6th Month Baby Family Portraits At The Municipal Rose Garden In San Jose
When your child is around 6 months, this is a great time to schedule your first family portrait session. Although this may be your first family portrait session with your new baby, no need to stress 🙂 I recently took 6th month baby family portraits at the Municipal Rose Garden in San Jose. And here are a few quick tips to get the most out of your session.
Forget Golden Hour – Plan The Session In The Morning
Typically, the best time to take outdoor family portraits is going to be in the evening around “Golden Hour.” At this time of day, the lighting is soft and flattering and the sun gives off a “golden” color. Although this is a really nice time for portraits, most young kids do much better in the mornings than in the afternoon. One of the great things about scheduling 6th month baby family portraits at the Municipal Rose Garden is that the lighting is good at most times of the day. There are tall trees that block the sun and provide open shade. And shade is essential lighting for the afternoon. So when you are going to book the session, try to schedule the session in the morning when your baby is typically at their best.
Arrive Early So That You Minimize Stress
I also recommend arriving to the session 15 minutes or so before the start of the session. This allows the baby time to get acclimated to their surroundings. Most young children need a little time to warm up and feel comfortable. Getting to the park early, playing with them, singing them some of their favorite songs, can get them in a happy mood. Arriving at least 15 minutes early also eliminates any stress. Babies can sense stress and this can play a role in how they react during the session.
Focus on Fun, Candid Photos Instead Of Posed
Last but not least, I recommend focusing on fun and candid moments with your family, rather than posed. Most 6th month old babies are not able to pose that well for portraits. Getting them smiling often times involves candid, more naturally occurring poses. Getting a mixture of candid shots and shots where everyone is looking at the camera is important.
If you are planning your own family portrait session, hopefully this post has been helpful. Thanks!
