I’m a New Dad and This is How I Used AI to Do My Newborn’s Photos
This blog post was authored by Dan T., new dad and photography hobbyist
An example of what the AI created for me — wish I could take more credit for it
As a new dad with an extensive background dabbling in photography, I was thrilled to welcome my first child, a daughter, so I could take photos of her. I wanted to get my wife the newborn photos she coveted, but at home on a budget. I’ve always been comfortable behind the camera, capturing stunning landscapes and candid moments with family and friends. But nothing prepared me for the challenge of photographing a newborn.
The Unexpected Difficulties
Despite my experience, photographing my baby girl proved to be a daunting task. Here’s what I struggled with:
Unpredictable Behavior: Newborns are incredibly unpredictable. Just when I thought I had the perfect shot lined up, she would start fussing or crying and need feeding or soothing. Or she’d be so sleepy that I’d feel bad changing her outfits and interrupting her beauty rest.
Posing Struggles: Posing a newborn safely and comfortably requires patience and skill. My wife loved the newborn photos of babies swaddled super tightly into balls and nestled in little baskets, and I was incapable of swaddling her in the classic newborn photo style — she would bust out of there as soon as I tried to wrap her. I quickly realized I was out of my depth.
Blurred Shots: Babies are constantly moving. Getting a sharp, focused shot was much harder than expected, leading to a lot of blurred photos. My girl would also make weird faces when she was gassy and so many of her photos featured funny facial expressions that were adorable but not the picture-perfect angelic moments my wife expected from a newborn shoot.
The Frustration of Editing
Even with the few good shots I was able to capture, the editing process was a whole new level of frustration. Although I love spending time behind the camera, I’m not as experienced as a photo editor. I spent hours in Photoshop trying to correct lighting, remove skin imperfections or flaws in my props, and achieve the perfect balance. Despite my best efforts, I was never fully satisfied with the results. They didn’t look as high quality as what I was used to photographing without much editing.
Trying AI Photography
I started searching for AI photo editors thinking I could get an assist. That’s when I stumbled upon Honeycomb for AI newborn photos. The idea of automating a newborn photoshoot with AI was intriguing, and the service was more affordable than a monthly subscription to any AI photo editor. So I uploaded a few photos of my daughter to see what the AI could do.
The Astonishing Results
The AI worked wonders with my photos. Honeycomb transformed a few mediocre shots of my daughter into stunning, professional-quality images. The AI created entirely new photos, complete with detailed props and refined lighting that looked like it was taken in a studio. The results were beyond anything I could achieve, with smooth skin tones, perfect lighting, and artistic backgrounds. The props were incredibly detailed, adding a touch of sophistication to each photo. The quality of these AI-generated photos surpassed my expectations and showcased a level of detail that was way beyond my skillset. Most of all, my wife adored them.
As a new dad, trying Honeycomb’s AI newborn photography has been a game-changer. It took the stress out of capturing and editing photos, allowing me to focus on enjoying this precious time with my daughter. For any parents out there struggling with newborn photography, I highly recommend giving AI a try.
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