When it comes to photography and photo shoots, your photographer is sure to have some brilliant ideas and extraordinary poses but it is definitely a great idea to find out some poses yourself in which you are comfortable in order to show it to your photographer. This is the key way to capture the exact shots which you have been looking and will undoubtedly cherish it for a lifetime. Here are some year-long ideas for maternity and infant photographs which you must try out.
1st or 2nd month- Surprising the dad
Make the photoshoot more lively and realistic. This can be done by asking the to-be-dad to join the shoot as well. Get the perfect prop like a chalk board and surprise your husband with the biggest news. The photo is likely to showcase immense joy on both the faces.
3-5 Months- The star of the show. The Baby bump.
A maternity shoot is just incomplete without flaunting the belly or the baby bump. It should undoubtedly be the centre of attraction and the mom-to-be should flaunt it in every possible way. Keep aside the classic belly profile, one should not forget to take a straight or a front view facing the camera.
6th month- Holding hands
Maternity poses for the couples are a must. One can just hold hands while they walk for a natural and candid looking photo.
7th month- A flowing dress with a long trail
When the long trail of the flowing dress is swept in the air then it creates an unimaginable beautiful and a powerful image. The picture should depict that mum has superpowers which are true. All mums do have superpowers.
8th -9th month- Whole family
A maternity photoshoot is incomplete without a complete picture of the family. Keep it simple yet classic.
When it comes to infant photography then it is necessary to remember that infants are not comfortable in any and every situation. Here are some outstanding and safe ideas:
Month by month
This photo helps the family to track the manner in which the face of the baby changes over the year by taking a picture every month.
2nd Month- Basket
You can stick to the classic by finding a basket and filling it up with something soft which will cradle the baby to sleep. Soft blankets and faux fur are some probable options.
3rd Month- Sketch Around
One can doodle a picture of their baby into a funny and exciting sketch. As the baby is too small, so the pictures are taken while sleeping. These sleeping pictures are then transformed into various doodles, art or drawing to make it look quirky and interesting.
6th months-Best Friends
Ahhh!! Best Friends forever #bff
Pets are definitely the best friends of babies. The bond between the two are simply inseparable. Hence, this bonds needs to be captured in order to cherish it forever. By the time the babies are 6 months old, they are able to sit with and without support so sitting postures with dogs/cats can be easily taken.
7th-9thMonth- Out to dry
Capture the utmost cuteness with this laundry shot. This shot is best captured when the babies are wide awake and are in a playful mood. Set the entire picture with cute props that makes the picture even more cuter.
10th-11th Month- Play full
By time the babies are 10 months to 11 months they are quite big and are not always sleeping. Hence, the playful mood is captured best in this age. Using colourful props gives an even more beautiful outlook to the picture.
12th Month- Busy
By the time the babies are a year old they are always busy doing something or the other. An infant photoshoot is incomplete without clicking them indulged in work.