It’s finally September and it’s got us thinking about all things fall- the pumpkin spice, sweaters, leaves changing, and football Sundays! All these gorgeous seasonal details will definitely have you excited to take those sweet fall baby pictures.
The baby stage is the perfect time to get adorable photos of your child before they grow up so quickly. Once they’re toddlers, forget about having them sit still to sit in a basket of hay– They’ll be more interested in running circles around you instead! The great thing is, you don’t need a fancy DSLR camera to take some DIY photos of your baby. If you have a later generation smart phone, you probably have an amazing camera on it. The images on your iPhone or Galaxy can even be blown up with high resolution and still look gorgeous framed and hung.
DIY Baby Picture Tips
The biggest tip I have for taking DIY baby pictures is to use natural lighting. Any professional photographer will tell you this one as well! Chances are that you don’t have high-tech studio lighting in your home and the incandescent or fluorescent lights will make any photo look amateur. Instead, opt for outdoor photos with indirect sunlight. DON’T shoot in the direct sunshine, but rather in the shade.
Make sure there are no shadows on the baby either, but even lighting. If you can’t be outdoors, have your baby really close to a window with the shades or blinds up and your home lighting OFF. This will give you amazing looking photos! Use simple props that you have at home, like your own fall decor. If you don’t have much, check out your local Hobby Lobby, Michaels, or any craft store for great props. Remember, less is more so don’t overdo it! Go ahead and dust off those pumpkins and scarecrows and start experimenting with your camera or iPhone. Here are some gorgeous and cute fall baby pictures you can take of your adorable little one that you can treasure for years to come.
Fall Baby Pictures
Here are some adorable fall picture ideas for babies that you’ll want to take all season long! If only your baby will stay this little so you could take them year after year!
Who doesn’t love a naked baby? Just prop a mini pumpkin on your baby’s bottom and you have an adorable photo. This works best for the younger ones as they’re not as squirmy to shake the pumpkin off.
Lay a black and white checkered blanket outside and fill a decorative metal bucket as a milk bath for your little one! Sprinkle a few plastic pumpkins and leaves from any craft store and top it off with a gorgeous orange bow if you have a little girl.
