Master Newborn Photography with Safety & Artistry
Hands-on training in Kathmandu Valley for emerging and working photographers. Learn clinical safety, soothing secrets, studio lighting, and how to build a thriving newborn studio.
Curriculum Scope
Designed for Every Stage of Your Career
Whether you are picking up a camera for the first time or transitioning from wedding photography to newborn portraiture.
Core Competencies
Practical, Real-Session Mastery
Every student observes and assists in real live client sessions at our Kathmandu studio.
Physiological Safety & Handling
Reading baby cues, infant temperature control, spotter coordination, and safe composite posing.
Artisanal Wrapping Techniques
From foundational egg wraps to intricate parent-requested styling with Nepali Dhaka textures.
Studio Lighting & Camera Optics
Directional softboxes, rim lights, focal lengths, aperture control, and color temperature mastery.
Unrushed Workflow & Soothing
Session timeline management, reading unsettled cues, and calming techniques.
Fine-Art Retouching & Compositing
Photoshop newborn skin retouching, background enhancement, and multi-exposure composite creation.
Studio Business, Pricing & Marketing
Packaging, pricing strategy, contracts, client consultations, and social media reels marketing.
Workshops & Certifications
Three Comprehensive Training Tracks
Foundation Course
Course Outcome:
Wrap a newborn safely, work through basic poses, handle a baby confidently, and assist during a real session.
Inclusions & Certification:
- ✓Certificate of completion
- ✓Course notes
- ✓7 days of WhatsApp support
- ✓Live session participation
Module Highlights:
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
Intimate cohort sizes with one-on-one mentor guidance.
Inquire About Foundation CourseProfessional Photographer
Course Outcome:
Run a professional newborn session independently, start to finish.
Inclusions & Certification:
- ✓Certificate
- ✓Editing presets
- ✓Workflow PDFs and shooting checklists
- ✓30 days of WhatsApp support
- ✓3 live sessions: observe, assist, then lead
Module Highlights:
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
Intimate cohort sizes with one-on-one mentor guidance.
Inquire About Professional PhotographerMaster Certification & Business Mentorship
Course Outcome:
Run safe, professional sessions independently, set up and operate a premium studio, and build a business around it.
Inclusions & Certification:
- ✓Contracts and pricing templates
- ✓Welcome guides and marketing templates
- ✓Editing workflow and gear guide
- ✓Prop supplier contacts
- ✓3 months of weekly mentorship
Module Highlights:
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
Intimate cohort sizes with one-on-one mentor guidance.
Inquire About Master Certification & Business MentorshipTraining FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions by Students
Do I need photography experience to join?
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Take Your Newborn Photography to the Next Level
Reach out with your experience level and goals. We will match you with the right training track and upcoming dates.