Newborn's 'Butt Exploded' All Over Dad's Back In Photoshoot
Newborn's 'Butt Exploded' All Over Baby-Daddy Bonding Photoshoot
Amy Packham— The Huffington Post UK
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Newborn photoshoots are a sweet way to document the beginning of a baby's life, but these parents got a lot more than they bargained for when it came to "sweet" memories.
Mark and Shayna Resnick from Florida turned to photographer Gigi O'Dea to get some precious snaps of them with their 10-day-old son Asher.
O'Dea told HuffPost UK Parents: "This particular photo was particularly important to them as they really wanted a special image where they could showcase baby Asher with the dad's wing tattoo on his back."
And we can all agree, this photo is very cute.
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However, minutes before the very same pose actually looked like this.
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The photographer said she prepared for the shot with Asher's nappy on.
Once they pulled it off to take the photo, she said his butt exploded and he squirted poop all over his dad's back.
He did it twice, then peed and sicked up on him soon after. Lovely.
O'Dea said: "Knowing that Asher would be naked on dad, we joked there was a high probability that it could get messy. I guess we never imagined just how messy it could be!
"I'm sure almost any parent can relate as they have probably had a similar experience at some point with their own babies."
The poor little one has no idea this photo is all over the internet, but O'Dea did credit him as being "happiest baby [she] has ever photographed".
She added: "I was able to capture 34 smiling images of him in his newborn session, which is unheard of. Obviously, he got the last laugh."
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Dangerous Newborn Photography Poses
Don't try these at home!(01 of17)
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Some newborn photos can only be taken safely with the help of a professional photographer. The following poses are dangerous for parents to take on their own.
Head In Hands(02 of17)
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This is probably the most common baby pose out there. What you might not realize is that this image is actually photoshopped since one parent is needed to hold up the infant’s head. (credit:Pinterest)
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In one shot, the parent holds the baby’s head and in another, the parent holds the baby’s arms. The photos are then photoshopped together. (credit:Pinterest)
Crossed Arms(04 of17)
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The same goes for this pose where the head is balanced on crossed arms. Since newborn’s are top heavy, their head needs to be held up so that the photographer can get the shot and the baby can be safe. (credit:Pinterest)
Tilted(05 of17)
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Photos of little ones sleeping on an angle are also pretty common. To keep the baby safe, this image is taken by laying the baby flat down and altering the photo later.
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Here's a before and after shot for reference. (credit:Pinterest)
Sling Shot(07 of17)
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To safely take this shot, two images are photoshopped together. One photo is of the branch or stick being held up on its own, and the other is of the parent holding the baby up in the sling. The infant is only held up a few inches from the ground and a beanbag is placed underneath them, just in case. The two images are then merged together. (credit:Pinterest)
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Here's another method professional photographers use. Instead of holding the baby up, the infant rests on a neutral-coloured cushion or ottoman with the sling around them. This image is then photoshopped together with the image of the stick. (credit:Pinterest)
Sitting In Your Arms(09 of17)
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Clearly it’s dangerous to sit your baby upright in your arms this way, which is why photographers use the magic of photoshop instead. (credit:Pinterest)
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By laying the baby on a bed with a parent’s arms around them, the photographer can easily Photoshop the background out to make it appear like they’re sitting upright. (credit:Pinterest)
Balanced On One Arm(11 of17)
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The same technique goes for this photo, where it looks like the baby is perfectly balanced on the parent's arm. (credit:Pinterest)
Sitting Upright(12 of17)
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This is such a cute picture, but of course this little one can’t safely do this pose on her own. Parents need to help hold the baby up on both sides. They are then Photoshopped out and the photos are merged together. (credit:Pinterest)
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Here's another image for reference. (credit:Pinterest)
Using Props(14 of17)
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Photographers use all kind of props, from books to baskets. However, placing a baby on these types of things can be dangerous. The infant could possible slip off or the prop could fall over. (credit:Pinterest)
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When using props, parents and photographers need to make sure the baby is not only lying on soft, comfortable padding, but that they are also placed on or in something sturdy. A parent also needs to stand nearby to make sure the baby doesn’t roll and to support their head if needed. (credit:Pinterest)
Irregular Props(16 of17)
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Using irregular props like a guitar or a swing (see next slide) are also common. However, parents need to hold the baby in place in order to get the shot. The parent is then Photoshopped out after. (credit:Pinterest)
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For extra precaution, things like bean bags are used. Having more than one parent present to ensure the child's safety is also important. And heaters are needed to keep these bare bums warm! (credit:Pinterest)