Seven days new, in fact. This pretty little week-old baby was so cooperative. The very best time for newborn portraits is in the first 14 days of life when babies are still scrunchy and new and sleepy and just go with the flow. Newborns' looks change so quickly, so capturing those early days is important.
Check out little Miss E in her first week in the world:
Isn't she delicious?
New babies are irresistible for at home photo shoots, especially with a first baby. A few tips for getting better results with point and shoot cameras:
*Simple backgrounds: throw a blanket over the couch, car seat, or bouncy seat for a simple, solid backdrop to place the baby on.
*Use window light: Make use of the natural light coming in the windows. Less flash and more natural light makes for prettier pictures and better skin tones.
*Get close: Capture all the newborn features that quickly change: tiny ears and toes, newborn fuzz, umbilical cords, and itsy bitsy diapers
