What Does the Best Camera for Newborn Photography Have?
Newborn photography is the closest the portrait genre gets to still life. Often, newborns are photographed sleeping.
Sometimes fussy babies only offer a few seconds to get the shot. Most of the time, you’ll have a few minutes to get the shot once you get the baby in position.
That means a fast camera, with a high burst speed such as 10 fps, isn’t absolutely necessary.
Many newborn photographers or parents looking for a new camera will also be photographing toddlers at some point or photographing a toddler with a brand new sibling. That’s a different story.
Photographers specializing beyond the newborn stage may want to consider a camera with a good burst speed. Kids go from that still newborn to a wild, won’t-sit-still toddler in a blink.
For newborns, don’t feel like you need to spend a lot of cash for a crazy fast camera.
While still, newborns are often photographed using natural window light, since flash can startle some newborns. That means a good camera for newborn portraits should have excellent performance at higher ISOs.
Look for a camera that has excellent noise ratings for the higher ISO levels. Indoor scenes often mean more than that base ISO 100.
Stick with a full frame camera, or an APS-C camera if you’re on a budget. This will allow you to take the most advantage of the available light as well.
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