How to photograph a 6-9 month old baby (BTS sitter session/milestone photoshoot)

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In this video I’m showing ‘behind the scenes’ videos from three different baby photoshoots. I will also share some tips & tricks, set-ups, camera settings and studio light setup. I hope you enjoy the video! Always, safety first & study photography before photographing babies!

I’m a full-time photographer in the Netherlands and I’m planning on showing you a but more of my life as a photographer. Are you interested in photography? Are you looking for a free-online Photography course? Do you want to see the inside of a Photo Studio? Then please, watch my videos and subscribe to my channel!

I’m planning on sharing videos in which I show you my typical work-week as a photographer. I will give you tips & tricks concerning photography, photo shoots, backdrops, studio props, camera settings (iso, aperture, shutter speed, white balance), photoshoot outfits, photoshoot make-up etc.

Bedankt voor het kijken! Ik ben een full-time fotograaf in Nederland en ik wil je graag iets meer laten zien over mijn werk als fotograaf. Wil je meer weten over (digitale) fotografie? Wil je weten hoe een fotostudio er van binnen uitziet? Ben je op zoek naar een gratis online cursus fotografie? Kijk dan mijn videos en abonneer je op mijn kanaal. Ik zal videos maken over camera instellingen (iso, sluitertijd, diafragma, wit-balans), studio achtergronden, fotoshoot outfits, fotoshoot make-up enz.

IMPORTANT
If you are interested in photographing newborn babies yourself I would highly recommend you to first learn about photography in general. Master you camera, photograph in the Manual mode, learn about aperture, iso, shutter speed, white balance, light and composition. Take photos of your friends (adults or very patient older kids) and make sure you don’t have to think about your camera anymore when photographing babies. Learn about editing as well. Please, don’t experiment photographing Newborn babies without training. Attend a workshop by an experienced and professional photographer with an expertise in Newborn Photography. Learn about the anatomy of babies and invest in good quality cameras, lenses and props. Babies are extremely vulnerable and small and their safety and comfort should be your highest priority. Start with simple poses and make sure you know and understand that many ‘pinterest poses’ are composites. Please, don’t try this at home. If you want beautiful photos of your own Newborn Baby, I highly recommend you to hire a professional and experienced photographer who is trained and specialised in Newborn Photography.

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Music:
Lovely Swindler by Amarià

36 Comments
  1. Tay r says

    About how big is each of your set ups?

  2. cmayoprowlerful says

    Excellent work!

    Are those backgrounds seamless? If not, what are they, if you don't mind me asking?

    Great content.

  3. SarahLdk says

    I'm in love with the floral backdrop, can you please share where you got it? ❤

  4. Angelique Maez says

    Hi Fenna, where is your wooden bowl from?

  5. Poonam Chhabada says

    I loved your studio 😍

  6. C B says

    I am doing my first 6 month photoshoot on Saturday, main focus on the baby but also including his mom. I haven't got any fancy set ups, it will be on location at their farm so I am hoping for nice weather. Do you have any tips for beginners? 😊

  7. Mary Taters says

    Oh my gosh. I think these were some of my most favorite photos!! All of her outfits were so precious and her faces were so adorable!! My heart melted!

  8. Katherin Amaya says

    How does the mega Apollo work? How do you hook it to the camera?

  9. Alleria Winters says

    I had a baby about 6 months ago but these photos give me baby fever lol.

  10. Mr Pokiesmeister says

    This is brilliant!

  11. atascocitaphoto says

    Where is your neutral backdrop from?

  12. Aerial Ramirez says

    Where do you get your backdrops???

  13. Conor 01 says

    Nice work and nice tips. Very good video!

  14. Asmaa Alfalah says

    thank you so much .

  15. MEGHA GUPTA says

    Fenna plz tell me what type of fabric , size backdrops I should buy for baby sitter, cake smash , and family portrait??

  16. Mouse Bones says

    I'm shooting a first christmas session today and really appreciate the advice in this video. I don't work with babies often at this point but I do have a few baby shoots this month for friends.

  17. MEGHA GUPTA says

    Hi fenna, I just love ur video thnx lot for helping and advise ..can u plz also help in which kind of light we can use for baby phototshot and how to setup light … plz fenna help me out in this

  18. iBloom9 says

    Hi Fenna, I really love watching your videos. You are very helpful and sharing a lot of information ! 🙂 I would love to know some good places for shopping cute sitter outfits. I really loved the ones you used for the pictures at 10:46 and 10:50 (romper and headband) and 15:40 (romper), 15:48 (dress and headband), 15:56 (romper and headband) 🙂 Do you remember where you bought them ? Thanks 🙂

  19. Aicirt Ollitsac says

    I love all your backgrounds and props!!!!

  20. TheLego&Sewing Granddad says

    Another great video Fenna, but could you tell me the name of the photography prop company you got your Mandela round mint green blanket from please. I can't quite catch the name of it. Thank you. Mark Eddiford. UK

  21. Ms Bungan says

    That baby girl is so cute 😍

  22. Annett Kanta says

    Hello Fenna. Great Video!
    May i ask where you got the small racks from to hang the clothes on?
    Best wishes from Germany.
    Annett

  23. Jenna Williams says

    This little boy was so easy going and happy!

  24. 3-Piece says

    Wow! I loved your video and how you manage your day. Thanks for all the information – you make it look so simple but I sure it's not. Lots of great ideas but my favorite part is actually in your description where you give advice on photographing babies. It shows how much you care about the well-being of the babies. Yes, they are fragile and everything should be done to keep them safe – even if it means that you don't get the shor. Awesome work and i can't wait to see the rest of your videos.

  25. mesidb15 says

    Hey Fenna,
    Is it possible to write you a PM, I would like to ask you something about having a photography business.
    Thanks.

  26. Mindu Studio says

    Great video. body D750 tutorial setup how to adjust the color
    Thanks you

  27. couttah koweit says

    Hello Fenna, I want to ask you what is the size of the brown and white wooden backgrounds and also the off white backdrop ?

  28. Saher Kidwai says

    Please may in know where did you buy your blankets from

  29. Raynesha Rogers says

    Where did you get the floral back drop and softbox?

  30. Karen Wong says

    Hi Fenna. I follow you from Huntington Beach, CA. Love all your videos — It's fun to see your children and shopping trips and shoots and projects. I would love to see your editing workflow and your marketing materials and strategy. Your studio business model of letting clients see photos of the session styles & colors beforehand makes a lot of sense to me.

  31. DreamCatch Photography says

    Love it! 🙂

  32. Daann says

    Top video weer! 🙂

  33. Kayla Michelle McNeil says

    Thank you another great video. 😄 Where is the bowl from? xxxx

  34. Chloë Himé says

    I love your videos, I am waiting for the next one everytime.
    May I ask you where do you buy your creamy – off white background from ? The fabrics looks perfect for cake smash !
    Thank you again for sharing all this with us <3

  35. Abbey S says

    Where is your white wooden flooring from please?

  36. isabella nielsen says

    I really love your videos <3 But I would love to see some of your editing work, maybe with the brown background 🙂

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