grab and when I'm out it is always in the diaper bag. You never know when you have that perfect shot - especially as your baby begins to toddle.
Consider background if you're trying for a portrait. A solid color sheet or blanket draped over a chair can make a beautiful backdrop. Consider your baby's eye and skin color when thinking about background colors.
Don't forget those buns! Nothing is cuter than a naked baby. Don't forget those bath time and changing pictures - not only are they cute but when your little one is a teenager they'll provide great embarrassment factor with boy/girlfriends.
Get to know your computer photo software and all the related goods. It is very easy now to transfer the pictures to your computer, edit, order prints, or even create a photo book of all your memories. Photo books are a great option for preserving memories and you can create them yourself or easily transfer the pictures to an online company and have them print and bind it for you.
As you children grow there will be nothing more precious to you than the early pictures that you will capture as they continue to change. Remember to continue to not only print but also backup all your digital pictures and they will always be there to reinforce your memories of these early days!
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