We started off our session with some fun in the tub with LOTS of bubbles!
So you just found out you are pregnant, you have so much to do in that short 9 month period. The last thing you should have to worry about is finding a photographer to capture these once in a lifetime moments. That is why I am here, to help you know exactly what to look for in a newborn photographer.
Safety: My absolute number one rule when photographing newborns is SAFETY. When you ask a newborn photographer what the most important part of a newborn shoot is, this should be their answer. You see those beautiful images out there of babies in or on top of things and you wonder, how do they do that without the baby falling? That all depends on the experience and knowledge of the photographer, not just while they are shooting but behind the scenes as well. Here is an example of photographing a newborn safely, this photo is what we call a “composite”. The baby should NEVER be left on top of a prop without hands on the baby to ensure safety. This Dads hands never left his baby, he was always there to make sure he was safe. Instructions where given before we even started shooting to make sure this was understood. The fact is, if you cannot do it safely, then don’t do it at all. No photo is worth risking the safety of a new baby, they are babies, not props.
Mike Stasko - As always, your work is absolutely stunning Emma. The emotion you have captured with this little angel is amazing!