IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS
Master the Art of Newborn & Maternity Photography - with Russ Jackson
There’s no better way to refine your photography skills than through real, hands-on experience. My In-Person Newborn and Maternity Photography Workshops are designed for photographers of all levels who want to perfect their posing, lighting, and workflow under expert guidance. Whether you're a beginner or looking to elevate your existing skills, this practical and engaging experience will give you the confidence and techniques to create beautifully timeless newborn portraits.
What To Expect
My in-person workshops are designed to provide an immersive, hands-on learning experience in a relaxed and supportive environment. Here’s what you can expect:
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Small Group Setting – Each workshop is kept intentionally small to ensure a stress-free, focused learning experience with plenty of one-on-one guidance.
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Two Live Model Sessions – Gain valuable, real-world experience photographing two live models, giving you more opportunities to refine your skills and capture stunning images for your portfolio.
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Exclusive Editing Resources – You'll receive my complete Photoshop action set, along with a recorded editing demonstration (with lifelong access) so you can revisit the techniques anytime.
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Comprehensive Workbook – A detailed PDF workbook is included, covering key techniques and insights to support your learning during and after the workshop.
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Refreshments & Lunch – Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with refreshments provided throughout the day, plus a delicious lunch to keep you energized.
These workshops are crafted to help you elevate your maternity and newborn photography with expert guidance, hands-on practice, and valuable resources to support your journey long after the session ends.
PERFECT YOUR POSING
Learn how to refine your beanbag posing techniques and master an efficient posing flow that keeps sessions smooth and stress-free. You'll also learn precise posing pillow placement and camera angles to achieve the best possible results, ensuring beautifully composed and balanced portraits.
MASTER LIGHTING
Learn how to control and shape soft, natural-looking light to create timeless newborn portraits. During the workshop, you'll master light positioning, angle adjustments, and subtle modifications to enhance depth, softness, and consistency in your images - ensuring beautifully lit results every time.
ELEVATE YOUR EDITING
You’ll receive a recorded editing video with lifelong access, so you can continue mastering your skills at your own pace. Refine your images with professional editing techniques, including the use of AI-powered tools to speed up your workflow while maintaining a natural, polished look. Perfect skin tones, remove distractions using my signature Photoshop action set.
Upcoming Workshops
Here is a selection of images captured at recent workshops
TESTIMONIALS
"I attended a training workshop at Russ' studio, and I cannot recommend him enough. Such a talented photographer, full of knowledge and experience, totally down to earth, great host and gave off such a relaxed feeling to the day. He gave us so much information to take away- things I wouldn't have even thought about. He is that he's willing to help and support us, even after the workshop. I've needed some advice regarding lighting, and he was more than willing to send me an email with his recommendations—definitely an investment and worth every penny. I know I'll be back to train with him again in the future! "
Jessica Evans
Jess Evans Photography
"I had the pleasure of attending Russ' newborn workshop. He's extremely professional and willing to share his knowledge and experience. The workshop exceeded all my expectations. I cannot recommend Russ' workshop enough. I'm very happy with all the knowledge and tips, especially with lighting baby safety and flow posing. I left the workshop full of inspiration and knowledge to start my own business."
Anyela Lee
Newborn Photographer
"I can’t thank you enough for the training it was really informative, especially the workflow for posing newborns. It was great to see the techniques used for getting the baby sleepy and then the process of shooting from back to front or visa versa. Also thanks for your great insights in using flash vs natural light. As a mobile photographer, this is sometimes a struggle as light differs in every home so I will certainly be looking to use flash in the future for consistency. "
Jamie Ousby
Jamie Ousby Photography
"I learnt from and enjoyed your workshop very much. You have filled all the gaps for me. I came home feeling satisfied and pleased, I'm no longer afraid, just feeling excited to get on with my Newborn Photography Business work. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! Your studio and location, amazing hospitality(excellent food), like you said its all about the service, the whole package is just 5 star plus. Most definitely, wholeheartedly recommend your workshop, especially to those who wish to run a respectful Newborn business properly. "
Toshie Tynan
TOSHIE'S NEWBORN ART PHOTOGRAPHY
"Russ is a fantastic teacher and a great photographer. He answered all questions and gave us loads of great advice and his own experiences. Was great to meet other photographers who have the same hang ups as me and Russ put us all at ease and gave us great support. I will definitely do another training day with him and once I have practiced more I will be doing a one to one training with him to make sure I am keeping on track. Highly recommended!"
Arienne Jonas
A J Feather Photography
"I recently attended one of Russ Jacksons newborn workshop. It was fantastic. I've been working at and improving my photography skills with the aim of becoming a newborn photographer and wanted to learn how to pose babies and needed some business advice. Russ showed us all his little tricks to soothe and relax babies and how to pose them in such a lovely gentle way. Doing the workshop and listening to all Russ advice has really boosted my confidence. Russ is very patient and will answer all your questions and more. The one day workshop really was worth the money and time spent and I most certainly will attend more of Russ courses in the future."
Anne-Marie Sackfield
Oluna Photography
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