Photographer in Orléans, France

Photographer during an in-studio training course in Orleans, France

Hands-on practice during a photography training course with Deborah Cacciola

Newborn photography training.

Since 2014, I have had the chance to train hundreds of photographers in my photo studio in Orleans, France. Newborn photography is a demanding discipline that requires technique, patience and, above all, strict safety rules for the baby.

Whether in one-to-one mentoring, one-to-two training or group workshops, I guide you through your learning process and share the way I work.

During this newborn photography training, I share my complete workflow, developed and refined over the years. The goal is simple: help you save time and give you the solid foundations you need to photograph newborn sessions with confidence.

Pregnancy photography training for photographers.

Since 2020, I have also offered training dedicated to pregnancy photography, still in my photo studio located in downtown Orleans, France.

During these trainings, I share my approach to maternity sessions, my session organization and the techniques that work for me with expecting moms.

In individual mentoring, duo training or workshops, I also teach you my workflow, pose direction and different studio lighting setups and moods used during my pregnancy photo sessions.

EACH TRAINING COURSE TAKES PLACE OVER A FULL DAY. YOU CAN THEREFORE TAKE BOTH COURSES OVER TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS.

Newborn photography training image in Deborah Cacciola’s studio

Training Pregnancy

Training Newborn

Guidance for a photographer during pregnancy photography training

Photography training in Orleans, France

You can choose one training course only, or both, depending on your needs.

Pregnancy and newborn photography training

I put my years of experience at your disposal so you leave with practical tools you can use.

For several years, I have supported photographers who want to learn or improve in pregnancy and newborn photography. These disciplines require technique, patience and, above all, close attention to the safety and well-being of babies and expecting moms.

TRAINING CAN TAKE PLACE AS ONE TO ONE MENTORING, ONE TO TWO TRAINING OR SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS, IN MY PHOTO STUDIO IN ORLEANS, FRANCE. THE GOAL IS TO GIVE YOU SOLID FOUNDATIONS SO YOU CAN PHOTOGRAPH YOUR SESSIONS WITH CONFIDENCE AND OFFER YOUR CLIENTS A PROFESSIONAL, SAFE EXPERIENCE.

Whether you are a beginner photographer or already established, these trainings are designed to help you develop your business, improve your technique and gain confidence during your sessions.

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The program

Newborn photography training program:

Welcoming parents and preparing the session
A newborn session starts long before the first photo is taken. During the training, I explain how I welcome parents to the studio, how I help them feel confident and how I organize the beginning of the session so everything happens in a calm, reassuring atmosphere. We also cover studio preparation, room temperature and everything needed to create a comfortable environment for the baby.

Artificial studio light and shooting
Light management is essential to create soft, harmonious images. I explain how I use artificial light in studio, how to position your light source and how to create a gentle look. You will also learn how to obtain very clean images so you can save valuable time during photo retouching.

Newborn posing
Posing is a very important step in newborn photography. I show you how to position the baby safely and how to move smoothly from one pose to another. You will also learn to observe the baby, respect their rhythm and adapt the session to them. I share my tips and secrets with you.

Newborn safety
Baby safety is always the priority during a newborn session. During the training, I explain the essential rules to follow, the positions to avoid and how to handle the baby gently to ensure a safe session.

My complete workflow
With years of experience, I have developed a precise workflow for my newborn sessions. I have learned to organize poses logically so I can create all the desired images while handling the baby as little as possible. During the training, I explain how I move through the poses gently. The goal is for the baby to remain peaceful and for the session to respect their rhythm and comfort completely.

Image post-processing
We also cover newborn photo retouching. I show you how I process my images while respecting the baby’s skin and textures.

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Training based on more than 15 years of experience and hundreds of photographers already trained. A clear workflow, solid foundations and a method you can apply the very next day.

Pregnancy photography training in studio in Orleans, France

The program

Pregnancy photography training program:

Welcoming the expecting mom and preparing the session
A pregnancy session starts long before the first photo. During the training, I explain how I welcome expecting moms to the studio, how I help them feel comfortable and how I prepare the session to create a soft, relaxed atmosphere. We also discuss the importance of beauty preparation before the session.

Direction and posing for expecting moms
Photographing a pregnant woman means knowing how to highlight shapes and silhouette. I show you how to guide the expecting mom to create natural, elegant and flattering poses, even if she is not comfortable in front of the camera, which is the case for many women who come for a photo session.

Dresses and styling
We also talk about choosing dresses and pregnancy outfits, how to use them during the session and how to create harmonious, timeless images.

Studio light
I explain how I use artificial light in studio to create different moods, from soft and luminous images to more contrasted and artistic results.

Pregnancy session organization
I share how I organize my sessions so everything flows smoothly: preparation, pose sequence, time management and direction of the expecting mom.

My complete workflow
Over the years, I have built a precise routine and workflow that allow me to guide expecting moms easily and create different images and moods. Once these foundations are in place, I leave room for creativity, depending on the expecting mom’s wishes and the inspiration of the moment.

Image post-processing
We finish with pregnancy photo retouching and the techniques I use to enhance images while keeping a natural result.

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