How to Capture Stunning Milk Bath Photos: Tips for Warm Water, Florals, Fruits, and Safety
How to create a successful milk bath shoot
Milk bath photography has become increasingly popular for its dreamy, ethereal aesthetic. Whether you’re photographing a maternity session, a baby, or just creating art, capturing the perfect milk bath photo involves a few essential elements. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you create stunning milk bath photos for babies using warm water, florals or fruits, and ensuring safety.
TIP #1: WARM WATER
The majority of the milk bath is actually water, with enough splashes of milk so that you can’t see any private bits! Make sure the water is warm instead of cold. The milk will be cold so might as well make the water warm so that the baby is still comfortable.
FLOWERS & FRUITS
Flower heads, lemon/orange slices, apples, and cookies are the most common flourishes to be added to milk baths. Make sure that the child has no allergies to any of the items before putting them in the milk.
COOKIES SHOULD GO IN LAST!
Cookies should be thrown in LAST because the break up and quickly become soggy. Consider grabbing some plastic cookies on amazon if you don’t want the milk to destroy the cookie.
KEEP IT SAFE!
Whether it be in a tub, sink, galvanized bucket ect., make sure the baby is SAFE! Do not overfill with water. If the baby is not yet sitting up, I would not recommend doing one unless you are okay with your arms in the photos helping to hold the baby up.
Creating stunning milk bath photos involves careful preparation, artistic arrangement, and safety considerations. By using warm water, choosing beautiful florals or fruits, and ensuring the safety of your model, you can achieve breathtaking results. Remember to have fun and experiment with different setups to create unique and memorable photos.
