Newborn Photography Training, Kathmandu, Nepal
Learn newborn photography with safety, patience and intention.
Hands-on training for photographers in Nepal, from a first introduction to newborn handling through to running a professional newborn photography business.
Who This Is For
Training for wherever you're starting from
Complete beginners with no photography background
Maternity or event photographers adding newborn sessions
Working photographers who want to shoot newborns professionally
Studio owners building or scaling a newborn photography business
Parents who simply want to learn how to handle and photograph a newborn safely
What You'll Learn
A practical curriculum, not just theory
Safety & handling
Reading a baby's cues, safe spotting, and knowing when to pause or change a pose.
Wrapping
From foundational wraps to advanced, fast, parent-requested styles.
Posing
Wrapped and bucket poses through to composite and family posing.
Lighting & camera technique
Window light, continuous light and flash, shadow control and lens selection.
Studio workflow
Running a session timeline, and working through a baby who won't settle.
Editing & business
Retouching workflow through to pricing, branding and marketing, covered in the Professional and Master courses.
The Hands-On Experience
You learn by being in the room
Every course includes live session participation, starting by observing a real newborn session, moving on to assisting with wrapping and posing, and in the longer courses, leading a session under supervision. Reading, watching and doing are treated as three different skills.
Training Courses
Three courses, depending on where you're starting
No price is listed here. Every course ends in a conversation about the right fit, current pricing and available dates.
01
Foundation Course
5 days, 1 hour a day
Wrap a newborn safely, work through basic poses, handle a baby confidently, and assist during a real session.
- Complete beginners
- Maternity photographers moving into newborn work
- Hobbyist photographers
- Parents wanting to learn the basics
Included
Certificate of completion · Course notes · 7 days of WhatsApp support · Live session participation
Day 1: Introduction
- Newborn age windows and why timing matters (5–14 days)
- Safety principles and studio hygiene
- Reading baby behavior, equipment and camera settings
Day 2: Wrapping
- Wrap types and safe wrapping technique
- Popular wrapping styles and transitioning between them
- Keeping a baby calm through a wrap change
Day 3: Basic Posing
- Wrapped poses and bucket poses
- Beanbag setup and parent-assisted posing
- Safe transitions between poses
Day 4: Handling & Comforting
- Reading a baby's cues and settling techniques
- White noise and temperature management
- Working with a sleepy or unsettled baby
Day 5: Live Session
- Observe and assist during one real newborn session
- Practice wrapping and posing support
- See studio workflow and parent communication first-hand
02
Professional Photographer
12 days
Run a professional newborn session independently, start to finish.
- Photographers ready to shoot newborn sessions professionally
- Includes everything in the Foundation Course, plus advanced modules
Included
Certificate · Editing presets · Workflow PDFs and shooting checklists · 30 days of WhatsApp support · 3 live sessions: observe, assist, then lead
Safety & Handling
- Newborn physiology and reflexes
- Safety spotting for composite poses
- Risk assessment
Professional Wrapping
- Advanced wraps and variations
- Fast wrapping workflow
- Working to specific parent requests
Advanced Posing
- Tushy up, side pose, chin on hands, taco pose, womb pose
- Composite froggy pose
- Posing with parents and siblings
Lighting & Camera Masterclass
- Window light, continuous light and flash
- Softboxes and shadow control
- Lens selection, white balance and composition
Studio Workflow
- Preparing parents and baby
- Managing the session timeline
- Troubleshooting a crying baby
Editing & Client Experience
- Lightroom workflow and Photoshop basics
- Skin retouching and color grading
- Consultation, delivery and client communication
03
Master Certification & Business Mentorship
1 month
Run safe, professional sessions independently, set up and operate a premium studio, and build a business around it.
- Photographers who want to build or scale a professional newborn photography business
- Includes everything in the Professional Course, plus business mentorship
Included
Contracts and pricing templates · Welcome guides and marketing templates · Editing workflow and gear guide · Prop supplier contacts · 3 months of weekly mentorship
Photography Mastery
- Every posing workflow, including twins and premature babies
- Sibling and family posing
- Luxury styling
Studio Setup & Gear
- Choosing a location and designing a studio
- Furniture, heating and props
- Lighting purchase and budget planning
Editing Masterclass
- Premium retouching and composite creation
- Background replacement
- Fast, high-end Photoshop workflows
Business Setup
- Pricing strategy and packages
- Contracts and invoices
- Customer experience, upselling, albums and prints
Marketing & Client Acquisition
- Instagram and Facebook marketing
- Organic reels and WhatsApp conversion
- SEO basics and handling enquiries
Branding & Financial Planning
- Building a premium brand and portfolio
- Pricing for profit
- Setting targets and a scaling plan
What to Expect
What happens after you enquire
01
Enquire
Tell us your experience level and which course interests you.
02
Talk it through
We'll confirm the right course, current pricing and available start dates.
03
Begin training
Start your course, including live session participation.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need photography experience to join?
No. The Foundation Course is built for complete beginners as well as hobbyists and photographers moving into newborn work for the first time.
Is the training hands-on?
Yes. Every course includes live session participation: observing and assisting during a real newborn session, not just watching demonstrations.
Which course is right for me?
It depends on where you're starting from. Complete beginners typically start with the Foundation Course, working photographers with the Professional Course, and those building a studio business with the Master Certification. Mention your experience when you enquire and this can be talked through.
What happens after I enquire?
You'll hear back directly to talk through the right course, current pricing and available dates.
Ready to start training?
Enquire with your experience level and the course you're considering. We'll take it from there.
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