Many parents wonder whether it is worth having professional baby photos taken or whether they can take them themselves. In principle, it is of course possible to take the photos yourself. However, it can be difficult to get the baby into the right position, to find the perfect lighting, etc. Also, as a parent, there is often still a lot of excitement because everything is so new and small.

A professional photographer, on the other hand, has the experience and the necessary equipment to put the baby in the best possible light. Image processing by a professional photographer also ensures high-quality and aesthetic photos.

Whether newborn photography (usually within the first 2 weeks after birth) or baby photography in the weeks and months afterwards, family members should not be missing next to the little new earthlings. And that doesn’t just mean siblings, but also the lovely pets. This has become a specialty of mine over the years. So that baby photography and animal photography merge into one another.

1. Experience and skills: A professional baby photographer has an eye for the best lighting, background and angle for each photo and knows tricks to get the baby in the right position.

2. Time Saving: With a professional baby photo shoot, parents can rest assured that they will get the most out of their shooting session and get a multitude of images in the shortest amount of time.

3. Memories Forever: Baby photography is the perfect way to capture memories of your little one’s first few months. Often this is not done with self-made pictures or there are only very few.

4. Creative ideas: A professional baby photographer has an artistic streak and can impress with creative ideas for backgrounds, accessories and poses. There are often things that parents don’t think of due to lack of experience.

5. Professionalism: The photographer will take care of everything, from planning the photo session to the right clothing to match the setting (indoor and outdoor) to accessories and editing the images.

6. Personal Touch: A professional baby photographer can cater to each client’s needs to ensure they receive photos that reflect their desires. In addition, the photographer should spread calm and a pleasant atmosphere, because often the parents are the most excited.

7. Unique photos: With professional baby photography you get unique photos that are of an artistic nature and are difficult to realize yourself.

8. High-quality images: Professional photographers use high-quality equipment and process the images with care, sometimes extensively, to ensure that the photos look perfect and are of high quality. Attention is often paid to details that the untrained person does not even notice.

9. Flexibility: A professional baby photographer can react spontaneously to changes in the photo session and adjust the plans if necessary to achieve better results.

10. Emotional meaning: The images captured in a professional baby photography session not only have a high meaning for the parents, but also for the child, who will one day cherish these wonderful memories.

Overall, professional baby photography has many benefits and is a great way to capture memories of precious time with a new family member. It pays to hire a professional baby photographer to make this special time in your life unforgettable.

Baby photography is an art in itself that requires special skills and knowledge. It is an incredibly wide field and opens up almost endless possibilities for the photographer and ultimately also for the parents to take creative and unique photos. Here are some creative baby photography ideas to inspire you:

1. Theme-based photo shoots: Here, a specific theme is in the foreground. Parents often bring ideas with them through their hobbies, jobs or preferences. Julie then implements them accordingly. Whether it’s dad’s skateboard, mom’s guitar, the fireman’s helmet and many other ideas. Fairy tale characters are also used again and again. Entire themed shoots have already developed from this at Julie Jolie, whereby photographs are only taken on the subject for one or two days and several babies and families have the opportunity to take part. For example, the annual mermaid shoots, the fairy minis, the Christmas photography, etc. Very special props are then used to create a special scenery that supports the theme.

2. The simple set, e.g. black & white: Contrary to the themes just mentioned, a comprehensive theme is avoided in the case of simple sets. Babies are often only dressed in a diaper or only have a hat on, are lying down or are being held by a parent. Incredible photos can also be achieved with this slim setting.

3. The Baby Details: With this style, the focus is literally on the little things. Then it’s no longer about photographing the baby with the backdrop as a whole, but instead, for example, putting the feet or little hands in the foreground. Sometimes also in combination with the hands of the parents. Focusing them on detailed shots gives the images a whole new perspective.

4. Together with the parents: Although the babies are alone in front of the camera, there are often wonderful moments when the parents or family join them. Especially the first moments of mother-child or father-child are unforgettable and usually very emotional and can be captured on camera. (This is particularly true for newborn photography, but moments like this can also be captured in the second or third month of life.)

5. Photography of babies and pets: A specialty of Julie is the photography of the newborn or baby together with the pet (usually a dog, sometimes two, etc.). The trained handling of animals in combination with baby photography opens up completely new possibilities and always produces unique and sometimes breathtaking pictures.

6. Outdoors: Weather permitting, Julie also photographs the baby in their natural surroundings such as a park, garden, the beach or along a river/forest path. But even such images require careful planning and preparation, because the appropriate setting may have to be created with light, reflectors, etc. Also, the sun must not be too high when shooting outdoors, or the baby must not be exposed to direct sunlight.

7. Personal context: The baby’s personal items, such as toys or accessories, can also be used to create unique and emotional images that reflect the baby’s character. These accessories are often combined with the points mentioned above.

Overall, creativity in baby photography is inexhaustible. With a lot of experience, good preparation and plenty of creativity, you will always be rewarded with incredibly beautiful baby photos that will stay with you for eternity.