APNPI Academy of Newborn Photography

 Learn from the Best in the Industry

The Academy has everything you need to master and improve your Newborn Photography Business, from beginner to advanced with courses in:

  • Posing - Newborn, Maternity, and Families!

  • Lighting - Bring your work to a whole new level!

  • Editing - Get that beautiful look you’ve been wanting!

  • Marketing and Branding - is easy and the key to growth!

  • Pricing - for profit to grow a sustainable business!

  • IPS Sales - a whole new experience for your clients!

  • Styling and Creating - Indulge and have fun. You deserve it!

  • Safety - the cornerstone to every session!

  • and more...

The APNPI Academy provides you with one place to go for all of your educational needs as a newborn photographer including inspiration, and community!

Apnpi Academy collage of instructor's headshots.

Check out our Collections to help you choose your path!

“Pricing has been a tough one for me, but Bryan makes it make sense and has left me feeling empowered!”

— Kimberly

“I’m so thankful for this organization and the opportunities it provides to push me to be better. Hearing the comments by the judges on my images and then having educational tools to guide my growth has been invaluable. Thank you!”

— Chelsea M.

Training, inspiration, and community...

 

This is for you if...

You want to see an immediate improvement in your posing and lighting

You want to save time and money and improve your business

You want to share your passion of newborn photography

You'd like access to industry leaders time and knowledge

You're looking for a community of supportive photographers

You're interested in life-long learning, growth and development

 

FAQs

  • Yes! Our membership options allow you to sit in the driver's seat. You can choose to participate in the Apnpi Academy without joining our APNPI Organization. You will gain access to our Instructor Videos in our Inspire Masterclass offerings and Thrive Series collection and can participate in instructor discussions in our Facebook Group. When you're ready to strive for recognition and achievements, you can head over to the APNPI Organization and join our elite membership for a discounted rate! You will also be eligible to participate in the APNPI Image Competition!

  • Of course! Our membership options allow you to steer your experience. You can choose to participate in the Apnpi Organization without joining our APNPI Academy offering. You will gain access to our Safety Course, Credentialing, Accreditation and Designation programming and can participate in our twice yearly Image Competitions. You'll even gain access to a selection of sample content from our APNPI Academy offerings and can participate in membership discussions in our Facebook Group. When you're ready to strive for posing perfection or to improve your business acumen, you can upgrade your membership to Platinum status and enjoy the best of both worlds!

  • When you choose to immerse yourself in both the APNPI Organization and APNPI Academy offerings, you will gain access to a complete pathway to professional improvement and achievement joining a long list of members and a collaborative community of photographers. Our Organization and Academy offerings are varied, diverse and thorough. Together, they provide you with a complete collection of resources at a discounted rate to help you find the easy path to success in your career as a photographic artist.

  • Yes! We offer year long renewable memberships in both our Organization and Academy offerings. You can join at any time to gain access to the full compliment of resources, programming and videos. Bonus content is continually being added to our offerings and all content for the year remains available for your access.

  • Courses are available for you to view from the comfort of your own home, at any time that suits you. You can log in at any time, and our instructors are always available to connect in the facebook group.

  • Due to the digital nature of the courses and to respect our instructors’ intellectual property, we are unable to offer refunds.

    We do however offer an impressively curated selection tailored to accommodate and stimulate all levels, and we’re confident you will find something you like at the APNPI Academy.

A Note From The Creators

Hi there! We're Stephanie and Cara and we're interested in your journey as a newborn photographer. We endeavor to offer you the help and support you need to become the best version of yourself and to build a skilled and sustainable business.

Are you struggling with your posing, lighting or editing skills? Do you feel disconnected from your peers or lonely in your passion? We're here to help!

We offer two types of membership to help you to achieve excellence in your career as a photographer.

Our APNPI Organization offers you credentials, Accrediations and Designations along with two yearly image competitions where you can let your light shine and achieve industry revered accolades.

Additionally, our APNPI Academy programming offers you access to a curated selection of impressive teachers.

We can’t wait to work with you! xo

Curated Collections: Choose Your Path to Success

Artistic Skills

Posing:

  • Newborn Photography Essentials: Your Complete Start Up Guide

  • Newborn Poses

  • Essential Newborn Poses

  • The Art of the Womb Bowl

  • Transitioning Newborns Workflow

  • My Client Favs - Heartbowl & Swing Composite

  • Working With Older Awake Newborns

  • Newborn Sibling & Family Flow

  • Child Portraiture with Toddlers & Small Children

  • The Natural Photographer - Baby Led Posing

  • Potato Sack Done Safely - From Wrapping to editing!

Maternity:

  • Maternity In Motion

  • Maternity Inspirations - Creating Unique Portraits

Studio and Setups:

  • Creating Dream Floral Newborn Sets

  • The Tiny Studio

  • Newborn Posed Photography Without A Studio

  • Fresh 48 Sessions

Personal & Skills Growth

  • Dipping Your Toes In Image Competition

  • Crushing Perfectionism: Unleash Your Creative Potential

  • The Birth of a Photo - Planning Award Winning Images

Lighting:  

  • Elevate Your Lighting

  • All About Light: Creating a Varied Gallery Using Light

  • Uplighting with Kayleigh Ashworth

Editing:

  • Little Lightroom Secrets 

  • Mastering the Fundamentals of Photoshop

Business Savvy

  • Marketing Essentials with Stephanie Robin

  • Journey to a Multi 6 Figure Studio

  • How To Set Financial Goals and Achieve The Income You Want!

  • Monetize Your Mini Sessions!

  • Real World Marketing

  • Personal Brand Photos You Must Have & How To Use Them Effectively

  • IPS - In Person Sales Workflow

  • Pricing For Profit

  • Babies First Year Marketing Program