Photography. Baby. Help!?

[grey'sfan1001]

My sister is going to give birth to a baby girl soon, and I want to get the best pictures that I can with the camera that I have. I own a Nikon D40, with no additional lenses. My question would be, what settings should I set my camera to so that I can take the best picture I can of a baby.? Please help.!!
thank you screwdriver, that was very helpful, just what I was looking for! You Rock!


and thanks ireland for the congrats

[r5bales]

I agree with the others. You don't need to get a new camera. just take as many as you can, from all sorts of angles, of EVERYONE there. As one who has been in your sister's *ahem* position, use your zoom if you want to get up close and personal. When you get home, you can play with the composition, colors and such through Photoshop to make things look more professional.

It is a real experience being present at the birth of a child.

[ireland]

I suggest leaving it on automatic. There will be so much going on that you won't want to fuss with the focus on different shots. The lens the camera came with is great for these shots. I would wait until after the baby is born to use different settings, this way you'll have time to fuss about the little things. Take lots of shots and have fun. Congrats on becoming an aunt.