Newborn Photography Education and Mentoring
Below are options for newborn photography education with Jennifer McNeil Photography. Choose from several 1 on 1 options or learn with a friend! Contact Jenn for information about 2 on 1 options. All photography education, training, and workshops available as a resource for those currently practicing photography as a business. Mentee should have their own DSLR camera for most sessions.
Beginner Level Education:
Shadow Newborn Session
$250
- 2 hour
- Session with live baby
- Pre and post chat with Jenn
- Watch Jenn swaddle, soothe, pose, and photograph a newborn baby under 3 weeks.
- Ask questions before and after about the process
Hands on “SIB” Practice
$150
- 1.5 hours
- Watch and learn from Jenn as she positions a lifelike Stand-in-Baby
- Get hands on experience using this state of the art photography training tool
- Choose from a variety of topics including wrapping and posing
- Suitable for any level, customized to your needs
Safety Demonstration
$350
- 3 hours
- Session with live baby
- Breaks throughout to discuss in detail the safety of each aspect of a session
- Learn techniques for holding and positioning baby to keep him safe!
- Practice alongside Jenn with SIB
Intermediate / Advanced:
Assist A Newborn Session
$350
- 3 hours
- Gain confidence with newborns by learning hands on
- Watch as Jenn poses baby and help with safety and details
- Practice wrapping a live baby and soothing her to sleep
Portfolio Builder
$1020
- Pre-Requisites: Shadow Session, SIB Practice Session, and Assisting Session
- For those looking to add beautiful examples to their portfolio
- Jenn will guide you with wrapping and posing
- Use of studio equipment, props, wraps, and lighting
- Photos you take are yours to edit and promote yourself with
1 on 1 – Q & A
$100
- 1 on 1 Q & A – $100
- Speak directly with Jenn and get answers to questions about working with newborns
- Available in person, via phone, or online with Skype, IMO, or similar ap.
Bundles:
Monthly Mentorship
$150
- Includes 1 monthly 1 on 1 meeting
- Weekly assignments and image critique
- Continuous support via email
- 10% off any additional education/workshop/training while enrolled
- Limited to 3 students
- 6 months for $475, 12 months for $800
SIB + Shadow Day
$325
- 5 hours
- Includes a shadowed newborn session and a hands on SIB session
- Bonus extra hour of SIB practice
- Takes place in one day
- Includes lunch
- $475 value
Portfolio + Pre Reqs
$1450
- Includes all 4 trainings
- Watch, learn, and practice your newborn photography skills
- Portfolio builder to take place 1-2 weeks after completion of pre-requisites
- Includes lunch when SIB + Shadow taken on same day
- Bonus extra of 1 free month mentorship or $150 off a mentorship package
Photography Education Disclaimer
All education requires a 50% non-refundable retainer fee. Balance is due 2 weeks prior to session or training. Monthly mentoring is to be pain in full prior to enrollment.
