by Jennifer Borget posted in Life & Home

That first day or so at the hospital is prime time for snapping memories that will last a lifetime. There's nothing sweeter than photos of a fresh baby!
To be clear, ideally these are not smartphone photos. These memories are the biggies. So when you?re packing your hospital bag, make sure you bring along your DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera, so you can capture some of those precious details right after he?s born. Don't have one yet" Throw it on your registry or talk to your partner about saving up to invest in one before the baby is born. I promise. You won't regret it!
Even if you only have a point and shoot, or your smart phone camera, it's still important to think about what photos should you take" I find it helpful to create a shot list ahead of time, so I don't forget any photos when the time comes. Here are 7 must-have newborn memory makers:
Feel free to print this list out and throw it in your bag now before you forget.
1. First few moments: Set your camera to Continuous Shooting mode and keep snapping. A lot happens in those first few moments after your baby is born. Chances are you?ll think back later and much of it will be a daze. Have your DSLR settings set and hand daddy the camera to capture what he can so you can see it all later. Like your baby getting weighed, or his first bath. If you're still learning your camera, you may want to keep the focus in auto-mode and let the camera do most of the...