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Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 II

10/17/2005 09:30:08 PM · #1

....with 2 6 week old baby boys (not twins, cousins born 5 days apart). From what I'm told one is brunette, one red hair. I've never shot babies that young before, but I'm soooooooo excited! I bought a few studio props today and looked at baby photography sites for hours today for ideas. Told the moms to feed babies just before coming so hopefully they'll be sleepy.

I'm nervous. What have I forgotten? What should I know that I haven't even thought of?

Jelajo

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

10/17/2005 09:38:33 PM · #2

Ive never done babies that young so wouldnt know what to suggest other than soft pastels and fluffy whites look good with babies. Good luck and most of all have fun with the little cuties...:)
Jodi

10/17/2005 09:46:18 PM · #3

Just show them your shoes, you'll do fine :)

I have no real help, just good luck to offer. Have fun!

And I hope the new props are Lexi-friendly for future challenges...

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

10/17/2005 09:51:31 PM · #4

I don't know if you have ever been around baby boys, but be prepared... if you do any of those cute nudie baby pics, as soon as you remove the diaper it's fountain city. Just have supplies handy. After raising three boys, it's just one little tidbit I've learned. ;)

10/17/2005 09:57:51 PM · #5

Originally posted by laurielblack:

... it's fountain city.... ;)

LOL

One thing the inexperienced wouldn't have thought of!

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

10/17/2005 10:02:26 PM · #6

Ack! I raised daughters! Forgot that detail. Will dash out for wet wipes before the shoot tomorrow! lol

I have little "pea in a pod" matching costumes for one shot
a white faux fur for nakie shots
white flannel for a wrapped up look (snuggled)
and really really thin white sheer fabric for an attempt at an Anne Geddes idea. Hoping to do well with this one.

I heard about the two new babies from a neighbor (its a relative) and because I want to shoot them (they didn't find me), I offered to give them a free set of proofs of the entire shoot for the trouble of bringing the babies. If they want prints, they buy from me. If all works right, they will LOVE every shot and I'll make back the cost of props in prints and then some.

Thanks for the good wishes!

LeeD

Canon EOS-30D

10/17/2005 10:07:32 PM · #7

Bring tons 'o patience. One of my favorite shots took about an hour to pose ... getting him undressed, relaxed, and posed was very time consuming.

A few others are:

Sorry, I'm a new father and get a little carried away sometimes.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

10/17/2005 10:13:01 PM · #8

Originally posted by Palmetto_Pixels:

Bring tons 'o patience. One of my favorite shots took about an hour to pose ... getting him undressed, relaxed, and posed was very time consuming.

I only have about 2 hours for the entire shoot. I told my office I "had an appointment" hehee How old was he in this shot??

LeeD

Canon EOS-30D

10/18/2005 07:00:54 AM · #9

Originally posted by idnic:

How old was he in this shot??

I think he was about 8 weeks old when I took this.

Let us know how it goes!!! Good luck!!!

Message edited by author 2005-10-18 07:01:40.

hanneke

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

10/18/2005 07:05:09 AM · #10

@ Idnic: with these good advises I'm sure it'll work out fine :) Good luck!

@ Palmetto: I just love your baby-photos. they're so calm and pure.. good job

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/18/2005 07:37:36 AM · #11

Babies will be here in just over 2 hours. Gotta grab a shower and make last minute prep in the studio. I'll (hopefully) be back to share some wonderful images in a few hours.

Thanks for the good wishes guys!

LoveSpuds

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

10/18/2005 07:49:02 AM · #12

I had my first baby shoot a couple of weeks ago and it was a bit of a disaster. He was only four weeks old and the parents wanted him awake for the shots so we had to wake him, and boy was he unhappy about that.

I spent about 45 mins and got maybe 4-5 shots that were okay, but still not as good as I'd have liked (although the parents were delighted so I guess thats what counts).

The best tip I can give is to be ready to snap the shots off because you can't rely on the baby to play ball. Try not to get too flustered when they start crying, I was rattled and worried that I wasn't getting anything and I think this made me panic and not put as much thought into the shoot as I would of liked.

Here's a shot

//www.mindseyeimages.co.uk/Kids%20Portraits/Baby1.htm

Message edited by author 2005-10-18 07:53:45.

Apple iPhone 5

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

10/18/2005 08:26:26 AM · #13

I think 6 week old babies all look the same anyway. Might as well just find some stock photos and give them these, they won't even notice.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

10/18/2005 04:19:35 PM · #14

It's been more than a couple of hours, hopefully it wasn't fountain city.

Perhaps it's time for an idnic search party.

Where dem babies at?

LindaLee

Canon EOS-40D

10/18/2005 04:58:13 PM · #15

How'd it go, how'd it go??? {{{{taps foot...}}}} We're dying to see the photos!

10/18/2005 05:11:00 PM · #16

Sheesh impatience! lol I shot over 300, so sorting and processing is going slowly, but here's some first picks. It went amazingly well. couple of shots I wish I could re-take, but I'm still very happy overall.

Slower, more deliberate processing will be done on next pass, this is fairly down & dirty.

10/18/2005 05:25:17 PM · #17

Awwwwww :) I like the peas in a pod! Very nice photos ma'am.

I sense Lexi will be a pea sometime in the future :

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

10/18/2005 05:27:15 PM · #18

Why thank you very much. Those were the props I picked up last night. Thank goodness its Halloween season :)

BTW, BOTH fountains erupted before we were finished. My white cloths are in the washing machine now. lol

hanneke

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

10/18/2005 05:33:27 PM · #19

lesson learned: never wear white clothes when shooting babies :)

they look awesome idnic, well done! really like the ones with the belly on the sweet soft white thingie (4 & 5)

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

10/18/2005 05:38:04 PM · #20

Originally posted by biteme:

lesson learned: never wear white clothes when shooting babies :)

they look awesome idnic, well done! really like the ones with the belly on the sweet soft white thingie (4 & 5)

Not clothes, cloths. Those soft white thingies are what got showered! both of em! Oh well, they're washable :)

hanneke

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

10/18/2005 05:39:15 PM · #21

oh shoot, sorry. check my proflie, you'll know why the mis-spell ;)

LindaLee

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

10/18/2005 05:59:22 PM · #22

Sweet, sweet, sweet! I adore the peas in pods! That was clever of you to think of getting those outfits. Can't wait 'til you get 'em all done and post 'em somewhere for us to see.

Linda

10/18/2005 07:07:15 PM · #23

*huffs* sorting/editing quick as i can. more to come, i hope lol

10/18/2005 08:05:03 PM · #24

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