Newborn Photography

I recently photographed a gorgeous newborn baby. I find newborn shoots challenging as the baby often doesn't want to be put in different positions and it can upset them sometimes. This little one was fine for the beginning of the shoot, then needed calming down by Mummy and Daddy. The trick is to photograph them as young as possible when they are still quite dreamy and sleepy. About 2 weeks old is what I usually suggest, this baby was slightly older. I think newborn photography looks great in black and white and there's so many effects you can add to the photos later...I tried my hand at adding this butterfly to his bum. Think it looks good although I need more design practice in Photoshop when I have some time.