Perth Newborn photography | Perth baby photographer | Perth family photographer

This gorgeous little boy was so well behaved during the session. We started with some family photos and finished with some of Charlie sleeping comfortable on the beanbag or in a little prop.

Diana and Andre you have such a beautiful family with so much love for each other. Thanks for coming to my studio. All the best in the years to come.

For me safety is a very important aspect of newborn photography so I thought I would share some of my thoughts regarding safety.

The safety of the baby is the most important aspect of sessions held in my studio. And, parents will also feel more comfortable throughout the session knowing that their baby is in safe hands.

I always tell myself that it is a privilege to be asked to photograph these little bundles and I believe that the real reason we are hired as photographers is to document every little detail of these babies and this incredible time in our clients lives so that it can be remembered forever. Ohhh how I love my job, to be able to give people these memories is a gift.

When photographing newborns, it doesn’t have to be complicated. The simplest of images are often the most beautiful and treasured.

These are the safety rules I have in place for my studio…

• Never leave a baby unattended in a prop, on a posing bag or with a young sibling.
• Always have a spotter or parent next to a baby when using props
• Use a support hand or finger when posing the baby and clone it out later in Photoshop.
• Don’t force a baby into any pose. Instead, adjust them to where they are comfortable.
• Have a camera strap around your neck when shooting above the baby.
• Never stand on anything above the baby in case of fall or it breaks.
• Never put a baby inside or on an object / prop that could potentially break or fall.

There are some poses that some clients ask to create. Some being composite images that will require Photoshop to put multiple images together.  Composite images are the only way to really ensure the safety of the baby when doing poses like the ‘froggy’ or ‘cocoon’.

If a baby becomes uncomfortable at any stage to accomplish a pose, I will move onto the next pose. I personally leave images which are hard to create like the ‘froggy’ pose till the end of the session.

If a baby isn’t going into a position easily or is showing signs of discomfort by waking or wriggling it’s time to move on or finish the session if I’m near the end and have taken lots of different set ups and poses.

Hope this explains it a bit and make people feel good about bringing their baby into my studio and have beautiful photos taken.

If you are pregnant and would love some precious images taken please make sure you book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Call me on 0432 160208 or send me an email info@bymikaphotography.com.au