📍 IN-PERSON ONLY
🎉 HOUSTON NEWBORN WORKSHOP
📅 Date: September 13, 2026
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM CST
📍 Location: Houston, TX 77386 (Studio address provided after registration.)
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Join me for a hands-on newborn photography workshop designed for photographers who are new to newborn photography or those looking to improve their wrapping, posing, lighting, styling, and overall workflow while building confidence working safely with newborns.
Throughout the day, I'll walk you through my complete newborn workflow—from start to finish—sharing the techniques, systems, and tips I use during every newborn session.
To ensure everyone receives plenty of hands-on instruction and personalized coaching, class size is intentionally limited to 10 photographers.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
We'll begin the day with introductions, newborn safety, lighting, camera settings, styling, and workflow before moving into a complete live newborn session demonstration.
You'll watch me photograph an entire wrapped newborn session from beginning to end while I explain each step, including:
- Preparing the baby
- Safe wrapping techniques
- Lighting placement
- Camera settings
- Styling
- Posing transitions
- Workflow efficiency
- Client experience tips
HANDS-ON LIVE NEWBORN EXPERIENCE
This workshop includes two live newborn models.
After watching me complete a full newborn session demonstration, the class will divide into two smaller groups for hands-on learning.
Group One
Beanbag & Dog Bed Wrapped Poses
Group Two
Props & Bucket Workflow
Once both groups have completed their hands-on practice, you'll switch stations so every photographer receives instruction and experience with both workflows.
This format allows each participant to receive more individualized coaching, additional shooting opportunities, and hands-on experience while maintaining a calm, baby-led environment.
Every newborn remains securely wrapped throughout the workshop, keeping baby comfortable while creating a variety of timeless images.
WRAPS & POSES INCLUDED
You'll learn my complete wrapped workflow, including:
- Base Wrap
- Egg Wrap
- Peeking Toes Wrap
- Potato Wrap
- Flokati Workflow
- Dog Bed/Beanbag/Table Posing
- Transition to Bucket
- Wrapped Parent Posing
- Prop Posing
LIGHTING • STYLING • CAMERA SETTINGS
We'll also cover:
- Studio lighting placement
- Camera settings
- Light direction
- Styling newborn setups
- Prop selection
- Camera angles
- Composition
- Creating beautiful straight-out-of-camera images
Learn how to create a smoother, safer newborn session by mastering:
- Session preparation
- Efficient posing transitions
- Keeping baby comfortable
- Creating gallery variety with minimal movement
- Reading baby's cues
- Building confidence throughout the session
We'll discuss many of my favorite tools and products, including:
- Wraps & fabrics
- Beanbags
- Dog beds
- Buckets
- Props
- Lighting equipment
- Camera gear
- Lens recommendations
- Vendor recommendations
- Baby comfort essentials
- Workflow tools
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Client experience
- And much more!
Editing is not taught during this workshop.
This workshop focuses on newborn safety, wrapping, posing, lighting, styling, workflow, and building confidence.
Every newborn session is completely baby-led. Workshop timing and flow may be adjusted based on each baby's needs to ensure their comfort and safety.
WHAT TO BRING
- DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
- Memory Cards
- Fully Charged Batteries
- 50mm, 85mm, or 24–70mm Lens (recommended)
Lunch, snacks, and refreshments will be provided.
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When I first reached out to Elysia, all I wanted was to shadow an IPS session. I had no idea how much of a reality check that would be. I quickly realized I was missing so much when it came to actually running a business. At the time, I was only taking donations, had no real structure, and was just figuring things out as I went. Since working with her, I’ve had several paid sessions, sold products, and finally feel like I’m running a real, sustainable business.
Elysia has challenged me in the best way possible while also meeting me where I am. She’s helped me refine my workflow, improve my client experience, and see the true value in what I offer. But beyond that, she’s helped me become a fully legal business. I’ve learned how to file quarterly taxes, create spreadsheets that actually help me track my numbers, build an entire website from scratch, run a CRM, market my work, create invoices, and properly prepare for sessions. The amount of knowledge and confidence I’ve gained is something I never expected.
On top of that, she’s completely transformed the way I approach posing. From posing safety to refining the way I direct clients, she’s helped me create images that feel more natural, flattering, and intentional. I’ve gained so much confidence in guiding my clients, which has made my sessions smoother and my work even stronger.
One of the most incredible parts of this mentorship has been the hands-on experience she’s given me. She’s allowed me to assist her during sessions, giving me real-world experience that has made all the difference. And through it all, she’s been there—pushing me, supporting me, and genuinely wanting to see me succeed.
I truly hope other people see the value and worth that she brings because I had no idea what I was in for—but what I’ve gained from her is beyond invaluable. I will always be grateful for her guidance, generosity, and belief in me.
If you’re looking for a mentor who will teach you not just how to take better photos but how to actually run a business, Elysia is the one. I can’t recommend her enough!
