The Art of Pregnancy and Newborn Photography
So I’m pregnant with my 4th child, as you know. With this pregnancy and my love of all things photography, I have been really attentive to pregnant and newborn photography. I have no maternity photos of me with my other three children except for lame snapshots that my husband took in our backyard. I am glad I have those few shots though instead of nothing. I also do not have many good shots of any of my babies when they were newborn.
What I mean is that I have tons of shots of my babies but not many artistic, “wall worthy” shots. I didn’t get into photography until after my 3rd child was born. A bit late in the game, but better late than never, I guess. I am determined not to have that “problem” with this baby.
So while I help this 4th baby grow I have been thinking a lot about ways I can take some good shots of her when she is born. Thinking about posing, props, lighting, etc…
I have also been thinking about possibly paying one of my photographer friends to do some maternity shots for me. The cheepskate in me screams, “Noooo!!!”. The artist in me says to do it. I have had offers by a few friends to do free sessions for me, but I know how much work they have to do and I don’t know if I am OK with that. I don’t want to take advantage of them.
Anyway, personal dilemma aside, I have been looking through blogs and flickr trying to get some good ideas for photographing both myself and our new baby girl. So when I found the new digital magazine called TAoPaN (The Art of Pregnancy and Newborn) I had to sign up, especially since it is a free publication.
I just received my first issue, TAoPaN’s second issue; I was thrilled. There are so many wonderful tips, ideas and suggestions to help photographers in all aspects of photographing pregnant and newborn subjects. I have read through half of this current issue and am really excited for a quiet time this afternoon to read through the rest.
I have already learned a few tricks like using a bean bag to help pose the baby and putting a heating pad under where the baby will be to make it more comfortable. I think many of the tricks and tips offered can be used by photographers of ALL levels, including the point and shoot wielding parent who wants a few good shots.
If you are interested in signing up for a subscription of this wonderful online publication go here.
January 21st, 2010 at 2:32 pm
I would LOVE to take pregnant pictures of you. !!
January 21st, 2010 at 7:33 pm
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January 21st, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Thanks for the tip on the free publication. I like you, did not get much into photography until after a few kids- and with all I have going on with 3 little ones right now, I don’t have much time to devote to photography. I am excited to look at that free publication- thanks a bunch! sharla
January 22nd, 2010 at 5:15 pm
I’d never heard of TAoPaN. It looks like a really cool resource. I’ll definitely be subscribing.
Also, I’m with you. No decent maternity shots of myself, and I didn’t really get into portrait work until after my last baby was born. And you can add me to your list of would-love-to-take-prego-portraits-of-you friends.