Taking photos of your children is part of the joy of parenthood. To help prepare for the upcoming Baby Photo Contest we have put together a list of tips you may find helpful.

  • All professional photographers use baby wranglers when working with young children. Their sole responsibility is to keep the baby happy and safe. If you can, enlist a family member or friend to act as your baby wrangler.
  • If you don't have a baby wrangler, an option that keeps your baby in a safe place while your setting up your shot is to cover a swimming tube with a blanket and position your little one comfortably in the center. Give them a rattle or something to play with, call their name and woow, you've got a winner. The baby in a stroller is also a good alternative.
  • Position the baby laying down horizontal to the camera set-up, call their name and they will turn toward you. Start clicking away and you've got some great shots.
  • Something that always works with toddlers is to put some adhesive tape on their palms. They will be intrigued that their hands are sticking together and when you call their name, you've got a great photo. Keep clicking away.
  • Try attaching a little squeaker to the camera. The baby will look right up at the camera when they hear the noise.
  • Remember to take lots of photos once you have a good set up. Don't be afraid to keep clicking away because it's those candid shots that are often the best. Remember you can't make mistakes in this process - some pictures will just come out better than others.