How To Capture A Babies Smile

Posted by sarahbanks on March 15, 2016

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Often when photographing Newborns I often notice the babies would occasionally let out these huge grins – so infectious and heart melting! It definitely isn't an easy task capturing that brief split second moment on camera! But I have over time learned to recognise the little signs that a baby is about to let out a smile and I sit there ready with the camera to catch it!

I have found that some babies are more smiley than others, and sometimes a little tickle on the lips or nose can bring out the big smile if I think one is lurking! 

Some people might pass these off as ‘just a bit of wind’ and in some cases that’s true although having photographed hundreds of newborns, I can definitely say some do smile in my opinion and I see it as a rare gift that I am lucky enough to capture that special moment x