Before looking for a baby photographer first think of the style which you want:
Posed or Lifestyle
Here is no “good” or “bad”, it just the matter of your preferences. Every professional maternity & baby photographer can perform both styles and neither of them is better than the other. But sometimes you need to look at the pictures that a photographer takes. It happens that one style is better done by one photographer and the other style looks more naturally at the other one.
In fact, posed photos are those which are done in the studio, where baby photographers use special props for the baby posing. Typically, most photos will have only a baby posed without parents or any other people on the shot. Lifestyle sessions are done at the baby’s home and are more natural and relaxed. They aim to capture some moments of the baby and its family in their own environment
Photography Principles and Post-Processing Pleasing
1. First of all, every professional baby photographer’s photo is always in focus, no matter where you have found his or her picture: website, blog or even social network.
2. Well exposed photos is a must-be! No over darkened or over lightened.
3. Soft light is another very important fact. Moreover, even the angle of the light falling matters. Every photo has to convey its depth with soft shadows occurring in the correct places.
4. Take care about any color mismatches. Baby’s skin is different everywhere: most baby’s skin tones are a little red or yellow on the side and the hands are usually purple. Do not mind. This is absolutely normal. But the photography has to present a baby as an angel in his or her best state, so every professional baby photographer has to perform perfect Photoshop skills to correct any colors issues.
The Decision
Before saying “yes” to any photographer think of the following things:
1. Experience. If the photographer does not actually a baby photographer but just a regular one, he or she might have not enough experience in this field. Moreover, you will not want to give your baby for a couple of hours to a person who does not even understand the difference between: “I want to eat” and “I want to sleep” baby signs. Newborn photography is very special. An even if he or she might be a great wedding or portrait photographer always look for someone who is experienced exactly in baby photography.
2. If you see only a few good baby photographs on the web-site, be cautious about this photographer. He or she might have had a luck to make a couple of good pictures, but in case of hiring this “professional” you will simply waste your money.
3. Check the style of your baby photographer and the prices in general. If you do not like the web-site or the photos, or even blog, then there is no point in hiring that person. If you on the contrary like what you see check prices for baby photos in your city to pay the fair acceptable price.
