My son is getting his first birthday pictures and I'm not sure how I want them(props,poses, backrounds, etc) and what to know what to know some things that made your kids pictures cute. He just started standing on his own and I know I want to get one of him standing up looking all big boy like. If you have examples, I would love to see them.
2007-03-09 13:44:47 · 8 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
If you're going someplace like a department store portrait studio you're not going to have much say in poses or props. They have set poses that they use and only on occasion will they allow you to use your own props. Sometimes the "photographers" aren't even professional photographers or are simply photography students and are paid on a commission only basis and are more interested in making a large sale than what your child looks like in the photos. If you want to have any say in what goes on I suggest you spend a little more and go to a regular photography studio where they specialize in family photography and actually KNOW how to take a child's photo and are willing to work with the parents.
2007-03-09 13:52:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I am a photographer and have taken zillions (okay, maybe not that many!) pictures of 1-year-olds. Here is some of my best advice:
1. You have a very narrow window of opportunity with a kid his age. Maximum 20 minutes. The more you do with him, the more tired he's going to get and the less he will perform. Getting mad after he is played out is not going to get your more pictures, but is going to confuse and frustrate him, you and the photographer. So listen to your photographer and know that when he's done, he's done.
2. Safety is a really big concern with kids this age. They are not really aware of what they can and can't do safely. So listen to your photographer about what is safe and unsafe. I have had moms argue with me about safety issues and have stopped sessions over it.
Okay, now the fun stuff:
3. Pick a single outfit for the day. Don't bother with a change of clothes, as it cuts into your window. I would suggest something simple. A heavily patterened outfit often detracts from the subject. I love little overalls, ball-caps, sporty clothes on boys. I don't like trademarked clothes (like Pooh or Diego) as I think that this dates a picture...but this is just my opinion.
4. Are you going to JCPenney or Sears? They have websites with all their backgrounds and props and stuff. Take a look at them.
5. If you have something personal to him, say a little red wagon, or a wooden rocking chair. that is really cute. Also, stuffed animals are great at this age. Remember that most things will probably still go into his mouth...
6. Make a list of who you are giving pictures to before you just go in and order the collection. It will save you tons of money and help you to not overspend.
7. Let the photographer do some "contemporary" stuff...like shooting pictures of your hands with his. It makes a gorgeous picture and looks amazing in b&w.
What I did with my son on his first birthday...I dressed him up in a little tuxedo and had him standing next to a wicker chair. I knew I had a three-second window, so the picture we took was what I got...and it was really great too. With my daughter, I changed her clothes. Cute, but we really had a hard time getting her to perform after the clothing change...she got super fussy and they didn't look nice. But I did get one of her in a sailor suit, sitting by flowers and looking just as cute as a little button!
Good luck and have fun. Happy birthday to him!
2007-03-09 22:35:33 · answer #2 · answered by Fotomama 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
SERIOUSLY...
I love picture posing! The best pictures that I got of my daughter were action!
Everyone loved the one of her checkin out a book, which would be ok for boy.
Betcha he would look cute playin with blocks or a dump truck.
Maybe if you envision him as an athelete you could use some sporting equipment.
Hope those are some good ideas for ya, I am sure he is all you need for fab picture!
Happy smiles...
If something from home makes him laugh be sure to take that, sometimes their way of smile production can be off.
2007-03-09 21:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by SuperPrincess 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i dont have a sample of my little girls pose but she just got her pic taken and they were awesome ( she is 4) I took her to a place called portrait innovations you should look it up on line and see if they are in your area !!!!!!!!!!!!!1 they are not very expensive take wonderful pics and there camera is not on a stand sooo t hey can move around and have tons of probs also you get your pics back in 15 to 30 mins as well !!! Something that would be really cute is have is pic with him playing with a birthday cake just make sure you dont take him to walmart or sears or pennys ( they dont do a good job ) make sure you go to a real studio its worth the money trust me I mistake before and good luck
2007-03-09 22:34:05 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Olan Mills usually has a lot of props. Also anyplace I've taken my daughter has welcomed me to bring props or favorite items to include in the shot.
I have one picture of my daughter at 4 months old standing and holding my hands. You can only see my arms, it sounds weird but it was really cute.
2007-03-09 22:23:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've learned this with my kids. The ideas I have for pictures never turn out as good as the ones when I let the photographer do their thing.
2007-03-09 23:49:32 · answer #6 · answered by Kristin R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normally the photographer is a professional and he or she will pose your child and add or take away props, the only thing you really pick is the background unless you want to be more involved.
2007-03-09 21:47:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Try sticking a twig up his butt.
2007-03-09 21:47:24 · answer #8 · answered by Yosh 3 · 0⤊ 9⤋