Have you been inspired by your Bella Baby Photographer to take better pictures of your baby, but you’re not sure where to begin? Check out some more tips to help you enjoy great results from your efforts: Aim for Variety One of the best gifts you’ll give your whole family is a variety of styles of photos. We all know about posed shots, portraits and documentary-style shots of baby’s firsts, but also try to go for more action shots and a more photojournalist style. Read on →

Did you know that August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month? We applaud all the wonderful mothers out there, whether they choose to breastfeed or not. If you decide that breastfeeding is the right choice for your family, keep in mind that it can take a lot of time and patience for both mom and baby to get used to this new way of life. While breastfeeding is perfectly natural, it won’t always feel that way. Read on →

Considering that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, we as parents all want to give our kids the best start to a life free from sun damage. Check out these tips to help protect your baby from sunburns today, and from skin cancer years in the future. Always keep babies under 6 months out of direct sunlight. You can find shade beneath a tree or umbrella, or use your stroller’s canopy. Read on →

If you’ve just brought home a new baby, you’re probably trying to take a lot of photos to capture as many changes and memories as you can. Check out our top tips to help you take better portraits at home. Safety First All parents want to get great photos, but let’s never forget to prioritize safety! Here at Bella Baby Photography, we believe that babies look best in the arms of a caregiver, and in a simple birthday suit, favorite blanket, diaper or onesie. Read on →

Summer vacation can be particularly daunting for parents. We all want to give our kids a great summer to remember while also helping them to learn valuable life skills so the break isn’t education-free. But when parents are juggling family and work and a variety of other obligation, how can you make it work with as few headaches as possible? Here are a few tips for you to take into summer for more fun, greater education, and less stress: Set Some Summer Structure. Read on →

All moms are working moms who balance a heavy load of responsibilities. If you are a mom who also works outside the home for a paycheck, work-life balance might seem like an unachievable goal. But there are many ways to make your routine a bit easier and avoid mom guilt. Here are just a few tips to consider as you strive to balance it all: Be present at work AND home. Read on →

At Bella Baby Photography, we know that the beginning of every family is different. Some parents meet their children as newborns in the hospital, and others may meet their children much later through adoption or unexpected circumstances. Since May Is National Foster Care Month, we’d like to take a moment to honor the families which may be temporary but last a lifetime in the heart. Children may enter foster care programs for a variety of reasons when their parents or legal guardians are unable to provide care themselves. Read on →

Family portraits are such an incredible keepsake to hang onto for years to come, but deciding what everyone should wear can be a source of stress for parents. Check out these Bella Baby Photography tips to love the results of your next photo session. Coordinate Colors Rather than having the family wear matching clothing, select two or three colors first and then choose everyone’s outfits based on coordinating colors. Consider Your Decor If you plan to display the photos in your home, it’s a good idea to take your home’s style into account. Read on →

It’s a frightening moment for all new parents: your baby wakes in the middle of the night crying inconsolably. She feels hot to the touch, and upon taking her temperature you see she has a fever. Do you call your doctor? Should you rush to the ER? The following are some helpful tips to get you and baby safely through this milestone. Fevers are our body’s natural response to infection, and not an immediate warning sign of danger. Read on →

If you’re anything like most first-time parents, you enjoyed taking multiple photos of your infant every day. But as your child has grown into an adventure-loving toddler, you might be finding it tough to get a good shot. Here are some tips the pros often use, that you can too, to get the pictures you crave (even with a squirmy toddler): Be flexible. We all know that toddlers are unpredictable, so it’s a good idea to set aside your expectations of a perfect shot. Read on →