Family pictures are always a great way to capture memories and then cherish them throughout one’s life. One can enjoy all the moments in one’s life by just going through the pictures later in life. This is the reason why taking baby pictures when they are small and cute should be a must. Photo sessions can be arranged at any stage like during one’s pregnancy, one can arrange maternity photography sessions or after the newborn is home, one can arrange for a newborn photography session.
Photography sessions for babies can be a bit of a challenge at times, for both new parents as well as the photographer. One needs to take care of proper timing, baby's mood, their health, and their safety. Safety is one of the important things, especially if the photographer wants to use different locations and props. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to safety procedures during a baby photography session to get those amazing priceless pictures of one’s baby.
Therefore, some of the safety measures that a photographer must pay attention to are:
Proper session place: It is very important to make the area safe and prepared before starting the session. Now it is possible that either the baby is just a newborn or is of an age where he/she can walk around. In such case, during a baby photography session, one should make sure that every prop and things that are to be used is kept at a safe distance and should not be in the way of their walking or crawling. If one is using a heater or an air cooling system, make sure that the session takes place away from the direct heat and cold.
Sanitized equipment and props: Babies are highly susceptible to germs and bacteria. When one is planning to use any kind of prop like chairs, buckets, or any kind of fabric, then washing and sanitizing them every time there is a session is very important otherwise germs will transfer from one session to another. Also, keep a hand sanitizer to make sure that hands that will touch the baby are always clean.
Wisely chosen props: Props should be selected keeping in mind that they are for a kid photography Singapore session. No sharp edges, no unbalanced buckets or chairs or furniture, no heavy accessories, etc. should be the mantra while arranging for props.
Safety nets and hands: Babies if sleeping can wake up any moment and also they usually do not have much stiff balance in their neck means one wrong jerk or turn and they can fall and get injured. Therefore photographers should make sure that there are safety nets or their parent's hands supporting them all the time to avoid any mishap.
Go for family photography: In case a child is not comfortable and is not in the mood, then the best way to utilize the session is to turn it into a family photography session. Remember the best photographs are taken when a baby is around their moms and dads.
Dphotofolio is a photography studio in Singapore. We are providing indoor & outdoor baby photography Singapore, family photography and outdoor photoshoot Singapore.