A try at photography

I tried to take my own pictures, to save some moola you know. How hard can it be? You just need some ideas and props right? 

Between trying to make sure the room (and he) was warm enough and sleepy enough, keeping him safe, posing him, getting the right lighting and angles, and keeping the pee from spraying everywhere (hey, it's my first boy... I'm learning)... I realized that photographers have their work cut out for them! 

Here's here's what I got before I gave up:

...and then I emailed a professional photographer and booked a newborn photo shoot for this Saturday. The end.