Introduction to Newborn Photography
A course by Le PhotographPhotography Studio
A course by Le Photograph, Photography Studio
Discover the secrets to taking professional photos of newborn babies
If you've ever welcomed a baby into the world, you know firsthand just how magical that moment is. The birth of a new family member is undoubtedly one of the most memorable highlights in a parent's life, and there is nothing more precious than immortalizing this life-changing event in a professional photo that the family can cherish forever. In this course, explore the art of newborn photography and learn the keys to capturing and preserving the memory of a baby's first few days of life like an expert.
Join Guille and Marina—two photographers from Bilbao and founders of the prolific children's photography studio Le Photograph—as they reveal the secrets to mastering this exciting yet complex art form.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 9 downloads
Materials for the Newborn session
4 minutes, 20 seconds
Technical team
1 minute, 54 seconds
Preparing the study
4 minutes, 29 seconds
Pose I: Ball Pose
3 minutes, 57 seconds
Pose II: Pose face down / ass in pomp
4 minutes, 26 seconds
Organization and selection of photos
5 minutes, 16 seconds
What's included in this course?
Guille and Marina first walk you through their story, describing how they got their start taking photos in families' homes and worked up to creating their own studio specializing in newborn photography.
They also discuss their influences from the world of photography to give you a glimpse into the techniques that inspire them.
Next, discover how to plan a photoshoot, always keeping the newborn's needs in mind. Guille and Marina reveal their seven essential safety rules to ensure that your shoot goes smoothly.
Then explore the equipment and props you need for the shoot. Prepare the studio with all the materials you need to photograph the baby in three different poses, creating your own sets from scratch.
Enjoy the moment you've been waiting for as you photograph the star of your photos, and once you have all your shots, dive into the post-production process. Select your favorites and process them in Camera Raw, adjusting details like color and exposure. Enhance your photos even further by retouching them in Adobe Photoshop, achieving beautiful and endearing images that eternalize this special moment.
What is this course's project?
Tackle a newborn photoshoot from start to finish, creating your own sets and taking three shots of a baby in different poses so that all eyes are on the true protagonist of your photo.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Fans of newborn photography and proud parents who want to take professional photos of their precious baby.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you need a reflex camera, a computer with Adobe Photoshop, and basic knowledge of photography. You also need a large diffuser, a space by a window with natural lighting, a beanbag or similar surface where you can pose the baby, towels, elastic blankets in different colors, fabric wraps, and a basket large enough to fit the newborn.
Don't forget the star of your photo: a baby less than 15 days of age or a doll to use as a substitute.
Reviews
- dadak3PLUS30 days ago
A very good course. It was very easy to understand, and I personally found the post-production section particularly useful.
- 4 months ago
Super recomendado el curso, he aprendido muchas cosas y las he podido poner en practica muy fácilmente. Muchas gracias.
- 4 months ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Este curso me ha permitido dar mis primeros pasos en este género fotográfico con mucha seguridad y claridad. Explican todo de forma amena, sin usar términos complicados, y va desde los conceptos básicos hasta detalles más específicos que son fundamentales para obtener buenos resultados. Aprendí sobre los cuidados, la seguridad y la paciencia necesarios al trabajar con bebés, algo que considero el punto más valioso. Sin duda, ha superado mis expectativas.
- 4 months ago
excelente, los amiro mucho
- 5 months ago
Lasciate perdere
They specialize in newborn photography, making the baby the focus of their photos and immortalizing one of the most important highlights in a parent's life: the birth of a new family member.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What will we do in the course
- U2
Planning and preparing a session
- The newborn and the parents. How to prepare the session and our clients.
- Security: The 7 Commandments
- Materials for the Newborn session
- Technical team
- U3
Newborn practice and study preparation
- Preparing the study
- Pose I: Ball Pose
- Pose II: Pose face down / ass in pomp
- Pose III: Baby inside a basket and a stage
- U4
Postproduction
- Organization and selection of photos
- Basic development in Camera Raw
- Basic retouching in Photoshop CC: Pose I
- Basic retouching in Photoshop CC: Pose II
- Basic retouching in Photoshop CC: Pose III
- FP
Final project
- Introduction to Newborn Photography
What to expect from a Domestika course
Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Certificates
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FAQs
Newborn photography specializes in capturing artistic images of newborns. This course teaches you safe techniques, session planning, posing, prop use, professional editing, and how to communicate with parents to create unique and safe photos.
No professional experience is required, but basic photography and camera handling skills are recommended. The course is intermediate level and covers everything from studio setup to digital editing.
For this course, you'll need a DSLR or mirrorless camera, recommended lenses like a 50mm, diffusers, blankets, wraps, safe props, a computer with Photoshop and Camera Raw, and a space set up for sessions.
You'll learn safety techniques, studio prep, prop selection, comfortable baby poses, workflow, professional editing in Photoshop and Camera Raw, and how to create striking portfolios to attract clients.
The course teaches strict safety rules, temperature control, hygiene, safe positioning, proper prop use, and the importance of gentle handling of newborns, always prioritizing their well-being.
The course covers classic poses like the curled-up and froggy poses, use of baskets, beanbags, blankets, wraps, and themed props, plus tips for creating creative and cozy setups for babies.
You'll learn the workflow from basic raw processing in Camera Raw to advanced Photoshop editing, including skin retouching, background creation, texture management, and high-quality exporting.