The Beanbag Baby Poser from Wicker By Design can be used to pose infants in a variety of ways. Many photographers have trouble working with babies that cannot sit up by themselves. This prop provides an easy way to prop up the baby at good camera angle without using a car seat or having mom hide behind the baby. Designed specifically for photography, this beanbag molds around the baby's body. Photograph a reclining infant, sitting 6-month-old baby, a baby on its tummy over the high end or newborns curled on their side. Use as a multi-level posing block for two or three children or for an adult on the floor. Height at back 12" Width 20" Length 20". Click here to see portrait examples of the Beanbag Baby Poser being used by some of the top portrait photographers in America. You can also see more details on the specs and how to buy the poser by clicking here. The large back pillow and the detachable footrest are the two items manipulated for all these poses. The beanbag will need to be covered with a soft cloth, which could be a soft muslin, tablecloth or blanket. The following are suggestions from our customers. We welcome your ideas on favorite and novel uses of this product. The most common pose for young babies (1 to 4 months) involves attaching the footrest with Velcro across the front, creating a hole for the baby’s buttocks to go down in while the head and shoulders are supported by the back pillow and the feet and legs are on the footrest. The baby’s behind will sink down in the hole only as far as the fabric covering allows so experiment to find the best level.
For sitting babies who can hold their head up but are still too wobbly to sit alone, use only the back pillow, placing the baby into it as if it were an overstuffed chair. The pillow will support the back and sides while the baby holds their own head up and rests arms on the sides.
For tummy shots, either put the footrest piece into the hole or leave it out. The baby lies on the poser looking up over the tall, back end toward the camera.
Newborns pose nicely curled on their side with the back pillow and footrest fit together. The profile shot with head and hands is popular for this age.
One of our customers uses the footrest as a kneeler on the back of the large pillow, having a 1-year-old kneel on it and put their hands on the large pillow.
Use the poser for a multi-level posing block. Put one sitting child on the front armrest, another on the higher back, and a third child or parent on the floor leaning in on the armrest.
Use as an ottoman on the floor for glamour, mother/baby or just an extra seat in a group shot.
Finally, the Beanbag Poser is for studio use only; it is not intended for home use or child care. We have closed the zippers to prevent “spilling the beans,” but you can remove some of the beans for a softer bag. The poser can be spot-cleaned. Use a moisture barrier between bag and covering cloth to prevent leakage onto bag. Over time the beans will deflate; you can add some fluffy dacron to bag through zippered back or attempt to add more beans (very messy).
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