February 8, 2012

My First Newborn Shoot

So I've taken an interest in photography lately as you all know. I've been posting my pics all over this blog, so if you don't know that... well then this must be your first time here! (welcome!) Anyway, remember my hot friend who had a baby a few weeks ago? If you don't, refresh your memory here. Well, she asked me to attempt a newborn photo shoot for her new little one. I've never done anything of the sort before, so I was a little apprehensive, but I do have a decent camera so I figured I'd give it a shot. I did some research, petitioned some pros for advice, and gave it a swing. I was told it was exhausting and difficult, which is partly true, but I also have to say that I LOVED IT. It was my best friend's baby so I felt very comfortable posing her, so that may be part of it, but I thought it was sooo fun. And little sister was the perfect model.







I so want to add another little princess like this to our family. *sigh* 

Also, so sad that I didn't get any photos of Heidi like this when she was a newborn! Why did I wait so long to get into photography!!!? Such a shame. I so wish I started photography before I became a mama! I have about a year of awful photos of Heidi! And then another year of amazing photos. I guess I should count my blessings that I was ever able to even afford a camera like this. Whats funny is that when we went shopping for a new camera I didn't even plan on getting a DSLR. I thought my little sony point and shoot was fine! What I really wanted was a video camera, but then at the store I learned that a DSLR was a better value because it shot HD video and took much better pictures for about the same price as a normal video camera, so thats what I ended up getting. Little did I know, that camera would change my life! So glad I bought it, just wish I bought it sooner! Fellow moms, I highly recommend investing in a quality camera if you haven't already. It is so worth it!  

6 comments:

Lisa @ Tales of a Young Housewife said...

THOSE ARE SOOOO FLIPPIN GORGEOUS! She is way too cute & you are so GOOD! I agree, I wish I would have taken so many different newborn pics. I also wish Pinterest was around when I got married & when she was born--I would have done so many more things! Ugh! Haha..oh well. Seriously though these pics are beautiful.

Lindsay said...

Beautiful. Those are so amazing. Of course it totally helps when the baby is full of adorableness. Great job. And yes, I totally agree I wish I took a photography class before my kids. I wish I got itty bitty pictures of Landon but he was only tiny for like a day- now he's a moose! Anyways, im rambling awesome awesome pictures!

Monet said...

Those pictures are ADORABLE...your friend's baby is absolutely beautiful...u did an amazing job! What did you use for the background? I love the photos...The other day I used my camera and took some shots for this new part time job I have tell me what u think of them...you are really amazing with photography! I cant wait for the summer to take outside photos of my son.

The Lewicutt's said...

You have quite the talent! I LOVE these!!! I'm melting over them.

Kate said...

You did a great job darling! I really really really love that last photo! Beautiful! What dslr do you have?


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Heather said...

Those are fantastic!

They kinda make me want another baby, and I definately need a new camera.