Natural Newborn Baby Photography: A Guide to Posing, Shooting, and Business

Table of Contents

1. Title Page
2. Copyright Page
3. Dedication
4. Acknowledgments
5. Contents
6. Introduction
7. Chapter 1. Inspiration
   1. My Inspirations
   2. Create an Inspiration Board
   3. Define, Develop, and Deliver
   4. The Storyteller
   5. The Unwritten Word
8. Chapter 2. Beautiful Light
   1. Quality of Light and Time of Day
   2. Tools to Direct Light
   3. Working with Natural Light
   4. The Importance of Proper Exposure
   5. Understanding Aperture, ISO, and Shutter Speed
   6. Histograms
   7. White Balance
   8. Customize the Playback Menu
   9. My Settings
   10. Raw vs. JPEG
   11. What’s in My Camera Bag
9. Chapter 3. The Planning Stage
   1. Prepping the Parents
   2. Planning the Session
   3. Shoot to Sell
   4. Simple Setup
   5. Baby Tools Every Newborn Photographer Should Have
   6. Age Matters
10. Chapter 4. Newborn Posing
    1. Posing Insights
    2. The Four Basic Poses
    3. Smooth Transitional Techniques
    4. Choosing Your Props
    5. Captivating Connections with Families
    6. Completing the Session
11. Chapter 5. The Anatomy of a Newborn
    1. Circulatory System
    2. Newborn Skin
    3. Premature Babies
    4. Baby Cues
    5. Soothing Techniques
    6. More Soothing Techniques
12. Chapter 6. Natural Imagery Through Storytelling
    1. Capturing the Details
    2. Wrapping the Baby
    3. The Beauty of Black and White
    4. The Power of Natural Imagery
13. Chapter 7. The Digital Darkroom
    1. Calibrating Your Monitor
    2. Using Adobe Camera Raw and Adobe Photoshop
    3. Post-processing Efficiency
    4. Consistency
14. Chapter 8. The Newborn Niche
    1. Define, Create, and Implement
    2. Setting Yourself Apart
    3. Creating Value
    4. Your Client Base
    5. Marketing Your Business
    6. Social Media
    7. Creating a Business Plan
    8. Pricing and Products
15. Index