Taking pictures of your new baby is a great way to preserve life long memories.

Baby pictures can also make great postcards, keepsakes, or baby shower gifts.

Here are some simple tips to get great baby pictures:

1) Avoid bright light - Babies are especially sensitive to bright light including

harsh sunlight and flash photography. If possible, try to take photos during

the day when flash photography is not necessary. You can also use lamps to create

lighting.

2) Take pictures from different distances - Try to take pictures from different

distances. Most people like to take close-up pictures, but pictures that are

too close can be blurry and out of focus. By taking several pictures from different

distances, you can keep the ones that are the best.

3) Be aware of your baby's mood - Try not to start a photo session when your

baby is cranky or crying. If your baby is in a bad mood, then wait awhile until

he or she is better rested or calmed. You will get better pictures when your

baby is in good spirits.

4) Use a high quality camera and film - This tip may seem simple, but is worth

saying. Using high quality cameras and film can make a big difference in the

quality of the photo, especially if you are creating photo gifts or favors.

5) Get rid of any distractions - Make sure there are not too many distractions

when taking pictures. Anything that moves or makes noise, like the TV, should

be turned off is possible. Having too many people around can also be distracting

for the baby.

6) Take multiple shots - Taking different shots is a good idea for any type

of photography, particularly if you are making photo gifts. Sometimes it is

hard to tell if a shot will turn out good until it is actually produced, so

get those extra shots just in case.

7) Background - Make sure that there is not too much distracting stuff in the

background. The focus should be on the baby, so plain backgrounds usually work

best.

8) Other people - Try taking pictures of the baby with other people as well,

including you. A baby will interact with other people and these interactions

captured on film can make great keepsakes.

About the Author - Criss White is a professional web writer on baby and

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