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05/30/2007 04:19:36 PM · #1 |
My daughter is going to be 6 months old next week. She is our first girl following our three boys, so I want something special...unique!
Some things you should know...she cannot sit up yet. She is very smiley. If I lay her down she rolls and rolls. I am considering taking her to a professional here in town, but I would like to pick your brains. |
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05/30/2007 04:30:42 PM · #2 |
I'm not a pro but have some experience with my own kids that may help you. Depending on howcreative you want to get you can do soem very cute things yourself. like this shot.  would work even if she isnt sitting up yet because he was wedged in with towels around the inside and the soil was just added on top. also when my kids were younger we had some very cute shots done of them "sitting"(like leaning back" in between stuffed animals or large blocks, etc. If she will stay relitively still whiel propped up that would most likely be easier for you to shoot yourself than any laying down poses since you say she rolls.
HTH,
I totally wouldn't pay for someone else to do it. I'm sure you can do it yourself and then get soem great non traditional shots too. also save soem moeny to be spent on cool reusable props. A lot of times professionals fight for the perfect smiling shots. I've found that the "less than perfect" shots are the ones we've cherished the longest. they better represent the childs real self. BTW where in louisiana are you? we just moved to Jackson MS. so we are probably 3+ hours from you but I love photographing babies. especially like cute ann geddes type stuff. Too bad i'm not closer. |
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05/30/2007 04:30:46 PM · #3 |
Utilise your boys and include them in the photos.
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05/30/2007 11:20:20 PM · #4 |
Thanks for your thoughts so far. I have considered getting the boys into the shot, but one of them is 20 months old (less than cooperative when working with me alone) and another is Autistic (presenting a great challenge again when doing this on my own). I think I can get them to lie down though in a circle or something and shoot from above...but then will the baby stay put? LOL I don't think I have the energy yet to tackle this! I will be shooting a 9 month old this weekend for a friend so maybe I will be inspired! Keep your shots coming...I am enjoying getting the wheels turning again!
Message edited by author 2007-05-30 23:20:48. |
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05/30/2007 11:24:02 PM · #5 |
I saw a very cute photo the other day of a baby in a vintage-looking metal wash tub and a shower cap. She was "lounging" with her feet sticking out the other side. I'd imagine that would be pretty easy to rig up if she was supported by some towels.
Message edited by author 2007-05-30 23:24:28.
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05/30/2007 11:35:44 PM · #6 |
Hmm - most of these kids are older, but it might be of use to people interested in this thread, or for general ideas: //photobyfritty.com/
Edit: Oh, there's a baby gallery: //www.photobyfritty.com/?page=galleries&gallery=babies
Message edited by author 2007-05-30 23:36:24. |
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05/30/2007 11:41:51 PM · #7 |
sorry can't think of anything girly, all that comes to mind are swords, guns, blood, demons, fire, and gore.
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05/31/2007 12:00:37 AM · #8 |
well I worked in a studio for a while and what we did with the little ones that couldn't sit up was prop them up with phone books (covered in duct tape) to their front with a blanket over them and a board to their back.
Shown Here One of the images in the gallery is actually a friend of mine's from work... and the company is national. Thought that was pretty cool. :)
I know not exactly the most unique since a national studio does it... but it's practical and could be a stepping stone to something else. We also used the books to loung the babies on their sides.
Something unique I'm not sure. Maybe include her favorite toy? Bubbles? Flowers, hats, headbands, bloomers, fairy wings, angel wings.
With the boys that is a tough one. A lot of times what I did with the autistic children I worked with was toss a ball and catch it. Or something like that. The best thing is to do this and then immediately put the ball (or whatever toy they are interested in) right by the lens. Chances are they will still be looking at it.
hope that helps!
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05/31/2007 12:14:19 AM · #9 |
Boy you've got your hands full but, here's a thought. Do all the dolling and dressing up and set them in a nice photogenic area then let them play... like with bubbles. You could set the older boy in a chair with bubbles and let him blow (this all depends of course on his level of autism) Then the 20 month old will only be focused on getting the bubbles and you could use any of the earlier ideas to prop up your little angel and just let them play. those are usually the best shots. Let them be kids and just use the camera to stop time and capture them doing it.
Some other ideas I've seen with girls that I liked were the little angel wings and fun stuff like that. I have one boy so I don't get to do all that girlie stuff.
Just have fun with it. |
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