Newborn Composite Image | Corpus Christi
I love doing newborns sessions! There is nothing quite like getting to snuggle a tiny little person, inhaling that intoxicatingly sweet smell, and knowing that you're about to capture moments that will be long cherished. While I enjoy branching out and doing creative work at a session, I am always happy to provide those images that today's parents long to have of their own sweet child. One of those types of images is the baby with its head resting on its hands.
These images can be challenging, since the baby has to be a really great sleeper to make this happen. In order to do this style of image well AND do it safely, you aren't taking just one picture. You actually must take several and create a composite image. This is done with a tripod and a camera. Once you get it set up, you don't change the location of the camera. You get the baby positioned as desired, then take a shot while your hands are holding the baby in place. Then you take another shot with your hands holding the baby in a different place. You do this as many times as necessary to be able to build the image.
These images can be challenging, since the baby has to be a really great sleeper to make this happen. In order to do this style of image well AND do it safely, you aren't taking just one picture. You actually must take several and create a composite image. This is done with a tripod and a camera. Once you get it set up, you don't change the location of the camera. You get the baby positioned as desired, then take a shot while your hands are holding the baby in place. Then you take another shot with your hands holding the baby in a different place. You do this as many times as necessary to be able to build the image.
The rest is done in post processing. Those images are layered and the hands holding the baby in place are removed. That is simplifying the process, of course, but you get the idea.
I feel like this type of image should come with a warning label: Parents, do not try this at home! (Oh, and make sure your photographer is truly a professional. There is NEVER an excuse for endangering an infant!)
These images can be created safely, thanks to the technology that is now available.
I feel like this type of image should come with a warning label: Parents, do not try this at home! (Oh, and make sure your photographer is truly a professional. There is NEVER an excuse for endangering an infant!)
These images can be created safely, thanks to the technology that is now available.
