EDUCATION
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Photographing newborns & families has had my heart for decades, knowing that I am playing a part in creating meaningful and even generational memories that can showcase a time in life and history.
Throughout that journey, I have studied, researched, grown, travelled and mentored to gain the skills I have today. I believe our industry has so much knowledge to share with each other wherever we are in the journey, but finding the right resources, such as photography courses Calgary, and education can be hard to navigate at times!
I am thrilled to offer mentoring in Newborn photography, both online and in-person. Choose your learning path below.
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"Learning with Jody is a decision I would make again and again! She is an open book and shared her knowledge on every topic I needed. I love that she customized to my personal needs!"
Welcome to Newborn Photography Essentials – Your Journey to Mastering the Art of Newborn Photography
Are you ready to elevate your newborn photography skills and provide your clients with breathtaking, timeless portraits? Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your technique, Newborn Photography Essentials Masterclass is here to guide you every step of the way. With over 16 years of hands-on experience, I’ve created a course designed to give you the confidence and expertise needed to capture those precious first moments. From posing techniques to studio setup, this comprehensive course will equip you with everything you need to create stunning newborn sessions. Let’s get started on transforming your photography!
online course
coming april 1 2025
1:1 mentoring
1:1 at my Calgary In-home Studio: $900.00 CAD
$300 non-refundable deposit due at booking & remaining balance paid 1 week prior to mentoring. Payment plans are available.
Do you prefer to learn in a personal, hands-on environment? Are you eager to fine tune your posing skills but want to ensure you cover the steps and areas that are MOST important to YOU? Would you benefit most from a teacher that allows YOU to pose while directing your techniques?
Then 1:1 mentoring is for you! JAC Newborn Mentoring is one day of learning with JAC Photography! This full day of learning focuses on perfecting and safely posing newborns under 2 weeks of age. You WILL be allowed to pose and take photos as well as watch Jody in action.
Contact us for available dates! We are so excited to meet you and help you on your journey.
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I've put together some of my most valued tips & tricks in downloadable formats. Top soothing techniques, posing aids and workflow guidance! Please reach out & let me know what you would like to see added!
Check back often as we continue to add more resources.
The Resources
DOWNLOADS AND MORE
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Do you love this pose but can't quite figure out where you need to adjust details to feel confident?
The key to this pose is a relaxed and natural looking babe, no teetering, squishy faces allowed!
Get point by point tips to make sure you can finally master the froggy pose for good!
MASTER THE FROGGY
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"Jody's attention to the fine details made things click for me."
Designed to streamline your newborn sessions, these cards will guide you through a variety of timeless, beautiful wrapped poses to help you create stunning images with ease. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out, these cards are perfect for staying organized and inspired throughout your session.
posing cards
STEP-BY-STEP
WRAPPING
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Tried and true soothing techniques to get you through even the most alert of babes. While not every newborn wants to settle into a deep sleep for their session, when you learn the tools I've used in my sessions over the last 15 years, you'll feel confident in soothing so you can get a stunning gallery every time.
ANOTHER RESOURCE
SOOTHING TECHNIQUES
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“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”
— AARON SISKIND
Earlier on, I found myself struggling to consistently pose newborns. I have dedicated time to mastering the fine details of baby poses. These techniques allowed me to successfully transition between poses.
I'm so excited to share the essentials of my session workflow with you to help you gain confidence in your flow!
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