You do not really need fancy dslr, or to hire a photo studio in order to win a baby photo contest. Here are 3 easy tips to win baby photo contests:

Set The Scene

Shoot near window using natural light. Turn the flash off.

Nothing ruins the gentle and kind atmosphere of a baby picture more than the harsh light from a flash. To get the best baby pictures, be in a room with big windows that can take in all of the light from outside. Make sure this room also has light colored walls that reflect the light, brightening everything up.

Eliminate Distraction

Use simple soft solid colored blankets and pillows.

You want to focus on the baby with these images. That means getting rid of distracting backgrounds, bottles, toys, and anything else that could get in the way of your shot. Limit your baby pictures to three things – the baby, a blanket, and a parent. That’s all.

Be ready

Keep your camera handy with the battery charged.

You must already know, babies often work on their own schedules. They aren’t going to cooperate if they haven’t been fed or rested. Babies usually are not going to pose in your images, so you’ll need to do all of the posing for them. Just make sure they’re comfortable through the process by making little adjustments. You do not want them to start crying and ruin the whole shoot because you were being impatient.

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