Elevating Your Maternity Photography with The French Touch Collection

 

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Key Topics:

Understanding Maternity Photography:

• Explore the unique aspects of maternity photography and its significance.

• Discuss the emotional and physical aspects of capturing pregnancy.

Session Preparation:

• How to effectively plan and prepare for a maternity shoot.

• Tips for communicating with clients to understand their vision and comfort levels.

• Selecting the right location, whether in-studio or on-location, to complement the client’s style.

Artistic Posing Techniques:

• Demonstrate a variety of poses that flatter different body types and highlight the beauty of pregnancy.

• Techniques for posing hands, angles, and incorporating props.

• Adapting poses to the client’s personality and comfort.

Creativity and Idea Generation:

• Strategies for keeping your ideas fresh and original.

• Drawing inspiration from various sources such as art, fashion, and nature.

• Encouraging photographers to develop their unique style.

Lighting Techniques:

• Introduction to different lighting setups, including natural light, studio lights, and creative lighting techniques.

• How to use lighting to create mood and enhance the subject's features.

• Practical exercises to experiment with different setups during the session.

Post-Processing Tips:

• Basic editing techniques to enhance the final images.

• How to maintain natural skin tones and emphasize details.

• Discussing the importance of consistency in editing style.​​

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Hands-On Practice:
Participants will have the opportunity to practice their skills during a live maternity shoot with a model. This hands-on experience will allow photographers to experiment with poses and lighting techniques, receive feedback, and refine their approach.

Outcome:
By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained confidence in their ability to conduct maternity shoots, produce artistic images, and offer a memorable experience for their clients. They will leave with a portfolio of images that reflect their personal style and the skills acquired during the session.

Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for photographers who have a basic understanding of photography and wish to specialize or enhance their skills in maternity photography.

Duration:
This is a one-day intensive workshop with both theoretical and practical sessions.

9:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Date:
Between January 15th & January 25th, 2025

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Translation:

French -> English