When I realized dad was their too, we had to pull him into the portrait. I asked mom to close her eyes, give me a soft smile without teeth, and I had dad look down at baby. These specific, small details and direction help my subjects settle into a quiet space for a powerful, moving portrait. To see a whole baby photo shoot that I did using window light in their home, check out Baby Lucy: Seattle Baby Hipster Photo Shoot.
[…] little guy has grown so much since he last modeled for our workshop! See him as a sleepy newborn infant here! And then I love this newborn portrait with mama using shadows! They grow so fast and every […]