Beginner Birth Photography is OPEN

When you sign up Beginning Birth Photography You receive access to the course for a LIFETIME! Come back and refresh any time.

  • Photograph Your First Birth Toolkit

  • Six In-Depth Lessons with Photo and Video Examples

  • Taught by Expert and Award-Winning Birth Photographers

Pricing options

You can pay in full or pay in Monthly installments of $147

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This course is ideal for photographers or birth workers who want to start offering birth photography to their communities.

You will walk away with the foundational skills necessary to document births with confidence
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COURSE CURRICULUM

    1. Intro from Jenn and Monet

    2. IMPORTANT STUFF - Course Downloads and Freebies

    3. Share Your Journey with Your Local Community

    1. Objective

    2. Jenn's Why

    3. Monet's Why

    4. What Birth Photography Means to the Families We Serve

      FREE PREVIEW

    5. What Birth Photography Means to the Larger World

    6. Your "Why" and Connecting it to Your Marketing

    1. Objective

    2. Camera Basics

    3. Gear

    4. Recommended Gear List (Same as PDF)

    5. Mirrorless vs. DSLR

    6. Camera Settings - Labor

    7. Camera Settings - Birth

    8. Camera Settings - Postpartum

    9. White Balance, When to use Auto, When to use Kelvin

    10. Focus Video

    11. Focus

    12. Birth Photography Camera Settings Cheat Sheet

    13. Practice: Camera Gear and Camera Settings

    1. Objective

    2. Photographing at High ISO

    3. Black Foamie Thing Video

    4. Flash Info

    5. Practice: Flash!

    1. Objective

    2. Sacred Space

    3. Stages of Labor by Childbirth Educator Amanda

    4. Know When To Go!

    5. Labor and Birth Terms

    6. Sara Arias RNC-OB, C-EFM - Learn About Sara

    7. Understanding the Sterile Field and Maintaining Sterility in the OR

    8. Maintaining Sterility in the OR During Cesarean Birth - (duplicate content/hand out)

    9. Download Resources: Helpful Tips for Birth Photographers and Hand Out for Healthcare Professional

    10. Collaboration

    1. Objective

    2. Process from Camera to Computer to Lightroom

    3. Culling a Full Birth

    4. Culling a Full Birth - Video

    5. Import into Lightroom

    6. Lightroom Editing - Jenn's Video Tutorial

    7. Lightroom Editing - Monet's Video Tutorial

    8. Exporting Photos out of Lightroom

About this course

  • $397.00
  • 46 lessons
  • 3 hours of video content

TESTIMONIALS

My Confidence GREW!

"Prior to the BBY course I was insecure in regards to my business and willing to do just about anything to get clients, including offering sessions at embarrassingly low prices. After the BBY course I have more confidence and can’t wait to put into practice what I learned. I look forward to seeing my business grow as result of such an amazing experience."

Totally Amazing!

"You are all so AMAZING and I am SO glad I decided to invest in myself and my business! I feel like I have made great connections and have an excellent starting point for my business. I also feel like I gained more insight and valuable information to help support future clients in this amazing time of their lives. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

I AM DOING THIS!

“I was feeling isolated before the course but I don’t feel that way anymore. Before I would have been afraid to ask many questions, now I am no longer afraid ~ so get ready they will be coming your way! I was terribly naïve about birth photography before the workshop but I went from “maybe I can’t do this, to I think I can do this, to I AM DOING THIS!” You ladies are amazing and I am forever grateful to your kindness and your friendship...thank you from the bottom of my heart!”

My Business TOOK OFF!

Not only was it amazing to learn from Jenn and Monet, but my business took off when they featured my work as a certified BBY photographer.

Found my Community!

When I started this work, I felt very alone in my journey. No-one else here does birth photography. But after taking Essence of Birth and being part of the BBY community, I met so many people, near and far. I don't feel alone anymore. This is a great community of birth workers!

The Best Time to Learn is NOW!

Join us from the comfort of your home. Start today, study at your own pace!

Ours course includes direct access to the instructors. We answer your questions in the course each week! Many of our students will return to the course year after year, especially after a particularly challenging birth. We walk you through all the camera settings you need to capture ALL births from dark homebirths to cesarean births in the operating room!

SHOOT YOUR FIRST BIRTH TOOLKIT

INCLUDED

BONUS! We are including our $97 'Shoot Your First Birth' toolkit. Even if you've already photographed a birth, this toolkit is packed with valuable information, including: Etiquette, Camera Settings, Birth 101, Shot List Editing Tips Social Media and MORE!

FAQ

  • Refund Policy

    Because course material is available immediately, we do not offer full refunds. We are a small Woman Owned Business and this policy ensures that we can pay our employees and instructors.

  • What is the difference between Essence and Beginner BP

    The Beginner Birth photography course covers cameras, settings, lighting and basic birth situations. The Essence of Birth is a Certification Course that covers all things birth photography. We also discuss marketing and building a long term sustainable business, social media and much more! The Essence of Birth also has monthly continuing education calls that Beginner BP does not.

  • How long does the course take?

    Most students can complete the course in about one to two weeks, but many of our students return to the material again and again. You have LIFETIME access to the course material and will be able to revisit lessons and take as much time as you need.

  • How Much Does this Course Cost?

    $397. We also have payment plan ooptions!

  • Do I need a Camera to take this course?

    We have a list of camera recommendations in this course. Many students start the course before purchasing a camera, while others already have a beginner camera that they're using.