Speciality kids photography training.

Safety Working with children demands a proactive approach to safety, ensuring the shooting environment is free from hazards and age-appropriate at all times. This module covers child-safe prop usage, studio safety protocols, and how to create a secure, comfortable space where kids can move and play freely.

Types of Poses:

 Kids photography is all about capturing genuine energy and personality — from playful candid moments to structured portrait poses. You’ll learn how to guide children of different ages into natural, expressive poses that bring out their unique character without making them feel stiff or uncomfortable.

Types of Costumes :

The right costume can spark a child’s imagination and make sessions instantly more fun and engaging. This module explores a range of costume styles — from everyday outfits and themed characters to seasonal and prop-based looks — and how to style them for maximum visual impact.

Handling and Directing Kids :

 During Session One of the most valuable skills in kids photography is knowing how to connect with children and earn their trust quickly. This module teaches you age-specific communication strategies, games, and techniques to keep kids engaged, cooperative, and naturally expressive throughout the session.

Flow Posing :

Flow posing with children means staying flexible and capturing the magic in between the planned shots. Learn how to guide kids through a loose sequence of poses and activities that feel like play, so you never miss a genuine laugh, look, or moment.

Family Portraits:

How to Get the Most of It Family portrait sessions with children can be unpredictable — and that’s exactly where the magic lies. This module covers how to pose, direct, and connect with the whole family to capture warm, authentic images that go beyond the traditional stiff group shot.

Set Building :

A creatively built set transforms a kids session into a mini adventure that children naturally want to explore and interact with. Learn how to design age-appropriate sets using colours, props, textures, and themed elements that create visually striking images and keep kids genuinely engaged.

Handling :

Beyond technical skills, handling children during a session requires patience, energy, and the ability to read and adapt to each child’s mood. This module focuses on how to manage energy levels, deal with shy or over-excited kids, and keep sessions flowing smoothly even when things don’t go to plan.

Costumes :

A well-thought-out costume wardrobe can add tremendous creative value to your kids photography portfolio. You’ll learn how to source, organise, and style costumes for different age groups, themes, and occasions — and how to get kids genuinely excited about wearing them.

Themes :

 From whimsical fairytales and superhero adventures to seasonal and lifestyle themes, themed sessions are among the most popular and profitable in kids photography. This module teaches you how to develop compelling theme concepts and bring them to life through cohesive styling, sets, and storytelling.

Lighting :

Great lighting is just as critical in kids photography as in any other genre, but the challenge is achieving it while keeping up with fast-moving little subjects. Learn how to work with natural light, studio strobes, and continuous lighting setups to flatter children’s features and create the right mood for every session.

Genres:

Kids photography spans a wide range of styles — from fine art studio portraits and lifestyle storytelling to outdoor editorial and documentary-style candids. Understanding the different genres helps you identify your creative direction and build a portfolio that attracts your ideal clients.

Compositions :

Strong composition turns a snapshot into a storytelling image. This module explores framing, perspective, eye-level shooting, use of negative space, and layering techniques that help you create visually compelling kids portraits with depth and intention.

Twins :

Photographing twins brings its own unique charm and creative possibilities, along with a unique set of logistical challenges. You’ll learn how to pose, coordinate, and capture the special bond between twins — whether they’re cooperative or on completely different schedules — with patience and creativity.

Editing and Post Production :

A consistent and polished editing style is what ties your portfolio together and defines your brand as a photographer. This module covers skin retouching for children, colour grading, background cleanup, and building an efficient post-production workflow that delivers beautiful, consistent results every time.

AI Editing

AI-powered editing tools are transforming the way photographers handle post-production, cutting down hours of manual work. Learn how to use the latest AI tools for skin smoothing, outfit corrections, background enhancements, and colour consistency while keeping your images looking natural and true to life

Includes – One Day Kids Photography Workshop This immersive one-day hands-on workshop gives you the opportunity to apply everything you’ve learned in a real, dynamic shooting environment with child subjects. You’ll leave with practical experience, greater confidence in directing young clients, and stunning images to add to your growing portfolio.