Newborn Baby Photos
Baden James Forester Morton was shot with natural window light at 12 days old. We prefer to utilise natural window light with a reflector for shooting babies, as it protects a newborn baby’s eyes from startling flash heads. This helps to keep baby relaxed and calm for longer periods.
Baby photography is all about timing – like most other photographic subjects. I used two lenses for the shoot. Firstly my new lens – an 85mm f1.2L and a 100mm 2.8 macro lens for close ups of hands and feet. I believe newborn baby photographs also benefit from the simplicity of black and white treatments. Baby skin is often very blotchy when newborn and removing colour smooths the skin for a cleaner portrait.
I am happy to travel anywhere in Melbourne for newborn baby sessions during the day – just call me on 03 9416 5404 to discuss options
Studio Location Pregnancy shoot
Here are some pregnant shots of Michelle, with about three weeks until birth. Children, Ash and Em have joined in for a little tummy hugging. The studio was set up in the living room, where I brought along a big softbox, a hair light and some backgrounds with stands. I’m happy to travel anywhere in Melbourne metro for pregnancy shoots. I also tend to find that black and white, or sepia, selenium toning works best for prints. To get the best out of a pregnant belly, it is best to remove the distraction of colour, as it takes your eye to the beautiful form of pregnancy and the glorious shape of a mother to be. I’m so looking forward to the newborn shoots in a few weeks time.
Studio pregnancy photography on location to anywhere in Melbourne is $500 for an hour shoot. All images will be burnt in full resolution to an unlocked printable DVD and include 30 6×9 inch prints and an enlargement up to 12×18 inches. We will come to your home, or choice of location and set up a pro lighting rig for your shoot.
Location Portraits
I’ve been manically busy during wedding season, but I have managed to upgrade all my location lighting with the purchase of some great studio portrait gear. I did this little shoot a few days ago in my back room for testing purposes. i got some lovely portraits of my eldest daughter Ashleigh and her little sister Emily who wandered by a few times during the shoot. i shot with 2 lights, a softbox and a honeycomb hairlight, the Canon 5d Mk2 and 135mm F2L lens