How to photograph a 6-9 month old baby (BTS sitter session/milestone photoshoot)

[@lifescapesphotographyqueen2742]

Wow! You have really inspired me! I had my own pet photography business back 20 years ago, with the some wedding and family photography but mainly outside. I now am keen to get into studio photography with newborns, older babies, kids and pets. You have so much information in your videos! They are the BEST!! Your photography is incredible! Thank you for doing these videos!

[@marytaters3770]

Oh my gosh. I think these were some of my most favorite photos!! All of her outfits were so precious and her faces were so adorable!! My heart melted!

[@jennawilliams9633]

This little boy was so easy going and happy!

[@lorettamasci5685]

Very nice to look at and hear you. You make it very simple and beautiful. A lot of work and passion. Go on like this. Thank you.💕

[@HopePhotoG]

how old can you start to use a flash on babies? I don't usually use a flash,so i'm unsure of this myself and wondering if you know?

[@37carolinamom]

I love all your videos

[@annerichard788]

Beautiful babies and photos. I'm not so keen on some accessories such as the big artificial headdresses and the floral background, I prefer very simple, soft, neutral outfits, accessories, etc. But that's only my taste.

[@SarahLdk]

I'm in love with the floral backdrop, can you please share where you got it? ❤

[@3-piece129]

Wow! I loved your video and how you manage your day. Thanks for all the information - you make it look so simple but I sure it's not. Lots of great ideas but my favorite part is actually in your description where you give advice on photographing babies. It shows how much you care about the well-being of the babies. Yes, they are fragile and everything should be done to keep them safe - even if it means that you don't get the shor. Awesome work and i can't wait to see the rest of your videos.

[@blackmamba3427]

Awesome video 👌 Lovely to see baby photos 📷

[@world_ofdevansh]

Superbb👌👌👍👍

[@nailntoothfairy]

for sure it helps me see the real behind the scenes part of a photo shoot with a sitter, thanks. Can't wait for the next video! thanks.

[@janetneris3508]

I love your set up! 🥰 Everything is ready and comfortable. Thank you for the motivation.

[@karenwong3021]

Hi Fenna. I follow you from Huntington Beach, CA. Love all your videos -- It's fun to see your children and shopping trips and shoots and projects. I would love to see your editing workflow and your marketing materials and strategy. Your studio business model of letting clients see photos of the session styles & colors beforehand makes a lot of sense to me.

[@debnaaykens1527]

What flash,lens etc do you use to photograph a six month old

[@daylite2554]

Hai Fenna Very good work

[@ajaypatel5642]

Beautiful speech and most inspiring to me

[@thelynce1]

Best softbox for children photography?

[@sharonhaasbroek7464]

Did you use a speedlight in your softbox?

[@alleriawinters5850]

I had a baby about 6 months ago but these photos give me baby fever lol.

[@suzyrr54]

Alleria Winters baby sit for some baby fever might go away after words (it’s always the best birth control ever) 🙈😂😂👍

[@MEGHA880]

Fenna plz tell me what type of fabric , size backdrops I should buy for baby sitter, cake smash , and family portrait??

[@LeapFrog691]

Another great edition 👍 loved how you incorporated the little horse from our 😉shopping trip the other day 😀👌 is there a way maybe we could get a glimpse of your editing techniques. Please and thank you 🙏💟

[@FennaPhotography]

I love the little wooden horses. So cute! I'm still contemplating whether I'm going to do a editing video. I like to keep the images very neutral. Not too many adjustments :)

[@LeapFrog691]

Fenna&Photography thanks for your reply 💟 either way your images are beautiful 🙏

[@cheilabiazussi5480]

I am just in love with your channel👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️ thank you very much for providing us so much good material❤️

[@ArtistisMe]

Another great video Fenna, but could you tell me the name of the photography prop company you got your Mandela round mint green blanket from please. I can't quite catch the name of it. Thank you. Mark Eddiford. UK

[@razerone49]

More information on lighting would be really helpful. Reasons behind where you put it, what flash power you typically use, your decision to aim speed light back vs the typical way forward, etc. You mentioned camera settings and gear used but nothing even about lighting. Otherwise your videos are extremely helpful🙏

[@MEGHA880]

Hi fenna, I just love ur video thnx lot for helping and advise ..can u plz also help in which kind of light we can use for baby phototshot and how to setup light ... plz fenna help me out in this

[@packerdeja]

Where’d you get the baby’s flower headpiece?

[@avrutichauhan2100]

From where do you get these accessories and blankets?

[@saherkidwai]

Please may in know where did you buy your blankets from

[@kaylamichellemcneil8251]

Thank you another great video. 😄 Where is the bowl from? xxxx

[@FennaPhotography]

The wooden bowl I got from a website called www.rustentiek.nl/c-3265964/oude-houten-bakken-schalen-en-troggen/

[@krystynamichelle8576]

You’re so inspirational! I’m looking at starting this business and you’ve taught me so much. I’m practicing on my little girl (I have a photography background) but thank you. The photos are absolutely stunning x

[@reem90q8]

Hello Fenna, I want to ask you what is the size of the brown and white wooden backgrounds and also the off white backdrop ?

[@yyelism174]

where do y'all get the board back drops I can only find paper

[@noelia8568]

I have seen many, many, many videos from you and this week i just started with my first sitter session and you have totally inspired me along the way! Thanks so much. I love the brown carpet, is it jute? Normally jute is kind of rigid fabric, right?

[@FennaPhotography]

Thank you. Yes it's like a fine jute material. It's been washed, so it's a bit softer now.

[@noelia8568]

@@FennaPhotography ok, thanks!!

[@aracelimunoz8247]

What lens are you using?

[@isaiahasieba1752]

You're so super good Fenna. Thanks so very much ❤️

[@dilmuroduzoqov423]

amazinngggg thank you very much! i love you

[@mousebones3258]

I'm shooting a first christmas session today and really appreciate the advice in this video. I don't work with babies often at this point but I do have a few baby shoots this month for friends.

[@alexisrose4221]

Mouse Bones one year later - how did it all go? Not your scene? Or have you done even more since

[@brearnagray7369]

Hello, I was wondering where you got your bowls from to place newborns in? I am very various about buying one as I want it to be the right size so it’s safe Thank you

[@elizabethunger9190]

What speed lights do you use?

[@RFamily]

where can you get the tree stump x

[@kristodeaaidoo6757]

Please where can I get the brown wooden basket to purchase

[@sharonhaasbroek7464]

What lens do you use for baby photography?

[@mjodrunia9765]

Fenna i would like to ask what kind of camera you recommend for beginner?

[@xiaoyunxu6922]

Hi Fenna, I love your video. May I know where you get the wooden bowl in this video?

[@nailntoothfairy]

I love waiting for your videos, I don't miss one!

[@dominiquearm8731]

Hi Fenna i follow your work from Australia and love everything you do. you are very helpful, thanks for your tips and time.

[@FennaPhotography]

You're welcome! I love Australia (I worked in Darwin for 7 months and I would love to go back someday!)

[@dominiquearm8731]

Anytime, please let me know if one day you are coming down under. If I’m coming in Europe I’ll try to make a visit to your country 👍 I’m originally from the French part of Switzerland

[@iBloom9]

Hi Fenna, I really love watching your videos. You are very helpful and sharing a lot of information ! :-) I would love to know some good places for shopping cute sitter outfits. I really loved the ones you used for the pictures at 10:46 and 10:50 (romper and headband) and 15:40 (romper), 15:48 (dress and headband), 15:56 (romper and headband) :-) Do you remember where you bought them ? Thanks :-)

[@chaphil3]

Love the channel! Are your backdrops taped to the floor or something? I'm new to studio style photography and currently use a white piece of fleece fabric for most of my shoots so far and it never stays still and gets wrinkled etc. Any tips there?

[@michaelmartinez6899]

What size is the wooden backdrop?

[@alexisrose4221]

This is probably a silly question but do you always make the parents move the kids themselves? I just feel like charging so much wouldn’t it be better to have an assistant ? (As a parent I personally wouldn’t mind helping! But I can just see some complaining about it asking for a discount ahhaha)

[@FennaPhotography]

Love the question. As a mom myself, I rather touch and move my own child instead of a 'stranger' moving my child with the risk of upsetting my child. With a newborn I (as the photographer) pose the baby and the parents just watch. This is because I know how to pose and the baby might even wake up when they smell the mother. However with an older baby, I noticed the babies prefer a familiar person moving them instead of someone they don't know. I do help though, to place the baby in a bowl or position them correctly.

[@evtimstefanov8377]

Thank you for another awesome video Fenna! You are really great in explaining! Thanks again!))

[@atascocitaphoto]

Where is your neutral backdrop from?

[@CB-jv6cj]

I am doing my first 6 month photoshoot on Saturday, main focus on the baby but also including his mom. I haven't got any fancy set ups, it will be on location at their farm so I am hoping for nice weather. Do you have any tips for beginners? 😊

[@sonialaphotographe6586]

Hi Fenna, I'm in France and I really like your work :-) I was wondering where you buy all your accessories, blankets, little wool fabrics like these beautiful that you have.. Thanks!

[@iBloom9]

I would love to know what is the diameter of the wooden bowl from the garden center :-) I might have found one online, but am wondering if it is big enough for sitters. Thanks :-)

[@noplacelikemauihawaii103]

aloha Fenna. love your work.

[@theblissberryphotography7097]

What is the name of the thing in bucket?

[@chloermr4617]

I love your videos, I am waiting for the next one everytime. May I ask you where do you buy your creamy - off white background from ? The fabrics looks perfect for cake smash ! Thank you again for sharing all this with us

[@aicirtollitsac7067]

I love all your backgrounds and props!!!!

[@katherinamaya9519]

How does the mega Apollo work? How do you hook it to the camera?

[@anand143able]

Nice studio and nice work.. U looks beautifull:-)

[@angelique00angelique]

Hi Fenna, where is your wooden bowl from?

[@GavinMcC]

Absolutely love your channel and your advice

[@cmayoprowlerful]

Excellent work! Are those backgrounds seamless? If not, what are they, if you don't mind me asking? Great content.

[@raynesharogers2719]

Where did you get the floral back drop and softbox?

[@lauraoliver9652]

Brilliant video! Where is your blue flower head from? It looks like a lot of fun! :) x

[@FennaPhotography]

They are quite easy to make yourself! All you need is some fabric, a ribbon, some fake flowers and a hot glue gun. Shall I record a DIY video for a floral hat?

[@lauraoliver9652]

Fenna&Photography Oo really! Yes please that sounds fab! I’ve seen some on Ali Express but the colour combination isn’t as nice as yours!

[@MovieEaters]

Hello Fenna. Great Video! May i ask where you got the small racks from to hang the clothes on? Best wishes from Germany. Annett

[@johis102613]

Lovely💖

[@lalitshorey5545]

Nice !!!

[@soumaiaelidrissi2389]

Nice video! Please from where did u get the hat that have many flowers on it?

[@FennaPhotography]

They are quite easy to make yourself! All you need is some fabric, a ribbon, some fake flowers and a hot glue gun. Shall I record a DIY video for a floral hat?

[@soumaiaelidrissi2389]

Yes it will be great. I thought it's dificult to make it And if it possible tell us from where you got the flowers Thank you

[@FabiolaRivera]

@@FennaPhotography yes, please!! :)

[@tanysun6272]

Can you tell us what brand “apollo” light is?

[@FennaPhotography]

It's from Westcott

[@mindustudio9360]

Great video. body D750 tutorial setup how to adjust the color Thanks you

[@aerialramirez221]

Where do you get your backdrops???

[@houseofharris5312]

I love your videos!!

[@isabellanielsen8660]

I really love your videos

[@FennaPhotography]

That might be a good idea for an editing video, because that's the only background which requires a bit more editing. The rest is quite natural and the end result is not too different from the SOOC

[@isabellanielsen8660]

Fenna&Photography that would be really great! I have made a Brown background after watching your video, and I am really struggeling with the editing :)

[@1rajadesigner]

Yes please share...

[@poonamchhabada3181]

I loved your studio 😍

[@-adri-4335]

Hi friend Fenna! I would like to know if you could give us a video of some advise of how much to charge for sesion or the way you charge. Or is it that you do any kind of photography packages to sell???

[@FennaPhotography]

Pricing is still quite a difficult point for me now. I know I could charge more, but I also want a photoshoot to be fun and affordable for the families. They come back often and almost always order extra digitals. I guess it's also quite hard to make a video about this, because it really depends on the financial climate in your country (currencies/national income etc)

[@-adri-4335]

What do you do in case your client wants there pictures only digital example USB key or Cd for them to print?

[@shehandias173]

Thank u very much for this video

[@Photodreamz]

Top video weer! 🙂

[@hjmkhalaf]

Did you thought of getting assistant ?

[@FennaPhotography]

At this moment I love working by myself and I can do 2-4 session a day and still spend time int he afternoon/evening with the kids. At night I edit (in my pyjama's haha), so I don't feel like I need an assistent right now. I keep my newborn poses simple and the parents like to sit next to their child. Also helps the children so feel comfortable. I guess it's also quite expensive to pay an assistent

[@taysnaps7025]

About how big is each of your set ups?

[@mrpokiesmeister6525]

This is brilliant!

[@annickce2623]

Great video! Very useful. As usual :D I just need client now. Haha

[@FennaPhotography]

That's great to hear :) Maybe you can photograph a friend or some family members!

[@LeapFrog691]

Annick Cé same here 👍

[@dreamcatchphotography6178]

Love it! :)

[@tammyholliday4568]

Aaah! Please tell me how many backdrop options you have in your studio? How long did it take you to collect all your outfits and backgrounds?

[@simplymadela9194]

😍😍😍

[@asmaaalfalah8514]

thank you so much .

[@sarahsonck3222]

Hey Fenna, ik zoek al uren naar de houten schaal in je filmpje zie 13:14. Kan je mij hierbij helpen aub waar ik deze kan vinden? :-) Btw ik leer enorm veel bij van je filmpjes. Dankjewel hiervoor!

[@CJolieTV]

The first baby boy looks alot like John Legend and Chrissy Teigen's son Miles

[@mesidb15]

Hey Fenna, Is it possible to write you a PM, I would like to ask you something about having a photography business. Thanks.

[@HopePhotoG]

15:41 poor baby has a sore spot on her head :( lol accident prone at that age. thanks for the vid!

[@FennaPhotography]

She actually didn't fall, but was born with it. She still has is and it's part of who she is. This is why I didn't remove it in editing. She's beautiful just the way she is! Thank you for watching

[@HopePhotoG]

@@FennaPhotography oh like a birth mark i pressume ? Glad to know she isnt hurt. :)

[@shantahsieh432]

I started with Woodglut plans.