Well I just came across an interesting article about how photographers managed to get photographs of babies long before Photoshop and props were used.  They used the human baby poser, Mom. It was a rather an interesting read and some neat photographs as well.  The only thing I wish they showed is exactly how they would mat and crop mom out. I also wish I could share the link with you but it’s gone.  How bizarre is that?  But if you google 19th Century baby photos you will find the link shared in the blog of Babble.com