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Painless Baby Portraits

Secrets to Getting Great Photographs of Baby

By Alexandria Powell

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Finally, see if the photographer or studio you have in mind is a good fit. "I always recommend when people are on the phone with us to come in and meet our photographers ... learn about their training and their years of experience," Burt says. "You want to go where you feel comfortable."

Getting Ready
All the photographers interviewed for this story agree – the crucial ingredient in a perfect pose is a well-rested baby or toddler. "I need fresh, well-slept babies," says Paloma Sendry, a photographer specializing in children, babies and weddings in New York City. "Sessions can be very over-stimulating in nature, since we are constantly engaging the baby."

In general, Sendry prefers to photograph babies soon after they wake from their best nap of the morning. Use your knowledge of your baby's schedule to determine when he'll be most social and cooperative.

As for clothing, less is more, says Vickmark. "When a viewer looks at a portrait of a child, their attention should be drawn first to the face," he says. For older babies and toddlers, stick to simple, comfortable clothing, and avoid distracting patterns.

The youngest babies often photograph best with no clothes at all or in just a diaper. "Clothing tends to creep up around a baby's neck and just isn't flattering," Rideout says. Babies also like to be swaddled, and that's certainly an option, adds Rideout. The combination of baby skin and soft, textured blankets is particularly beautiful.

If you're headed to a studio, don't forget to take a little bit of home with you. "Bring a favorite blanket, toy, book or anything else that makes your baby feel more comfortable in their environment," Burt says. For older babies and toddlers, it doesn't hurt to bring along a snack as well. Burt recommends non-staining choices such as dry cereal.


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