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neuroanatomist
Great pics, Mark! Newborns can be tough subjects. Couple of tips for props would be black turtleneck shirts for mom and dad; with a black backdrop you can add a tiny bit of contrast in post if needed to leave only the parents' hands and faces, which really emphasizes the infant. Other props might by a Moses basket with a fuzzy white/cream blanket, or a tiny baseball cap from a local team if the parents are sports fans (locally I've seen Red Sox caps in 0-6 month size, both in team colors and pink ones, and around here there are some folks for whom fan really is short for fanatic!). A curled-up baby also makes a great shot, see below (the dad's wearing a dark shirt so you can't see his chest or arms).