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The Newborn Photography Course — 25-Page PDF Guide only £19.99

Newborn photography is an art form that demands technical precision, deep baby knowledge, and the kind of calm presence that puts nervous new parents at ease — all at the same time.

This 25-page PDF guide covers everything you need to walk into every newborn session prepared, confident and ready to create images that families will treasure for a lifetime. From getting baby ready before you even pick up your camera, to delivering a beautifully edited gallery — it's all here, laid out clearly and practically, with step-by-step photos where it matters most.

What's inside:

Baby Preparation

How to prepare baby before the session for the best chance of a calm, sleepy shoot — including feeding, timing and what to advise parents in advance.

Creating the Perfect Studio Environment

How to create a warm, spa-like studio space that settles babies quickly and keeps them deeply relaxed throughout the session. Temperature, scent, sound and flow — every detail covered.

The Sleepy 7 Method

A tried and tested approach to getting babies into that deep, beautifully settled sleep that makes stunning newborn images possible. This alone is worth the whole guide.

Session Workflow

Start to Finish A clear, practical walkthrough of a full newborn session from the moment your clients arrive to the moment they leave — so you always know exactly where you are and what comes next.

Types of Newborn Sleep & Personality Types

Not every baby is the same. This section covers the different types of newborn sleep and how to read them, plus newborn personality types and how to adapt your approach to photograph each one beautifully.

Baby Safety The non-negotiables.

A thorough guide to keeping baby safe throughout every pose and every moment of the session. Essential reading for every newborn photographer, at every level.

Camera Setup & Settings

Exactly how to set up your camera for newborn photography — settings, modes and what to adjust and why, so you're getting consistent, well-exposed images every time.

How to Swaddle Baby

A full step-by-step swaddling guide with photos — so you can achieve those clean, snug wraps that look beautiful on camera and keep baby feeling secure.

How to Pose Baby Step-by-step posing guides with photos covering four essential newborn poses:

  • Side Lay

  • Bum Up

  • Chin on Hands

  • Huck Finn

Lighting for Newborns

How to light your subject beautifully, with real examples showing different lighting setups and the results they produce.

Post-Processing & Editing Workflow

How to cull, edit and deliver a consistent, polished gallery

All this for £19.99

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Gemma Louise Photography

Newborn Photographer Maldon, Essex
Specialist newborn offering Photography in family’s homes

📍 Based in Maldon Photographing babies in Maldon, Colchester, Witham and surrounding villages
📞 Phone:07947102118
✉️ Email:

gemma@gemmalouisephotographystudio.co.uk
 

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