Your little one is so precious and angelic, you are likely to find yourself taking pictures at every turn. However, as they start to grow and become more active, it may become difficult to find time to take and develop those photos. Still, you are going to want to chronicle their growth. A great way to do so is to invest in baby portraits. These professional portraits will give you a lasting snapshot of your child and their personality at one of the most adorable points in their lives. If this is something you are considering, you should take time to think about what kind of portraits you want, what kind of package you would like to buy, and where to get them taken.
First, you should think about what kind of portraits you want. Are you looking for baby portraits that showcase your baby's personality? You are going to want baby portraits in eccentric poses. A lot of studios will give you plenty of choices. You might bring in one of your child's favorite toys, or the blanket they just cannot live without. Let your little one come up with poses themselves. Just stand in the background, encourage their antics, and let the photographer do their job. Are you looking for a more classical portrait? These baby portraits are all about presentation. Go ahead and indulge in those frilly dresses and adorable sweater vests. Your baby will be propped up against a classic looking background, and your job is to stand behind the photographer and try to elicit a smile.
The next thing to think about with baby portraits is the kind of package you might be interested in. Packages come in all shapes and sizes with all kinds of price tags. Are you just looking for a nice sized portrait to hang in your hallway? Or are you looking for a package that will allow you to give photos to grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends and random strangers? Your average package will usually include one 8x10 or 11x14 shot, a couple 5x7's, several 4x6 prints, and a sheet of wallet sized. There are smaller ones for cheaper prices, though, and larger ones with multiple poses and prints of each. Have an idea of what you are looking to spend before you get in there, though, because photographers will try to sell you on the biggest package they can.
Finally, look into the kind of studio you want the baby portraits taken at. There are a variety of options out there. You could consider getting the baby portraits taken at a small professional studio. These studios usually have one or two photographers who are more than willing to work with you on venues, poses, and other photographic techniques you may want utilized. They may even make suggestions you'd never considered. However, these packages are a little more pricey. Larger, corporate studios like Olsen Mills or Picture Me! can provide decent sized packages for a low, low price. The only drawback to using those studios for your baby portraits is that your backdrops and locations are limited to what's in the store. If this is something you can deal with, it might be your best option.