{"id":909,"date":"2016-02-10T12:16:19","date_gmt":"2016-02-10T12:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/?p=909"},"modified":"2016-02-10T12:16:19","modified_gmt":"2016-02-10T12:16:19","slug":"3-steps-to-taking-perfect-photos-of-your-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/3-steps-to-taking-perfect-photos-of-your-baby","title":{"rendered":"3 Steps to Taking Perfect Photos of your Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Taking the perfect picture of a baby is often seen as a hard task; they\u2019re constantly on the move and are known to be unpredictable with their moods.<\/p>\n<p>However, taking photos of your bundle of joy doesn\u2019t have to seem like a tedious chore and it is possible to take amazing photos of your little ones \u2013 no matter what age they are!<\/p>\n<p>Here are our top tips for taking the best possible photos of your baby, even if they don\u2019t feel like cooperating!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spontaneity is Key<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unlike older children and adults, you can\u2019t ask a baby to smile or pose for the camera, so it is important that you have some form of camera nearby at all times to catch those spontaneous happy moments.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/teething-baby-iStock_000008902155_Small.jpg\" alt=\"teething baby iStock_000008902155_Small\" width=\"650\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/teething-baby-iStock_000008902155_Small.jpg 850w, https:\/\/cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/teething-baby-iStock_000008902155_Small-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/teething-baby-iStock_000008902155_Small-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t have to be a fancy camera \u2013 your mobile\u2019s camera function will suffice. In fact, the smaller the camera, the less distracted your baby will be, making the shots that you capture a lot more natural and you will capture your baby\u2019s personality completely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Their Siblings Involved<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing more rewarding as a parent than seeing your children get along and grow up together.<\/p>\n<p>Taking photographs of your new baby in the arms of their brothers or sisters is a great way to document memories which they probably won\u2019t remember in the future. The photos will also be great to use for placing in photo frames around the home, documenting the sibling bond throughout the years.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/child1.jpg\" alt=\"child1\" width=\"640\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/child1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/child1-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also good to document the moments where they are getting along \u2013 it won\u2019t all be plain sailing as all siblings fall out at some point during their lives; these pictures will act as a reminder to them that they do in fact love their brother or sister!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Focus on the Details that will Change<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When thinking about babies, what are the first things that a person will comment on? In our experience, it\u2019s usually \u201coh, look at his cute button nose\u201d or \u201chis eyes are so blue\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-911\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/baby-with-soft-toy-iStock_000033780350_Small.jpg\" alt=\"baby with soft toy iStock_000033780350_Small\" width=\"650\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/baby-with-soft-toy-iStock_000033780350_Small.jpg 831w, https:\/\/cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/baby-with-soft-toy-iStock_000033780350_Small-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/baby-with-soft-toy-iStock_000033780350_Small-768x534.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your baby will go through many slight changes in appearance as they grow older, so why not document all those little things that make you go \u201cahh\u201d?\u00a0 They will make for good reflection material when the child grows up\u00a0as well as create great looking photo opportunities to decorate your home with.<\/p>\n<p>Documenting the start of your baby\u2019s life is a great way to collect memories for both you and your child for the future, so don\u2019t miss out of those perfect photo opportunities!<\/p>\n<p>Here at Camera Exchange Store, we\u2019re happy to take your old cameras in exchange for cash so if you\u2019re looking to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/casio_C157.html\" target=\"_blank\">sell your Casio camera<\/a> or any other model, feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/contact_us.html\" target=\"_blank\">get in touch<\/a> with us today by calling 0208 371 4179 or heading over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CameraExchangeStore\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CES_Store\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a> pages for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking the perfect picture of a baby is often seen as a hard task; they\u2019re constantly on the move and are known to be unpredictable with their moods. 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