More two-light work.
This session was a two-light test. More back light gel testing but also putting context. In this case, we put the baby in a winter outfit and put a blue light in back. Yes, sometimes you can make things that simple. The other light is up front and positioned to not only light the subject but attempt to make a good catch light.
When working with babies, it helps to have a family member nearby. They can pull out reactions that you may not be able to get alone. Remember, you are trying to get a baby to emote while also trying to juggle a camera. The baby is just trying to figure out what is going on. They’ve never seen a photography setup and probably have no concept of what you are doing because everything is new to them.
Also remember two other things. This isn’t too different from a session I did the other day. When working a craft, you need to be exploring techniques, but you also need to be sure you are picking up the techniques you are learning. So, you need to do research and experimentation, but also practice. It doesn’t matter if it leads to some massive, big thing every time, but more about having the awareness and experience of using the techniques you need when the time comes to bring them all together into a more complex project.