The Complete Newborn Photography Workflow: Part I (Shoot) with Ana Brandt

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The Complete Newborn Photography Workflow: Part I (Shoot) is a live demonstration class that takes you inside a complete newborn session from start to finish. In this class, Ana leads a two-hour newborn photoshoot in real time, giving you the opportunity to watch how she approaches each stage of the process as it unfolds.

Throughout the session, Ana walks you through her posing techniques, lighting setup, and wrapping methods while explaining the decisions behind each step. Seeing the full workflow live offers valuable insight into how a newborn session comes together, from creating a calm environment to making thoughtful adjustments throughout the shoot.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore newborn photography or have been photographing babies for years, this class offers a practical look at Ana’s approach and the techniques she uses during an actual session.

This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Ana Brandt.

What You’ll Learn

• How Ana approaches a complete newborn photoshoot from start to finish
• Posing techniques used during a live newborn session
• How lighting is set up and adjusted throughout the shoot
• Wrapping methods used to keep the baby secure and photo-ready
• How small decisions during the session shape the overall workflow

Who It's For

• Photographers who want to see a complete newborn workflow demonstrated live
• Beginners interested in learning the foundations of newborn photography
• Newborn photographers who want insight into Ana’s posing, lighting, and wrapping techniques
• Anyone looking to better understand how a newborn session comes together in real time

How to Join

• This class is available exclusively to CreativeLive subscribers. Not a subscriber? Join here.
• The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate.
• To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited.
• A unique Zoom join link will be sent to registered subscribers, up to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time.

About the Instructor

Ana Brandt is an internationally acclaimed newborn and family photographer with over 27 years of professional experience. Based in California and New York, she has photographed thousands of newborns and families while educating photographers in 47 countries across six continents. She also serves a loyal celebrity clientele from coast to coast, photographing families from the East Coast to the West Coast.

Ana is known for blending classic newborn portraiture with modern techniques and innovative creative workflows, and she is also a recognized leader in AI-driven photography education. Having worked in AI technologies for over four years, she leads one of the largest educational platforms dedicated to AI tools and workflows for newborn and portrait photographers, helping creatives integrate emerging technology into their businesses and artistic vision.

She is the founder of multiple education platforms and mentoring programs that help photographers build profitable, sustainable businesses. Today, Ana continues to photograph clients while mentoring photographers worldwide and helping shape the future of baby photography through education, innovation, and creative storytelling.