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I began experimenting with photography during my teenage years. Unfortunately for me, my artistic pursuits were inevitably put on hold as I built my career in finance. Then I had a baby... When my son was almost a year old, I complained to my husband that I didn’t have any great pictures of him. I had many mediocre shots, but nothing that really captured how I saw him.

If you’ve never entered before but have been considering putting your work up in front of a panel of judges I encourage you to do so. It not only pushes you to take your imagery that extra step further but to create something truly unique and it could possibly be your first step towards building a global audience for your body of work. Selecting your strongest images to submit is no small feat. You have to seriously assess your overall body of work, a challenge that you may not have attempte

For 40 weeks there is the amazing growth and development of a new life inside a mother’s womb. Throughout this time there is anticipation of what the child will be like. Even with the advancements of imaging technologies, there is an incredible level of mystery about the newborn. Will he have a nose like his dad’s? A head of hair or completely bald? How big is she going to be? These are all questions that can only be answered when the baby finally arrives.

Two of my favourite things in the world to photograph are newborns and animals so it goes without saying that I adore being able to shoot newborn with their fur siblings. As much as I love it, there are sometimes challenges involved and I am happy to share with you a few tips on capturing these types of images for your clients.

Micheala Henrichs was our recent image contest winner. She is sharing her inspiration and setup with us today on the blog!

Like so many others, I truly started my photography Journey when my kids were born, simply wanting to take better pictures of them... To document their lives. I didn't know what “lifestyle” or “documentary photography” was, but I knew that these tiny humans were my everything... My insides... My purpose. I wanted to freeze every moment in time.

Jennifer Blakeley is our featured photographer this month sharing a gorgeous family session.

Twyla Jones is a photographer based out of Florida with a unique and captivating vision with her subjects.

What computer specifications do you need to be an effective newborn photographer

B.C. Photographer Jillian Kirby shares her valuable tips for a great maternity session.

Guest Blogger BRYAN CAPORICCI answers follow up questions to his popular post on pricing.

A stunning beachside maternity photo from Stephanie Knowles.

Nevada Photographer Amanda Gates

A perfectly posed shot with loads of contrast.

March Mentor: Alli Peck

Spotlight Photographer: Matt & Erika

Inside the studio with Mary of Pebbles and Polka Dots.

Our image of the day comes to you from Emily Leeman Photography!

Beautiful Image from Andrea Kinter Photography

Image of the Day: Nikki Manning Photography

For the month of November, join me in welcoming our very own Keri Meyers as our resident mentor! Take a look at this Q&A with Keri, and be sure to take part in this wonderful opportunity to connect with one of the industries leading photographers!

This month, we welcome Stephanie Buckman of Stephanie Robin Photography as our mentor for August! Take a look at Stephanie's Q&A with us, and get to know her a little better!

Meg Bitton is known internationally for her stunning images of children, expectant mothers, and newborns. Take a peek at this exclusive Q&A with Meg!

This session was so special to me as it was for dear friends welcoming her newest little one. All photos were taken utilizing natural light in their home mid-afternoon with my Nikon D750 and the Sigma ART 35 mm lens. My f/stop was always 2.0-2.5 and my ISO varied from 500-1000 depending on which room of the house we were in. I upped my shutter speed whenever big brother was in the frame as well, as there isn’t anything calm or still about a 2 1/2 year old!

You’ve probably heard that you need to blog to get search engines like Google to notice your website. Now you may be wondering: what should you blog about? How often should you blog? How do you get your blog seen?

I love words. There are few things in this world that can stir up emotions and create change quite like words can. Photography is one of those other things that can knock someone off their feet and make them shed tears in the same moment. Both tools for engaging with people and their stories are impactful and have the capability to remain long after their creator. I’m lucky enough to be surrounded by lots of creative people, many of whom are photographers. As we talk about our work and passi

Picture your ideal client…the one who doesn’t question your pricing, pays your deposit no questions asked, and sings the praises of your work. We could all use more clients like that, right? But sometimes booking these clients feels like booking a unicorn. The good news is that they DO exist, you just need to find a way to reach them.

We are fresh out of tax season yet barely a quarter into the current tax year. This is a great time to take a look at your business and make sure you understand your tax situation and all the pieces that create it. I often compare taxes to painting a room. No one really likes doing it, but they love the end result! The success is truly in the prep work and planning. I have compiled a list of items that I find many of my new freelance clients have struggled with to share with you.

Whether you are just starting out or you are a seasoned photographer, finding the right vendors for your business is incredible. I couldn't tell you how much money I have wasted on software and products trying to find what was right for me. So I reached out to professional newborn photographer and co-founder of NewbornPhotography.com, Keri Meyers, and asked her about her favorite go-to vendors!

"I am a wedding and baby story photographer based in Atlanta, Georgia, but I go wherever these stories lead. I believe all expecting mothers should know that they are beautiful, strong, and loved. My greatest hope is to capture that strength and beauty on camera, to preserve that season of motherhood for not only mama-to-be, but for the legacy that comes after her, because of her. I believe in documenting the everyday moments of a newborn - a baby feeding or a snuggling - but with a classical po

Join Alli Peck of Glow Poraits in her 40 minute interview with NewbornPhotography.Com and learn about Alli's lighting setup, how she attracts her customers, gets her inspiration and more!

Then and Now feature with Nicole Jean Photography. The first image was taken in July 2014 at her first newborn modeling call and the second image was taken in March of 2017.

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