The First Year
In the first year of a child’s life you will be amazed by the growth and changes you notice. That’s why so
many parents have portraits taken throughout their child’s first year. Here are some tips on what to
expect as you record this quickly changing year with portraits:
Newborn - 3 Months - This is probably your child's first professional portrait. Portraits of infants can be
taken as early as two weeks old. Don't expect too much expression from your 2 week old as they are not
very active. But we create wonderfully artistic images of your child that you will treasure forever. By three
months you baby will be giving you smiles to capture and more facial expressions and personality.
3-6 months - Your child may not sit up easily, the photographer will probably ask you to help support
your baby. A "tummy pose" also works well during these months. By now, your baby will respond to the
photographer’s actions and will follow a moving object by turning his or her head from side to side.
Six -Nine Months - Since babies are starting to sit up alone, the photographer can get a greater variety of
poses and may even capture your baby’s first teeth. If your baby is cutting teeth, watch for drool and bring
along a soft washcloth.
Nine -Twelve Months - By now your baby is pulling him/herself up and possibly starting to walk. At this
age babies move fast. Your Great Shot photographer will want you to stand close by to help keep your
baby in position. Always stay close to your baby, regardless of age, for additional safety.
The Toddler Your baby is becoming more and more independent, but may often exhibit shyness at the
portrait studio. We take time to talk to your toddler. You can help, too. Some tips:
-Bring a favorite toy.
-Be patient.
-Relax - if you’re relaxed your baby will be, too.
Your Toddler
The second year of your child's life will see him or her becoming much more active and much more
mobile. This is where the advantage of having your portrait session on your home turf becomes very
convenient. Your child may be shy or rambunctious so alleviate any fear by preparing your child by
telling them what to expect or having a pretend photo session so they will know what's happening when
they are with the Great Shot photographer.
The Young Child Your baby is now a young child and probably won’t have any difficulty at the portrait
studio. It is still a good idea to prepare your child by talking about the portrait sitting the night before. Ask
your child to think about what to tell the photographer...about a pet, school, or a favorite doll. The next day
your child will be ready to go.
Remember, if you bring other small children to the studio you will need another adult to supervise them
during the portrait sitting.
Getting Ready
Talk to your photographer about what your expectations are for your photo shoot.
portrait of your child and one that just doesn’t look quite right.
Here are some guidelines to follow when preparing your child for the sitting:
Colors Reds, bright blues (sky blues) photograph well. You can create dramatic effects with certain
backgrounds. A child dressed in white photographed against a white background draws attention to the
child’s face. If you dress your child in bright, strong colours either a light or dark background can be
stunning. Avoid busy patterns and fabrics
Outfit Styles Make sure clothing fits well. Clothing with a little interest around the shoulders works well
(smocking or collars). Avoid abundant lace or frills; in portraits they tend to overpower the child. The
fancier the child’s clothes, the simpler the background should be.
Shoes: Use well -shined black or coordinating coloured shoes with the outfit the child is wearing. Match
socks to pants and anklets or tights to skirts or dresses so they won’t stand out in the portrait. Make it a
cute, casual portrait by not wearing shoes.
Hair Hair should be trimmed neatly. Simple hairstyles are best. Keep hair adornments ribbons simple
and small.
If any member of the family plans to join in the portrait session. They should also coordinate with the
child. This will add to the special nature of the session.
In the first year of a child’s life you will be amazed by the growth and changes you notice. That’s why so
many parents have portraits taken throughout their child’s first year. Here are some tips on what to
expect as you record this quickly changing year with portraits:
Newborn - 3 Months - This is probably your child's first professional portrait. Portraits of infants can be
taken as early as two weeks old. Don't expect too much expression from your 2 week old as they are not
very active. But we create wonderfully artistic images of your child that you will treasure forever. By three
months you baby will be giving you smiles to capture and more facial expressions and personality.
3-6 months - Your child may not sit up easily, the photographer will probably ask you to help support
your baby. A "tummy pose" also works well during these months. By now, your baby will respond to the
photographer’s actions and will follow a moving object by turning his or her head from side to side.
Six -Nine Months - Since babies are starting to sit up alone, the photographer can get a greater variety of
poses and may even capture your baby’s first teeth. If your baby is cutting teeth, watch for drool and bring
along a soft washcloth.
Nine -Twelve Months - By now your baby is pulling him/herself up and possibly starting to walk. At this
age babies move fast. Your Great Shot photographer will want you to stand close by to help keep your
baby in position. Always stay close to your baby, regardless of age, for additional safety.
The Toddler Your baby is becoming more and more independent, but may often exhibit shyness at the
portrait studio. We take time to talk to your toddler. You can help, too. Some tips:
-Bring a favorite toy.
-Be patient.
-Relax - if you’re relaxed your baby will be, too.
Your Toddler
The second year of your child's life will see him or her becoming much more active and much more
mobile. This is where the advantage of having your portrait session on your home turf becomes very
convenient. Your child may be shy or rambunctious so alleviate any fear by preparing your child by
telling them what to expect or having a pretend photo session so they will know what's happening when
they are with the Great Shot photographer.
The Young Child Your baby is now a young child and probably won’t have any difficulty at the portrait
studio. It is still a good idea to prepare your child by talking about the portrait sitting the night before. Ask
your child to think about what to tell the photographer...about a pet, school, or a favorite doll. The next day
your child will be ready to go.
Remember, if you bring other small children to the studio you will need another adult to supervise them
during the portrait sitting.
Getting Ready
Talk to your photographer about what your expectations are for your photo shoot.
- Do you have a special outfit that you want your child to wear?
- What is the purpose of the session. Birthday? Holiday?
- Who are the photos being taken for?
portrait of your child and one that just doesn’t look quite right.
Here are some guidelines to follow when preparing your child for the sitting:
Colors Reds, bright blues (sky blues) photograph well. You can create dramatic effects with certain
backgrounds. A child dressed in white photographed against a white background draws attention to the
child’s face. If you dress your child in bright, strong colours either a light or dark background can be
stunning. Avoid busy patterns and fabrics
Outfit Styles Make sure clothing fits well. Clothing with a little interest around the shoulders works well
(smocking or collars). Avoid abundant lace or frills; in portraits they tend to overpower the child. The
fancier the child’s clothes, the simpler the background should be.
Shoes: Use well -shined black or coordinating coloured shoes with the outfit the child is wearing. Match
socks to pants and anklets or tights to skirts or dresses so they won’t stand out in the portrait. Make it a
cute, casual portrait by not wearing shoes.
Hair Hair should be trimmed neatly. Simple hairstyles are best. Keep hair adornments ribbons simple
and small.
If any member of the family plans to join in the portrait session. They should also coordinate with the
child. This will add to the special nature of the session.
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