Stanley Nov Photography

Hi boys and girls, and their parents. I’m excited to start this 10 Tip Children Photography special. Every week I’ll try to post a quick tip for parents who wish to take better photographs of their bundles of joy. Subscribe to my blog to get automatic update or check with us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StanleyNovPhotography

Tip 1:

Get down to their level !!!

a. Position your camera at the baby’s eye level to capture the essence of those magnetic gazes and mesmerizing smiles.

b. To get the best photos you may have to lie down on the floor to take the picture but it’s worth it.

c. Your models don’t have to look directly into the camera; the eye level angle by itself will create a personal and inviting feeling

This has been a busy month for us. We’ve done several maternity and newborn photo sessions as well as once Central Park family session. We’ve been friends with parents of this little princess for a while and when they called to ask us have their pictures taken we couldn’t be happier.

What’s a better way to spend a weekend then photographing one of my families. I was very fortunate to be hired to document Gregory’s first week in this beautiful world and almost a year later we’re back again for more of these once-in-a-lifetime portraits. I always enjoy spending time with Eddy and Shella and hope that these photographs will remind them of many joyful moments.

New York Newborn and Baby Photographer

I’ve been asked many times what type of equipment I use and my preferred answer is that isn’t the lens that counts but the photographer, however, professional grade cameras and lenses helps a lot. Here’s what photo equipment I usually bring to client photo sessions.

• Cameras
• Canon 5D Body with Vertical Grip
• Canon 5D Body (2nd body is used as backup)
• Flashes
• Canon Speedlite 580EX
• Canon Speedlite 430EX 
• Lenses
• Canon 24-70 2.8 Lens
• Canon 70-200 2.8 IS Lens
• Canon 50 1.4 Lens
• Canon 15 2.8 Lens
• Canon 100 2.8 Macro Lens
• Canon 17-40  Lens
• Batteries, Cables, Chargers, Card Reader, External HD for backups  ….

What equipment do you use? What are you favorite lenses and why?

I was recently hired to photograph an fun little family in Brooklyn (maybe not so little after all). This wasn’t my first photo session with twins or even 3 kids but this one was unique because the twins really gave us an opportunity to capture their individualities. The whole session lasted 4 hours and we captured over 500 images and here are a couple of my faves

I was recently hiried by a young couple to photograph their wonderful toddler. We had lots of fun playing around the house and in the park and let me be frank with you – this was the most expressive 9 month old I’ve ever met.

This weekend I had a wonderful opportunity to photograph a beautiful family on the upper east side. As I arrived, I was greeted by two amazingly energetic boys – twins and we instantly hit it off. I really enjoyed meeting the entire family and we had LOTS of fun photographing. Here’s a sneak peek

This adorable 7 month old was one of the happiest babies I have ever seen. She was all smiles the entire time I was with them, not to mention incredibly cute! I brought along some fun hats and we captured some wonderful moments!

Thank you for spending some of your Sunday afternoon with me. It was a pleasure meeting your beautiful family! I look forward to seeing you all again soon! Enjoy your sneak peek.

Recently I was hired to do yet another environmental family session in Brooklyn, NY and the client really wanted my input on the best location. Seeing how the little model is 2.5 years old I figure what better place than a luna park coney island? She loved it and so did I. Thanks to Geni, Alex and Fiona for making this photo session so much fun!

This has been a great weekend for me. I’ve met two wonderful families and helped them capture memories of joy of their children being playful, happy and beautiful as all kids are.

Here are some of the photographs I took of a Japanese baby named Tsubasa at his home and in Central Park

Yours,

Stanley Nov