Little toes, pursed lips, and tiny hands—newborn photography is a rapidly growing market and professional photographers are eager to jump in. To work with and pose a 5- to 10-day-old infant demands special skills, keeping the child safe and the new parents comfortable, while capturing the subject’s raw and natural beauty. <br /> <br />This guide by pro photographer Robin Long provides the inspiration and instruction, practical tips, and equipment advice you need to get started. You will learn about: <br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Establishing trust with clients and working with newborns and parents</li> <li>Using natural lighting sources and selecting simple wraps and materials</li> <li>Posing styles and transition advice to ensure the session goes smoothly</li> <li>Calming techniques and understanding the physical requirements of newborns</li> <li>Post-processing workflows with Adobe Camera Raw and Adobe Photoshop to create breathtaking images</li> </ul> <br />This beautifully illustrated guide will not only assist you through a complete newborn session, but will help you start  your own newborn photography business, including creating a business plan, building a client base, and selling your images to clients. <br />