Your Complete Guide to Newborn Photography – From Hospital to Studio & Beyond
Newborn photography is rewarding and specialized niche that requires skill, patience, and the right guidance. At Unraveled Academy, we offer a range of newborn photography courses tailored to every style – whether you’re looking to master posed studio sessions, lifestyle newborn portraits, outdoor golden hour magic or intimate Fresh 48 hospital moments.
EXPLORE OUR TOP NEWBORN COURSES & LEARN HOW TO:
Master safe and natural newborn posing
Work with natural and artificial lighting for dreamy results
Capture candid, emotive storytelling newborn sessions
Edit like a pro to enhance delicate skin tones and soft textures
Our Top Newborn Photography Courses:
The Art of the Fresh 48, Working with Newborns with Becci Ravera
Master the art of Fresh 48 photography by capturing a newborn’s first moments in the hospital. Learn everything from gear prep to marketing your sessions and get an exclusive free preset from Becky!
✔️ How to prepare for a Fresh 48 session – gear, client communication & what to bring
✔️ Lighting & workflow tips for capturing natural, emotional hospital moments
✔️ Behind the scenes video of a full Fresh 48 session + editing tutorial
✔️ Marketing strategies to book more Fresh 48 sessions and grow your business
Studio Newborn Photography with Stefanie Palmacci
Take the stress out of studio newborn photography! Learn pose-perfect techniques, lighting setups, and editing tricksto confidently capture newborns—even the fussy ones!
✔️ Beanbag posing techniques for soft, dreamy newborn portraits
✔️ Master studio lighting – best setups for controlled, consistent light
✔️ The base wrap method – creating the perfect newborn wrap foundation
✔️ Behind the scenes session with siblings, prop posing & full editing tutorial
The Art of Newborn Photography with Iris & Willow Photography
From newborn safety to editing composites, this course covers everything you need to know about photographing newborns creatively and safely.
✔️ Newborn safety essentials – how to keep babies secure & comfortable
✔️ Shooting & editing composites – step-by-step behind the scenes
✔️ Using props creatively – behind the scenes with unique newborn setups
✔️ Family + newborn posing – guiding parents & siblings for stunning images
The Unexpected | Making the Best of Every In-Home Newborn Session with Mariah Clemons
Learn how to navigate lifestyle newborn photography, from posing in-home sessions to handling tricky lighting and fussy babies.
✔️ How to prep clients for in-home newborn sessions & set expectations
✔️ Posing & lighting techniques for dark, small, or challenging spaces
✔️ Dealing with fussy newborns – tips for keeping sessions smooth & stress-free
✔️ Behind the scenes footage of a real in-home newborn session + editing
Golden Hour Family Newborn Photography with Liz Sparling
Master the art of outdoor newborn photography by capturing warm, glowing family portraits at golden hour while ensuring safety & comfort.
✔️ How to prep & plan for outdoor newborn sessions – timing, weather & location tips
✔️ Safe newborn posing outdoors – using props & guiding parents for natural shots
✔️ Lighting considerations – working with golden hour for soft, dreamy results
✔️ Behind the scenes video of a full outdoor newborn + family session
All of these courses –and hundreds more– are included in your Unraveled Academy membership for just $15 a month. You’ll also get access to an incredible community of like-minded creatives, exclusive freebies, monthly creative challenges, and new courses + behind-the-scenes content released every month. Whether you’re refining your newborn posing or mastering lifestyle sessions, Unraveled gives you everything you need to grow, create and stay inspired. Join us today and start learning instantly!
