From Birth to Baby
Felise Waxman, Brynn Burke and Jacinta Lagos
Learn the art of photographing life’s earliest moments — from birth through newborn sessions — with expert guidance and real-world insight
Go behind the scenes with real families to learn how three photographers capture authentic, connected imagery — from the delivery room to the family home — blending emotion, light, and technical mastery to tell the story of life’s first moments.
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what makes it different
Learn from working photographers who pull back the curtain on every part of the process: shooting, editing, lighting, and navigating the most intimate client experiences.
COURSE TYPE
SELF PACED
SKILL TYPE
basics, editing, posing, shooting
PREREQUISITES
NONE
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what you'll get
Behind the Scenes with Felise
Felise welcomes you behind the scenes of a real in-home newborn session featuring twin babies. You’ll see her approach every detail with intention — from navigating siblings and soothing new parents to finding natural light and posing with authenticity. Watch her work straight out of camera, and learn how minimal styling and heartfelt connection come together to create timeless, emotionally rich imagery.
Newborn Editing with Brynn
Join Brynn for a deep dive into newborn editing, where she tackles the unique challenges of this delicate genre — from correcting color casts to gently retouching blemishes and jaundice — all while preserving the natural, true-to-life beauty of each baby.
Birth Photogprahy with Jacinta
Jacinta takes you into the world of birth photography — a genre that demands both technical precision and emotional sensitivity. Learn how she prepares for every scenario, from home births to hospital and cesarean deliveries, mastering timing, lighting, and gear. She breaks down hospital protocols, camera settings, and flash techniques, showing how to document one of life’s most powerful moments with respect, artistry, and heart.
“I want photographers to see that you don’t need perfect styling — just honest connection and trust to create something timeless.”
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Over 2 hours of video content
Through a mix of behind-the-scenes footage and in-depth video lessons, you’ll gain real-world insight into each photographer’s approach — from live sessions to thoughtful image walkthroughs that reveal how every frame comes together.
Behind-the-Scenes Access
Felise invites you behind the scenes for an intimate look at a real in-home newborn session — offering a rare, unfiltered view into her process, interactions, and the quiet moments that make her images so heartfelt.
Editing Tools
Brynn pulls back the curtain on her editing process, revealing how subtle adjustments and thoughtful retouching bring out the natural beauty of newborn images while keeping every detail true to life.
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by the end of this course,
you’ll be ready to capture life’s first moments with confidence, artistry, and heart.
meet your instructors
Felise Waxman, Brynn Burke and Jacinta Lagos
Felise Waxman - Felise Waxman is a St. Louis family and lifestyle photographer who authentically captures the beauty, love, and light that shines from each family and individual.
Brynn Burke - Brynn Burke is a newborn and family photographer based in Columbus, OH. Her specialty is in blending ethereality, romance, and authenticity to create intentional portraits that are beautiful and feel like the moment. Passionate about storytelling, she finds inspiration from travel, her sometimes humorous life as a mother, and the simple beauty found in nature.
Jacinta Lagos - Jacinta Lagos is an award-winning birth photographer and videographer, and the founder of Jacinta Lagos Birth Services. She was named Birth Videographer of the Year 2022 and a Top 5 Finalist for Birth Photographer of the Year in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Jacinta is also the director of the upcoming 2026 documentary, Allowed to Birth: The Journey of a Global Midwife, which explores the transformative and deeply human experiences of childbirth around the world. With a passion for capturing the strength, emotion, and beauty of birth, Jacinta creates timeless visual stories that honor families’ most intimate moments and inspire parents everywhere.
