Photographing baby: the best tips

If you want to photograph babies, there are a few points to keep in mind. We give you the best tips to make your baby photos succeed.

Tip 1 for baby photos: Pay attention to a lot of light

Photography is playing with light. Make sure you use lots of light to get bright and happy baby photos.

• However, you should avoid hard light, such as direct sunlight, because this also creates hard shadows.
• A slightly cloudy day brings better light.
• If it is still too dark in the room, you can reflect the natural light with white cardboard. This gives you natural and diffused light.
• Note that you don't use flash because it is usually very uncomfortable for babies.

Tip 2: Take a picture of the baby in the right place

In order for you to get successful pictures of your baby, it is important to choose the right place. You should pay particular attention to the following things:

• The background should be as large as possible in a single color so that you are not distracted from the background.
• Since a lot of light is needed, you should be as close as possible to windows or even go outside.
• So you can also take great baby pictures in the garden.

Tip 3: Photograph babies with attention to detail

It doesn't always have to be a portrait or a full-body shot.

• Step closer to the baby and try to photograph details. Make sure that your autofocus focuses on the correct point.
• So you get great shots of expressive moments, such as the grip on daddy's "big" fingers ...
• ... or small, delicate baby feet.

4th tip for baby photos: create a new situation with accessories

You can create interesting situations with various accessories. For example, you get playful pictures of the baby.

• For example, use a (laundry) basket in which to put the baby. An interesting photo of your baby will be placed especially in the garden.
• Of course, a cloth, fur or, if necessary, a towel is always recommended for babies. You should use a white cloth if possible, as colorful variants come to the fore and distract too much.
• As a reminder for later, you can also take your favorite soft toy or other accessories that are often part of everyday life with you in the photo.

5. Tip: Distract and entertain babies while taking pictures

In order for your own baby photos to work well, it is important that you distract and entertain the baby.

• Babies are particularly interested in sounds and songs. It is best to use a well-known voice like that of the mother.
• With toys and your favorite cuddly toy, you can calm and entertain the baby in between. However, you can also use it to control your gaze in a targeted manner and thus specify certain gaze directions.
• For example, hold a baby's toy over the camera so that it is facing you.

You can also try taking pictures with backlight - we will give you the best tips. If you are looking for other products related to your baby, we recommend you to visit the Babymarkt online shop, for example.