When it comes to posing newborns, do you consistently face obstacles when trying to mold those beautiful, soft angles you often see online? Especially one of the more popular “taco” pose and the “prone” pose that places the newborn in a ‘U’ shape with their heads and bottoms raised. It seems like it would be nearly impossible to pose a newborn safely and comfortably in these positions, but simple* newborn posers are a possibility for many photographers. Most poses can be accomplished using newborn posing pillows and beanbags.  Here are some options for these posing props and how they can be used for posed studio newborn photography.

Graduation is a giant milestone for many teenagers and young adults. This moment of immense achievement will require a massive amount of photos, both before and after the ceremony. While most photographers prefer to take photos outdoors of soon-to-be grads, there may be times that the weather or location won’t allow for the best scene for a photo. Luckily, there are a variety of photography backdrops that are perfect for taking graduation photos.

Proms are a significant event in the lives of high schoolers — a sort of coming-of-age that they’ll remember for the rest of their lives. Photographing for prom can also be a significant money-maker for photographers as well. Event photography, like prom photography, has its own unique set of challenges, but if you’re prepared, the evening will flow smoothly and you’re likely to be invited back next year and recommended to to other schools. A prom photographer should focus on giving these young adults the best experience possible, from setup to final results. Here are some of the must-know tips for having successful prom photography experience :

Congratulations to Evelyn Moore of My Life Photography, our Photographer of the Week!

Congratulations to Brittnie Storm of Heaven Sent Photography, our Photographer of the Week!

Congratulations to Andrea Chan, our Photographer of the Week! 

Here at Backdrop Express, we strive to continue to build and diversify our product offering every month according to photography trends and through research finding out what YOU want to see! From the efforts of our amazing design and product team, we’ve built our photography studio equipment to one of the largest. While we may be a little biased and love ALL of our backdrop items, here are our top 10 favorite new photo backdrops from 2015!