What would you buy for newborn boy shoot?

scorpion_tyr · Mar 11, 2012

Are you set up as a proper business with all tax paperwork and such on file? Are you insured? Can you meet all of the requirements Derrel listed above? If the answer is no to any of that you don't need to be charging money for pictures.

As for your original question: If you don't know the answers to that you shouldn't be charging either. I have an awesome tool kit, it's really expensive and the same kind I've seen professionals use, and I've been using the tools in that kit for years, but I wouldn't charge anyone money to fix their cars. Why? Because of the reasons listed above.

Edit: Whatever you do, do NOT just look at cute baby pics online and try to do the same poses. Several of those poses may look cute and natural, but they are not, and if shot by a real professional they were done so using special techniques and/or editing to ensure the safety of the baby.

KmH · Mar 11, 2012

k.tremblay1 said:
I didn't JUST start I've been doing photography for years using bounce flash and natural light......

Oh, you're not a beginner photographer.

People tend to make that assumption when you post in the Beginner's Forum section.

mommy-medic · Mar 11, 2012

k.tremblay1 said:
I'm a beginner and just figured out my backdrop stand and my new lights.

and when you begin a tread like this- we assume beginner means "I know how to turn my camera to auto and I can do selective color of day-glow luminance!". Sorry, that's just usually how it goes.

orljustin · Mar 11, 2012

k.tremblay1 said:
Wow you guys are harsh. Not 1 comment answered my original questions. I didn't JUST start I've been doing photography for years using bounce flash and natural light. But I just set up a studio for the first time.

Lol, a backdrop and lights is not a "studio". Geez, where are these people coming from?

scorpion_tyr · Mar 11, 2012

Best Buy. They walk in normal people, they see Canon Rebel's on display. A tungsten bulb suddenly illuminates in their minds. They buy the one with the most megapixels that they can afford, and while they're waiting in line to check out they're using their iPhone to set up their "Professional Photography" facebook page.

IgsEMT · Mar 12, 2012

scorpion_tyr said:
Best Buy. They walk in normal people, they see Canon Rebel's on display. A tungsten bulb suddenly illuminates in their minds. They buy the one with the most megapixels that they can afford, and while they're waiting in line to check out they're using their iPhone to set up their "Professional Photography" facebook page.

That is funny :lmao:
TRUE THOUGH!

As for OP and what to do: R E S E A R C H

Good Luck

OcLove · Mar 12, 2012

Hahahahaha I'm sorry but this feed was sure entertaining yet informative for future reference. So I guess the stupid question benefited in some way or another hahaha as well as entertained. Although I am not a pro and still learning.., lol my advice to you, which go me is common sense GOOGLE, READ. DON'T JUST OBSERVE AND TRY, IT'S A BABY, NOT A DOLL. just because they're ur friends don't mean they won't sue u if heaven forbid something happen. Have the mother hold the baby in her arms and take a picture close up in mothers arms while the kid is over looking or giving the baby a kiss. I wouldn't even attempt to pose a baby in any way. Let the parent handle that since I'm sure your going to still do this "photo shoot" and charge. Might as well save that money if u so happen to be sued by someone lol. Good Luck tho. And I'd listen to the comments above. I'm sure they have yeeeears of experience.

Balmiesgirl · Mar 17, 2012

Everyone has to start somewhere

I actually prefer to do baby photos in natural light but a big soft box works great. A big bean bag chair is wonderful. You can kind of mold it into a "nest" and snuggle him in there safely. Try to find some nice textured blankets and don't forget to keep the room plenty warm. Always have a parent close by ( just out of the photo).... And let them know it's their job to keep the baby safe. Babies, even newborns can roll over. My second daughter rolled over within minutes of being born and startled the nurses. It's not worth the risk of injury so reinforce it with the parents, but they are usually plenty protective all on their own!!!!

raider · Mar 18, 2012

i just unregistered with the state, and cancelled my EIN and insurance. screw this - everyone is else is getting away with not doing it. on my way now to stop my domain and start up a new website - do you recommend weebly or wix? is xphoto@yahoo.com taken for email?

cgipson1 · Mar 18, 2012

raider said:
i just unregistered with the state, and cancelled my EIN and insurance. screw this - everyone is else is getting away with not doing it. on my way now to stop my domain and start up a new website - do you recommend weebly or wix? is xphoto@yahoo.com taken for email?

Don't forget to make a really garish FB page!

sleepwalker · Mar 18, 2012

What would you buy for newborn boy shoot? what do you mean by buy?
when it comes to digital im not even an amatuer yet HA! even if i was i wouldnt charge i would ask to use the photos maybe for your facebook?

Balmiesgirl · Mar 22, 2012

cgipson1 said:
Don't forget to make a really garish FB page!

Ya I feel your pain!
Ii completely quit doing weddings in Utah! Too many wanna be's cutting the market!

raider · Mar 22, 2012

yep, there is no more professional industry and the norm will be amateur quality. they win.

2WheelPhoto · Mar 22, 2012

raider said:
yep, there is no more professional industry and the norm will be amateur quality. they win.

its shifted to a professional "bustbuy and FB" industry riddled with crappy pics

bizamanda · Mar 22, 2012

you can googling with keyword "baby poses", there you can find a lot of pose sample images and I am sure you will got prop ideas along with that images.