Introduction to Newborn Photography

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.

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.