot down baby's side, keeping the face largely in focus but capturing baby's back and even feet in the background of the photo. On the Move:
Babies on the go can be a challenge to capture. Whether they're scooting, crawling or taking those first steps it can be difficult to keep up with all of that moving! Your best bet is just to try to keep up! Follow baby where she goes and act fast. If at all possible try to distract her with a funny noise or a clap of the hands. Even if the photos you capture aren't 100% centered and in focus, you can bet they're still going to be fun shots filled with that little one's personality! And Most Important:
Keep it fun, keep it simple and make it a memorable time for capturing those precious and quickly passing moments! *Special thanks to Amy Chomas and Amy Shouse Whittington for their fabulous photographic contributions to this article.
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