I made this post not long ago on Facebook and Instagram and got overwhelmed with questions about my props and editing tools so I decided to write a blog. Just a bit easier than sharing over and over the same thing. 😅
Before I share I want you to know that ALL these will be posted on my education course as posing videos, showing my lighting, camera settings and posing. We have an amazing new platform that makes finding all the content in the course a LOT easier. It also provides subtitles and in different languages. It's awesome!!
The price for my education course increases starting April 1st, 2024. So, if you've been wanting to join for some time, you might not want to wait too long! As a member you also get access to a private facebook group where you can ask questions to the group or ask me directly.
Here's the link with more information. https://www.jessicagphotographyeducation.com/
As Matthew McConaughey would say "All right, All right, All right" The moment you've been waiting for! Sorry for the dramatic intro but gotta have some fun, right?!
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Photo by Blueberry Lace Photography edit by Jessica G. Photography
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I get asked a lot about my lifestyle set up so why not write a short blog with some links for you? Sadly, some things are one of a kind finds but I will link as many as I can.
I found a lot of stuff in Amazon. All linked HERE.
My headboard is from Citizenry
Pillows, Rattan Furniture & Blankets are rare finds from World Market and Etsy.
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There are many resources for Newborn Photography Education out there you can choose from. I recommend to do a few get as much education as possible. You can do in person workshops, 1:1 Mentoring with an established photographer or online training. If you are interested in learning from me I have an online education group. In that group I share all my tips & tricks! Including the not so fun part of our job business and marketing. Ok! I did promise my 3 tips!
1. Use a spotter - this can be one of the parents or an assistant you hire. Newborn Safety First - Always!
2. Tools you use will make the difference in the outcome of the pose.
I use:
3. Angle is everything - for this pose its important you take the image from above to create the illusion the bottom is smaller.
Want to see this posing video tutorial when its released?? Its gonna be on my online education group Mastering Newborn Photography real soon!
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If you want to learn more about newborn photography with me, I share all my tip & tricks on my online education group : Mastering Newborn Photography. What do you get by becoming a member? check it out!
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here are some pictures I've taking using my Manfrotto Hilite.
OK! I did promise the link so here it is! I own 2 of these. The smaller one for my table set up and I larger one for my lifestyle.
Links:
3. Manfrotto Hilite 6x7' (for my lifestyle area)
4. Manfrotto Hilite 5x7' (for my table posing area)
I have 2 Hilite's one larger one for lifestyle set up which is 6x7' and a smaller one for my table set up which is 5x7'
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Newborn Props + Posing Aids
Editing Tools
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Also, a lot of people asked me for the link to this FREE texture overlay so here it is!! I used the color changing actions from finishing touch to change the color of it.
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]]>I have seen many faux window light LED photography studios by some amazing photographers and that was my inspiration. But, most of their setups require an electrician which I wanted to avoid so I started researching for an easy install LED light and I found these!! Don't worry I will post the links for you.
My hubby knows about LED lights so he helped me choose. I hope I explain this correctly... we chose these lights because of the amount of lumens which makes it brighter, it's not as bright as other LED panels but enough for my smaller lifestyle space. These are 4000LM the higher the LM the brighter the lights are.
For this next part I get mixed up because I am so used to kelvin but in the LED world the lower the number of Kelvin the warmer the lights are and these at 5000k which came pretty close to daylight. Again, my main reason for selecting these lights was the easy install. I might have to play around with editing to get the exact look I want.
Installation took about an hour and a half and it was as easy as plug and play! We ended up going with 16 lights and 4 packs of curtains. Linked below.
Here are some SOOCs
If you are just starting out your Newborn Photography journey or you have been on it for while, I would LOVE to be a part of it! I offer an Online Newborn Photography Education class that you could join!
Thank you so much for reading!!!
If I missed anything, please let me know!
Jess
1. Click on the Presets tab on ACR/Adobe Camera Raw
2. On the Presets tab make sure to have the "show partially compatible presets" turned on.
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1. Cute Little Boho Rugs - LINK
2. Super Cute Teddy Bear - LINK
3. Boho Bed for Sitters - LINK
]]>Here's the before photos. This is natural white oak, I had a few extra pieces so I thought why not stain one side and paint the other. Then I can just flip them and change the style.
I really wanted a rustic feel for my newborn images so I got the BEHR water based Rustic Wood effects from Home Depot. Wasn't 100% sure it would work since it was water based but it worked perfectly!
I had to do a few coats, about 3 to get that darker rustic feel.
One coat in and I was in love!! I let them dry for one day before painting the other side. I wanted a crispy matte white on the other side so I chose the BEHR Marquee in Cameo White and painted with a brush to have a more grainy feel.
Here are the before and after photos. For the edits I used snowflake presets, coffeehouse presets, baby butter actions & finishing touch actions.
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Click Here To Watch the FREE Editing Video Tutorial
You can find the editing video on the featured section of my facebook group or look up the hashtag #editingtutorial on the group
Click Here To Watch the FREE Editing Video Tutorial
You can find the editing video on the featured section of my facebook group or look up the hashtag #editingtutorial on the group
Click Here To Watch the FREE Editing Video Tutorial
You can find the editing video on the featured section of my facebook group or look up the hashtag #editingtutorial on the group
Click Here To Watch the FREE Editing Video Tutorial
You can find the editing video on the featured section of my facebook group or look up the hashtag #editingtutorial on the group
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Step by Step Newborn Photography Editing Video Tutorial by Jessica G. Photography Using the Moonstruck Lightroom Presets & The Finishing Touch Photoshop Actions
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