Selecting Your Setting
When it comes to taking photos your bright little bundle of joy there are a few simple things you should keep in mind in order to make sure your little star really is the center of attention—at least in the baby pictures. There is an old adage that is as appropriate in the world of taking baby pictures as it is in almost every other aspect in life. KISS. You heard correctly, keep it simple sweetie (sugar, silly, or insert “S” word of your preference here). The point is that keeping the setting for your photo of baby as simple as possible will bring all the focus on your darling rather than the ‘fussy’ background.
Sheets and bed linen make an excellent backdrop for babies of all ages. The simpler the better when it comes to this particular background selection. Other great backgrounds include uncluttered floors, carpets or rugs with uncomplicated patterns or better yet no patterns, and a clear blue cloudless sky (though clouds aren’t really that distracting in most instances). Sandy beaches also make an excellent backdrop or setting for a really cute baby picture and we all need at least one beach picture of our baby’s. Be sure to keep the sun at your back and away from the baby’s eyes for best results.
In addition to creating a setting that isn’t overly complicated for your photo of baby you should also make sure that your baby is comfortable in the setting. It doesn’t matter how perfect a setting is if your baby isn’t going to leave your side long enough to take a photo. Beaches are a good choice for many reasons. First you have an uncomplicated backdrop. Second you have the added benefit of a novelty (something that is interesting to touch, feel, play in, and unfortunately taste). Third, it offers its very own entertainment to your child. He or she will be distracted by the seashells, the sea gulls, the sand itself and in the process will worry less about the camera which makes for even better baby pictures. These photographs will be great entries for any baby photo contests you are considering.
If you can’t exactly enjoy a day at the beach in order to fill your baby photo album, perhaps you could combine some of the settings I mentioned above with a little creativity in order to create an excellent setting for your baby photos. If you have an old washtub and a rubber duck or two lying around the house, these make excellent choices for baby photos. You could hang a blue sheet or blanket as a back drop and let your little one sit in the wash tub with a duck in each hand. To make things interesting you can take different photos within the same setting by adding an umbrella for baby to enjoy or watching him or her try to climb into a rubber boot.
The most important thing to consider when creating the perfect setting for your baby photos is to choose a setting that is comfortable and fun for both you and your baby. The fact that we as mom think it will be fun for baby doesn’t always make that the case so always be willing to be flexible. It is better to have a photo of a happy baby rolling a ball on the carpet than a miserable baby in the cutest of settings.
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