Lift your spirits and warm your heart with 500 photos of adorable babies. Babies are universal symbol of innocence, warmth and new beginnings, of hope for the future. Whatever our adult opinions on religion, race, politics, or nationality, everyone loves and wants the best for babies. Accordingly, social science has shown that babies lift our moods, boosting our optimism and fostering a sense of empathy. In this book, top photographers share some of their favorite baby photos, capturing the sweet innocence, tiny details, warm interactions, and developmental milestones of the first year of life. Inspirational quotes about infancy and growth add another level of optimism and love. This book is perfect for moms, grandparents, teachers, or anyone who might need a little lift. Just a few minutes with these adorable faces provides a boost that will last all day! AUTHOR: Photographer, writer, and designer Michelle Perkins has worked in the photography publishing industry for nearly 20 years. Her images and articles have appeared in Shutterbug, Rangefinder, AfterCapture, Metropolitan Bride, and Fearless Photographers. She is the author of over a dozen instructional books for professional photographers, including the popular '500 Poses' reference series, How to Photograph Weddings: Behind the Scenes with 25 Top Pros, and Professional Portrait Lighting: Techniques and Images from Professional Photographers. She has worked as a photography and design consultant on publications for Oxford University Press and Rizzoli. SELLING POINTS: Looking at babies tends to relax and de-stress people Short quotes about babies and childhood are easy to read for kids or seniors Nurture your appreciation for the value of life and empathy for others

Author Biography

Photographer, writer, and designer Michelle Perkins has worked in the photography publishing industry for nearly 20 years. Her images and articles have appeared in Shutterbug, Rangefinder, AfterCapture, Metropolitan Bride, and Fearless Photographers. She is the author of over a dozen instructional books for professional photographers, including the popular '500 Poses' reference series, How to Photograph Weddings: Behind the Scenes with 25 Top Pros, and Professional Portrait Lighting: Techniques and Images from Professional Photographers. She has worked as a photography and design consultant on publications for Oxford University Press and Rizzoli. She resides in Buffalo, NY.