Newborn photography has been a growing trend for a long time now, and with the beautiful images one can see online and on Pinterest, more and more people are joining in. I think it’s key to remember that these are BABIES, not little models used to create that new and amazing portrait. As we all know, each precious baby was carefully protected by their mother in the womb for 9 months, and both the mother and the photographer has a responsibility to ensure that this new life is just as safe during the newborn session as it was while in his/her mothers womb. Education is so important- both for the photographer and the client. No-one would allow an untrained, uneducated nurse to help deliver their baby, and so it follows that just 6 days later, they would not allow an untrained photographer handle their baby in a way that is less than safe. While new props and poses are fun and add a unique element to each session, it is so important that those images are created safely!
So, how can we learn? Please read this wonderful article on Niagara Newborn Photography. For photographers, we have also listed a number of professionals who teach newborn workshops, as well as reviews on a select few. You can find that article here.
Spreading awareness regarding newborn safety is important to me. You can read more on that here, and in this article by Tom Wilkinson of West Niagara News featured in November of 2012.
