The Complete Guide to Family Photography: A Simple Approach to Lighting and Posing for Family, Maternity, and Newborn Photographers - Softcover
Synopsis
Master the art of capturing connection, emotion, and timeless beauty in family, maternity, and newborn photography.
Family photography comes with unique challenges—from managing multiple subjects of different ages to capturing authentic moments of love and laughter. In The Complete Guide to Family Photography, acclaimed photographer Sandra Coan shares over two decades of professional experience to help you confidently create beautiful, consistent portraits that families will cherish for generations.
Through detailed instruction, lighting diagrams, and stunning imagery, Sandra breaks down her proven system for posing, lighting, and directing families with ease—whether you’re working in a studio, on location, or in your clients’ homes. You’ll learn how to:
• Craft flattering, natural light with both windows and strobes
• Pose newborns safely and comfortably using a baby-led approach
• Direct children and parents into genuine, connected expressions
• Build a consistent posing flow for efficiency and creativity
• Compose elegant, timeless family portraits that elevate your brand
With Sandra’s guidance, you’ll gain the technical mastery and confidence to photograph families of all ages while creating a joyful, professional experience from start to finish. Transform your workflow—and your artistry—with this essential guide to family portraiture.
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About the Author
Sandra Coan is an industry educator and award-winning photographer specializing in studio portraiture, artificial lighting and fine-art film photography. Since starting her career in 1999, Sandra has become Seattle s premier maternity, newborn, and family photographer. In addition to running her busy studio, she teaches thousands of photographers each year on respected platforms like CreativeLive and Kelby One as well as at industry events, like WPPI. She is also a regular contributor to Rangefinder magazine, Professional Photographer magazine, Click magazine, and many more. Sandra also hosts a robust community of portrait photographers invested in growing their photography skills and building profitable businesses they love at www.sandracoaneducation.com.
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