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The mentorship that will transform you

Maternity photography is about so much more than just taking pretty pictures.

It’s about knowing how to guide, honoring the woman's body, building a true connection, and providing an emotional, safe, and unforgettable experience.

This mentorship was created for photographers who want to grow in this niche, gain confidence in directing pregnant clients, and elevate the standard of their work.

My background as a nurse allows me to bring a deeper awareness of the woman's body, comfort, and safety during the shoot, all of which are absolutely vital in this line of photography.

B&W profile silhouette of a pregnant woman holding her belly against a bright white background for a pregnancy mentorship.
Black and white maternity photography of a pregnant woman in profile, draped in translucent fabric that highlights the belly’s curve and the soft studio light.
Close-up B&W profile of a mother in a knit cardigan holding her sleeping newborn in a shawl during a pregnancy mentorship.

What you will gain after the mentorship

➙ Leading a maternity session with total confidence

➙ Guiding poses in a natural, elegant way

➙ Flattering the woman's body at every stage

➙ Building a genuine connection and empathy with the client

➙ Mastering light, framing, and composition

➙ Structure a complete session workflow

➙ Delivering a high-end, premium experience

INTENSIVE MENTORSHIP

PART 1 – FUNDAMENTALS & DIRECTION

Building the essential foundations for a maternity shoot:

Como abordar e comunicar com a cliente

– Posing guidance (base poses and transitions)

– Flattering and honoring the female body

– Styling and wardrobe selection

– Lighting and composition

– Setting the mood and creating the experience

PART 2 – LIVE PRACTICAL SESSION

You will shadow and participate in a real maternity shoot:

– Directing the client in real-time

– Adapting to different body types and styles

– Communication and client connection

– Solo portraits and shooting with the partner

– Angles and framing techniques

– Pacing and managing the session

PART 3 – WORKFLOW & EDITING

Post-shoot process:

– Image selection and organisation

– Preparing a client gallery

– Editing workflow

– Editing session images (Evoto and Photoshop)

– Album design and pagination

PART 1 – FUNDAMENTALS & DIRECTION

Building the essential foundations for a maternity shoot:

– How to approach and connect with your client

– Posing guidance (base poses and transitions)

– Flattering and honoring the female body

– Styling and wardrobe selection

– Lighting and composition

– Setting the mood and creating the experience

PART 2 – LIVE PRACTICAL SESSION

You will shadow and participate in a real maternity shoot:

– Directing the client in real-time

– Adapting to different body types and styles

– Communication and client connection

– Solo portraits and shooting with the partner

– Angles and framing techniques

– Pacing and managing the session

PART 3 – WORKFLOW & EDITING

Post-shoot process:

– Image selection and organisation

– Preparing a client gallery

– Editing workflow

– Editing session images (Evoto and Photoshop)

– Album design and pagination

We finish with a networking moment and a Q&A session to clarify any remaining questions.

GO EVEN FURTHER

Uma criança pequena, de cabelo apanhado e casaco de malha castanho, em pé ao lado de um carrinho de vime com rodas de madeira. Dentro do carrinho está um cão de raça Shetland Sheepdog. A criança acaricia suavemente o pescoço do cão num estúdio fotográfico com fundo cinza neutro da Sofia de Melo.

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