Who is this Course For?

Essence of Birth is for new birth photographers, birth workers and doulas who want to offer professional and exceptional birth photography to their community.

  • Brand new beginners who want to become professional photographers

  • Doulas who want to offer an in demand service

  • Birth photographers who are ready to elevate their work and artistry

  • Creatives and advocates craving feedback, guidance, and community

Want A Career Doing Work that Moves You and Changes the World?

Access course material as soon as you sign up and then join live calls every single month

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BONUSES!

These tools and sessions are designed to help you move faster into the role of birth photographer...and with more confidence. You’ll have the support, tools, and guidance to apply what you’re learning in Essence of Birth right away — not just understand it. Instead of piecing things together on your own, you’ll be positioned to show up more professionally, take aligned action sooner, and build momentum in both the course and your business.

  • Monthly Live Teaching Calls: Join for LIFE! Starting in January 2027.

  • BOTH a website review and a gallery review at the conclusion of the course.

  • A bonus birth photography bundle with additional presets, contracts, and email marketing toolkit to help you to start your business off right!

What You Will Gain:

  • A professional skill and a new career

  • Mastery of lighting, storytelling, emotion, and presence

  • A refined workflow from shoot → culling → editing

  • Clear confidence in unpredictable birth conditions

  • A supportive community + expert feedback

  • CERTIFICATION in Birth Photography from Birth Becomes You

  • A plan for business and marketing success

Course Curriculum

Essence of birth is a combination of prewritten and recorded material, weekly assignments, weekly live calls, and a portfolio review. We hold monthly live zoom calls for teaching, community, and mentorship.

  • Module 1: What makes birth different

  • Module 2: Low Light Mastery

  • Module 3: Authentic Birth Storytelling

  • Module 4: Real Birth Scenarios

  • Module 5: Editing and Workflow for Birth Photographers

  • Module 6: Building a sustainable and profitable business

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THE ESSENCE OF BIRTH EXPERIENCE

The Essence Experience

A combination of pre-written and pre-recorded material with live, continued teaching and support

  • Monthly Live Calls

    Talk to Jenn and Monet about your course questions and learn from them LIVE each month. All calls will be recorded and available to rewatch. 12:30pm EST on the third Wednesday of each month.

  • Personalized Feedback

    Personal feedback from one of the world's leading birth photographers on a gallery of your choice.

  • Private Critique Threads

    Want constructive critique as you refine your work? We have a positive and encouraging space for that!

  • Facebook Group

    Join our Facebook Group for Certified Birth Photographers and have a built in Community right from the start!

  • Certification

    Receive a worldwide recognized Birth Photography Certification at the end of the course.

  • Starter Bundle

    Contracts, Guide, Toolkit, Presets - all to get you started on your birth journey!

Hear From Some Of Our Former Students

Instructor(s)

Jenn and Monet BBH

Jenn and Monet are the cofounders of Birth Becomes You. Together, they've photographed almost 1000 birth stories. Jenn is based in Michigan, and Monet is based in Colorado. They are both birth photographers, birth videographers, doulas, and educators.

Ready to step into the deepest work of your photography journey?

The Oct Cohort is open for enrollment!

FAQ

Questions: We have the answers. Or email us at [email protected]

  • Refund Policy

    Because course material is available immediately, we do not offer full refunds. If you are not able to take the course you can transfer to a later cohort or receive a 50% refund. We are a small Woman Owned Business and this policy ensures that we can pay our employees and instructors.

  • Sliding Scale Options

    We do offer a sliding scale for folks with food and housing insecurity. Please email us at [email protected] for more info.

  • Will we be meeting in person?

    We will monthly teaching/mentoring calls via zoom. They will take place on the third Wednesday of each month at 12:30pm EST. We record all calls if you can't make them live. And you can keep on joining these calls for as long as you are working as a birth photographer!

  • How long does the course take?

    The Course takes 6 full weeks to complete. You have LIFETIME access to the course material and will be able to revisit lessons and take as much time as you need.

  • What is a Certified Birth Photographer?

    By taking the course and completing it, you will become a BBY Certified Birth Photographer (BBCBP). By becoming Certified, you will set yourself apart as a trustworthy and knowledgeable professional. Our Certified Birth Photographers enjoy numerous benefits including access to a private, members-only group, a Certified listing on our world-wide photographers map, warm leads from our ‘Find a Photographer’ website form, and priority mentions on our blog, social media, and in our newsletter. You can read more about certification and what it includes here: https://birthbecomesyou.com/essence-of-birth-online-course

  • How Much Does this Course Cost?

    $1297 or we have several payment plan options.

  • How Long is the Course Content Available

    The course content is available for LIFE! This is a course that you can come back to, revisit, re-learn, and you don't have to worry about soaking it all in at once. We are HERE for you!

  • What is the difference between the Essence of Birth and Beginner BP

    The Essence of Birth is a comprehensive birth photography course that helps students build a sustainable, life-long career in birth photography. The Beginner Birth Photography course covers cameras, settings, lighting and basic birth scenarios. The Essence of Birth covers all of this and MUCH More.

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!

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We do sell out each time we run this course. Reach out if you have questions about the course at [email protected] *If you are from Canada, Australia, New Zealand - we have a coupon code for you to help you offset the exchange rate. Contact us at email above.

CERTIFIED BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHER

Included with your enrollment

When you complete our Essence of Birth course, you'll become a BBY Certified Birth Photographer. This professional designation is highly respected in the birth world and will help you grow your business, develop your professional reputation, and foster trust with birthing families.

TESTIMONIALS

Hear from some of our 1,000 students

My Confidence GREW!

Lindsey

"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!

Allie

"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!

Kristi

“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!

Shea

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!

Alex

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!