Birth Photography Course

Birth Photography Course

This isn’t just another birth photography course about technical skill. I need for you to forget about your camera for a minute. If you don’t possess the emotional foundations to make your technical skill sustainable your chances of burn out are high. I mean really high. Think; what good is it to have amazing, technically sound images, if you can’t book a client or hold space for the mother? In this course, we cover both!

Beyond photography skills, the course takes a deep dive into the emotional, psychological, and social aspects of birth. You’ll explore how to support clients during birth transitions, navigate trauma, and approach sensitive moments with empathy and care. Learn to work seamlessly with birth professionals, address emergencies with confidence, and foster strong community connections based on collaboration, not competition. Whether you’re working through personal healing or want to help change the narrative around birth, this course will prepare you to become a birth photographer who leads with heart, intention, and impact.

Module 1. Self Care and Gratitude – Build your business foundation on gratitude and self-care to attract bigger wins.

Module 2. Physiology of Birth – Understand physiological birth, emergencies, and how to navigate surgical birth confidently.

Module 3. Gear – Learn about various camera gear and exposure training to choose and use the best tools for your work.

Module 4. Light – Master physical light, lighting sources, and how to create beautiful lighting in photography.

Module 5. Marketing – Find your ideal client, define offerings, and learn to price confidently based on your value.

Module 6. Perceptions of Birth – Address generational trauma and emotional foundations around birth and perceptions.

Module 7. Imagery and Art – Explore different art mediums and their relevance to birth photography (student favorite).

Module 8. Working With Other Birth Professionals – Learn birth etiquette and collaboration skills, including scripts and templates.

Module 9. Loss and Emergencies – Gain skills in death literacy, emergency response, and emotional resilience in any birth setting.

Module 10. Workflow – Navigate Lightroom for importing, editing, saving, and creating consistent galleries.

 Module 11. Branding and Sales – Capture and communicate your brand’s quirks to attract your ideal clients authentically.

Module 12. Diversity – Create an inclusive business without tokenism, considering socioeconomics, race, and background.

Exit Portfolio – Submit a 20-image portfolio for certification; reflect on your journey and growth.

Bonus – Confidence – Ditch external validation and own your journey with unapologetic confidence.

• Mastery of Birth Photography Techniques: Develop proficiency in camera settings, lighting, and editing, specifically tailored for the unique challenges of birth environments.
• Comprehensive Understanding of Birth Processes: Gain in-depth knowledge of the physiological stages of labor, surgical births, and how to navigate emergencies confidently.
• Emotional Intelligence and Trauma Awareness: Learn to manage vicarious trauma, work through personal experiences, and approach each birth with sensitivity and respect.
  
• Effective Collaboration with Birth Professionals: Understand the dynamics of working alongside midwives, obstetricians, and other birth professionals, ensuring seamless integration into the birth team.
• Business Acumen and Branding: Acquire skills in marketing, client acquisition, pricing strategies, and building a brand that resonates with your target audience.
  
• Cultural Competency and Inclusivity: Develop practices that promote inclusivity, ensuring respectful representation of diverse cultures, identities, and experiences.
• Portfolio Development and Certification: Compile a professional portfolio showcasing your work, leading to certification and recognition in the field of birth photography.

Payment options available.