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birth photography basics for doulas by heartlove photography

Doulas fulfill a vital role on the life-changing day a family welcomes their baby.  Heartlove Photography offers a half-day workshop introducing the basics of birth photography and how it adds value to every doula’s work.  Using the camera (or cell phone!) you already have, we will examine the ways you can get beautiful, emotional images alongside your primary roll giving doula support.  Then we’ll dive into how you can use those image to increase engagement on social media, customize your website and enhance your client’s experience. 

  • Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 12pm-4pm
  • Location: Heartlove Photography Studio – 8971 Fort Smallwood Rd. Pasadena, MD 21122
  • Cost: $99 / Group Discounts available for doula collectives/agencies and those taking the class for a second time as a refresher – inquire at info@heartlovephotography.com

*But what if I’m called to a birth? A make-up class is scheduled for Monday October 7, 2019

Topics Include:

  • Added value of photography services
  • Benefits of photography for web presence and SEO
  • Using images to acquire new clients and enhance the experience of current clients
  • Using your own camera vs. using the client’s
  • Finding time to take photos while still making doula work the priority
  • Camera Basics
  • Lighting Basics
  • Finding the right angles/composition
  • Recommended equipment
  • Finding “the moment”
  • Techniques for hospital and home birth
  • How to capture medical interventions/c-sections
  • Respecting the birth space and privacy
  • Storage, presentation and delivery of images
  • Consultations, model releases, questions to ask clients before labor
  • Bereavement Photography
  • Individual photo critique
  • and more!

Tuition Includes:

  • 4 hours of instruction
  • Online Community for additional questions, photo critiques and more
  • Client Questionnaire and Model Release templates
  • Printed “Quick Tips” reference guide to keep in your doula bag

This class is NOT:

  • specific technical instructions for individual cameras
  • manual settings for DSLRs

Please complete the course registration below: