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May 9, 2013 By Sarah Halstead

Newborn Posing Course by Kelly Brown on Creative Live

Filed Under: Photography, Tutorials

I love Creative Live and their FREE photography courses. For the next three days they are having a Newborn Posing Course by Kelly Brown. This is something I struggle with so I am hoping to tune in some in between getting ready for Carsyn’s birthday and Mother’s Day.

Newborn Posing Course by Kelly Brown

If you are interested head over to Creative Live for more information. It should be an awesome class.  Here are some  top tips from Kelly.

Newborn Photography Tips

  • Make sure the room is warm. I set my studio thermometer to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, but keep an eye on the baby to make sure they don’t get too warm, as newborns can’t regulate their own body temperature.
  • Make sure the baby is well fed, so they don’t become fussy or distracted during the session.
  • Play white noise.
  • Have firm structural support for the baby — such as a firm bean bag or basket — when it’s settled into a pose.
  • Always have a spotter nearby (a parent serves as the perfect spotter).

 

Newborn Photography 5 Best Props

  • Baskets – Any type of woven basket (that is sturdy enough!) is great to put babies in. The rustic texture looks great in photos.
  • Wooden Crates – I like crates because of their vintage look, and babies look great either in or on top of them.
  • Buckets — I like to put babies upright in buckets. I tend to go for a more rustic look and line them with different colored fabrics.
  • Metal tubs – Large metal tubs are great for photographing two or more babies, as they are nice and sturdy and look great lined with beautiful soft blankets and fabrics.
  • Wooden bowls – I love anything wooden, and, again, layering a mix of textured fabrics in natural tones in a wooden bowl looks amazing.

 

Newborn Photography Tips for Posing With Siblings

  • Lay them down on a bean bag. Then, make sure the baby is wrapped.
  • If the toddler is not keen on laying down, get them to sit next to the baby while he/she is supported in a prop.
  • When working with siblings over three years old who are comfortable holding their new brother or sister, sit them on a soft rug and position the (wrapped) newborn in their lap.

 

Hope you love these tips and enjoy the course.

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Comments

  1. Hire Expert Newborn Photographer in Toronto says

    August 13, 2014 at 1:23 am

    Wow, What a gorgeous article! I liked useful tips for newborn photography. Thanks for the stunning post.
  2. Mandy@ a sorta fairytale says

    May 10, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    Newborns are always the hardest for me to photograph!! They are by far the cutest, but man, it's a lot of work!! lol
  3. kat says

    May 9, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    awesome tips!!!!!
  4. Julie S. says

    May 9, 2013 at 8:09 am

    How wonderful! I just booked my first newborn session-- I will definitely need these tips!
  5. Momma FArgo says

    May 9, 2013 at 7:59 am

    That is the most awesome and adorable baby pic EVAH! How precious!

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