How to Get a Perfect Baby's First Passport Photo!

Designer Lucinda Ganderton 

One of the hardest photos to capture is baby's passport photo. Luckily I've done it once or FIVE times before, so I've learned a few tricks!

🌎 If you're planning on taking your own photo you will need two people to get the shot quicker

🌎 Don't try too close before or after a feed

🌎 If baby is sleepy use a water wipe to wash their face

🌍 Lie baby on a white blanket

🌎 Have baby in a block colour (not white), the darker the better

🌎 If baby uses a soother let them suck it until the last second

🌏 Count down from 3 to pull the soother so photograper knows to be ready

🌏 As you pull out the soother gently hold baby's hands down

🌍 Dangle a noisy toy above baby near camera so you'll get them to look at the camera

Hopefully these tips will help you get your photo within a couple of shots. All that's left to do is enjoy your holiday!

Zoolander pose on Oisín (3 weeks old) for reference: 

NOW you're ready to apply for Baby's first passport - HERE'S the definitive guide on how to do that, FAQs included CLICK HERE TO READ

Are you in need of general passport info? We got you covered there too CLICK HERE

I add hints and tips like this on my Facebook page too, Stone Travel, if you haven't joined me there yet. Or you could join 7k+ Mamas in Sue & I's Mums on the Run group HERE - we'd be delighted to have you!

Tell us, where are you planning for baby's first trip?