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Happy CalaVera · 02-08-2017, 06:40 AM

I just started my photography business a month ago and I have all my legalities in order just in time for my first Newborn shoot this weekend! I'm super excited.

Grueskey · 02-08-2017, 07:15 AM - **1 Like**

That sounds exciting! Keep it fun and creative!

jab2980 · 02-08-2017, 10:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Happy CalaVera

I just started my photography business a month ago and I have all my legalities in order just in time for my first Newborn shoot this weekend! I'm super excited.

Welcome! Good luck on the newborn shoot... my best advice is to keep it uncomfortably warm. Also, be prepared for a 4+ hour shoot as there will be plenty of stopping and waiting for baby to be changed/fed/burped. What are you shooting with?

Unregistered User 8 · 02-08-2017, 06:11 PM - **1 Like**

Hi from Australia. Welcome to the Pentax forums. Good to have you aboard.

Good luck with the new business and the shoot !!

Last edited by Unregistered User 8; 02-08-2017 at 09:15 PM.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-09-2017, 01:06 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome aboard, hope all goes well for your new business venture.

smf · 02-09-2017, 05:22 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome and best wishes.
Please consider posting in the Picture of The Week threads.
They are in the Weekly Challenges area.

Happy CalaVera · 02-12-2017, 11:22 AM

Originally posted by jab2980

Welcome! Good luck on the newborn shoot... my best advice is to keep it uncomfortably warm. Also, be prepared for a 4+ hour shoot as there will be plenty of stopping and waiting for baby to be changed/fed/burped. What are you shooting with?

Thank you! I've done quite a bit of research on newborn photo shoots from youtube, forums, blogs, to talking with other photographers and other mothers to try and develop a good understanding of the process, and what to expect and what is to be expected. I'll be leaving for the shoot in a little bit. I've got 'plenty' of various color coordinating blankets (in neutrals and true colors), cloth diapers, space heater, step stool, patience, memory cards,5-in-1 reflector, white foam board, camera batteries, and my Pentax K-70 with 18-55, and 50mm f2. :-)

---------- Post added 02-12-17 at 12:26 PM ----------

Thank-you all for such a warm welcome! You are part of the reason I chose to buy into the Pentax line of cameras. :-) Those Pentaxians are a friendly bunch! :-)

**Kerrowdown** · 02-12-2017, 12:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Happy CalaVera

I'll be leaving for the shoot in a little bit

Do tell us how you get on.

Happy CalaVera · 02-22-2017, 07:23 PM

I was happily over prepared. :-) The baby was a beautiful bundle, and the mom was very relaxed. It made for an excellent first newborn shoot. :-)

02-08-2017, 06:40 AM	#1
Happy CalaVera New Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4	'Ello from the Midwest I just started my photography business a month ago and I have all my legalities in order just in time for my first Newborn shoot this weekend! I'm super excited.

02-09-2017, 05:22 AM - 1 Like	#6
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	Welcome and invitation Welcome and best wishes. Please consider posting in the Picture of The Week threads. They are in the Weekly Challenges area.

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jab2980 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 578	Originally posted by Happy CalaVera I just started my photography business a month ago and I have all my legalities in order just in time for my first Newborn shoot this weekend! I'm super excited. Welcome! Good luck on the newborn shoot... my best advice is to keep it uncomfortably warm. Also, be prepared for a 4+ hour shoot as there will be plenty of stopping and waiting for baby to be changed/fed/burped. What are you shooting with?

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Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi from Australia. Welcome to the Pentax forums. Good to have you aboard. Good luck with the new business and the shoot !! Last edited by Unregistered User 8; 02-08-2017 at 09:15 PM.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Welcome aboard, hope all goes well for your new business venture.

02-12-2017, 11:22 AM	#7
Happy CalaVera New Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by jab2980 Welcome! Good luck on the newborn shoot... my best advice is to keep it uncomfortably warm. Also, be prepared for a 4+ hour shoot as there will be plenty of stopping and waiting for baby to be changed/fed/burped. What are you shooting with? Thank you! I've done quite a bit of research on newborn photo shoots from youtube, forums, blogs, to talking with other photographers and other mothers to try and develop a good understanding of the process, and what to expect and what is to be expected. I'll be leaving for the shoot in a little bit. I've got 'plenty' of various color coordinating blankets (in neutrals and true colors), cloth diapers, space heater, step stool, patience, memory cards,5-in-1 reflector, white foam board, camera batteries, and my Pentax K-70 with 18-55, and 50mm f2. :-) ---------- Post added 02-12-17 at 12:26 PM ---------- Thank-you all for such a warm welcome! You are part of the reason I chose to buy into the Pentax line of cameras. :-) Those Pentaxians are a friendly bunch! :-)

02-12-2017, 12:09 PM - 1 Like	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by Happy CalaVera I'll be leaving for the shoot in a little bit Do tell us how you get on.

02-22-2017, 07:23 PM	#9
Happy CalaVera New Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4 Original Poster	I was happily over prepared. :-) The baby was a beautiful bundle, and the mom was very relaxed. It made for an excellent first newborn shoot. :-)

'Ello from the Midwest

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