http://ift.tt/1AvJre1 A few reasons it's a good idea to hire a professional photographer! * CHILD SAFETY -- a few of these original images are COMPOSITES, which means multiple images are put together digitally in order to safey create the final image. The "froggy pose", for example (the baby's head on his/her hands, as shown in this set) should ONLY be done as a composite -- one image with the arms supported, second image with the head supported. Also, babies should NEVER, EVER be placed in breakable items, such as glass containers. The first image of the baby sleeping among gumballs is a composite of the baby in a comfortable, safe environment added to the lovely image of gumballs. *LIGHTING -- what's the biggest difference between the "hope" and "fail" images? One looks bright and beautiful, the other had weird color cast, areas that are too dark or too bright, etc. The word "photographer" translates to "recorder of light". It's ALL about managing light. It's an ongoing education, but even basic education on light gets solid results. *POSING -- You may not know what makes one shot look better than another, but that there's something "wrong" with one. Often it has to do with details in posing. Turning a foot one way can make it look awkward and uncomfortable whether baby likes it or not. Padding beneath the sheepskin and properly arranging baby, for example, makes the difference between baby curled up on soft surface and baby face-planted on a random rug. *PATIENCE -- An average full newborn session can easily last 4+ hours. That's because time is taken to fix all the little details that need attending to to make an image lovely (clenched fists, red splotches from crying, etc. etc.). Also, breaks to feed and clean up baby and move baby very slowly and gradually and keep baby comfortable. It takes TIME. If you plunk a baby down in something strange OF COURSE baby will be angry! YES, TAKE YOUR OWN PHOTOS! Personal photos are important and give a wonderful overview of life. Just remember that you are relying on the camera to make decisions for you in terms of settings and lighting instead of allowing a person in the environment to make those choices based on desired outcome. If you want a specific outcome, you're better off getting help from someone who has experience. [Disclaimer: there are, unfortunately, many "professionals" who have a passion for photography but not actually any more education or ability beyond potential for artistic creativity. Know your photographer and what their skill level is before just going for the cheapest person holding a camera. I hate hearing about people who claim professional photographers are pointless after spending minimal money on someone with a passion but without the education (either classical education or personal education through reading and classes) who can't pull off what they really want. It doesn't mean you cannot make use of these people, just know what to expect.]
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