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DIY Newborn Photos: 5 Easy Tips For Great Shots

Posted on October 1, 2019

One of the things I was sure about when I was pregnant is that I wanted to attempt to do DIY newborn photos. While I truly believe in hiring photographers to skilfully capture the important moments in your life, as a photographer I also struggle with the concept. It’s hard to relinquish control over your own idea of how an image will look. There are so many things I love about newborn photography from other photographers, but I wanted my photos…

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