Photography
Newborn & Family Photography
Photograph Newborns and Families Safely — From First Inquiry to Final Gallery
12 lessons4 modules9h 0m durationbeginner level
About this course
This course walks beginners through every stage of a newborn and family photography session: setting up a safe, controlled shooting environment; mastering natural and artificial light for timeless portraits; posing newborns with industry-accepted safety techniques; and managing client relationships from inquiry to final gallery delivery. You will leave with a repeatable session workflow, proven lighting recipes, and the business fundamentals to price and sell your work confidently.
Curriculum
Module 1: Safety, Gear, and Studio Setup
- The Five Newborn Safety Non-NegotiablesPreview
- Gear Selection on a Sub-$500 Budget🔒
- Configuring Your Shooting Space🔒
Module 2: Lighting for Newborn and Family Portraits
- Window Light: Patterns, Metering, and White Balance🔒
- Reflectors and Natural Fill Light🔒
- Introducing Off-Camera Flash for Family Sessions🔒
Module 3: Posing Newborns and Directing Families
- The Foundational Newborn Posing Sequence🔒
- Directing Family Groupings Without Stiffness🔒
- Posing Props, Wraps, and Texture Layering🔒
Module 4: Client Management and Workflow
- The Pre-Session Client Communication System🔒
- Pricing Your Work: The Cost-Plus Model🔒
- Culling and Editing with Lightroom Synchronise🔒
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