Choosing the right maternity photography or newborn photographer, can be an overwhelming task. The images they create will last a lifetime, and serve as the focal point for you and your family to look back on the past with fond memories. While it might sound beyond your budget, customized photography is the single best way to achieve attractive and long-lasting images that you want to hang on the walls of your home.





Before you can get to that point, however, you have to first choose the right pregnancy photographer. The process alone can make you think twice about hiring one to begin with, but trust us—it is well worth it in the end. Today we are going to walk you through the process of selecting the ideal photographer for your newborn baby or for your maternity shoot, and give you a reason to smile after it is all said and done.

Start With Their Business Skills

Before you hone in on the creative skillset your photographer may have, you should start with their professional background. This involves asking about their credentials. You also need to ensure that they are licensed, insured, and qualified to handle newborns. There are serious risks associated with hiring an amateur photographer. The last thing you want to do is put your new baby in the hands of an unprofessional image taker, so start by asking about their experience and licensing. If they have neither, it might be best to skip working with them altogether.

You also want to ask how they work and what their process is during newborn photoshoots. Asking how they keep babies safe during their photo shoot, what they use as props with the baby, and what they do in emergency situations is key to understanding whether or not they make a good fit for you and your needs. Don’t refrain from asking any question you deem important. It is your baby’s life and happiness at stake.

Consider their Portfolio

After you have analyzed the safety and business security offered, the next step is to look through their newborn photos and maternity portfolio. As you look at their portfolio, you are looking for far more than just for a few cute pictures. Instead, look closer at their technical skills and any errors presented therein.

For example, one area you can look at are the details in the whites and darks of their photographs. Can you clearly see the details of the image including individual hairs and stitches on the blankets? Or are the details lost in the background? Do they make up the majority of the image, or do they complement the subject, whether that’s the baby or a mom-to-be?

Look closely at the images in the portfolio to see if you really like what is being presented. If you find yourself feeling like something is missing from the images, then you might want to move onto another photographer.

Look Closely at Colors

Color is also very important when selecting a photographer. The balance and contrast of their images can make a dramatic impact on the outcome of your session with them. You don’t want your images to be saturated with color or unbalanced and completely dull. Instead, what you’re looking for is a clear and vibrant image that represents the true nature of your skin color and clothes. Your baby is perfect just the way she is, and that perfection should come across whenever the photographs are taken. Nothing can compare to the beauty of natural life, but the images a photographer captures should be a close second.

Look for a balance in color and lighting with clear and vibrant images, to guarantee the best possible outcome for your photo shoot.

Analyze the Focus

The focus of any image must be on the object. However, from time to time photographers will use unique styles to create unique effects. If you’re looking through the images they have available, and begin to notice that some of the images are blurry where they ought not to be, then that could be a tell take sign that the photographer isn’t the best at what they do. Often times, photographers are equipped with incorrect equipment that creates errors in their photography, particularly in macro (up close) images.

Unlike other errors, focus cannot be edited away after the fact. Images must be captured with the right focus in order to be high quality. If the image is crisp and sharp throughout, and blurry where it needs to be, then the photographer knows how to use their tools effectively.





Hone in On Clarity

If there is a lot of grain and noise in the photographs presented to you by a photographer, then run in the opposite direction. Not only is it unsightly, but also noise and grain diminishes the quality of the images altogether. Although this effect is common and even desired in emotional photo shoots, grain and noise in full daylight images is a bad sign. Image clarity is crucial, especially if you plan to blow up your pictures for wall canvas art.

Narrow Down Your List of Professional Photographers

Now that you are armed with professional tips for choosing the best images, it’s time to narrow down your list of qualified family photographers. Go through their portfolios and scrutinize their images based on the information we presented above. Doing so will save you a ton of heartache down the line. If you’re paying top dollar for a maternity or newborn shoot then you ought to get what you pay for, so pay close attention to image quality before you sign any contracts.





Set up a Meeting

Ultimately, no matter how good a photographer may be, if you don’t connect with them on an emotional or personal level you images will come across with something missing. Before you take the next step to hire a photographer, start by meeting him or her in person. Discuss your concerns and what you’d like to see from your maternity portraits or newborn images. If the answers they provide are not satisfactory or if you simply don’t like the ‘vibe’ you get from them on the initial meeting, then move on to the next photographer on your list. Otherwise, you could end up with a photographer who is only in it for the paycheck, leaving your images lacking real emotion or love.

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Summary

Pay attention to the small details if you want to guarantee the best possible images. The guideline we’ve set forth for you above should give you a holistic view of what to expect from a top-notch photographer. After you’ve found the right one, you can relax and have fun knowing that your pictures will come out just how you’ve imagined.

Maternity & Newborn Photographer Diego Molina. Specializing in creating the best newborn photos and the most beautiful pregnancy portraits.

Maternity is one of the most beautiful stages in a woman’s life. Therefore, professional pregnancy and newborn pictures are a must!

The excitement of expecting your very first child is a unique experience. Becoming a parent and witnessing the start of your family is indescribable.

For Moms that already have kids, this is an opportunity to capture family portraits as well as pregnancy photos all in one session.

Whether you choose lifestyle photos or sexy maternity photos, make sure you book your session on time, inform yourself by doing some research and pick the Photographer that suits your needs and budget.









Diego Molina Photography Studio specializes in fine portrait photography for maternity, newborns and babies In north New Jersey and New York.

When on location, I prefer natural light and I capture memories with a clean, natural and unique approach.

My photography style is focused on extreme attention to details in from pre to post-production, making my technique reliable and consistent. Fine baby portraiture is something that I am known for.