Newborn Photography 101: Capture Their First Moments
A course by Lidi Lima-Conlon, Newborn Photographer
Discover how to style and shoot a baby’s first photo session and learn how to edit the images in Photoshop
By capturing the first weeks of a baby’s life, parents can forever cherish the magical memories. Lidi Lima-Conlon, the award-winning photographer behind studio Newborns by Lidi, specializes in capturing those special first weeks that are precious to parents.
In this course, she teaches you how to prepare, direct, and photograph a newborn photo session, and edit your selected images in Photoshop. Sharpen your photography skills and learn to take baby photos that will be treasured for a lifetime.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 18 downloads
What's included in this course?
Get started by discovering Lidi’s backstory, and how a one-off trip to Ireland changed her life. Hear why she switched from a career in TV journalism to become a full-time photographer, by learning about the artists who inspired her to make a change.
Lidi shows you how to prepare for a newborn photoshoot and runs through the equipment she uses. She then shows you how to make sure the shoot is completely safe and explains the logistics of photographing a newborn. Learn how to wrap the baby for maximum visual effect before getting your props in place.
Next, Lidi takes you through three poses you can use in your shoot, various angles, and types of wraps. She guides you on safety precautions throughout, including how to make use of a spotter. Then see how to set up the final pose with a bean bag prop.
Choose your favorite photos from the shoot as Lidi guides you on what to look out for. Then explore some basic editing techniques in Photoshop, including retouching images and adding final effects. End the course by learning how to prepare the images to share online and with clients.
- 99% positive reviews (103)
- 6,946 students
- 16 lessons (2h 18m)
- 18 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Prepare and photograph a newborn photo shoot.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Photographers of all levels looking to start with newborn photography, as well as newborn photographers looking to improve their skills.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, some prior knowledge of photography is required.
In terms of equipment, you will need a DSLR or mirrorless camera, different types of lenses, and access to a device with Photoshop installed.
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Lidi Lima-Conlon
A course by Lidi Lima-Conlon
Lidi Lima-Conlon is a Brazilian-born photographer living in Ireland. During her early work as a TV journalist, she became fascinated by the visual aspects of her work and storytelling through images. Shortly after moving to Ireland from her home country in 2008, she took a photography course that served as the springboard for her current career. She began photographing everything from weddings and events, to landscapes but soon realized her talents lay in photographing families and babies.
Since then Lidi has established her own studio, Newborns by Lidi. At the Irish Professional Photographer & Videographer of the Year Awards in 2021, Lidi won both the Chairman’s Award and the Newborn Photographer of the Year title. She also gives mentoring sessions and is an ambassador for DreambooksPro.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparing for a Newborn Session
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Equipment
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Newborn Safety
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Getting Ready for a Newborn Shoot
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Wrapping Techniques
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Setting Up
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U3
The Photo Session
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Pose: Baby Fully Wrapped in a Prop
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Pose: Baby Half Wrapped in a Prop
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Pose: Side Lying Pose on the Bean Bag
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U4
Editing and Sharing Your Work
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Culling and Getting Images in Photoshop
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Editing: Background, Shapes and Skin Tones 1
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Editing: Background, Shapes and Skin Tones 2
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Editing: Blemishes and Final Touches
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Sharing Your Work with Clients
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Instagram
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FP
Final project
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Newborn Photography 101: Capture Their First Moments
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers all the essential techniques, safety protocols, and workflows needed to start photographing newborns professionally.
You’ll need a DSLR or mirrorless camera, a couple of lenses, soft lighting, beanbags, wraps, props, and basic editing software like Photoshop to follow along with the course.
You’ll learn safe posing and wrapping techniques, newborn session workflows, prop setup, editing in Photoshop, parent communication, image culling, and how to present and share your photos with clients.
The course teaches you how to prepare a studio, use a preparation checklist, communicate with parents, and ensure all props and wraps are ready for a safe and smooth session.
You’ll learn step-by-step instructions for fully wrapped, twist front, picking toes, and side laying poses, focusing on safety, comfort, and visual variety.
The course covers comprehensive newborn safety protocols, proper posing support, temperature control, and hygiene practices to keep babies comfortable and secure.
Yes, the course provides detailed guidance on editing newborn photos in Photoshop, including skin retouching, color correction, removing blemishes, and sharpening portraits.
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Excelente curso, encontré muchos consejos y tips que son muy importantes, para realizar mis sesiones de New Born, además de que explica con mucha claridad
Muy bueno!
I learned so much. Thank you very much for this class. Appreciate it!
i learned a lot from you. thank you so much
Ella es fantástica. Explica súper bien y me han encantado sus técnicas de edición.