Welcome to my blog!

Hi. My name is Amy Masser. I am the mother of two really great kids. I opened Baby Face Photography in 1997 when they were one and three. What was I thinking? Actually I know exactly what I was thinking. I couldn't find a reasonably priced creative photographer in the area that specialized in children. So I started taking my own creative pictures. When my friends saw the pictures they asked me to take some shots of their children. Pretty soon strangers were calling for pictures. I took a few classes to learn the basics of studio photography and Baby Face Photography was born. I have filled my studio with child sized props and wardrobe. Many of which are original pieces I designed and created myself. BFP caters to young families. I understand that sometimes it takes a lot of patience to get the perfect shot and I have that covered.

I think what sets me apart from other photographers is my personality. You can see it in my children as well. We are a perfect mixture of goofball and rockstar. My sister says I relate so well to children because I refuse to grow up myself. Couple that with my ability to appreciate the moment at hand and you end up with some really great images. Just because the shoot isn't going as planned, doesn't mean I am not taking pictures. Sometimes a great pout can be the perfect shot. I love to read people and engage them. I try to open them up and bring them out. I do this even when I am not behind the lens. I love to get a reaction. I entertain myself by giving the perfect compliment to a complete stranger and watching their body language change. I am always looking for the most beautiful angle or expression on every face I see. Children are by far my favorite subjects. I think it's their honesty that is so beautiful to me. A close second would be a parent holding their child. That is the picture of true love.

I absolutely love my job. Thank you to all the parents who continue to bring their beautiful families to me. Watching your little ones grow has been a constant joy. I also want to thank you for continuing to send your friends and family for pictures allowing me to continue to do what I love. See you soon.

Newborn Portfolio

I have photographed over 1000 newborn babies since I started Baby Face Photography in 1997. My experience has taught me that newborns photograph best before they are two weeks old. However I offer the newborn style sitting up to 6 weeks of age.

Your baby needs to be asleep in order to get the shots. Sometimes this can take several hours in the studio. I need to be able to manipulate the baby’s position without waking them. A baby who is awake will not maintain the desired pose. It is helpful if you can keep your baby awake for a few hours directly prior to coming to the studio. I realize this can be a difficult task. I have listed a few tips to make the most of your newborn shoot at the bottom of this post.

Tips for keeping baby awake:

Keeping the baby awake is extremely important. This becomes especially necessary when young siblings will be included in the shoot. Some ideas for keeping your baby awake include:

• Bathing
• Stretching out the time between the feedings prior to the shoot
• Burping the baby more frequently than necessary so they don’t fall asleep while eating

It is a good idea to plan on feeding the baby as soon as you arrive in the studio. This will allow you to undress the baby prior to feeding and provide for a smooth transition should the baby fall asleep.

What to bring:

Newborns are tastefully photographed naked. You do not need to bring anything for your baby; however those who plan to be photographed with the baby will need to bring the following:

• White shirts (for images taken with baby on a white backdrop)
• Black shirts (for images taken with baby on a black backdrop)
• If a family shot is desired make sure all family members have the same color shirt (either black or white)
• Dad will need to bring a long sleeved, buttonless, black shirt for the “hand shot” (example in gallery)

Fair haired/skinned people usually photograph best in black, while dark haired/skinned people photograph best in white. It is recommended that siblings where white for their pictures with baby regardless of their hair/skin tone.