In this video I’m showing how to photograph parents with their NEWBORN baby. The focus is on BACKLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY. Also, you can see my workflow during an entire Newborn session and I’m showing and explaining the poses with the parents.
Here’s some of the items I use:
– camera Nikon D750
– lens Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8
– softbox Westcott 50 inch Recessed Front Apollo JS
– speedlight Godox Speedlite V860II Nikon X-PRO Duo kit
– Round backdrop stand Paloma Schell Classic Stand
– vinyl backdrops
– floormat white distressed wood
– cake smash bathtub
– Christmas backdrop www.whosedrop.com
I’m a full-time photographer in the Netherlands and I’m planning on showing you a but more of my life as a photographer. Are you interested in photography? Are you looking for a free-online Photography course? Do you want to see the inside of a Photo Studio? Then please, watch my videos and subscribe to my channel!
I’m planning on sharing videos in which I show you my typical work-week as a photographer. I will give you tips & tricks concerning photography, photo shoots, backdrops, studio props, camera settings (iso, aperture, shutter speed, white balance), photoshoot outfits, photoshoot make-up etc.
Bedankt voor het kijken! Ik ben een full-time fotograaf in Nederland en ik wil je graag iets meer laten zien over mijn werk als fotograaf. Wil je meer weten over (digitale) fotografie? Wil je weten hoe een fotostudio er van binnen uitziet? Ben je op zoek naar een gratis online cursus fotografie? Kijk dan mijn videos en abonneer je op mijn kanaal. Ik zal videos maken over camera instellingen (iso, sluitertijd, diafragma, wit-balans), studio achtergronden, fotoshoot outfits, fotoshoot make-up enz.
IMPORTANT
If you are interested in photographing newborn babies yourself I would highly recommend you to first learn about photography in general. Master you camera, photograph in the Manual mode, learn about aperture, iso, shutter speed, white balance, light and composition. Take photos of your friends (adults or very patient older kids) and make sure you don’t have to think about your camera anymore when photographing babies. Learn about editing as well. Please, don’t experiment photographing Newborn babies without training. Attend a workshop by an experienced and professional photographer with an expertise in Newborn Photography. Learn about the anatomy of babies and invest in good quality cameras, lenses and props. Babies are extremely vulnerable and small and their safety and comfort should be your highest priority. Start with simple poses and make sure you know and understand that many ‘pinterest poses’ are composites. Please, don’t try this at home. If you want beautiful photos of your own Newborn Baby, I highly recommend you to hire a professional and experienced photographer who is trained and specialised in Newborn Photography.
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42 responses to “How to photograph parents with their NEWBORN baby – BACKLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY”
Hi Fenna, are you also using another flash when shooting the backlit photos to add more light to the room?
Beautiful photos, but the flash is not dangerous for the baby eyes, and I heard that some times could make epilepsy attack too.
I am struggling with shadows in family shots any suggestions
That was awesome. THANKS!
How do you do it soo effortlessly ❤️
An ultrasound company found me and asked me to partner with them recently. They have a little photo studio right in their locations (there are 3 of them) So this has been a timely redirection of my genre. In my research I found you! You have inspired me and have been so helpful! I'm watching all your videos and gleaning much from them. Thank you! I have SO many questions! So I may reach out more!
Where did you get this black cape?
Thank you for your tips. I'm going to try some of them. This will be the first time that I will include the parents.
Thanks!
it must took you so much time on editing , thanks for sharing ! that really helps
this is priceless
It should nice if you show us how you edit your photos. Love your videos.
Excelent !!!
Can you do the backlit shots with an umbrella? I don’t have a soft box.
Thanks helped a lot
Its lovely keep it up Fenna🙏🙏🙏🙏
Your videos are sooo helpful Fenna. Thanks a million <3
🙏💗👍
Thanks for ALL your amazing videos and guidance! You are amazing! Perhaps you mentioned it already but can you please let us know WHAT clothing item you used on the father for the black "background"? Did you make this item or?? Thanks again!
loved this video Fenna. Gave me some great pointers about the lighting. Thank you as always !!
Once again, amazing video! I think i'm going to watch all of them in one day 🙂
Hoi fenna echt weer een super filmpje ik heb alleen een vraag ik heb vaak last met ouders met bril dat er een licht in te zien is hoe voorkom ik dit alvast bedankt
Thank you so mouch for the videos Fanna!
Muchísimas gracias por tus videos 😊💕
Tu estudio es precioso!
Fenna you are amazing! Love your videos! You make it all so nice and uncomplicated…wish you and your family wonderful day!!! You look great today!!!
So happy I came across your videos in here! Parent posing is what I’m struggling with the most right now so this video couldn’t of came at a better time for me! Thank you from Canada 🙂
Hello! Please tell me about photo processing. What software and settings do you use?
Thanks
I absolutely love your videos 🥰💗
I love your videos!
Thank you Fenna ! I Loved how your shots turned out with your back lighting technique ! Keep those videos coming !
great video !! (y) Thank you for the inspiration 🙂
Oh thanks Fenna, i love how you do everything seemed effortless and comfortable. Thanks for your time.
You are amazing… thanks for sharing this tips… really useful…I'm from Iran and love photography … specially newborns… but don't have the courage to start working… and definitely don't have the money to buy a decent camera… hope the best for you… 😍😍😍
As always, very informative. Thank you for actively sharing your thought process. BTW, where did you get the doll you used when uou are showing how to pose the dad?
Thanks
Thank for the information. I always struggled with a parents when they're posing.
Thanks for this video mam! U really inspire me to create better shots …and your videos are a great guidance
Hi Fenna! Love your videos! Few questions: 1. What backdrop stand is the one you use for your cake smash sessions? 2. What backdrop stand is the one you originally had for newborns before you got the circular one? 3. What size backdrops do you use? If you have links for any of them, that would be great! Thank you so much!
Fenna, I absolutely love your videos! You have given me so many great ideas. Thank you for making these and sharing tips with us!
As always your videos are very professional, Thanks for sharing.
You have a beautiful studio, I love how light and bright it is! I’m going to try this with my daughter and her husband and baby in a few days! She had her daughter Dec 21, she’s tiny 6 lbs and sleeps a lot still so this should still work perfectly. Thank you for your videos!
Hi, I randomly came across your videos and I love them all! I literally just watch them all day, I love the work you do. You are very talented !
Another amazing video!!!