2026 Maternity and Newborn Photographers Summit Schedule

The 2026 Maternity and Newborn Photographers Summit is a four-day event designed for photographers of every level — from beginners to seasoned professionals. Below you’ll find the daily schedule overview, including inspiring keynote sessions, hands-on newborn photography workshops, maternity masterclasses, and business strategy courses. Whether you’re coming for education, networking, or creative growth, this schedule will help you plan your personalized Summit experience.

DAY 1 - 23rd July
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Registration
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM CLAUDIA AGUILAR
Golden Hour Glow: Outdoor Maternity Shootout at Sunset - All Access Bundle		 DOUG WEITTENHILLER
Maternity and Family Shootout: Curated Compositions for Your Portfolio - All Access Bundle		 ERIN ELIZABETH
Real Moments, Real Bonds: Photographing Extended Families Authentically - All Access Bundle
8:30 PM Welcome Drink and BBQ - Introduction to Teachers, Sponsors and Vendors
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DAY 2 - 24th July, 2026 - Morning Class Block
7:00 AM Registration
8:00 AM ERIN ELIZABETH
Opening Keynote - Connection, Creativity, Craft: The Three Pillars of Meaningful Photography
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM RUSS JACKSON
Calm Sessions and Timeless Portraits: A Less is More Approach		 AMY SCOTT
Mastering the Props		 NEWBORN NERDS
Mugshots and Macro
CLAUDIA AGUILAR
Bold & Bright: Edgy Colorful Maternity Photography		 STEPHANY FICUT
The Art of Newborn Composites: From Concept to Creation		 CYDNEE JEX
Modern Marketing Using Influencers
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM LINDSAY WALDEN
The Money Shot with Lindsay Walden: Capturing the Images That Matter		 KRISTINA MACK
Perfect Simplicity		 NEWBORN NERDS
Monochromatic Milestones
LILIYA LUBENKOVA
Elegant Implied Nude Maternity Portraits: Shooting and Posing		 VANESSA CANALS
Fashion-Inspired Black & White Portraits for Expectant Moms		 DAWN POTTER
Maximizing Sales: Optimizing Your Photography Business with In-Person Sales (IPS)
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DAY 2 - 24th July, 2026 - Afternoon Block
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM LUNCH
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CYDNEE JEX
The Business of Birth Photography (Keynote+Expo Pass)
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM VENDOR SHOPPING
Demos: Lighting Demos + Wrapping Demos (Keynote+Expo Pass)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM RACHEL VANOVEN
Digital Location Scouting: Find the Light Before You Arrive		 DOUG WEITTENHILLER
Maternity and Family Photography: From Prep to Post		 KRYSTAL SANDEFUR
Creating Feature Films for Your Clients
ERIN ELIZABETH
The Light Seeker: Mastering Natural Light for Outdoor Maternity
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DAY 3 - 25th July
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM ANJA MCDONALD
Sunrise Pool Maternity Shootout - All Access Bundle
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM LINDSAY WALDEN
Keynote
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM DAWN POTTER
Embracing Shadows: Short Lit Angles in Newborn Photography		 LILIIYA LUBENKOVA
Editorial Maternity Portraits: Lighting, Styling & Posing		 CLAUDIA AGUILAR
Embracing Colour in Your Newborn Work
AMY SCOTT
Newborn Posing on Table		 ERIN ELIZABETH
The Art of Detail: Enhancing Newborn Galleries with Macro		 KRISTINA MACK
Marketing from a Different Angle: The Hourglass System
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM KRYSTAL SANDEFUR
Milestone Magic: How to Photograph a Sitter Session		 RACHEL VANOVEN
From Table to Props with Purpose		 STEPHANY FICUT
Elevating Cake Smash Photography: Designing a Luxury Experience
VANESSA CANALS
High-End Imagery with Constant Lights: Shadows, Mylar & Fresnel Techniques		 LINDSAY WALDEN
Marketing Motherhood: The Luxury Experience that Creates Clients for Life		 RUSS JACKSON
Streamlined Newborn Editing: Saving Time & Optimizing Workflow with Evoto
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DAY 3 - 25th July, 2026 - Afternoon Block
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM LUNCH - Windfall Dining
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM DAWN POTTER
Keynote - Fresh 48 Sessions (Keynote+Expo Pass)
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Demo - Newborn Nerds Nest at NN Booth (Keynote+Expo Pass)
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM VENDOR SHOPPING (Keynote+Expo Pass)
7:30 PM - Late Cocktail Party with DJ!!
DAY 4 - 26th July, 2026 Morning Class Block
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM ANJA MCDONALD
Showing Up for Your Business
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM RUSS JACKSON
Capturing Connection: Timeless Parent Posing		 KRISTINA MACK
Transitional Beanbag Posing		 KRYSTAL SANDEFUR
Moody Lighting: Creating Powerful Imagery with Softness & Depth
VANESSA CANALS
Creative Shadow Work: Mastering Constant Light with Natural Elements		 ANJA MCDONALD AND ERIN ELIZABETH
SIMPLY ART - Live Image Critique		 LILIIYA LUBENKOVA
Client Experience & Luxury Workflow: From Consultation to Final Art
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM LUNCH
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DAY 4 - 26th July, 2026 Afternoon Block
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CYDNEE JEX
Closing Keynote
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM STEPHANY FICUT
From Shoot and Burn to $10,000 Sale: How IPS Can Change Your Life - All Access Bundle		 AMY SCOTT
Newborn Posing Workflow: A 3-Hour Mini Workshop - All Access Bundle		 DOUG WEITTENHILLER
AI for Photographers: A Hands-On Business Lab - All Access Bundle
RACHEL VANOVEN
Business Audit Intensive: Diagnose & Fix What’s Blocking Your Bookings - All Access Bundle
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