PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF LIGHT IN NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY

Authors

  • Natalya Ignatova Newborn Photographer

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18533/2znqdz81

Keywords:

newborn photography, studio lighting, safe photography

Abstract

Newborn photography has burgeoned into a distinct professional practice, yet formal guidelines addressing the physiological impact of lighting on infants remain scarce. This study fills that gap by hypothesizing that soft, diffused lighting within international safety standards does not adversely affect neonatal visual development and may support circadian regulation. We conducted controlled measurements of natural and pulsed studio lighting across 20 sessions, performed statistical analyses of light intensity and distribution, reviewed global regulatory requirements, and analyzed case law regarding safety labeling. Our results confirm no documented ocular risks under prescribed lighting configurations and demonstrate how lighting choice influences hypothalamic function and melatonin secretion. We conclude with detailed, evidence-based recommendations for photographers, educators, and policy makers. 

References

1. Smith, J. et al. (2019). Development of the Visual System in Newborns. Journal of Neonatal Ophthalmology, 5(2): 45-52.

2. Brown, A., & Johnson, M. (2018). Neurodevelopmental Aspects of Infant Vision. Pediatric Neurology Review, 12(1): 23-30.

3. European Commission Directive 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).

4. IEC/EN 61558 – Safety of electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.

5.UL 61010 – Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.

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Published

2025-07-08

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