Newborn Posing with Kelly Brown

Master the art and business of creative newborn photography

Day 1
  • 24 video lessons
  • 13 hours and 40 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

AFTER THIS CLASS YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

  • Set up a home studio, using the surrounding area to create a safe and inviting space.
  • Use props to support newborns in images.
  • Discover new posing techniques, including basic and more advanced poses used by professional photographers.
  • Perform flow posing for a newborn photography session—seamlessly and safely moving an infant from one pose into the next.

ABOUT KELLY’S CLASS:

Parents are eager to document their little girls and boys' lives through photos, from the moment they’re born until the day they leave the nest. But those first few months of infanthood are some of the most challenging times to get beautiful photos. Whether you're in NYC or San Francisco, posing those pliant little ones in ways that are both creative and secure is something even the most experienced photographer can find intimidating. Doesn't matter if you have a Nikon, or Sony, you can always look into your baby's eyes and take a picture.

Kelly Brown has made newborn photography her specialty, consistently delivering stunning images of these precious subjects to overjoyed parents. Through many years of practice, experimentation and success, Kelly has gained the expertise to teach you how to become proficient in newborn and baby photography, and build your own business around this lucrative niche.

This class will show you:

  • The essentials and little details of setting up your newborn photography business for a great start.
  • How to market your business, get new client.
  • Tips for working with older siblings, parents, and whole families so that everyone feels happy and comfortable.
  • How to handle and pose newborns safely and basic photography safety tips.

In this course, Kelly will show you how to create a safe, comfortable and happy space for families and newborns alike, so you can take pictures that will celebrate these special first months of life. She’ll guide you step-by-step on how to pose newborns using a variety of props, what photography safety measures must to be taken, how to build trust with parents and older siblings, and what equipment you’ll need. From setting up lighting and taking close ups to editing skin tones, she'll help improve your photo sessions. She’ll also give you helpful advice on how to start, run and grow a newborn photography business, from using your surrounding area and setting up your studio to pricing your services to marketing and client outreach.

WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR:

  • Newborn photographers who are interested in adding another genre of photography to their business.
  • Those who want to feel confident in their ability to handle a baby safely during photography sessions.
  • Photographers who want to learn how to interact with parents to calm their fears and make them feel comfortable.

Course Instructor

Kelly Brown

Kelly Brown

Kelly Brown is a portrait photographer, specializing in newborn and baby portraiture. Her nurturing desire to capture her family as it grows led to launching her business Little Pieces of Photography in 2005.

Newborn Posing with Kelly Brown is rated 5.0 stars by 84 students

  • Arevik G. Oct 27, 2022

    Kelly Brown You are the best Teacher ever.

  • Donna B. Mar 1, 2021

    This is a beautiful class. I became mesmerized with watching how carefully and tenderly Kelly posed each baby. Her attention to detail with each baby and her teaching was amazing.

  • Anna P. Nov 11, 2018

    Amazing!! Love every single minute of the workshop. Kelly I can't thank you enough for all the new things you teach me!

  • Pooja P. Feb 26, 2018

    Best buy from CL for me.

  • H. Jun 19, 2017

    This class has really helped me with improving my skills as a newborn photographer

  • A. Jan 22, 2017

    This class is an incredible resource for any newborn photographer. I have been a newborn photographer for about 2 years now, and although I have been fairly happy with the results I have been getting, there were a few areas where I wanted to improve. Being able to watch so many behind-the-scenes videos where Kelly explained thoroughly how she was setting up the shots, and being able to watch her position the babies has really given me the extra information I was hoping for. It has given me the confidence to expand on the poses I offer to clients, as I am now certain of how they are accomplished safely. Having insight into how she edits her photos was helpful to see as well, as her finished photos are perfection. And, all of this information can be gleaned while watching from home, at a reasonable price. I would highly recommend this class to anyone starting out in newborn photography, or building on their existing business.

  • Ashley B. Dec 4, 2016

    This class was amazing! I'm completely new to newborn photography and this class has helped me feel more prepared for how to get beautiful images, but more importantly how to do it safely. Thank you Kelly!

  • Jeanique L. Nov 21, 2016

    OMG Kelly Brown! Thank you so much. I purchased your class back in 2013 or so and watched and was inspired, but didn't really do much baby photography. Last week, a friend of my had a baby and wanted me to take the photos. I was really out of practice with babies. I arrived and the baby wasn't having it along with running out daylight...lol. I did reschedule with the family and remembered your class. When I got home I started to watch it and saw, the baby just wasn't comfortable and didn't feel safe. I bought a bean bag and "nappies" along with several soft throws from Burlington Coat Factory. I had ultrasound sounds going on in the back ground and even mimicked the soothing "chuchuchu" sound you made. THE SHOOT WENT AMAZINGLY! The baby liked the sound so, that she even smiled for me a few times. A THOUSAND THANKS!

  • Aimee L. Aug 26, 2016

    I've just finished watching these lessons and oh my... I have learnt so much from watching Kelly. I have my first newborn shoot here in Sydney in roughly a week from now and I feel much more confident and prepared after learning all the safety and posing techniques. I recommend this to any newborn photographer who is just starting out. Thank you Kelly! x

  • Mary M. Aug 7, 2016

    Kelly is a great teacher. She is calm & patient, and really focuses on the most important aspects of each situation while shooting. She explains what she is or isn't doing in a very understandable way. Excellent.

  • Jenny Lee L. Jun 29, 2016

    Kelly is an amazing newborn photographer. She takes you through the steps of creating beautiful newborn posing. Her information on running a newborn business in invaluable.

  • April W. Jun 26, 2016

    Loved how easy Kelly makes it look to work with families and just so gently place the newborn into the scene to make it look perfect.

  • Vanessa K. Jun 26, 2016

    Kelly is an excellent teacher she walk you through step by step on how to achieve the pose and capture those newborn images. This is a great course to add to your library of newborn photography education. I totally recommend.

  • Tammy R. Jun 26, 2016

    so helpful and covers a lot id definitely recommend to anyone wanting to get into newborn photography and ill definitely be watching again

  • Esther K. Jun 26, 2016

    I have bought so many creative live courses but this one is the most watched one. I played it over and over again. This videos are like a guidance book for me. Kelly showed the most gentle, save and beautiful simple way to pose newborn and this courses covers everything you need to gain your confident to do it to your own business. Thank you Kelly for sharing this valuable classes

  • Leonie G. Jun 24, 2016

    This class is amaxing, and Kelly brown is even more amazing. Awesome class and well worth the money!

  • C. Jun 24, 2016

    Love watching Kelly classes

  • Jerry_Karen B. Jun 24, 2016

    I do newborn photography. This class had several helpful hints/ideas to help me in my photography. Highly recommended.

  • Megan S. Jun 24, 2016

    I went into the class with no experience shooting Newborns. Kelly covers everything and breaks it down in an easy to handle way.

  • W. Jun 24, 2016

    Great Video, Kelly is very accomplished and explains everything so well. Thanks!

  • ~. Jun 24, 2016

    This class is invaluable. I learned more than I could have ever imagined. I feel like I became a true newborn photographer after this course and applying everything that I learned. Kelly is an amazing teacher! I would recommend this class to anyone who is wanting to become a newborn photographer or to even improve on what they already know.

  • G. Jun 24, 2016

    Loved the quiet, calm way Kelly deals with the baby. She does beautiful work. Highly recommend.

  • T. Jun 24, 2016

    Thanks so much Kelly Brown and CreativeLive for this course!

  • J. Jun 24, 2016

    This was the absolutely most amazing class! Complete eye opener! I'm so glad I bought this class so I can rewatch this whenever I need some help with baby posing!

  • Brianna S. Jun 24, 2016

    I love Kelly, my business would not be where it is today without having taken this class!

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