Behind the Scenes: The Newborn Photography Studio

As a newborn prop designer I am absolutely fascinated with photographers and how they "shoot" babies.  There's just something about the way they are able to calm a baby, dress it in adorable little hand knit goods and get it perfectly positioned to capture that precious first shot.  I like to think of newborn photographers as "baby whisperers", they're amazing at what they do and I admire them greatly.  I'm also fascinated by their studios and all that is involved with having the perfect one.

photo via Melissa J Photos

photo via Flickr

photo via Purest Light Photography

photo via Confessions of a Prop Junkie

photo via Katherine Vess Photography

As you can see, there are a TON of things that go into having the perfect newborn studio.  Here are a few things that every newborn photographer should consider having on hand for a well stocked studio:

1. A variety of backdrops
2. A sturdy backdrop stand
3. Posing bean bag
4. Space heater
5. Electric blanket
6. Lots of hats, headbands, fur rugs, definitely a cool bird nest
7. Some cute baskets, bowls and other props to place the baby SAFELY in (safety first people, and always have someone with you to keep hands on the baby at all times!)
8. Plenty of towels and washcloths for propping the baby (cloth diapers work great!)
9. A hamper to store away any "accidents"
10. Studio lighting for days when you can't get the perfect natural light shot
11. Plenty of seating for the parents
12. Water and soda stocked fridge for the parents 
13. A children's play area for big sisters/brothers to stay occupied

What things do you have in your studio?  Any suggestions for other photogs who are just starting out?  We'd love to hear your ideas and suggestions!

Has It Really Been 25 Years?!

Today I celebrate my 25th anniversary with the love of my life!  I can honestly say it doesn't feel like it's been 25 years but when I look back and reflect on everything we've accomplished...raising a family, building our business, buying a home...we've really come a long way!

To celebrate our 25th anniversary I've decided to hold a giveaway for 25 newborn headbands here on the blog!  All you have to do to enter is follow the prompts on the Rafflecopter widget below, that's it!  Good luck!


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Congratulations to our February Customer Appreciation Winner!

Thank you to all who submitted photos in February, we love them so much!  We received 26 photos and used Random.org to choose a winner, and the lucky winner of the $30 gift certificate is....{drumroll please}....

Jacqui White of Jacqui White Photography

......the winning submission....

Congratulations Jacqui, I will be contacting you shortly with details on how to redeem your code! 

Remember everyone, all you have to do to enter is email your photos using our props to kimberly@beautifulphotoprops, it's as easy as that!  Now let's see those photos!!

Freebie Friday

Congratulations to Tami Thomson, our lucky winner chosen by Random.org!

 

It's Freebie Friday time once again!  This week we are giving away one newborn aviator of the winner's choice!  All you have to do is use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter, it's so easy!  Giveaway ends at midnight and a winner will chosen by tomorrow, good luck!

 

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway

Can you believe it's THAT time of year again already?  We here at Beautiful Photo Props just LOVE Christmas time because it's such a wonderful season of love and of giving...and what better to help celebrate these than to have a huge giveaway?

We've selected some of the best vendors in the photography & prop world to celebrate with us and each one of these vendors has so graciously donated at least $100 in awesome products just for one of our lucky readers!  So sit back, check out each vendor and show them some love....the lucky winner just could be YOU!

Ready to get the party started?  Here are the details, have fun!

There are 30 wonderful vendors who have graciously donated over $3,900 in prizes, how awesome is that?!  And there will be ONE LUCKY WINNER who gets it all!

DATES: This giveaway will begin December 12th at 12:01am EST and will run until December 25th at 12:01am EST.

REQUIRED ENTRY:  YOU MUST "LIKE" ALL OF THE VENDORS ON FACEBOOK!  Show some love to each of our wonderful vendors by BECOMING A FAN of their Facebook page through the Rafflecopter widget at the bottom of this post.  To do this simply sign into the widget and click the "+1 - DO IT" next to each vendor in the Rafflecopter widget (once you do this a LIKE button will appear)...click on that and you're all set (you can also go to the vendor's Facebook pages to hit the Like button but be careful of how many you do in one sitting because Facebook may suspend your posting abilities after too much activity).

REQUIRED ENTRY:  Share this giveaway on Facebook with either your personal page, business page, or both. Please share the following: @Beautiful Photo Props is hosting a HUGE Christmas giveaway to celebrate her wonderful fans! 30 vendors with over $3,900 in prizes!  Don't forget to validate your entry on Rafflecopter :)

BONUS ENTRY:  Join our Newsletter using the form below and then validate your entry using the Rafflecopter widget:

BONUS ENTRY:  Follow Beautiful Photo Props on Bloglovin and leave a comment telling me you did so (you can do so through the Rafflecopter widget).


BONUS ENTRY: Follow us via Twitter (through Rafflecopter at the end of this post). Please tweet the following (through the Rafflecopter widget): @beautifulprops is hosting a HUGE Christmas giveaway to celebrate her wonderful fans! 30 Vendors-over $3,900 in prizes! Be sure to validate your entry on Rafflecopter.

BONUS ENTRY:  Pin this giveaway on Pinterest:  http://pinterest.com/BeautifulProps/12-days-of-christmas-giveaway/

*There will be ONE winner.

*All entries will be collected and winners will be chosen by Rafflecopter.

*Prizes ship directly from each vendor.   Winners may need to pay shipping.

*This giveaway is in no way sponsored by, endorsed by or administered by/associated with Facebook.  By entering this giveaway you acknowledge and understand that you are providing your information to Beautiful Photo Props and not to Facebook.  

Beautiful Photo Props | shop
*Use coupon code "JOLLY20" to get 20% off ALL items

$100 Gift Certificate

Art & Soul Boutique | shop
*Use coupon code "Beautiful" to get 40% off ALL items

$100 Gift Certificate

 Ava's Purple Paislee | shop

  

Toddler Ties & Headband Package ($100 Value)

Baby Joy Studios | shop

3 Headbands and 1 wrap ($100 Value)

Baby Mine Prop Shop | shop

Photographer Package ($184 Value)

Blessed2009 | shop

$100 Gift Certificate

Cardboard Sheek | shop

$100 Gift Certificate

 Christina Houser Photography | shop

Hat & Headband Package ($100 Value)

Dazzled Darling Beaded Necklaces | shop

$100 Gift Certificate

Emily Joy Creations | shop

Lace Knit Wrap Collection ($105 Value)

Eternally Hooked | shop

$100 Gift Certificate

Happy Acres Farm | shop

$100 Gift Certificate

Jo Totes | shop

Camera Bag of Winner's Choice ($100+ Value)

Just Be Happy | shop

Hats & Legwarmers Package ($100 Value)

Kande Nicho Photography  (Giving away TWO prizes) | shop

Vintage Spring & Dawn to Dusk Photoshop Action Collections ($300 Value)

One 50mm Lens (either Nikon, Canon or Sony)  $250 Value

 Lemon Paperie | shop

$100 Gift Certificate

Liam's Loft | shop

Photographer Prop Package (Value $100)

Little Love's Designs | shop

$100 Prop Package

Make Your Mark. With Melanie | shop

$118 Jewelry Package

Model Life Magazine | shop

Full Page Ad ($200 Value)

On the Spot Studio | shop

$200 Gift Certificate

Popcorn Pixels | shop

$250 Custom Logo Package

Prairie Sweet Boutique | shop

$100 Shop Credit

SewTamz Designs | shop

$100 Gift Certificate

Splash of Color By Moonlight | shop

5x5 Vinyl Backdrop of Winner's Choice ($109 Value)

Sugar Lime Designs | shop

$100 Shop Credit

Sunshine Couture | shop

$100 Prop Goodie Bag

Tashi.Cataleya | shop

$100 Grab Bag Package

The Couture Baby | shop

Sequin Beauty Wing Set & $25 gift certificate ($100 Value)

Whimsy Custom Frames and Design | shop

Frame Set ($103 Value)

Remember, you MUST complete each and every step to be entered to win, if you don't complete them all it will not count!  Good luck!
 

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Newborn Cocoon and Hat Giveaway

We have a winner!  Congratulations to Melissa Brigden, lucky entry #215 chosen by Rafflecopter!  Melissa, check your email as I'll be contacting you soon ;)  And thank you to all who participated, stay tuned for our next giveaway coming soon!

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It's time for another giveaway (we LOVE doing giveaways!).  We just started our new Beautiful Photo Props Sale Group on Facebook and to show our appreciation to our new group followers we are giving away a newborn cocoon and hat!  All you have to do to enter is use the Rafflecopter widget below and follow the simple instructions, that's it!  Ready?  Let's get this giveaway started!

Giveaway ends Wednesday night at midnight :)


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Beautiful Photo Props Announces New Affiliate Program for Newborn Photography Props!

Did you know you can make money promoting Beautiful Photo Props? We have a comprehensive affiliate program where you can earn 10% of each sale you generate through a special link created only for you. If your links generate $100 in sales you earn $10....$1,000 in sales, you earn $100!

Please read about our program HERE, sign up and start promoting Beautiful Photo Props and start earning today!