Are there other options for newborn photography in Taipei besides a posed photoshoot?
I don’t know enough about business and the economy to know whether newborn photography in Taiwan is reflecting people’s taste or shaping it, and yes, I know I could have a lot more work if I provided a service that the majority of people seem to want (i.e., posed newborn photos), but I’ve long known that I create my best work when I follow my heart and vision. I am a true believer in documentary photography for families. I truly believe that the photos of the baby crying, a dad with spitup on his shirt tiredly rubbing his eyes, and a mom trying to eat lunch while their baby is attached to them like a barnacle will be some of the most important, meaningful photos in a family’s archive as the years go by.
Documentary Newborn Photography in Taipei: A Different Approach | Taipei Family Photographer
Why do I love doing documentary newborn sessions? Because it’s the beginning of an interesting story. The story is about a family making space for its newest member, and all of the tension and tenderness that ensues from this shift. The story looks different, in many ways, for families who are welcoming their first baby than for families who have already been around the block a time or two. In both cases, the story reveals itself if you just let families be together. There is nothing I could tell people to do, no way way I could wrap up or pose a baby, that would give me more impactful images than a family existing in a space with their newest member. The key is to trust that the story will show up (it always does if you let it).
A Documentary Newborn Session in Taipei | Taipei Family Photographer
Your life has undergone a seismic shift; in another month or year, it'll be different still. We can't stop your life from changing or your baby from growing, but we capture important moments from this time so that you'll be able to remember what it was like to hold your newborn baby when you're holding your newborn grandchild. I don't just make photos of your baby, I make photos of who you are with your baby as well. I make photos of the new shape of your family.