Where To Find A Professional Newborn Photographer Melbourne

By Jeannie Chapman


Having a newborn at home is a special experience. It seems like everything they do is perfect (well, not everything). That's why it is important to capture those first weeks of life with a professional newborn photographer Melbourne. Cell phone snaps only go so far. Do things right and hire someone who has the equipment and knowhow to do it right.

Having high quality equipment is only a small part of taking great photographs. An experienced professional will make sure the scene is lit correctly, the background fits and the pose is perfect. They will also know how to capture that perfect look, even if the baby's not in the perfect mood that day. This is the real benefit of hiring a newborn photographers Melbourne.

You have a few choices when it comes to background and setting. Many photographers will come to your home and shoot both inside and outside. This will give you a number of different options when it comes to choosing your favorites. Professional photographers may also recommend an outside location such as a park to shoot. This another benefit of using a professional.

Some prefer to work in a studio. This gives them more control over lighting and generally means you will have more background choices. A new trend is dressing up the baby in fun and colorful costumes. Everything from vegetables to animals is possible. They will also have a number of props to choose from allowing you to get the look and feel you want.

A quick internet search will provide you with a list of local professionals. While you're online check out their portfolios, as virtually all will have a website. Obviously look at the overall quality and approach, but also note how many actual newborns you see. Many claim to do newborns, but it may in fact only make up a small percentage of their business.

Once you've narrowed things down to about three, contact them to set up a phone or in-person interview. This is an important step. Photography is an intimate art so you need to be comfortable with the person you choose. If you don't feel it, move on to the next candidate. It can really make all the difference in the final output.

Pricing should be covered early in the process. Some will charge only for the session and their time and let you do the printing yourself. This is a worthwhile option if you think you'll be printing a lot of photos. Others will want you to pay them for prints. This can be more expensive, but the quality will more than likely be very high. Ask about their retouching expertise. This is an important part of the process as all babies (and their families) will likely have a few spots to clean up.

Having a newborn in the home is a wonderful time. Capture those moments properly with a newborn photographer Melbourne. They will bring a wealth of experience and so you'll end up with much better photos then what you could do yourself. Even if Uncle Bob has a great camera, you'll be glad you went with a professional to shoot your newborns first real portrait.




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