AN INSPIRING EXPERIENCE WITH US -DESTINATION WORKSHOPS ( BABIES & PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION )

We created Baby Steps for newborn photographers. They are specifically designed to help you change and improve your photography business step by step.

You will learn and master these 5 workflows without any secrets.

  • Editing & Shooting Workflow
  • Posing & Lighting Workflow
  • Marketing Workflow
  • Client Workflow
  • Admin Workflow
ITALY/ROME WORKSHOP
ITALY/ROME WORKSHOP

You don’t have to do it alone!

Are you ready to take your passion for newborn and maternity photography to greater heights? With our Baby Steps system, you can enhance your skills and refine your business, no matter your level of experience. Our worldwide workshops provide the perfect opportunity to master the art of newborn and maternity photography and connect with a global community of photographers. Don’t let this chance to transform your business and improve your skills slip away. Join us today and unlock your full potential!

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Take better photos

We will help to take beautiful photos

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Pose with Confidence

Pose babies, pregnant women, families, siblings better

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Edit Faster

How to take better photos in-camera and edit faster than before.

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Make more money

Tips for a successful photography business

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Create a seamless & stress free experience

You just need your step-by-step roadmap for how to build and run a successful photography business.

OUR ITALY/ROME WORKSHOP

is a comprehensive program specifically designed for beginning and advancing photographers who want to master the art of NEWBORN and MATERNITY photography.

WE’VE GOT YOU

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

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20 HOURS INTENSIVE GROUP WORKSHOP THAT YOU CAN MASTER THE NEWBORN & MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY

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A 73-PAGE NEWBORN CLIENT GUIDE (VALUE $249)

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A 59-PAGE MATERNITY CLIENT GUIDE (VALUE $249)

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Watch and learn with a live newborn baby, then put your skills into practice with a Standınbaby

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Watch and learn with a live pregnant women, then put your skills into practice

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POSING & LIGHTING BABY STEPS WORKFLOW WITH OVER 100 VIDEOS ( VALUE $797)

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SHOOTING & EDITING BABY STEPS WORKFLOW WITH OVER 100 VIDEOS ( VALUE $797)

ITALY/ROME WORKSHOP

What does it cost?

SPAIN/MADRID IN-PERSON NEWBORN & MATERNITY WORKSHOP

Italy Workshop

$800 - Newborn and $800 - Maternity or Both $1.500

Includes:

20-Hour-Workshop

  • 10-Hour Newborn MasterClass (Posing, Lighting, Editing, Marketing)
  • 10-Hour Maternity MasterClass (Posing, Lighting, Gels & Optical Spot, Editing, Marketing, Creative Portraits)

A 73-page Newborn Client Guide ( $249 )

A 59-page Maternity Client Guide ( $249 )

BABY STEPS NEWBORN POSING & LIGHTING MODULE ( $797 – Free for the participants)

BABY STEPS NEWBORN EDITING & SHOOTING MODULE ($797 – Free for the participants)

Master Newborn & Maternity Photography with Our International Workshops

The Baby Steps system includes 5 steps:

  1. Editing & Shooting – Learn how to capture stunning images and edit them to perfection.
  2. Posing & Lighting – Master the art of posing and lighting to create beautiful, timeless images of newborns.
  3. Marketing – Discover the best strategies for promoting your business and attracting new clients.
  4. Client – Learn how to provide exceptional service to your clients and build long-lasting relationships.
  5. Admin – Streamline your business processes and manage your time effectively.

Our destination newborn and maternity photography workshops offer expert guidance and support at every step of the way. With locations all around the globe, you can join our community of photographers from anywhere in the world.

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your newborn photography business. Join us at one of our international workshops and take the first step towards mastering the art of newborn and maternity photography. We can’t wait to welcome you to our community!

Attendees: Limited to 8-10 photographers plus the host (please note there is a minimum requirement of 6 attendees to sign up for the workshop to go ahead)

If the minimum enrollment requirement is not met one month before the workshop, it will be cancelled. Please keep this in mind when making travel arrangements. If you cannot attend the workshop, you must sell your seat to another participant. There is no refund.

You’ll get the Posing & Lighting and Shooting & Editing Workflows before the workshop so you can watch all videos in advance. 

WHAT TO BRING:

Please come to the newborn  and maternity photography workshop equipped with a DSRL camera and lens – we mostly use 35mm 1.4 mm ( Newborn Sessions), 50 mm 1.4 (Maternity Sessions).

Bring with you a memory card, and a charged battery.

A computer is not required.

WORKSHOP ADDRESS:

TBD

WORKSHOP PROGRAM:

 

DAY 1: NEWBORN MASTERCLASS:

8.30 am – 9:00 am – Welcome and introduction to the newborn workshop

9:15 am – Overview of the Baby Steps system

  • Discussing studio equipment essentials
  • Preparing for the session (defining set-ups and styling adjusted to model)
  • Practicing posing techniques with StandIn Baby
  • Demonstration of lighting techniques and setups

11:00 am – Live Newborn Session – Model 1  – Observation of our session workflow and posing techniques (Bean Bag and Dog Bed Poses)

1:00 pm – Live Newborn Session -Model 2 –  Observation of our session workflow and all wrapping techniques, bed and bucket poses

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm –  Lunch (Provided)

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Editing & Post-Production & Q&A

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Baby Steps 3: Marketing

  • Overview of marketing strategies for newborn photographers
  • Discussion of social media, email marketing, and other tactics
  • Tips for building a strong brand and attracting new clients

7:00 pm – Fun activity (e.g. group dinner, local cultural experience, etc.)

The Baby Steps system covers various topics and techniques essential for success as a newborn photographer, including editing and shooting, posing and lighting, marketing, client service, and admin workflow. The live newborn baby sessions with us allow attendees to see the techniques and strategies in action with real newborn babies.

DAY 2: MATERNITY MASTERCLASS: Join us for an exclusive workshop to elevate your posing and studio lighting skills.

8.30 am – 9:00 am – Welcome and introduction to the maternity masterclass

9:00 am – 12:00 am – Maternity Photography Essentials

  • Discussing Studio Equipment: Explore the fundamental gears that will save you time and money.

  • Preparing for the Session: Defining setups and styling tailored to the model.

  • Practicing Posing Techniques: Hone your skills in model posing, understanding the nuances that bring out the best in maternity subjects.

  • Learning Lighting Theory: One, Two, Three Lighting Setups, How to use GELS & OPTICAL SNOOT

Break (12 am – 1 pm)

1 pm – 4.30 pm: Maternity Photoshoot Experience

Immerse yourself in a live photoshoot featuring two models. Explore using One, Two, Three lights, ranging from the elegance of white light to the dynamic interplay of color and gel lighting. 

5 pm – 7.00 pm: Editing Mastery

Editing Workflow: Gain insights into the post-production process as we guide you through the nuances of editing in Lightroom and Photoshop. 

    7:00 pm – Fun activity (e.g. group dinner, local cultural experience, etc.)

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS

    1.AGREEMENT
    These Terms and Conditions constitute the agreement between you and SVC Photography Alpha Inc, located at 199 Goodwin Drive, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1L0C7. By securing a spot in this workshop, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined herein.

    2.FEES AND CANCELLATIONS
    2.1. A non-refundable deposit of $400 USD is required to reserve your place in the Newborn MasterClass, Maternity MasterClass, or both. The deposit serves as confirmation of your enrollment.

    2.2. In the event of cancellation after payment, the participant is responsible for selling their seat. There will be no refund.

    2.3. The remaining workshop fee of $400 USD must be settled at least 30 days before the course commencement. Failure to fulfill this requirement will result in the forfeiture of your place, and neither a refund nor the return of the deposit will be granted.

    2.4. If, under exceptional circumstances, the workshop is canceled, participants will be promptly informed. Any fees or deposits received will be reimbursed within 15 working days. Please note that travel and accommodation costs will not be covered for canceled courses.

    3.IMAGE USE
    3.1. Workshop participants are prohibited from using workshop images for commercial purposes, submitting them to magazines, exhibitions, or competitions, or using them for advertising purposes. However, the images may be utilized in personal portfolios.

    3.2. Participants agree that the knowledge gained during the workshop is for personal use only and may not be resold.

    3.3. Participants are not permitted to film or record the workshop without permission. SVC Photography Alpha Inc. reserves the right to capture photographs or videos during the workshop without requiring a signed release from participants.

    4.LIABILITY
    4.1. SVC Photography Alpha Inc assumes no responsibility for personal injury or damage resulting from incidents occurring at the workshop venue.

    4.2. Participants are advised to keep belongings secure during the workshop, and SVC Photography Alpha Inc. is not liable for any loss or damage to personal property.

    Thank you for carefully reviewing and acknowledging these terms. We look forward to welcoming you to the workshop for an enriching experience.

    Best regards,

    SVC Photography Alpha Inc
    199 Goodwin Drive, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1L0C7

     

    Are you a baby photographer struggling to take better photos and create consistency with your editing style?

    THIS IS WHY WE’VE PUT TOGETHER

    BABY STEPS

    1-EDITING & SHOOTING

    We believe great photography doesn’t happen after the photo session. It happens during the session.

    Editing & Shooting Step is BEST for you if:

    • Editing takes too long
    • Your images aren’t consistent, and struggling to find your style
    • You want to spend less time behind the computer
    • You want to go to the next level
    • You are tired of feeling behind and stressed
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    Newborn photographer Serap Seker

    Are you a baby photographer struggling to pose the baby with confidence and create stunning images?

    THIS IS WHY WE’VE PUT TOGETHER

    BABY STEPS

    2-POSING & LIGHTING

    This course reveals all of our posing secrets, and we don’t hold anything back. 

    Posing Course is PERFECT for you if:

    • You want to master posing newborns
    • You want to learn different posing types
      • Camera Angles
      • Styling
      • Soothing
      • Bean Bag Poses
      • Bucket Poses
      • Bed Poses
      • Wrapping
      • Creative Poses
      • Poses with Siblings
      • Poses with Parents
      • Poses with Pets
    • You want to feel confident when you pose the newborns
    • You want to learn stress-free posing flows
    • You want to pose the baby safely and correctly
    • You want to get a variety of images in a time crunch
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    Serap Seker Photography Instructor

    FINALLY,

    I can pose babies and pregnant women easily with confidence and create beautiful images.

    Sevda – Baby Photographer

     

    Are you a baby photographer struggling to book with your ideal clients, make more money and take you photography business to the next level?

    THIS IS WHY WE’VE PUT TOGETHER

    BABY STEPS

    3-MARKETING

    This is a roadmap to a successful photography business to make more money and book with the ideal clients. 

    Marketing Course is PERFECT for you if:

    • You want to stand out in a saturated market
    • You want to learn social media strategies to find the ideal clients
    • You want to know how to write a blog
    • You want to learn how to price your sessions
    • You want to create a SEAMLESS CLIENT EXPERINCE
    • You want to know how to work smarter and faster
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    Experince It

    Time to level up!

    As photographers, we tend to love our job behind the camera but cringe at the work we have to do behind the computer screen. The BUSINESS & MARKETING SIDE 
    of our business can leave us feeling like frauds and can steal the joy and freedom that we desired from our businesses in the first place. Let us help you make the change!

    Serap Seker Photography Instructor

    Are you a baby photographer struggling to create a seamless experience for your clients and create an organized client workflow?

    THIS IS WHY WE’VE PUT TOGETHER

    BABY STEPS

    4-CLIENT

    This step includes the best practices to create perfect workflows for your clients. You will learn the 3E’s. Ease, Effectiveness and Emotion.

    Client Step is PERFECT for you if:

    • You want to master processes from initial inquiry to final delivery
    • You want to learn what to say and how to say in each message that you send to the client.
    • You want to learn 39 step-by-step workflow to create an amazing client experience
    • You want to Wow every client
    • You want to learn how to deliver images and get people sharing 
    • You want to create a perfect referral program to make every client your salesperson
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    Newborn photographer Serap Seker

    KIND WORDS

    You will get amazing reviews from all your customers with our Client Workflow Baby Step.

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    Serap and Volkan are a wonderful team!

    The quality of their work is beautiful and we didn’t hesitate to contact them again a year later to take family photos once again. They have gone above and beyond to accommodate our family, and it has not gone unrecognized.

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    i highly recommend Serap & VOLKAN

    They made the experience an amazing one. We could not say enough great things about the experience AND on top of all of that, the photos are BEAUTIFUL.

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    Our experience could not have been better

    Serap and Volkan were completely professional and their service was unbelievable. They have great patience and experience photographing our little one.

    Are you a baby photographer struggling to protect and multiple your time to get things done and who doesn’t know how to outsource?

    THIS IS WHY WE’VE PUT TOGETHER

    BABY STEPS

    5-ADMIN

    This step includes time-saving hacks, calendar tricks, step by step guide on how to outsource your works and focus on your art.

    Admin Workflow is PERFECT for you if:

    • You want to be efficient with your time
    • You want to simplify your processes client.
    • You want to share the load of your business and get your life back
    • You want to re-discover your passion in business, learn to make more money doing tasks only you can do
    • You could have extra time for ANYTHING in your business, what would you do with it? What are your top dreams for your business?
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    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! 

    Serap Seker Photography Instructor

    Featured On:

    FOUNDER OF THE BABIES & PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION

    As the founder of the Babies & Photographers Association, we are dedicated to supporting and empowering photographers in the baby, family, and maternity photography industry. With 10 years of experience as a newborn, baby, family, and maternity photographer, SS Academy is well-respected in the field and has a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share. We created the Babies & Photographers Association as a way to provide resources, education, and support for photographers looking to succeed in this competitive industry. Through the association, we have brought together a community of talented photographers, partnered with the industry’s best speakers and instructors, and organized the world’s best baby photo awards. We are committed to helping photographers at all levels reach their full potential and achieve success in their careers.

    IT took US 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 BAY 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 photographer 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.