Babies change so fast! One minute they're a newborn and the next a toddler exploring their world. Digital cameras and cell phone cameras have made it so easy for us to take pictures on the run and catch those day to day pictures. Sometimes we do want to do a posed portrait of our babies, maybe to commemorate a holiday or birthday. There are lots of baby photo ideas for some really cute portraits. Here are a few that you might want to try next time you want to do a "formal" portrait instead of a snapshot, maybe for your holiday cards or a birth announcement?
Newborn cradled in your hands. This can be an affecting portrait of a newborn. Place the sleeping baby in the parent's hands, cradling the head and supporting the body on their arms.
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Infant with pet. Does the family dog take responsibility for your new baby. Try for a portrait of the baby sleeping and the dog "on guard" or curled up with the child.
Christmas Stocking. Is this baby's first Christmas? A newborn in the holidays is a special treat. Place baby in a Christmas stocking for a fun holiday card. This would work with both a sleeping newborn or an awake, smiling infant.
Siblings. If there's an older sibling have them hold the baby. If they're a young sibling, mom or dad can help adding another dimension to the portrait.
Sleeping Angel. Try a white on white background with the baby in a nest of white feathers (a white boa works well for this). No need to add wings, the baby will be angel enough on her own!
Helper. Some fun portrait ideas for older babies/toddlers is being mom or dad's "helper". A baby who can sit up placed in a laundry basket, in a big pot holding a wooden spoon, in a birdbath.
Ribbons and bows. Pose the child in a pile of holiday ribbons and bows. This would work well both for a sleeping newborn or a more active infant.
Toys. Portraits with favorite toys are always popular. Sleeping with a favorite teddy or awake and interacting with the toy is sure to make a great photo.
Bubbles. The world is amazing to a baby and catching that look of wonderment makes a terrific portrait. Try blowing soap bubbles to get that look of amazement and delight.
Flower Pot. A great spring portrait or Easter card is to dress baby in their finest spring colors and sit them in a large flower pot. Just being in a new environment like that will give you a wonderful expression.
These are just a few baby photo ideas you can use for your next photo session with your littlest model.
10 Great Baby Photo Ideas
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