Welcoming a newborn into the family is an extraordinary moment, filled with joy, love, and countless emotions. As a Bay Area Newborn photographer, there's something truly magical about capturing the tender moments between a dad and his newborn.
How to pose a dad in newborn photos?
While posed shots have their place, candid moments often tell a more authentic and emotional story. Genuine smiles, tender embraces, and quiet whispers all contribute to the narrative of this precious time. Therefore, If dad doesn't feel comfortable in front of the camera, he doesn't have to do any posing. He can just relax and tend to the baby's needs as if the camera is not there.
Dads, in many ways, end up loving the experience because they tend to like themselves in photos more often than Moms do (we, as women, tend to be a little pickier about our appearance). Each dad has his own way of expression his love and affection for his family and children. Every love between a father and child is unique.
How to handle a crying newborn in a portrait session?
Newborns operate on their schedule, so be prepared to embrace spontaneity and take breaks as needed. Patience is key when working with infants, allowing the dad to comfort and soothe the baby as you capture the tender moments of bonding.
If mom needs to stop and nurse the newborn, we can capture dad with the older sibling, doing their own thing, which is part of their bonding routine, and there is the real magic!
How do dress up a dad for a portrait session?
Make sure dad wears jeans or kaki pants in which he can comfortably sit on the floor or on a chair. If the newborn session is taking place in your bedroom, we want to make sure dad is comfortable stretching on the bed comfortably.
A solid color shirt is best, if he has button down plain shirt, that is even better. We don't want dad to look too formal, so no need to wear a tie. Pastel colors are best for newborn portraits.
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