Create with confidence while keeping your clients safety a top priority!
master the art of newborn safety, wrapping, posing, lighting and more with the photos by ashleigh newborn workshop
It took me YEARS to understand and feel comfortable offering newborn sessions to my clients. Years of trial and error, endless YouTube videos and practicing on baby dolls led me to specialize in newborn portraiture. Now, as an experienced newborn photographer I am excited to share my knowledge and skills with newer photographers and help them grow into master baby whisperers!
i get it - newborn sessions are hard! they're squirmy, unpredictable and don't always sleep!
Are you a photographer struggling to get comfortable with newborn sessions?
Hey friend, I'm Ashleigh - certified bookworm, Harry Potter nerd, mom of four and professional newborn photographer.
I'll admit, newborns used to scare me to death! The thought of holding someone else's brand new baby terrified me. Thankfully - with the help of a few mentors along the way - I've mastered the art of newborn photography and have niched my business down as a specialist of newborn portraiture. I am SO excited to share my journey, knowledge, experience and skills with you too!
ashleigh maxey - photos by ashleigh, llc
Meet Your Instructor
I recently went to a workshop that Ashleigh hosted and it was AMAZING!! She had so much information to give out and she made it so much fun. She is very knowledgeable about photography and newborns. 10/10 experience and I can’t wait for her next one! 🙌🏼 If you are on the fence about booking with her DO IT! You won’t regret it.
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Chat with me about Client Communication, workflow and important info to pass along to your newborn clients.
Client communication
Learn all of my newborn sleep techniques to hopefully get your littlest clients off to sleep with ease, allowing you to photograph them safely and beautifully.
sleep techniques
Get an in-depth look at studio lighting, things to consider, angle of light and best angles for different poses!
studio lighting
Learn techniques for posing a baby in a crate, bed, bucket and on a bean bag safely, as well as different angles to capture to add variety to your galleries.
safe posing
Learn swaddling techniques and watch them be performed on a real life baby. We will learn 3 different swaddling techniques to elevate your newborn galleries.
swaddling
Newborn safety in your studio should always be a top priority, so let's kick off this workshop with a look at all of the ways we can keep our little clients as safe as possible!
NEWBORN SAFETY
What We Cover
phone (for bts recording)
notebook & pen
your favorite lens (24-70 or 35 recommended)
DSLR or mirrorless camera
What you'll need for the workshop:
ONLY $247
please note: this class is for photographers comfortable shooting in manual mode. if you are not comfortable in manual, please reach out about our manual mode class!
A new baby is like the beginning of all things—wonder, hope, a dream of all possibilities
Eda J. Le Shan
ABSOLUTELY!! I would love to see what you've created during the class! Models for all PBA classes have signed model releases on file and understand that the images will be used for public marketing.
CAN I USE THE PHOTOS I TAKE FOR MY PORTFOLIO?
If you need help editing, reach out to Ashleigh about an editing mentorship! These are offered in a 1:1 setting, and dates for a group class are currently being worked on! Reach out to Ashleigh directly for additional details.
WHAT IF I NEED HELP EDITING?
Yes! Each workshop is unique because each baby is unique - we never know how the session will go! You will walk away from this workshop with gorgeous images that will elevate your portfolio - guaranteed.
WILL WE TAKE PHOTOS OF A REAL NEWBORN?
Absolutely! I offer 1:1, hands on mentoring for $100 per session, even if you choose not to use my studio for your sessions. I will travel to your choice of studio and help with set up, posing, wrapping, lighting or anything else you might need. Please reach out directly if you need 1:1 newborn mentoring services.