Newborn photography is a fleeting and precious moment that deserves care, experience, and attention to detail. In this class, Russ will demonstrate a live newborn session, showing how to gently pose and photograph a baby in a calm, safe, and supportive environment. Using a “less is more” approach, with no props, just the baby, Russ will focus on creating natural, timeless portraits that highlight the purity and beauty of newborns. You’ll see how to use soothing techniques, soft and beautiful lighting and subtle styling to produce images filled with tenderness, simplicity, and artistry. This class is perfect for photographers who want to build trust with their clients, elevate their skills, and confidently deliver meaningful newborn portraits that families will treasure forever.

Learn how to safely and beautifully photograph newborns using popular props like buckets, baskets, and bowls. This class covers essential safety techniques, posing tips, and styling ideas to create charming, timeless images that highlight the baby’s delicate features. Discover how to choose the right props, prepare your setup, and keep your little clients comfortable and secure throughout the session. Perfect for photographers looking to add creative, classic prop shots to their newborn portfolio with confidence.

In this creative and detail-driven class, Newborn Nerds will show you how to perfectly capture two essential parts of every newborn session: expressive baby "mugshots" and stunning macro details. Learn how to photograph newborn faces with connection and clarity—those sweet, straight-on shots that parents love—then shift focus to the tiny features that make each baby unique, like lashes, fingers, toes, and flaky skin. You’ll walk away with lighting setups, angles, and editing tips to bring both styles together into a gallery that feels complete, polished, and full of heart. Ideal for photographers who want to refine their newborn sessions with portraits that are both powerful and personal.

Claudia will teach you her style of maternity photography with an edgy, colourful approach that celebrates boldness and individuality. In this class, you’ll learn how to use vibrant colours, creative styling, and dynamic posing to craft maternity portraits that are as unique as your clients. Discover how to mix striking palettes, experiment with lighting for dramatic effect, and guide your clients into confident, powerful poses that tell a story. Perfect for photographers eager to inject energy and artistry into their maternity work.

Take your creativity to the next level by mastering the art of newborn composites. In this inspiring class, Stephany walks you through her entire process—from conceptualizing and safely photographing newborns for composite use, to crafting seamless, artistic final images in post-production. Learn how to plan your vision, light and pose your subject with the end result in mind, and blend multiple images to create magical, story-driven portraits that stand out. Whether you’re new to composites or want to refine your skills, this class will give you the tools and confidence to bring your most creative ideas to life.

Influencers: Use them or hate them. Learn how to leverage social media influencers to grow your photography business. This class will cover collaboration strategies and how to connect with the right influencers.

The most powerful images are the ones that connect emotionally and drive results—the portraits parents can’t leave behind and that elevate your sales every time. In this class, Lindsay will show you how to craft these signature “money shots” with intention, creating galleries that wow clients and consistently generate luxury-level investments. You’ll learn how to design a session workflow that naturally incorporates as many of these high-impact images as possible. Lindsay will guide you through identifying which poses sell best, how to refine them for maximum impact, and how to structure your galleries so clients are drawn to invest more. This class will include a live demonstration of her favorite newborn and parent poses, paired with insights into how thoughtful styling, intentional design, and strategic pricing work together to fuel her $8,000 average sales. Perfect for photographers who want to elevate their artistry, deliver irresistible galleries, and transform their brand into a profitable luxury business.

Step into Kristina's signature approach to newborn photography, rooted in simplicity, softness, and timeless style. In this class, you'll learn how to create beautifully minimal setups that highlight the baby without distractions, using gentle posing, natural tones, and thoughtful light. Perfect for photographers who want to elevate their newborn work through clean composition, emotional connection, and a less-is-more approach that never goes out of style.

Sitter sessions are all about capturing that magical in-between stage—full of personality, curiosity, and adorable wobbly sits. In this class, Newborn Nerds will guide you through how to photograph sitters in a way that’s safe, engaging, and full of charm. Learn how to style for this age, keep little ones happy and supported, and pose them to show off their unique expressions and milestones. You'll also get tips on lighting, angles, and creating variety in a short attention span. Perfect for photographers looking to add energy, playfulness, and polish to their milestone sessions.

Celebrate the strength and beauty of motherhood through timeless, tasteful implied nude maternity portraits. In this class, you'll learn how to create elegant, body-positive images that honour your client’s comfort while showcasing their natural form. Liliya will cover lighting for shape and softness, posing techniques that flatter and empower, and how to guide your client with confidence and professionalism. Ideal for photographers looking to offer a refined and elevated take on nude or semi-nude maternity portraits.

Discover how to create stunning black & white maternity portraits that blend classic elegance with modern fashion sensibilities. This class covers traditional, contemporary, and high-fashion lighting techniques tailored to highlight the beauty and strength of expectant mothers. Learn to sculpt light and shadow for dramatic effect, direct poses that convey confidence and grace, and deliver timeless portraits with a fashion-forward edge. Perfect for photographers wanting to add sophistication and style to their maternity portfolio.

Boost your photography business by mastering the art of In-Person Sales (IPS). This lecture will guide you through effective strategies to confidently present your work, educate clients on product value, and close sales without being a salesperson — all while creating an exceptional client experience. Learn how to prepare for successful IPS sessions, handle common objections, and implement workflows that increase revenue and client satisfaction. Ideal for photographers ready to offer a more service based-on approach to their clients without the pushy sales tactics.

This keynote is a roadmap to building a thriving client relationship that makes birth photography the link between the maternity and newborn sessions. Learn how to confidently photograph births — even if you’re new to them — while marketing and packaging your services to guide families through the entire ‘new baby’ journey for lasting connections and recurring bookings.

Learn how to scout stunning outdoor locations straight from your laptop. In this hands-on class, Rachel teaches her proven digital workflow for predicting light, evaluating backgrounds and planning for seasonal shifts. Rachel will show how to spot lighting opportunities through tree lines and sky windows, understand how the time of year transforms a location, and know when a small shift in angle can make all the difference. Rachel shares how she confidently plans sessions around the world without ever seeing the spot in advance. The class will finish with a real-time location walk and headshot swap, putting everything into practice. Perfect for photographers who want to stop gambling on light and start shooting with confidence.

Learn how to pre-scout winning spots from your laptop—time of day/season planning, angles, and backup plans that save shoots. Then take a "field trip" to apply what we learned and take each others' headshots after

This two-hour workshop takes you inside the full process of creating strong maternity and family imagery. The class will start indoors with how client prep begins before the session even starts: the website experience, intro guides, outfit planning, and social media touchpoints that shape client expectations. Next, you will head outside to scout locations, paying attention to light, texture, and geometry. From there, Doug will demonstrate a live session with models so you can see exactly how he directs, poses, and interacts. The workshop will close with editing, delivery, and how those finished images are repurposed for social media and websites to generate buzz and long-term brand growth. Cameras are welcome, and Doug recommends bringing a wide prime lens, but the focus here is on watching and understanding the process from start to finish.

Looking to add something unforgettable to your client experience. In this class, Krystal will show you how to create beautiful, emotional highlight videos using just your camera. The workshops starts in the classroom where Krystal will walk you through the entire process—from concept to shooting to editing— and you will then move outside to shoot a family session and practice what you’ve learnt.

This immersive class begins in the classroom, where Erin will walk you through her approach to client communication, session prep, and post-processing for natural light maternity sessions. You’ll learn how to manage expectations, select wardrobe, and edit with consistency to create a luxury client experience from start to finish. Then, step outside and learn to harness natural light to create timeless, beautiful maternity portraits. In this live shootout, Erin will demonstrate how to work with shifting light—from soft shade to golden hour glow—while guiding real clients through natural posing, authentic connection, and strong composition. Bring your camera, your favourite lens, and get ready to create magic.