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Creative Ideas for Baby Photography
By Andrew Kelly

While there is no such thing as a bad picture of a baby, you may be looking for some creative ways to capture your new little one. Even if you're not an aspiring Anne Geddes, baby photography can be a lot of fun for both you and your baby as you both look back at the pictures for years to come. Here are some ideas to make your baby photography really stand out, and to help you create pictures that you'll cherish.

Natural Poses

Getting a baby to pose for a picture can be next to impossible, so have fun taking pictures of your baby in his or her natural movements. Let your camera follow your baby instead of trying to get your baby to follow your camera. Pick up your camera while you're playing with your baby, while he or she is sleeping, and of course during bath time as well. You'll enjoy looking back and seeing how cute your baby was when he or she was just enjoying the everyday activities of being a baby.

Family

Another great idea for your baby photography is to try and capture your baby with as many family members as possible. Try to get a photograph with as many generations as possible together to create a keepsake for your child. But also aim for individualized pictures of your baby interacting with relatives one on one. It will be special for your child to look back and see everyone actively involved with him or her as an infant.

Firsts

Of course you'll be snapping away at your baby's first steps, but create some other firsts as well to photograph. You can't have too many pictures of firsts in your baby photography! Document your baby's first car ride, your baby's first interaction with your pets. Take pictures of shopping for your baby's first pair of shoes, or even his or her first trip to the doctor. The more pictures you have the more creative latitude you will have later on to create albums, etc.

Be Artistic

Even if you don't own large flower pots to recreate your favorite Anne Geddes shot, you can still be artistic with your baby photography. Pick up a beginners book on photography and learn to be creative with the composition and lighting of your pictures. Create natural frames with other elements in your picture. You won't regret taking the time to become an amateur photography in your efforts to document the miracle of your new baby.

Author Details:
Andrew Kelly, copywriter for various websites including, Photo Gallery and The A to Z of Photography with his main interests being photography and travel.

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