88 TIPS FOR GREAT BABY PHOTOS

From lighting to posing and pacifying, here’s how to get the perfect shot

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There’s some irony in the fact that one of the most photographed subject genres in the world is also one of the most challenging. Baby photography can be a joy, but it can also be an incredibly infuriating experience, as it’s close to impossible to communicate to your subject that you want them to look this way, sit still, and do this and do that. In this round-up we’ll be sharing 88 baby photography tips that will help you to get better results, whether you’re photographing your own baby or someone else’s.

We’ve divided the tips into different categories; some are more appropriate for certain ages, while others apply to preparation or post-production.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A BABY PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT

01 PICK THE BEST TIME