Pose every newborn
with confidence,
not fear.
gives you the knowledge, the protocols, and the certificate to back it up - so you and your clients know you take your job seriously.
gives you the knowledge, the protocols, and the certificate to back it up -
so you and your clients know you take your job seriously.
includes Exam with Certificate of Completion
One-time payment · Lifetime access
sale: $99
$200 USD
The Newborn Safety Course
You care so much about
Loving babies is a given. What you also need is the actual knowledge. The safety skills.
The confidence that comes from understanding why - not just hoping for the best.
But caring isn't enough.
doing this right.
You'll know exactly what to look for, what it means, and what to do the second you see it
What if the baby's colour changes?
What if I try an unsafe pose?
You'll know which poses are dangerous, which ones need composites, and how to say no confidently.
What if the baby won't settle during the session?
Is it hunger? Overstimulation? Just the age and stage. You'll know what cues to look for so you know best next steps.
If you've ever wondered...
Hi, I'm Lisa.
YOUr instructor
I've been exactly
where you are.
I started with zero training. I was guessing. Holding my breath. Terrified every time I picked up a baby that I was going to do something wrong.
After 1,400+ newborn sessions, I've seen everything — the purple fingers, the startle reflex that comes from nowhere, the prop that could have gone very wrong.
I built this course around the things I desperately wish someone had handed me on day one.
"The image is NEVER more important than the child. That's the heartbeat of everything I teach."
By the end of this course? It'll be your heartbeat too.
1,400
real sessions behind this curriculum
6
in-depth safety modules
10
golden safety rules you'll never forget
What's inside The Course
Create a safe experience for every newborn in your studio.
Newborn Physiology
- How to move a baby safely — push, never pull
- Skin colour changes: acrocyanosis vs. central cyanosis
- Fontanelle, jaundice, Mongolian spots, hip dysplasia + more
Studio Environment
- Temperature, noise levels, and your health & wardrobe
- How to create a safe space for new mamas too
- What overheating and over-cooling actually look like
Posing Safety
- Which poses risk the airway — and why I skip them
- Prop safety, composite technique, and awake baby rules
- How to train a spotter (and why parents aren't always enough)
Newborn Behaviour
- Sleep cycles and when to begin posing
- The Moro reflex — triggers, strategies, and why it matters
- Overstimulation cues, overtired babies, and when to stop
Feeding & Soothing
- Why a full baby is your most important safety tool
- Cluster feeding, feeding tubes, and alternative methods
- Soothers: how to respect parents' choices without pushback
Business & Legal Safety
- Liability insurance and releases — non-negotiable
- Digital consent: sharing images ethically and legally
- Loss, NICU sessions, and rainbow babies handled with care
Includes Safety Exam with Certificate of Completion + Badge for Your Website
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sale: $99
$200 USD
Newborn Safety Course
The transformation
Before.
After.
Guessing what's safe and what isn't
Holding your breath every time you pick up a baby
Piecing safety info together from random reels
No credentials to show nervous parents
Unsure what to do when something goes wrong
A real safety framework you trust completely
Calm, grounded confidence at every session
One comprehensive, expert-led course — not a patchwork
A certificate of completion to show clients you're trained
You know exactly what to look for and what to do
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This is for you if...
You're just getting started and want to do this the right way from day one.
You've done a session and had a moment of "wait... was that safe?"
You want credentials you can genuinely show to clients.
You're tired of piecing safety info together from Instagram and Pinterest and hoping for the best.
You want to feel calm and grounded at sessions — not white-knuckling it every time you pick up a baby.
Enroll Now ($99)! →
You care deeply about the babies in your care and want the knowledge to match.
You're not "too new" to learn this.
You're exactly right on time.
Every single baby you'll ever photograph deserves a photographer who knows what they're doing. And you deserve to walk into every session feeling grounded, prepared, and genuinely confident.
That starts here. That starts now.
Got Questions?
Let me answer those real quick.
I'm a complete beginner — is this too advanced for me?
This is literally built for you. Starting with safety means you learn the right way from day one — no prior experience needed at all.
How long does it take to complete?
It's self-paced, so you go at your own speed. Most students finish in a weekend. There's no deadline and zero pressure.
Can I actually show the certificate to clients?
Yes! It's a real certificate from The Newborn Photography School, plus a website badge. Add it to your site, share it on social, frame it if you want — it's yours.
Is this standalone or part of a bigger program?
Both. It's completely self-contained as your safety foundation. It's also included inside the full Newborn Photography School if you want to go deeper on posing, lighting, editing, and business.
I already know basic safety stuff — will I still learn something?
I promise you — yes. This course covers things most photographers never think about: positional asphyxia, circulatory changes mid-pose, working with hip dysplasia and feeding tubes, digital consent ethics, and legal liability. There is a LOT in here.
Have another question? Email us at lisa@themilkyway.ca
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