How To Take Cute Baby Pictures

Use indirect natural light. For example, take pictures by a west-facing window during the morning hours, or outdoors about an hour or two before sunset.

Get the baby’s attention and a prompt smile for happy pictures by playing “peek-a-boo,” singing, making faces, and shaking rattles or other toys.

Set up props. Bowls, tubs, and baskets are perfect for babies to play in. Simple, muted colors work best to keep the focus on the baby. You can also use the baby’s favorite stuffed animals, toys, and pets to create a joyous, playful atmosphere in the pictures.

Use a shallow depth of field to draw the focus to the baby, not the background.

Convert some of the pictures to black and white using any basic photo-editing program to even out any splotchy skin and give the pictures a timeless, classic look.