"He's Finally Here!", "She's Perfect!" — A Guide to Baby Photo Announcements

Are you due in just a few weeks or has your little one already arrived? Either way, you have to start thinking about birth announcements soon.

Well, you don't HAVE to, but we think after you see this collection of cute baby photo announcements and designer thank you cards, you'll want to get started creating your own right away! Click here for reasons why photo announcements are best

Creating baby photo announcements is easy when you take advantage of the online tools, styles and designs provided on online photo printing sites.

Tiny Prints is one such site that specializes in baby announcements, shower invitations and thank you's.

Here's a collection of what we think are the best in baby birth announcements.

Designer Baby Photo Announcements

Viva Tiny Prints! I really like the designs from these folks. While every designer at Tiny Prints has a different look, they all share use of modern color schemes, clean lines, and interesting text elements.

In this example, using a black and white photo gives the card a studio feel.

Click here to see more fresh and modern designer baby announcements

 

Folded Birth Announcements

We picked this card because of the simple but sweet pram graphic on the front, and way the tri-fold format lets you include a large single photo on the inside.

Click here to see more sweet folded birth announcements

 

Martha Stewart Baby Photo Announcements

The all-in-one card style doesn't need an envelope. The card folds into itself and seals with a sticker (included).

Click here for more Martha Stewart cards, calendars and more 

 

Twins and Multiples Birth Announcements

When two (or more) are better than one, these birth announcements have enough room for all!

Click here to see more baby announcements for twins and multiples

 

 

Tips for Taking for Perfect Baby Photos

As adorable as your little one may be, be prepared to take a lot of photos to get the perfect one for your birth announcement.

• Take pictures at eye level.
• Don't use a flash. Use natural lighting if possible.
• Change to a high ISO (light sensitivity) setting for indoor shots, like 400 or 800.
• Use a slow shutter speed, like 1/30th second.
• Place camera on a solid surface or tripod.
• Using photo editing software, crop out all other distracting images in the photo except for baby.
• Use all these tips to take close-ups of fingers and toes, arms and legs, not just the face.