Learn from award-winning international photographer, Rebecca Connolly, in her ONE day INTENSIVE newborn photography workshops.
* we work through EACH STAGE of the newborn photography shoot, including set-up, soothing, posing transitions, prop selection, styling and post-processing.
* you receive hands-on assistance to perfect your SOOC image.
* we cover camera settings and white balance adjustments so that you can set your camera CORRECTLY to achieve BEAUTIFUL skin tone.
* an in-depth studio lighting tutorial SPECIFICALLY for newborn photography
* the inside secrets to Rebecca's UNIQUE and highly sucessful posing work flow.
* shooting angles and real-time ON THE SPOT feedback and correction (to achieve the best angles for every pose covered).
* Rebecca's post-processing techniques to put the finishing TOUCHES on your images.
* successful business strategies, including marketing, pricing and branding, to assist you in turning your business into a profitable photographic studio.
Posing flow is the KEY to a successful newborn session.
I have worked out a very UNIQUE way of linking poses together - my posing flow will change the way you conduct your sessions. You will have OPTIONS for linking different poses, you will feel CONFIDENT in your sessions and you know how to move the baby easily and gently to achieve huge galleries, maximising sales!!
All workshop attendees will receive an electronic copy of Rebecca’s 30 page ‘Posing Guide Book’ covering 16 different poses! With extra tips and tricks, this Posing Guide will help you remember everything you learn on the day of the workshop! I have made a pledge to make this Posing Guide (and the secrets to my Posing workflow) ONLY available to my attendees - join one of my workshops and this wealth of knowledge could be yours!
So much information will be given on the day that it is hard to absorb everything.
To help you remember some of the key items covered on the workshop day, all attendees have access to my photography videos (filmed LIVE during my various workshops)– these videos cover wrapping, posing and photoshop skin editing tutorials! I am continuing to add to these vidoes. The videos are available for watching in my private facebook group for workshop attendees.
“I just watched the video and this is what I have to say… I’ve purchased a skin tone workshop before, videos are probably over an hour long but I just have learned MORE from your 8 minute video than from that hour of videos! You explained the principals of fixing the skin tone and that can be applied to any skin tone problems, not just newborns! I love the way you teach and explain things, I love this video and I love your Australian accent” ~ Monika Wilimczyk, New York City Workshop Class
Photoshop is used to put the finishing touches on images - but remembering the steps can be overwhelming.
I have created Photoshop Actions SPECIFICALLY for my newborn photography workflow. You will receive ALL of these actions as part of the bonus materials!
“Just want to say your actions are bloody amazing – your reduce mag and purple are the best I have ever used. And the rosy cheeks – awesome. Yes I’m an action junkie! And your gold vignette was made for me! I guess maybe because I’m using them in conjunction with your skin editing curves layer video it all works wonders! Thank you!” ~ Bec Thomas, Adelaide Workshop Class
YES, absolutely! Each workshop is limited to between 4 to 7 attendees (depending on the host's studio size) as I strongly believes in providing an intimate learning experience to ensure one-on-one time with each attendee. I want to be able to really TEACH you and for each person to be fully involved in the workshop.
YES! As the workshops are small groups, you will get to be involved in helping me pose the baby. You will be up close, right next to me - seeing and helping with everything I do on the workshop day.
YES, I will be right next to you as you take the shot! I will give you directions and feedback and you will have the opportunity to fix your camera angles and re-shoot the pose (providing the baby is nice and sleepy).
YES! Because the group is small, I actually tailor each workshop to the specific group. You will be able to tell me anything you really want covered and I will make sure to include that in the schedule for the day.
YES it is. All experience levels are welcome. Do not be scared, as it will be a small group, it will be a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The only knowledge you need is how to work your camera in manual mode (and I will help you with specific camera settings on the day).
YES! After the workshop class, attendees will be invited to join a private facebook group with other past attendees, to provide on-going learning and support in your photography journey. I am very active in this group, posting tips and tricks and image critiques.
Unfortunately no. The workshop is not open to photographers that already teach workshops or provide mentoring (including on-line mentoring/workshops) in newborn photography.
* Sydney workshops (in Rebecca’s studio) …… $1400 ($1199 for Early-Booking price)
* Australian workshops (other than in Sydney) …… $1500 (Early-bird booking price is $1299)
^^ prices include GST (for Australian tax purposes)
* For Europe and UK workshops, check the price for each location, by clicking the photo tile below.
* 1:1 Private Mentoring …… $1800 (USD)
* 1:3 Group …… $1350 (USD)
* Small Group Workshop (4 - 6 people) … $1100 (USD)
YES! Payment plans are available
* Washington DC | April 9
* Boston | April 14
* NYC (Northern NJ) | April 19
* Orlando | April 24
8:45am – 9:00am: Meet and Greet
9:00am – 10:00am: Introduction to Studio Lighting [Morning Tea]
10:00am – 11:30am: Newborn Model: Bean Bag Posing
11:30am – 1:00pm: Newborn Model: Bean Bag Posing and Transitioning to Floor Posing
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Q&A – Business Strategies (marketing, pricing and branding) [Lunch]
2:00pm – 4:00pm: Newborn Model: Floor/Prop Posing
4:00pm – 4:30pm: Q&A and de-brief [Afternoon Tea]
4:30pm – 5:45pm: Photoshop Re-Touching