Newborn Photography From A to Z - Compendium of Knowledge" FOR THE PROFESSIONAL NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER is the first publication in the market with such extensive content. Newborn photography is one of the most beautiful areas of photography, bringing together technology, smiling children and the joy of recording each gesture of our little models. The photographic meetings with the newborn baby are the unique moments when parents' pride is joined with the passion for recording the first moments of life of the tiny babies. Come into our magical world, where the key role is played by newborn babies and their parents, where the warm babies' breaths, soft and warm blankets and charming details await for the skilled and experienced eye of the photographer. Turn your images into small works of art, which shall show the wealth of your inner feelings and the power of digital imaging. You are now holding the first so extensive study of newborn photographers, written by a couple of professional photographers - Alina and Greg Moment. This is an exceptional opportunity to profit from the many years of experience of these two professionals, who have strived to include all advice and guidelines in this book. Learn how to skillfully use various light sources and what to pay special attention to during the session, to make your images showcase your skills, experienced hands, appropriate choice of styling and thoughtful posing of the babies. Use the opportunity - read on how to prepare for a newborn photo session, how to spread your professional wings and charm the baby's mother with your photographs. Become familiar with the wealth of possible wraps, backdrops, headbands, baskets and pastel tones. Have a good look at the technical issues - learn how to properly choose the equipment, light sources and how to set the best parameters of your camera. Remember - everything is in your hands! Number of pages: 176.

The book, Newborn Photography From A to Z - Compendium of Knowledge, offers a massive volume of helpful solutions and hints on the following issues:

• Preparing the newborn and the mother for the session he photographer's preparation for the session (bean bag, tripods, materials, wraps, felt, wool, baskets etc.).
• Session at the baby's home
• Session at the photographer's studio
• Ways to calm down babies and lull them to sleep during the session, key challenges for the newborn photographer
• Cameras and lenses - important technical comments
• Various types of light (natural light, Ice Light, light diffuser ball, LED panels, studio lighting, softboxes and umbrella, flash lights, continuous light 5500K, etc.)
• Safety and challenges during the session
• The most popular newborn poses
• Tested wrapping methods and matching them for specific types of photos
• ... and many other important issues and hints from a professional newborn photographer.

Who are the authors?

Alina Płaczek – a child, baby and newborn photographer, with many years of experience. She runs her own photo studio wpieluszce.pl, winning numerous prizes and international awards in the field of newborn photography. In everyday life she is the mother to little Hanna and wife to Greg, and also lecturer of the Nikon Academy - she runs workshops on children and newborn photography, which are immensely popular with the participants. She has gained experience through running individual consultations for photographers (www.wpieluszce.pl) and through the many years of taking photos of newborn babies and children, both of the average families and those of media fame. She has been nominated for the prestigious title of the international newborn photographer of the year 2015. In her educational work she is happy to share her passion and experience, teaching others how to create beautiful photographs of babies and newborns.

Greg Moment – he has been cooperating for years with the Nikon Academy and the Szkoła Obrazu photography school. He has run his numerous workshops almost all over the world, most recently in Kuala Lumpur, Ireland, Croatia and Malaysia. Always provides technical support for his wife. The greatest fan of her talent, during workshops with newbie newborn photographers introduces them to the world of magical light, cameras and lenses. Has won numerous prizes in international photography competitions. His chosen area of work and his passion covers wedding and portrait photography. He is considered one of the top international wedding photographers - he has been awarded the title of "Wedding photographer of the year" for two consecutive years. Author of numerous educational publications for photographers and the manual, Professional Wedding Photography, whose whole print run sold out.