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By Tammie Caldwell


You are either a new parent or grandparent and want to show off your new arrival through a wide variety of quality photographs. You are seeking the newborn photography Canberra experts have to offer. Specifically, a photographer who can handle this specialized type of photos. A local Canberra ACT professional who fits all of your criteria can surely be found.

Choose the moments. Do you want pictures taken in the delivery room? Hospital room? Or do you just want to wait until the child is settled in the home before arranging to have the photos taken?

The best time to have the photos taken is when the child is less than a few weeks old. They will sleep for long periods of time and it will be possible to do some very natural post-birth pictures with them curled up as if still in the womb. A studio can be your best option as the professional will have many props on hand to use for these very special and unique shots.

Take natural photos of your baby. He can be curled up in a basket, in your arms, or, if he is very tiny, balanced in the palm of your hand. You will want a variety of full body shots, pictures of hands and feet, as well as many facial expressions you can get. Always try to include a mother/child picture as well as pictures with siblings or other family members.

You can choose any type of outfit for the infant. It can be an ensemble that you had as a child or even a white christening gown or set, a fluffy dress, or a tiny suit. A handmade quilt or blanket worn by past members of your family would also be a sentimental touch. You can also bring antique toys or stuffed animals for extra impact.

The setting is also important. For very young children, indoors is always best. Sunlight, insects, wind, heat, cold, and more can be very irritating to a very small child. Safety is always an issue so if you must do outdoor shots, limit to just a few.

The pictures can be displayed in photo frames or an attractive album. Either way, they will be readily available for viewing by visitors. Tuck the photos in your birth announcements before you mail them to friends and relatives to provide them with memorable keepsakes. Begin a row of delightful photos on a prominent wall and add to them as your child grows and matures.

These special mementos will provide lasting memories for years to come. Do not wait too long to book your appointment. You may even wish to do so before the child is even born. Remember, they grow up very fast and you want to capture these first moments as early as you can. You can enjoy the pictures even when he is older and has children of his own. You will be able to compare his baby pictures to those of his own siblings and his much later offspring.




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