You’ve saved dozens of poses - but don’t fully understand them or how they flow.
You’re worried about safety, but not totally sure what “safe” actually means in practice.
You’re worried about lighting. And editing. And find things are smooth one session but not the next.
You’re learning…but not progressing the way you want to be. And you get stuck in a comparison loop.
You're not behind.
You just need the right foundation.
Any of these sound familiar?
"The knowledge that I have gained has taken my work to a whole new level."
"I LOVE what this course has empowered me to do!!!!"
"My images have transformed into images that I honestly can't believe are even mine!”
"Being able to watch the videos over and over again is fantastic!"
What are past students saying...
This isn’t just about learning to pose a newborn.
It goes deeper than that.
No more adjusting your setup three times mid-session.
No more wondering if your lighting is “close enough.”
No more hoping baby cooperates.
You’ll understand why things work - not just how to copy them.
That kind of clarity changes everything.
Instead of crossing your fingers before every gallery delivery…
you'll learn the Decision Tree Method™ and Confidence Workflow so you're never left wondering what to do next.
Consistency builds confidence.
Confidence builds reputation.
Reputation builds referrals.
It’s about becoming the kind of photographer who walks into every session calm, prepared, and completely in control.
From Second-Guessing… to Certainty
From Inconsistent sessions… to Repeatable Systems
You can stop saving reels like it's homework.
No more bouncing between tutorials that contradict each other.
You'll learn things in order - starting with safety - so you can feel confident in your sessions and put your clients at ease.
From overwhelm… to a clear learning path
Here's what changes for you...
You're committed.
(that's not the problem)
You've probably already photographed a few babies, taken a course, practised on a doll, watched tutorials, maybe gone to an in-person workshop and bought enough wraps, blankets, props and tiny outfits to prove you're very serious about this.
But then a real baby is in front of you and you still don't completely trust yourself.
➜ You get the pose and wonder if it actually looks right.
➜ You question the light.
➜ The baby will not settle and suddenly you are thinking: What do I do next?
And underneath all of that is the bigger question:
How do I know if what I’m doing is really safe?
Inside The Newborn Photography School, everything is taught through the NPS 4S Method
Safety, Skill, System, Sustainability
TM
01
Safety
+ Baby physiology
+ Creating a safe environment
+ Posing safety
+ Protecting airways and spine
+ Newborn behaviour
+ Feeding and soothing
+ Legal considerations
Here's everything you'll learn inside...
Module 1
The Gear
+ Camera bodies
+ Best lenses for newborn sessions
+ My go-to settings
+ White balance considerations
... everything that actually matters, nothing that doesn’t.
02
Module 2
All About Baby
+ Handling newborns
+ Age considerations
+ Soothing techniques
+ Reading cues
+ Working with awake babies
...and knowing when to call it.
03
Module 3
....also includes safety exam with certificate of completion
Setting Up Your Studio
+ What to buy + what to skip
+ Props, fabrics, backdrops
+ Warming the space,
+ Prepping your setup like a pro.
...home-based, on-location or commercial space, you'll know exactly what you need (and what can wait!).
04
Module 4
Lighting
+ Natural light tips for even lighting
+ My go-to studio lighting setup
+ Understanding feathering
+ Light placement for each pose
+ Reference lighting diagrams
... you’ll confidently light any session and avoid the mistakes that make images look “off.”
05
Module 5
The Poses
+ All 7 foundational platform poses shown step-by-step (Taco, Taco Flip, Sidelay, Huck Finn, Tushie-Up, Chin- on-Wrists, Tucked-In)
+ How to prep your posing surface for each pose
+ Best angles and tips on diversifying your gallery
...first I'll show you the posing steps with a doll, then a real baby so you can follow along.
06
Module 6
Wrapping, Props
& Family Posing
+ Wrapping
+ Prop posing
+ Baby on black
+ Details shots
+ Parent, sibling, family posing
… and a reminder you don’t need a million props or flokatis
07
Module 7
Posing Flows & Behind the Scenes
+ Standard session workflows
+ Fussy baby workflows
+ Parent, siblings/family workflows
+ Mini-wrapped sessions
+ Twin posing flow
...and a chance to see full sessions to see it in real time.
08
Module 8
Editing + Workflow
+ Intro to Photoshop + Lightroom
+ Common newborn skin corrections (red, jaundice, flaky skin)
+ Backdrop/blankets wrinkles
+ Culling tips
...and a look at a full editing workflow from SD card to final storage
09
Module 9
Plus...
Client Communication, Studio Policies, and Setting Boundaries
Newborn
The
photography school
Let's build your foundation
Self-study
$495
$497
With Coaching + Community
Let's do this! →
I want this! →
USD
USD
✓ All video lessons
✓ Safety training + certificate
✓ The bonus templates
✓ Session prep guide guide
✓ Lifetime access
✓ Everything in self-study
$997
special!
✓ Monthly live 'pose-with-me' classes
✓ Monthly image critiques
✓ Private community
plus
(or 2 payments of $249)
Choose the best path for you....
The "I-fully-stand-behind-this" guarantee
If you join in good faith and genuinely don’t believe it provided you with the framework to become a safer, more skilled newborn photographer, contact me within 30 days and I'll refund your full registration.
This is meant to support you.
(...and I know it will!)
100%
money back guarantee
BONUS ALERT!
You'll also get access to over $100 worth of bonuses!
Sample Session Contract
While every country and region is unique, you can use this template to start creating your own studio contracts to keep you and your work protected.
Model Release Template
If you plan on sharing your images, you'll want your clients to sign a model release template. This is a great starting place to create your own!
Model Calls (Made Easy)
Get the exact scripts and strategies to find willing newborn models - so you can build your portfolio with confidence.
Newborn Session Prep Guide
This fully customizable 20-page Canva Newborn Session Prep Guide makes communicating with clients a breeze.
Anticipate client questions and create an amazing experience
“I don’t want you to feel lucky when a session goes well. I want you to feel prepared."
— Lisa
If we haven't met yet....
I'm Lisa
I want you to know I was not a natural at newborn posing.
I had sessions that humbled me. I had sessions where I drove home wondering if I'd made a huge mistake.
But after 16 years, photographing over 1,400 newborns and teaching hundreds of students, I've created a method that shortens the learning curve and I can't wait to share it with you!
Hello!
QUESTIONS
How do I access the videos?
Upon purchase, you'll receive info to login to our member site to access all the materials.
What's all included? Is this a subscription?
It's a one-time payment for all the video lessons, templates and downloads.
If you opt for community + coaching, as long as NPS is running you'll have access to the Inner Circle
How long do I have access?
How does LIFETIME sound?! You'll also have a chance to download the videos should a time come when it is no longer offered and available on the member site.
How does the payment plan work?
You'll have full access upon registration - because we know you're awesome and will honour the payment plan you choose!
If you want this to be the year that you finally commit to:
Learning newborn safety to protect your clients
Setting up your studio without breaking the bank on things you don't need
Understanding light - regardless of light source, so you can spend more time on posing - and not changing settings
Confidently know how to get babies into each of the poses - safely...and with minimal movements
Streamlining your session workflow to free up time and ensure a consistent experience for clients
Then I hope you'll join me inside of The Newborn Photography School!
Have another question?
Email us at lisa@themilkyway.ca