Natural Newborn Baby Photography: A Guide to Posing, Shooting, and Business

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Little toes, pursed lips, and tiny hands&;newborn photography is a rapidly growing market and professional photographers are eager to jump in. To work with and pose a 5- to 10-day-old infant demands special skills, keeping the child safe and the new parents comfortable, while capturing the subject&;s raw and natural beauty.

This guide by pro photographer Robin Long provides the inspiration and instruction, practical tips, and equipment advice you need to get started. You will learn about:

  • Establishing trust with clients and working with newborns and parents
  • Using natural lighting sources and selecting simple wraps and materials
  • Posing styles and transition advice to ensure the session goes smoothly
  • Calming techniques and understanding the physical requirements of newborns
  • Post-processing workflows with Adobe Camera Raw and Adobe Photoshop to create breathtaking images

This beautifully illustrated guide will not only assist you through a complete newborn session, but will help you start  your own newborn photography business, including creating a business plan, building a client base, and selling your images to clients.

Author(s): Robin Long
Edition: 1
Publisher: Peachpit Pr
Year: 2013

Language: English
Pages: 207

Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1. Inspiration
My Inspirations
Create an Inspiration Board
Define, Develop, and Deliver
The Storyteller
The Unwritten Word
Chapter 2. Beautiful Light
Quality of Light and Time of Day
Tools to Direct Light
Working with Natural Light
The Importance of Proper Exposure
Understanding Aperture, ISO, and Shutter Speed
Histograms
White Balance
Customize the Playback Menu
My Settings
Raw vs. JPEG
What’s in My Camera Bag
Chapter 3. The Planning Stage
Prepping the Parents
Planning the Session
Shoot to Sell
Simple Setup
Baby Tools Every Newborn Photographer Should Have
Age Matters
Chapter 4. Newborn Posing
Posing Insights
The Four Basic Poses
Smooth Transitional Techniques
Choosing Your Props
Captivating Connections with Families
Completing the Session
Chapter 5. The Anatomy of a Newborn
Circulatory System
Newborn Skin
Premature Babies
Baby Cues
Soothing Techniques
More Soothing Techniques
Chapter 6. Natural Imagery Through Storytelling
Capturing the Details
Wrapping the Baby
The Beauty of Black and White
The Power of Natural Imagery
Chapter 7. The Digital Darkroom
Calibrating Your Monitor
Using Adobe Camera Raw and Adobe Photoshop
Post-processing Efficiency
Consistency
Chapter 8. The Newborn Niche
Define, Create, and Implement
Setting Yourself Apart
Creating Value
Your Client Base
Marketing Your Business
Social Media
Creating a Business Plan
Pricing and Products
Index