Today we’re talking about baby’s first Christmas pictures during our 12 Days of Baby’s First Christmas series.
We’re covering 10 ideas from fellow moms and tricks on how to take beautiful baby Christmas pictures with just your phone!
If you’re just looking for the list of baby’s first Christmas photoshoot, scroll on down a bit!
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5 Tricks of the Trade for the Best Baby’s First Christmas Pictures
1. It’s ALL About the Lighting
Natural lighting is the best when taking pictures. Ideally you want to be outside or in front of a big window, but not in a position where sunlight is directly on you.
Taking pictures outside on a cloudy day is always perfect, because the clouds diffuse the light a bit. Taking pictures later in the afternoon around 4 or so is always a great way to capture the best lighting for pictures.
If you’re taking pictures indoors and you don’t have a great window to let the light in, you can use lamps with daylight bulbs to brighten up the area.
If you plan on doing a lot of photoshoots with your little one, consider investing in a photography lighting system. I use this one and I love it. It was pretty inexpensive and it works great!
2. Use an Inexpensive Backdrop
Using a backdrop can give your pictures a more professional feel if you don’t have an ideal space for taking pictures.
If you’re using your Christmas tree as a backdrop, you can also consider using a backdrop on the floor. You can also use blankets, small rugs – really anything to make your baby the focal point.
3. Use a Stabilizer
Our hands naturally shake and it is the number one reason why pictures come out blurry.
If you laser sharp focus, use an app with a stabilizer. It will reduce camera shake and let you focus in on your adorable little baby.
4. Collect Adorable Props
I love collecting cute little props for baby photoshoots!
Some popular Christmas baby photoshoot props:
5. Edit Edit Edit
Even if you have the best lighting in the world, you’ll usually still need to edit your pictures and make them a bit brighter.
I personally like PicTapGo and Snapseed. There
With PicTapGo, you can use their filters to really brighten the picture.
With Snapseed, you have even more control of the editing process. You can remove small blemishes or something like lint off of a sweater using their healing tool. You can also make the picture brighter by using the exposure tool.
Baby’s First Christmas Photoshoot Ideas
There you have it! I hope you’re inspired to create the best Baby’s First Christmas pictures! Merry Christmas!
