Good photographers can make baby photography look easy.  But I can tell you it is much more challenging than it looks.  Getting that perfect shot can sometimes depend on your baby’s mood because even when all the other conditions are perfect if the baby is crying it usually does not make for an ideal shot.  For newborns just being content is enough to get a great picture.  Of course photographing newborns also takes a bit more creativity in the way they are presented to the camera.  This is where creative posing, use of props, and lighting really plays a part in getting you a great shot.  Sometimes simplicity is the best strategy also.  Keep it simple and candid.  Some of the best Baby pictures are candid.  I find that trying to move a baby around too much for many different poses will sometimes disturb the baby and get him/her in a bad mood.  For older babies a different strategy can be used.  Since older babies can smile, sit up and hold their head up, we can pose them differently than the newborns and we could focus more on their smiles.  We use soft lighting for most babies because it really brings out there soft skin and color.  If you have any questions about having your baby photographed feel free to contact us.