Lighting is something which can define you as a photographer. To have someone look at one of your images, and know its yours is the ultimate compliment, and when the common denominator in your images is your lighting style you are well on your way to being a leader. When studying the art of lighting […]
Why do photographers experience anxiety when photographing newborn babies rather than those like me that have confidence from 15 years of experience and have built a successful session workflow…” I often hear how disheartened some photographers are when they confide in me: “When I try to speed up my sessions, I experience so much pressure […]
When you first start out in newborn photography there are so many things which can be confusing and getting it right can take years of trail and error. One of those things, is the Posing Bag set up for your newborn photography session. This is one of those situations where there is no “one size […]
Wraps!! At Newborn Posing one of the most frequently asked questions is about wraps. There are so many products out there and there are some that work really well, and some that fall short of my expectations. So I figured, it’s time I simply break it down for you. Firstly, let’s look at why we […]
Anyone who follows me understands I am completely invigorated by the awards process and the vibe and energy that comes from entering awards. It gives me a chance to try new things, to push myself and it tends to make my brain operate on a different frequency. This is something that all newborn photographers, family photographers, actually […]
One of the most popular poses on Newborn posing is Upright in Prop. This is where the baby is positioned inside the prop with their elbows up and chin resting on the back of the hands. Kelly’s top tips for LIGHTING TIP Once positioned, turn the baby on a 45 deg angle towards the light and allow the light […]
Posing the baby In Parent Hands has the baby positioned safely within the parent’s hands, showing how small their newborn baby is in comparison to their own hands. Kelly’s Tips for creating an incredible In Parents Hands image: BLANKET TIP Use a Matte fabric without any shine, to eliminate light reflections in your fabric and to […]
Pretzel Wrap uses a long stretchy wrap to keep the baby in position, allowing you to see both the babies hands and feet in a cozy, comfortable position. My Top tips for achieving a great Pretzel Wrap image are: Posing Bag Tip To elevate baby’s head for this pose and create a nice well for the […]
The Potato Sack Pose is where the baby is wrapped and positioned upright with the chin resting on hands and placed in the center of the posing bag while being supported by an assistant/spotter. Kelly’s top tips for achieving the Potato Sack pose safely and with great success are: ANGLE TIP Shoot from an elevated […]
Taco Pose is where the baby is positioned with their legs tucked comfortably underneath the baby on the posing bag. My top tips for achieving a beautiful Taco pose are here. LIGHTING TIP Make sure to position baby’s head closest to the light source and at a 45 degree angle. POSING TIP Place a prop under the blankets to […]