I thought it might be time for a little extra motivation on some ways to expand your client galleries without spending a whole lot of extra time or money. Not only are we looking for ways to help ourselves in sessions but we also want to expand that client gallery so that our clients have more images to choose from, which means more income for us on the flip side of things. We wanna work smarter, not harder, right?

In this post we’ll review:

1. Maximizing each angle of a prop
2. Capturing multiple images in each set up
3. Using newborn digital backdrops
4. Creating small changes for more images
5. Adding florals and other natural elements

Maximize Each Angle of a Prop

Make sure to maximize each angle of a prop. For example, if you are shooting a set up of a round basket from above, make sure to turn that basket 90 degrees and photograph the baby from a much lower angle next. Not only will you use the prop in two ways but you will be able to get overall set ups as well as profile images from each angle.

Capturing Multiple Images In Each Setup

Try to capture multiple images in each set up. Get close in, zoom out, change perspectives. I’d love to share with you a previous blog post showing you how you can get NINE images using just ONE pose (using creative angles).

Using Newborn Digital Backdrops

To all of my fellow photographers who have fallen into the same routine with sessions and are looking for something a little more creative, try one of our newborn digital backdrops!! Not only are these backdrops easy to edit (as long as you shoot light and bright) but you can incorporate florals or natural elements when they are not readily available to you locally. 

Create Small Changes For More Images

While photographing a baby in one set up, change out that hair accessory and the color of the wrap. Change the positioning of baby’s hand (example: hand moves from under chin to cheek). This will change the whole look of the set up and give you another opportunity to capture more poses. 

Add Florals and Other Natural Elements

Add fresh florals or natural elements from your backyard. If you don’t’ have a backyard then take a walk to your nearest park. There are always plenty of treasures you can find to add some soft natural elements to your images. You don’t have to go to a florist, just look at what you might have in season that will work for your session.

I hope you’ve found these tips helpful, have fun creating!!