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How to Photograph a 3 Month Old Baby

Three months is a wonderful but challenging age to photograph. Baby is no longer a curled sleepy newborn but cannot sit unaided yet either. Here is how to make the most of every minute of the session.

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My 5 Rules for Natural Newborn Photography

My baby must look alive, must not look like they have been dropped from a great height and must not look like a plastic doll. Here are my 5 rules for natural newborn photography and why they matter.

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How to Photograph an Awake Newborn

Most photography education focuses almost entirely on sleeping babies. But a wide awake newborn is one of the most powerful things you can photograph. Here is how to make the most of every awake window.

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How to Settle a Newborn Baby During a Photoshoot

Settling a newborn during a photoshoot is one of the things new photographers worry about most. Here is a practical honest guide to creating the calm conditions a newborn needs, and what to do when things do not go to plan.

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Newborn Detail Photography: What Actually Sells and Why

Macro detail shots are beautiful and photographers love them. But are they really what your clients want to buy? Ally Stuart-Ross shares an honest perspective on newborn detail photography and why wider shots often sell better.

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How To Get Started in Newborn Photography

Thinking about becoming a newborn photographer but not sure where to start? Learn what equipment you really need, how experience matters, and the simple approach that makes newborn photography easier to learn than you might expect.

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You Don’t Need More Poses — You Need Repetition

You don’t need another newborn pose to feel confident in your sessions. What you need is repetition. Watching tutorials and collecting setups won’t build instinct — structured, hands-on practice will. Here’s why mastering the foundations changes everything.

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How to Choose the Best F-Stop for Natural Newborn Photos

You’ll be surprised at the aperature that I use. Discover how to choose the best F-stop for newborn photography. Learn how the right aperture can create soft, dreamy backgrounds while keeping tiny details sharp—even with siblings or parents in the frame.

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Why Every Photographer Needs a Custom 404 Page

A 404 page is the dead end your website visitors hit when something goes wrong. Here is why it matters for your photography business and how to turn it into something useful in about 10 minutes.

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How to Photograph Newborn Twins

Twin sessions are one of the most rewarding newborn sessions you can shoot. They are also much more manageable than most photographers expect. Here is how to approach them with confidence.

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