DIY Baby Pictures
DIY newborn portraits: For anyone who’s gutsy enough to attempt their own baby photos, here are some little tips and tricks. First of all, be ready for this to be a lot of work! Taking photos of babies, or any children for that matter, can be challenging. So don’t get down on yourself if you find it overwhelming. For props and materials, consider using a light colored blanket for the backdrop, and have plenty of pillows and blankets at your disposal to help support and pose your baby.
Make sure to have fun with different outfits you’ll want to dress baby in for their very own in-home photoshoot. The sky is the limit when it comes to your creativity! Taking your own pictures of your little prince or princess can be very rewarding, even though it can prove to be a lot of work. Maybe a little tuxedo for your son, or a beautiful dress for your daughter. Another fun idea is to dress your newborn up like a bug, or piece of fruit. No matter how you choose for an outfit for the pictures, there are basic principles of photography that you’ll want to adhere to in order for your DIY baby photos to be something you’ll be proud to display and show off. One of the biggest things to remember is lighting! Yes, cameras have fancy flashes, but believe it or not, natural sunlight can be your best light source when it comes to in-home photography. Part of the reason for this is it falls in natural ways that our eyes are accustomed to and suited to seeing. So place baby in a place where natural light can pour through a window. If it’s too bright outside, you can limit the light and control what’s coming through with the use of a curtain. On the subject of lighting, the optimal angle for the light to come across baby’s face is coming from the top and to the side. That is to say, pouring across at an angle. If the light is coming from straight ahead, it can make your little one’s face appear flat and washed out. We want to achieve some flattering contrast with the intelligent use of our light source. Click to call & claim your 20% off coupon! |
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DIY Newborn Outfit: This is really exciting! You can make your very own hand-sewn baby outfits from up-cycled clothes. It’s a simple pattern that can be drawn by hand. The type of fabric you to use is something knitted, stretchy, and soft. The reason for DIY with baby clothes is your baby will be wearing something no one else has in the newborn photos. You can pour your own fun personality into clothes for your infant, and they can be an extension of your creativity. And even though every infant is unique, one of a kind clothing makes for standout pictures that are unique to you and your baby!
The first step is we want to make a cardboard form from which to make all of our outfits. So take any cardboard you can find, as long as it’s big enough, and take a onesie, romper, or any piece or combination of baby clothes you want. Lay them out on the cardboard and trace them. Then cut out what you’ve traced. You only have to do this once! You can make all the baby outfits from this one form, and they will contribute to countless and timeless portraits for you to enjoy of your baby.
Once you have our form, take the up-cycled article of clothing and lay it on the cardboard. Take some fabric scissors and cut the fabric. Make sure you have two layers of material while doing this because you need to have a top and bottom for your final product. Once you’ve cut it out, take the time to sew it, either with a sewing machine, or by hand. Use whatever you have at your disposal. Once your done with this, you can add pockets, buttons, zippers. Really anything you want to create the perfect, unique outfit for your baby pictures!
The first step is we want to make a cardboard form from which to make all of our outfits. So take any cardboard you can find, as long as it’s big enough, and take a onesie, romper, or any piece or combination of baby clothes you want. Lay them out on the cardboard and trace them. Then cut out what you’ve traced. You only have to do this once! You can make all the baby outfits from this one form, and they will contribute to countless and timeless portraits for you to enjoy of your baby.
Once you have our form, take the up-cycled article of clothing and lay it on the cardboard. Take some fabric scissors and cut the fabric. Make sure you have two layers of material while doing this because you need to have a top and bottom for your final product. Once you’ve cut it out, take the time to sew it, either with a sewing machine, or by hand. Use whatever you have at your disposal. Once your done with this, you can add pockets, buttons, zippers. Really anything you want to create the perfect, unique outfit for your baby pictures!