Natural Newborn Baby Photography: A Guide to Posing, Shooting, and Business Robin Long
Publisher: Peachpit Press

Jun 27, 2011 - The author's signature techniques for generating repeat business are shared, revealing how to remain a family's constant photographer for years—from maternity portraits and baby photos to wedding images and senior snapshots. I also always make sure baby is in a very deep sleep, before posing a newborn in a prop. Specific suggestions are featured, including For those just starting out, this is a great book to gain tips and tricks on not only planning, posing and styling a shoot, but what to do long after the session is completed. Nov 27, 2013 - It's very crucial to do it at this time of life because that is when babies are all snuggly and easy to pose. Students will come away with a posing workflow and style guide, and a wealth of information, allowing them to go back to their studio and immediately apply new found techniques and ideas to help build their newborn photography business. I try not to use the same items for my babies because I want to provide unique setups for all of them. I shoot natural light only because it fits my style well, but there are also newborn photographers that use flash out there. Simple and natural is best for me. This is in no way to deter aspiring photographers wanting to start getting into newborn photography, but it is a guide on what to expect. And……when shooting from above, I always secure my camera strap over my neck.