Hi Y’all.
I’m Serap.
We help photographers to grow, shine, build profitable businesses, take better photos, make more money and live life on purpose.
My journey started with a question in a photography course ‘What will you do after thIS course, Serap?’.
I answered this question exactly like this ‘I want to be a baby photographer and I will photograph babies from all over the world’ Be careful with your wishes:) I started taking baby photos in 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey. After 5 years, I found myself in Canada in 2018 and this is the best place to take babies images from all over the world. I’ve photographed over 1.600 babies from 92 countries (still counting).
I didn’t always have this business: the photography students, the courses, the 6 figure sales,…
When I started baby photography in 2013, I didn’t know where to start. We struggled to book sessions. Even at low prices. We felt drained and discouraged. Considered giving up completely.
Then I started to invest both time and education in this business. I tried many systems, developed them, I kept working until I found the most perfect one. (I still continue)
I felt so happy to train a photographer in 2017. Almost as much as taking a photo. Then, I founded Serap Seker Academy in 2020, I talked to more than 1,100 baby photographers and I have more than 800 students now.
Take your photography to the next level, invest in yourself and your business by learning the techniques I have learned over years to capture and create remarkable images that you and your customers will love.
I founded the Babies & Photographers Association in 2021. Its mission is to Inspire, Motivate, Educate, Promote and Support professional baby photographers.
Babies & Photographers Association brings together a community of passionate photographers committed to growing in their knowledge, skills and business by providing its members with the best resources to accomplish this mission.
Currently, I’m probably dreaming of ways I can help other photographers grow profitable, passionate, authentic photography businesses that allow them to live more and work less.
The Story So Far
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN - 2013
After 13 years of corporate life, I started photography full time in 2013. Yes, babe you heard it right. After 13 years in bank:)
THE NEXT STEP OF THE JOURNEY - 2017
Created a solid brand and started educating for the first time:)
Moving from Istanbul to Toronto - 2018
We immigrated to Canada to start a new life and get out of our comfort zone.
2020 - Launched Serap Seker Academy
Then everything changed. I have more than 660 Photography students in less than 14 months.
Organized the First & Only Maternity & Newborn Photography Conference
Over 400 photographers participated
17 Speakers from all around the world
Created one of a kind photography community: Babies & Photographers Association (BPA) - 2021
BPA is an association in which professional photographers come together to learn, grow, connect and support each other. We run the best baby photography awards in the world.
YOUR STORY MAGAZINE - 2021
We created the first magazine for both photographers and families in the industry.
2023 - Created Baby Steps for Baby Photographers
It’s the ultimate solution for baby photographers, providing comprehensive training and expert guidance to overcome challenges and elevate your skills in newborn photography, posing, lighting, editing, marketing, and client management, helping you achieve stunning results and grow your business with confidence.
Dream big
I believe in dreaming big
That a rising tide raises all ships
Together we are stronger
We are all in this together
Meet Our Little Family & The Team
MEET VOLKAN
Our manager of all things business, customer experience obsessed, Second shooter of a newborn session, First shooter of Weddings and events, 100x more coffee addicted than me, basketball player:)
MEET CAKIL (AKA PEBBLES)
The dreamer 9 year old who loves to swim, skate and Karate:) She writes songs and performs. Stubborn like her Momma:))
OUR PURPOSE
WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT
VOLKAN AND I LOVE CAPTURING BEAUTIFUL IMAGES, BUT WE KNOW THAT PICTURES AREN’T OUR TRUE PURPOSE IN LIFE. PEOPLE OVER PICTURES… ALWAYS!
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IT took me ten years of hard work TO BE SUCCESSFUL. Here's the timeline
Be patient and kind to yourself and others. Do your dream. It’s your dream. You can do it, girl.
NAPCP & INPA
I became the first Turkish Baby Photographer to be accepted to NAPCP and INPA associations.
THE FIRST & ONLY ACADEMY FOR TURKISH PHOTOGRAPHERS
I founded the first and only academy for baby photographers in Turkey. I have given hundreds of training to more than 630 students.
I organize Turkey's first and only Maternity and Newborn Photography Conferences.
More than 450 photographers and more than 30 speakers attended the conferences in 2021 and 2022. I love doing these organizations 🙂
I created Turkey's first photography camp.
35 photographers wrote their success stories with the photography camp, which lasted for 6 months and was a first in its field.
I became one of the 12 ambassadors of STANDIN BABY to the World
I became the Turkey ambassador of StandIn Baby. Safety first and I teach everything based on this motto.
I became one of the featured photographerS of LSP-ACTIONS
I am the featured photographer of LSP-Actions, which is one of the world’s best softwares and is used by more than 25 thousand photographers.
We created the BEST BABY PHOTO AWARDS in the industry.
BabiesandPhotographers.com is a place where professional baby photographers can come together and connect, participate in various competitions and win awards, showcase their achievements, develop themselves and get motivated, inspired, and is a unique platform where families can find local photographers and useful resources for their babies. We have gynecologists, baby and kid product consultants, physiotherapists, life coaches and pediatricians on our team.