Justine is an award winning photographer specialising in newborn and maternity photography 

I offer one-to-one mentoring and small bespoke workshops for 2-3 attendees

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Beginners 
 

• Newborn photography absolute basics (you must have a good working knowledge of your camera)

• Newborn physiology and safety precautions

• Equipment and lenses, including natural and studio lighting

• Session workflow (in home or in studio)

• Choosing, setting up  and styling some simple props

• Simple beanbag poses 

• Family photos

• Finding clients

• Pricing choices

• Administration  and client care workflows and processes

• Social media basics

• Follow up one hour zoom session

• mentored - $1000                workshop attendee - $800

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Beyond the basics

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• You may have already started photographing clients professionally but are in need of practical advice.

• I can include any of the beginners topics

• Creating sessions that sell

• Setups full of magic and delighting your clients

• Finding your niche 

• Planning your studio / transportable studio to avoid costly mistakes

• Discussion of your current problem areas

• Making the move to studio lighting - equipment choices

• The top two inches - dealing with imposter syndrome - what is holding you back?

• Advice on your current marketing and branding

• Follow up one hour zoom session

• mentored - $1000                workshop attendee - $800             

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My studio is in Taieri Mouth,  35 minutes south of Dunedin.

Workshops or mentoring take place over a day (9-5) and include a Newborn session and a Maternity session (these can be altered according to your needs), lunch and morning/afternoon tea, and notes.

Students must live and work a minimum of 150kms from Taieri Mouth, there is a 2 year restraint of trade contract which applies to any student moving into my area.

Students are invited to join a members only Facebook group to receive ongoing support and advice.

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