Introduction to Newborn Photography
A course by Le Photograph , Photography Studio
Discover the secrets to taking professional photos of newborn babies
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
- 97% positive reviews (491)
- 15,078 students
- 16 lessons (1h 33m)
- 9 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
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.
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A course by Le Photograph
Le Photograph is a children's photography studio founded by Guille and Marina, two photographers based in Bilbao, Spain. Through their rustic style, their emphasis on nature, and their use of elegant, neutral colors, they strive to evoke emotion, making their clients smile or shed a tear of joy.
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
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course
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U2
Planning and preparing a session
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The newborn and the parents. How to prepare the session and our clients.
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Security: The 7 Commandments
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Materials for the Newborn session
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Technical team
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U3
Newborn practice and study preparation
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Preparing the study
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Pose I: Ball Pose
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Pose II: Pose face down / ass in pomp
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Pose III: Baby inside a basket and a stage
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U4
Postproduction
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Organization and selection of photos
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Basic development in Camera Raw
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Basic retouching in Photoshop CC: Pose I
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Basic retouching in Photoshop CC: Pose II
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Basic retouching in Photoshop CC: Pose III
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Newborn Photography
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ortegavalles97
Para mi ha sido un curso muy entretenido, tengo la fotografía como Hobby y me ha permitido formarme más.
Lo recomiendo.
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fortunatiric
Ottimo corso
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laura.nino
Me gusto lo claro que fue y tener en cuenta los detalles , muy recomendado.
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azteck.shinobi88
PlusCurso claro y conciso, altamente recomendable.
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saraya014
Excelente trabajo!
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