Taking my own newborn photos

If you are like me, you probably want some professional looking photos of your newborn without having to pay the hefty price of a photographer.

One great way to get some professional photos on a budget is to see if any photographers near you are offering mini sessions.

Personally, I take my own photos. I also took my own maternity photos!

I invested in a nice camera a few years ago and did photography professionally for a while but currently I only use my camera for taking our own family photos.

You can just use your phone and follow these simple tips:

1: Take your photos with your back camera only! It’s higher quality

2: take your photos near a window for the best lighting

3: use portrait mode on your phone if you have that option

3: put the baby in neutral colors so their skin tone doesn’t change

4: make sure your background is clean & free of clutter.

5: nurse the baby right before you take the photos. And make sure to clean their face

6: focus on getting the newborn features of your baby that will be gone soon like their tiny hands and feet.

7: set up a tripod and take some photos of yourself with the baby. Even if you don’t feel the most confident in your postpartum body. You’ll want these memories to look back on!

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