Confident. Creative. Booked Out.
Learn newborn and maternity photography with structure and support — at a pace that fits where you are right now.
Strengthen your newborn photography skills and build a business that works for you.
Access 35+ expert-led courses
Learn at your pace, from anywhere
Choose a flexible membership, Pathway Bundle, or one-time courses
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APNPI Academy Membership
Ongoing access
Academy membership is designed to support confidence, consistency, and skill development — without pressure or needing to decide what to focus on next.
Many photographers use membership as their ongoing learning base.
Inside the Academy, learning is organized to help you:
build strong foundations in the right order
apply what you learn to real sessions with confidence
grow steadily without pressure or guesswork
stay supported as your work changes over time
Membership provides a home base for your learning — one you can return to whenever you need support.
Membership includes:
access to a growing library of newborn and maternity photography education
structured learning designed to support skill development over time
live and recorded critique opportunities to help you apply what you learn
ongoing education, challenges, and events
a supportive community of photographers at similar stages
$37/month or $397/year
“It helped me feel clearer about what to focus on in my photography.”
“Joining the Academy gave me clarity on what to focus on and helped my sessions feel calmer and more consistent.”
Learning Pathways
Focused learning around a specific skill set
Learning Pathways are curated collections of courses designed to support photographers working on a specific focus area.
They’re ideal if you:
want a defined learning structure
prefer a defined scope and focus
are building on existing foundations
want to focus on a particular skill set
Some photographers use membership for ongoing support, while others choose a pathway to focus on a specific area of learning.
Each bundle gives you lifetime access to a curated collection of courses for a specific goal. $347 per bundle.
Each pathway includes a Certificate of Completion.
Or access the full education library with membership for $37/month.
Foundations Pathways
4 Pathways in core newborn + maternity setup, lighting, safety.
Flow & Posing Foundations
Maternity Foundations
Foundations in Lighting
Creative Excellence Pathways
3 Pathways in posing, styling, editing, visual storytelling.
Posing & Styling Expertise
Editing & Workflow Mastery
Creative Achievement & Competition
Business Success Pathways
3 Pathways in pricing, marketing, sales, legal.
Business Fundamentals
Marketing & Client Engagement
Growth & Sales Systems
Expand a pathway below to see what’s included.
Foundations Pathways
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Start strong with the essential skills to safely and beautifully photograph newborns.
Learn foundational poses, gentle workflows, and how to navigate your first sessions—even without a studio.Courses Include:
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Take your newborn photography from cautious to confident.
Master smooth transitions, advanced posing techniques, and a more intuitive session flow.Courses Include:
Newborn Posing Mastery
Transitioning Newborns Workflow
The Natural Photographer – Baby-Led Posing
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🌟 Pathway Bundle purchase
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Confidently photograph expectant mothers with beauty, grace, and comfort.
From styling and posing to lighting and expression, create unforgettable portraits during this once-in-a-lifetime season.Courses Include:
Maternity Inspirations – Creating Unique Portraits
Newborn Posed Photography Without a Studio
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Master natural and studio light—even in small or home-based spaces.
Discover how to use light to enhance your portraits, set the mood, and elevate your image quality from the very start.Courses Include:
Uplighting with Kayleigh Ashworth
Elevate Your Lighting
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Creative Mastery Pathways
Take your photography to the next level with advanced posing, styling, editing, and creative techniques designed to set your work apart and captivate your clients.
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Create stunning, unique sessions with expert posing and styling techniques for newborns and maternity clients.
Learn to confidently style, pose, and capture beautiful moments that clients will treasure.Courses Include:
The Art of the Womb Bowl
Creative Newborn Wraps
Newborn Sibling & Family Flow
The Ultimate Prop Posing Workflow
Maternity In Motion
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Turn your images into art with award-winning editing techniques and workflows.
Master Lightroom and Photoshop fundamentals, unlock little-known secrets, and create varied, dynamic galleries.Courses Include:
Award Winning Editing for Maternity Photography
Little Lightroom Secrets
Mastering the Fundamentals of Photoshop
All About Light: Creating a Varied Gallery Using Light
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Push your creativity further and showcase your work with confidence.
Discover how to plan and produce competition-worthy images, and get your feet wet with your first image contests.Courses Include:
Dipping Your Toes In Image Competition
The Birth of a Photo - Planning Award Winning Images
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Start smart. Build a strong, sustainable foundation for your photography business.
Learn how to price for profit, set financial goals, and create a professional setup—whether you're working from a home studio or dreaming of something bigger.Set the stage for profitability and professionalism.
Courses Include:
Pricing for Profit
How To Set Financial Goals and Achieve the Income You Want!
The Tiny Studio
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Fill your calendar with dream clients and become the go-to photographer in your area.
Develop a magnetic brand, master marketing strategies that actually work, and use seasonal campaigns and personal branding to consistently attract new bookings.Stand out, get found, and fill your calendar.
Courses Include:
Marketing Essentials for 2025 with Stephanie Robin
Real World Marketing
Personal Brand Photos You Must Have & How To Use Them Effectively
Monetize Your Mini Sessions!
Babies First Year Marketing Program
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Scale your business with streamlined systems and confident selling.
From in-person sales to mindset mastery, discover how to maximize your income, reduce burnout, and build a business that supports your lifestyle and long-term goals.Streamline your workflow and confidently close higher sales.
Courses include:
Crushing Perfectionism: Unleash Your Creative Potential
Journey to a Multi 6-Figure Studio
IPS - In Person Sales Workflow
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Business Success Pathways
Individual Courses
Single-course access
Access the same courses included in membership, available as one-time purchases.
Course Options
Included in Membership OR choose one-time purchase.
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The Art of the Basket Pose: 3 Keys to Perfect Angles
Kayleigh Ashworth
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Award Winning Newborn Editing
Kayleigh Ashworth
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The Art of the Bum Up Pose: 3 Keys to Perfect Angles
Kayleigh Ashworth
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Whimsical Story Telling Images
Alicia Barrett
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The Ultimate Prop Posing Workflow
Fru Jonas
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Essential Newborn Poses
Tamarind Spender
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Award-Winning Maternity Editing
Kayleigh Ashworth
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Newborn Photography Essentials: Your Complete Start Up Guide
Jennifer McNeil
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The Essentials of Effective Marketing
Stephanie Robin
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Creative Newborn Wrapping
Jennifer McNeil
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The Tiny Studio: Newborn Photography Success in Small Spaces
Sarah Lake
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Crushing Perfectionism: Unleash Your Creative Potential
Jennifer McNeil
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All About Light: Creating A Varied Gallery
Tianna Jarrett-Williams
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Journey To A Multi 6 Figure Studio
Marggie Duncan
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Pricing For Profit
Bryan Caporicci
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Art of the Womb Bowl
Cassandra Daly
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Elevate Your Lighting
Autumn Skoczen
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Maternity Inspirations: Creating Unique Portraits
Tianna Jarrett-Williams
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How To Monetize Your Holiday Sessions
Amanda Capello
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Child Portraiture with Toddlers & Small Children
Trayc Dudgeon
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Transitioning Newborns Workflow
Ana Brandt
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Birth of a Photo: Creating Award Winning Images
Autumn Skoczen
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Babies First Year Marketing Program
Robert Provencher
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Creating Dreamy Floral Newborn Sets
Joanna Booth
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Newborn Family and Sibling Workflow
Kayleigh Ashworth
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Newborn Posed Photography Without A Studio
Jennifer Robyn
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Potato Sac Done Safely
Liana McCorkle
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The Natural Newborn Photographer - Baby Led Posing
Patricia Van Den Bogaart
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Real World Marketing
Dana Pugh
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Set Financial Goals & Achieve The Income You Want
Joanna Booth
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Fresh 48 Sessions
Angie Knutson
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Newborn Poses
Maxine McLellan
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My Client Favs - Heart Bowl & Swing Composite
Kayleigh Ashworth
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In Person Sales Workflows
Autumn Bri
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Personal Brand Photos and How To Use Them Effectively
Kelly McMullin
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Maternity In Motion
Nikita Razo
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$37/month or $397/year
$347/pathway bundle
$197/course
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