When Ellie was two weeks old, I decided to attempt an actual "photo shoot" with her. I got everything ready so that it would be perfect. I planned it for the time when she was usually taking a long morning nap, so she'd be nice and sleepy. I put her down for her nap in just a diaper so I wouldn't wake her up undressing her. I got all my props (hats, baskets, backgrounds, bows) out and ready within arm's reach. I put the heated blanket under the backdrop so she'd stay warm and sleepy. I rearranged the furniture in the living room to get the very best light. I had so many ideas and things I wanted to try.... it was going to be great!
But, as she has done from the beginning, Ellie called the shots and things didn't quite go the way I planned.
I got ONE pose in before she woke up. Just one.
It figures that out of all the newborns I've photographed, the most uncooperative one would be my own.
It's a good thing she's so cute.
I didn't even get to put any cute bows on her!
After that one pose, all I got was a bunch of this...
So, I took some pictures of her cute little piggies and called it good.
Better get used to being the subject of my photography, Ellie.... you have a LOT of pictures in your future. :)
2 comments:
She is so sweet!
I wandered across your blog via your Facebook link, so I hope you don't mind my blogstalking.
It's a great picture even if you did only get one good full shot in. It sounds like you were totally prepared though. I always wondered how people would get amazing shots of such little babies. I guess I always thought they were drugged or something because they always look so sleepy. Haha!
Were these pictures taken with your Nikon D40? I totally love taking pictures with mine even though I'm way behind in the skills area.
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