If you want amazing, Insta-worthy pictures of your baby, you should probably learn some technical skills. Read on for the basics on lighting and photo editing.
What’s the best light for baby pictures"
Getting the lighting right is crucial for a good baby picture. But you don?t need to buy an expensive kit?you just need a little know-how. When taking snaps at home, begin by turning off the interior lights and open your blinds or curtains. If possible, set up in front of a large window (patio doors are ideal) in the early morning or late afternoon to get the best light.
On bright, sunny days, sheer curtains can diffuse direct sunlight so it?s less harsh. If you notice strong shadows falling across the baby when you look at your phone screen, try putting something white, like a piece of foam core, on the shadow side of your baby, or even have someone hold up a white towel or blanket. This will bounce the light toward baby?s face and soften any shadows. Also, be sure to position your lying baby with their head toward the window so the light flows from the top of their crown to their feet, says Shelly Ferguson, a newborn and maternity photographer based in Oshawa, Ont. ?Having the light come from the other direction will cause ?ghoulish lighting,? like when you put a flashlight under your chin,? she explains. Angle sitting or standing tots at about 45 degrees to, or directly facing, the window. ?The closer you are to the window, the more light will wrap around your ba...