1. Don't use flash. It can be really harsh and not just on the baby. Natural lighting is the best; take pictures in the morning or afternoon in the most well-lit room in the house.
2. Be patient. Babies can only do so much and waiting for that perfect face/situation can take a while. Also you may not have much time if you want the baby awake and happy so make sure to keep your finger on the button to snap as quickly as possible. Again lighting is important for quick pictures that will turn out well. The more light - the better the picture will be.
3. Use everyday blankets/sheets for backdrops. You don't need to go to portrait studios to get good backdrops - you may have them sitting in your linen closet!
4. Get a variety of angles. You never know what is going to turn out absolutely adorable.
5. Editing is possible, even for a novice photographer. Google has a program called Picasa and it is wonderful for quick edits. There are a variety of editing functions including turning photos black and white/sepia/soft focus. Then you can add text and even make collages. These are especially good for grandparents who want a variety of photos.
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I just found out that you can get really good prints of photos at Costco for a really good price. A friend from my ward recently updated her sons wall pictures and each cost $5.99 there. And they were a large size! (I'm not exactly sure what size but larger than 11 x 14). I'm not a Costco member yet but I just might for that! That is a much better price than going to Target.
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