Newborn Photography Master Class
Join Tracy Sweeney for a masterclass in newborn photography! Filmed on location in Tracy’s studio, you’ll learn the essentials for getting started photographing newborns. Safety and comfort is job one in newborn photography, and Tracy starts off sharing her methods for keeping babies safe, warm, and soothed. From there, Tracy takes you through her choice of gear and lighting, and then gives you a front row seat for a series of newborn sessions. You’ll learn how to wrap the baby, how to pose the baby on a variety of props, and how to maximize the time spent on set to give you a variety of looks in a short amount of time. Family photos are part of the package, and Tracy shares her process for working with the family in a variety of configurations. After the shooting is done, you’ll learn Tracy’s workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop for creating the final polished images that go on to become timeless heirlooms for the family.
Release Date: 2017-08-31
Lessons
Introduction
Join Tracy as she shares how she got started, and introduces what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 9 mins 44 seconds
Soothing Techniques
Essential tips for keeping a baby comfortable, happy, and safe during your session.
Duration: 4 mins 27 seconds
Newborn Safety
Safety should be at the forefront of all your decisions during your shoot.
Duration: 6 mins 20 seconds
Photography Gear
Tracy shares her favorite gear for her newborn shoots.
Duration: 3 mins 23 seconds
Lighting Setup
Using a combination of natural light and continuous light, Tracy keeps her lighting simple.
Duration: 1 mins 49 seconds
The Beanbag
Tracy begins all of her sessions with the baby positioned on a beanbag.
Duration: 4 mins 10 seconds
Starting a Session
With the arrival of a new client, Tracy takes you through her process for starting her session.
Duration: 20 mins 17 seconds
Using Props
There are many opportunities for using props in your sessions. Tracy demonstrates how she positions a newborn in a basket.
Duration: 10 mins 44 seconds
Background Options
Inexpensive flooring options can be found to provide variety in your sets.
Duration: 14 mins 28 seconds
Family Photos
Family photos are an important part of the newborn session.
Duration: 11 mins 3 seconds
Adding Textured Layers
You can add texture by using multiple layers of materials.
Duration: 8 mins 10 seconds
Basic Editing in Lightroom and Photoshop
Tracy shares her beginning workflow in Lightroom to Photoshop.
Duration: 14 mins 28 seconds
Editing a Family Photo
Using Lightroom, Tracy edits one of the photos from the family shoot, and then syncs the adjustments across all other photos from that session.
Duration: 4 mins 24 seconds
Retouching Skin
After basic edits in Lightroom, Tracy moves to Photoshop to retouch the baby’s skin.
Duration: 12 mins 39 seconds
Creating a Composite
During the session, Tracy created several images with the intention of blending them together in Photoshop into a single composition.
Duration: 10 mins 28 seconds
Printed Products
The printed images created from your shoot become timeless heirlooms for the family that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Duration: 10 mins 47 seconds
Wrap Up
Tracy shares some closing thoughts to help you move forward with your newborn photography.
Duration: 1 mins 33 seconds