There is nothing quite so special as the time spent with a newborn baby. It’s so precious and so fleeting that you want to do what you can to remember it. This is precisely what baby photography is for, and people are always looking for ways to make these images as unique and memorable as your baby’s first days.
Here are some of the modern trends that are helping people capture their memories with baby photos that they’ll enjoy for decades to come.
Ecological Storytelling
Your baby is born into a world that isn’t just a setting, it’s a vibrant, interconnected ecosystem. It’s also a world in flux, one where every day sees tremendous changes. The world your baby is born into is not the same one where you were born, and when you welcome grandchildren, you will be welcoming them into a different world still. As we recognize this, people are looking to capture not just what makes their child special, but what makes their world special, too. Parents also hope that connecting their newborn’s identity with the world’s ecosystem will help them take seriously their role as ecological stewards.
Although it’s possible to tell ecological stories literally anywhere in the world, people often seek out places with striking, unique, and, yes, even fragile ecosystems. This helps make for some amazing images and it drives home the important message that there is still so much beauty in the world that deserves our protection.
Bright Colors
Variations on white (cream, ivory, eggshell), pastels, and other muted colors have long dominated the world of baby photography, and the truth is that they will continue to be the most popular choices. In recent years we have also seen people be more accepting of earthtones like browns and greens, but still in a muted palette.
Now people are finding they want to explore beyond the pale, so to speak. People are incorporating more bright colors in their baby photos. It isn’t usually the primary color in the photo shoot. Instead, it’s often an accent color, like the brilliant bloom of a tropical flower, for example. The color isn’t supposed to overwhelm the image or become the primary focus, but a small amount of a bright color can add interest and make the image really pop.
Incorporate Your Favorite Activities
Baby photos often focus on how cute, precious, and small babies are. They’re often swaddled and placed in a tiny basket, for example, like an adorable loaf of bread. However, parents are now starting to consider photos with more of a dynamic emphasis by incorporating items that reflect the parents’ interests and favorite activities.
This not only makes for interesting and different images, but it can also have the benefit of drawing in a partner who might not be as interested in the precious, cutesy photos. It will give them something they might be more interested in planning, as well as a photo that they might be happier to have on their desk or as the lock screen on their phone.
Use Heirlooms to Connect the Future and the Past
Another hot trend in baby photos is to use props that are meaningful to the parents and convey their personal history. It’s always good for children to have a sense of where they come from. It’s also good for parents to forge that connection with their children. Perhaps you gave your child a family name – wouldn’t it make sense to pose them with something from the person they’re named after?
This is a great way for a child to be connected to an heirloom long before you might be able to trust them with possessing, holding, or even touching it.
Let Betty Laurent Photography Give You Memorable Baby Photos
Choosing the right baby photographer is critical to getting baby photos that you will treasure for life.
Betty Laurent is an award-winning baby photographer who is dedicated not just to creating outstanding images, but to delivering outstanding experiences for parents. You will enjoy Betty’s unequalled vision as well as our unique “Mālama” Approach ™ (Malama is the Hawaiian word for caring). This trouble-free approach gives you time and space to unwind, relax, and enjoy these precious, fleeting moments with your new family. There is no place on earth quite like Kuai for relaxed enjoyment of time with family.
Betty always starts by getting to know you. She wants to understand your personality and hear your vision for your baby photos. Then she’ll talk to you about how to make your vision a reality. Once you have a plan, Betty will take care of everything: she’ll find the locations, pick out clothes, get props, and do anything else necessary to make the photos perfect. We will also take care of you and your baby. We never want to overtax you or your baby. We’ll provide breaks and take it at an unhurried pace so you and your baby can be relaxed and joyful, which will come through in the images.
After the photoshoot, we will also take care of all the little editing touches that ensure everyone looks their best.
Please contact us today to learn more about how Betty Laurent Photography can give you an unforgettable experience as well as beautiful baby photos. We serve clients from our studio on Kauai.