It is entirely up to you on what photo you choose to use for your baby’s announcement. It is always a good idea to have your baby dressed in a solid color outfit rather than busy fabrics that might distract from your baby.
The pose? Smiles aren’t the only great pictures. Each baby is different, and sometimes we all need a good frown. Occasionally those turn out to be the sweetest.
Get close, but not too close. If you are trying to only capture your babies face, then get your camera closer to your baby. If possible try and avoid the zoom option and just get closer. Zoom can tend to distort the photo.
Obce you have your photo taken and printed you can put it in a collage picture frame, for a great look.
Gather. Have a older sibling, grandparent, or have someone take the photo for you while you join in the picture. Emotions show in photo. It also give others a chance to share in the bond.
Lighting. You don’t need a bright sunny day, or a room full of lights turned on. With a cloudy or over cast day, you don’t have the pesky shadow and eye squinting like you do on a bright sunny day. Lamps and overhead lights don’t capture the true colors and quality.
Your best choice is natural light, not too bright.
What about the Background? Keep it simple. Avoid those busy backgrounds and focus on the baby. Open area’s with a few trees or the lake in the midst. In your background near a flower bush.
Things to avoid, a playground, large groups in the background off in the distance. Remove any toys or props not used in the photo. If the background is made inside, simply place a pillow down or a sheet as a backdrop.