Newborn Posing

About The Class

Topics Covered

Lesson Plan

01
Class Introduction
Kelly Brown talks about how she got into newborn photography and what this course will cover to get your photography business off to a great start.
07:45
02
Taking Photos of Newborn Babies in the Right Environment
Learn how natural light and warmth impact infants and how to use blankets, natural light and artificial lights to create a soft and secure environment.
42:49
03
Questions & Answers
Kelly takes questions from the audience.
15:40
04
Newborn Posing bean bag Part 1
Watch Kelly do a real-live shoot with a newborn posing bean bag. See how she uses props, white noise and swaddle blankets to keep the baby warm and content.
36:26
05
Newborn Posing Bean Bag Part 2
Watch Part 2 of a baby posing bean bag.
18:31
06
Newborn Posing Nest Shoot
Kelly shows you how to take newborn posing nest photos to ensure that the baby always remains safe and secure.
26:27
07
Newborn Basket Photo Shoot
Baskets are a great prop as long as you line them carefully with towels or swaddle blankets so the baby sits securely inside. Watch this demonstration of newborn basket photos.
25:38
08
Newborn Photography with Props
You can use stools and crates to pose a baby if you’re able to shoot quickly and provide continuous support. It's always important to ensure you are engaging in baby photography.
49:40
09
Twin Photo Session
Get some newborn photography tips for twins, including how to position them together and how to keep them simultaneously satisfied.
49:50
10
Photography Posing Bean Bag Shoot
Learn how Kelly post processes her photography posing bean bag shots, including cropping, softening backgrounds, adjusting exposure, smoothing skin and more.
54:19
11
Newborn Cocoon Photography - Post Processing
Continuing her post-processing demonstration, Kelly demonstrates how she creates a composite image of newborn cocoon photography.
38:58
12
Newborn Pictures with Siblings Shoot
Create a beautiful family shot and take newborn pictures with their siblings.
46:53
13
Newborn Shoot: Posing with Parents Part 1
Learn the tricks to taking newborn photos with parents, including how to handle a fussy baby.
35:26
14
Newborn Photos with Parents Shoot Part 2
Kelly demonstrates different ways to shoot newborn pictures with parents, with different combinations and positions.
44:00
15
Newborn Photography Marketing
Kelly demonstrates different ways to capture newborn images with parents, with different combinations and positions.
25:08
16
Newborn Photography Prices
Kelly gives some advice on pricing for newborn photo sessions and how to come up with the ideal pricing structure that will ensure your success.
41:26
17
Older Sibling Photo Ideas
Watch Kelly do a shoot with a newborn and an older teen sibling and get some great older sibling photo ideas.
22:20
18
Newborn Photoshoot Props
Kelly experiments with a red basket and a wood block to create a warm, homey feel and demonstrate how to use props in a newborn photoshoot.
32:37
19
Newborn Photo prop Ideas
Get newborn photography tips on how to style photography props like a handmade, wooden boat from Etsy to make beautiful photos.
33:55
20
Newborn Shoot with Bean Bag
If you don’t have a backdrop stand, you can work around it by having a helper or two hold your backdrop for your newborn bean bag shoot.
34:55
21
Family Photography with Newborn Session
Create a lovely family portrait with newborn, siblings and parents.
23:10
22
Photos of Down Syndrome Babies
Kelly takes photos of Down syndrome babies, a wonderful experience for all involved.
42:30
23
Twins Photoshoot
Parents with 3-day old twins stop in for a twins photoshoot at the CreativeLive studios on their way home from the hospital.
55:16
24
Presentation of Photos to Families
Watch Kelly present her photos to the families and see their excited reactions.
16:01

Bonus Material

Newborn Posing Guide
Pricing Guide
Tips For Putting Baby To Sleep
Composite Shoot: Posing Bag
Composite Shoot: Cocoon
Composite Shoot: Basket with Sibling