Once you begin to think about photographing babies in a unique way, all sorts of new posing ideas will emerge. I'll guess that most people never use the macro setting on their camera. And, if they do, it's only for small objects, insects, or flowers. However, for something different, use the macro setting and focus on a small distinctive area of your baby, such as the face.

With the use of a tripod, focus solely on the eye, thus pushing the nose and everything else out of focus. Experiment with how tight a crop is necessary to produce the desired effect. This can produce an almost mesmerizing effect. Although more challenging with babies, it is possible (and very dramatic) to catch the reflection of an object in the baby's eye. For that type of image, an extreme crop would be optimal.

This article is a partial excerpt from Oh Baby! Turning Memories into Masterpieces."

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