Ideally, for theseportraits to be successful the newborn
mustbe undertwoweeksofage,andstillin thatlovely
compactfoetalposition.It isatthisstage,whenbaby is
sleepinga greatdeal, thatsome beautifulartisticimages
can be created.
Shoots ofthis naturetake careful planning, and a great
understandingoflittlebabiesandtheirneeds.Forexample,
thestudiomust bekeptatawarmertemperature forthe
babyto remaincontent andasleep.Patiencehereiskey,
and you must be acutely aware that this is also an
extremelymemorableandprecioustimeforthefamily,so
allow enough time for the shoot to be structured and
unrushed.
Further suggestions for newborn poses:
- In arms.
- In posing cocoon.
- In hanging material.
- In pot, with blankets.
- With hats/accessories.
- With mummy and daddy.
- Montages, feet and hands.