Speciality maternity photography training.

so that at the end of the course, you ll be confident enough to take Maternity Photography.

Includes 2 days live workshop

Learning from the first Newborn, maternity and kids speciality studio thats still producing amazing images every day has many advantages . You ll witness firsthand about how to approach a session and how to structure each session to the best advantage

Sessions will be mostly interactive and hands on. There ll be more doing and less talking.

Since we cover both technical, artistic and importantly business aspects – you ll be more than ready for the professional workplace

Maternity photography

Safety

Maternity sessions require a thoughtful approach to ensure the comfort and well-being of the mother at all times. This module covers safe posing practices, physical support techniques, and how to adapt the session to different stages of pregnancy.

Types of Poses

From standing silhouettes to seated and lying-down poses, learn a wide variety of flattering maternity poses that beautifully celebrate the pregnant form. You’ll understand how to direct and adjust poses based on the mother’s comfort, body type, and trimester.

Types of Costumes

The right outfit can transform a maternity session — from flowy gowns and wrap dresses to fitted silhouettes and fabric draping. This module helps you understand which costume styles complement different body shapes, themes, and shooting environments.

Flow Posing

Flow posing allows you to transition smoothly between poses, keeping the session relaxed, natural, and time-efficient. You’ll learn how to guide your client through a sequence of looks without breaking the creative momentum of the shoot.

Family Poses

Incorporating partners, children, and family members adds warmth and emotion to a maternity session. Learn how to pose and direct the entire family to create genuine, heartfelt images that tell the story of this special chapter in their lives.

Set Building

A thoughtfully designed set creates a stunning visual backdrop that elevates the entire maternity gallery. This module covers how to layer textures, props, florals, and backdrops to build unique, personalised sets that reflect your creative identity.

Handling

Learn how to make your client feel at ease from the moment they walk in — from managing nerves and discomfort to guiding movement and expression naturally. A photographer who handles their client with warmth and confidence creates space for truly authentic, beautiful images.

Costumes

Building and curating a strong costume wardrobe is one of the best investments a maternity photographer can make. You’ll learn how to source, style, and organise gowns, wraps, and accessories that cater to a variety of themes, skin tones, and client preferences.

Themes

From ethereal and boho to royal, dark moody, and floral fantasy — themes give maternity sessions a distinct creative direction. This module teaches you how to conceptualise a theme and align every element including props, colours, and costumes to bring it to life cohesively.

Lighting

Lighting in maternity photography shapes the mood, highlights the belly, and brings a luminous quality to the skin. Learn how to work with natural window light, outdoor golden hour light, and studio lighting setups to create images that are soft, dramatic, or anywhere in between.

Genres

Maternity photography spans fine art, lifestyle, boudoir, and outdoor editorial styles — each appealing to a different type of client. Understanding the distinct genres helps you carve out your niche and communicate your style clearly to attract your ideal clientele.

Compositions

Strong compositions are what give a maternity image its visual impact and artistic depth. This module explores framing, symmetry, negative space, leading lines, and layering techniques that draw the viewer’s eye to the beauty of the expecting mother.

Make Up

The right makeup enhances the mother’s natural glow and ensures she looks and feels her absolute best on camera. Learn how to guide clients on pre-session makeup prep, and understand how different makeup styles interact with various lighting conditions and editing styles.

Editing & Post Production

A polished editing workflow is what takes your images from great to gallery-worthy. This module covers colour grading, skin retouching, background cleanup, and developing a consistent editing style that becomes your visual signature.

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 –
Two Days Maternity Photography Workshop with Model This hands-on two-day workshop gives you the opportunity to put every concept into practice with a live model in a fully guided, real-world shooting environment. You’ll walk away with a stronger portfolio, a confident workflow, and the creative and technical skills to deliver exceptional maternity sessions.