The 60-Day Newborn Bootcamp
The program that has transformed more newborn photographers in two months than most workshops do in two years.
The program that has transformed more newborn photographers in two months than most workshops do in two years.
Newborn photography in 2026 is a different world — faster, safer, cleaner, and more demanding than ever.
This is my most immersive newborn program —
a guided, hands-on, step-by-step system that teaches you exactly how to light, pose, flow, edit, and run newborn sessions with confidence, speed, and safety.
If your posing feels inconsistent, your lighting isn’t where you want it, or your images still don’t look the way you imagine…
this Bootcamp is the fix.
class starts march 9th 2026!
What to expect when bootcamp starts...
week one:
lighting
week five: posing part two
week two:
more lighting
week six: families, parents & siblings
week three:
my foundations
week seven: editing & marketing
week four: posing part one
week eight: finals & reviews
Lighting is the foundation of newborn photography — skin tones, quick galleries, and consistency all start here. We break down good vs. bad light and teach simple setups you can repeat every session.
We finish the full beanbag/table flow, covering the second half of the sequence so you can move confidently, safely, and efficiently through an entire newborn session.
Apply what you learned with natural light, LEDs, and studio setups — plus how to quickly find and shape the best light in any client’s home for consistent results.
Learn clean, flattering parent poses, how to manage siblings (even toddlers), and how to build a smooth family flow that feels natural and photographs beautifully.
We build your posing foundations — a safe, simple flow that keeps babies comfortable and helps you move confidently. You’ll learn how to settle and “un-soothe” babies, read their cues, and pose in a way that’s safe, efficient, and consistent.
Bring everything together with fast, consistent newborn edits — plus simple marketing strategies to raise your confidence, book more sessions, and show your improvement.
We start the first half of my beanbag/table flow — safe transitions, angles, and the core poses every newborn photographer needs. You’ll also learn how to adapt each pose for more natural, lifestyle-leaning sessions.
Submit your final images, join our last live class, and get a personal 1:1 review from me. This is where everything clicks and you see your full 60-day transformation.
Over 60 days, you’ll learn the same techniques I use in every session, with structured assignments, demos, office hours, and personal feedback to help you break old habits and rebuild your workflow from the ground up.
Over 60 days, you’ll learn the same techniques I use in every session, with structured assignments, demos, office hours, and personal feedback to help you break old habits and rebuild your workflow from the ground up.
How to safely and confidently pose every baby
How to build a posing flow that eliminates panic
How to handle fussy, stiff, or unsettled newborns
How to light your sessions cleanly (studio or in-home)
How to set up your space for speed and success
How to edit galleries quick for fast turnaround clients love
How to safely and confidently pose every baby
How to build a posing flow that eliminates panic
How to handle fussy, stiff, or unsettled newborns
How to light your sessions cleanly (studio or in-home)
How to set up your space for speed and success
How to edit galleries quick for fast turnaround clients love
$799
Enrollment is limited to 25 students to ensure everyone gets the attention they deserve. For $799, you’ll receive two months of transformative education designed to elevate your work just in time for the busy season.
Enrollment is limited to 25 students to ensure everyone gets the attention they deserve. For $799, you’ll receive two months of transformative education designed to elevate your work just in time for the busy season.
If you want a curated, modern newborn photography course that finally teaches you:
…this is the Bootcamp that gives you everything you’ve been missing.
This isn’t passive education.
You won’t be left alone with videos and hope.
You’ll have me as your instructor, real-time guidance, and a community of photographers growing alongside you.
registration opens
Black Friday!
want to start before march?
The Go-At-Your-Own-Pace format gives you flexibility without compromising quality.
The Go-At-Your-Own-Pace format gives you flexibility without compromising quality.
The Go At Your Own Pace Newborn Bootcamp is designed for photographers who want an intensive, in-depth learning experience—without the pressure of weekly live sessions or homework deadlines.
Whether you’re balancing a busy schedule or prefer to work at your own pace, this program gives you the tools and knowledge to grow quickly—on your terms.
The Go At Your Own Pace Newborn Bootcamp is designed for photographers who want an intensive, in-depth learning experience—without the pressure of weekly live sessions or homework deadlines.
Whether you’re balancing a busy schedule or prefer to work at your own pace, this program gives you the tools and knowledge to grow quickly—on your terms.
$499
The content, videos and private group is yours to keep! Stay in touch with your classmates and get help from me as long as you want.
If you've been a newborn photographer for years but are looking to up your game or you're a newbie...in two months I promise you'll have confidence in lighting, posing and editing for every session!
Bundle Both the newborn & Family bootcamps for only $100 more
Reach out to past graduates!
the best of both worlds...
Since launching the Bootcamps in 2023, I've had the absolute JOY of watching Newborn Bootcamp graduates sign up for the Family Bootcamps later in the year because they are that life changing. If you want to reach out to any of the photographers who have volunteered to chat with prospective Bootcampers, use the Contact tab to shoot us a message and we'll get you connected!
Individually, each Go-At-Your-Own-Pace Bootcamp is $499, but you can grab them together for $599 because I literally just want to be the one to help you grow and watch your succeed!
Completely transform your entire business, from newborns to studio to outdoor family when you invest in both the Newborn and the Family Bootcamp.
Hundreds of photographers have already taken these courses and the transformations, support and actual education are like nothing you can find anywhere else in this industry. I promise.
sign me up!
hear from bootcamp grads!
Emmalee bessler
carrie heitman
amy cantwell
Adriane Costa
“Forever still so grateful for you and this course, Rachel! It’s helped me in ALL of my photography not just newborns!”
“First paid baby since the workshop. I saw the nice light. My posing looked professional. Baby was very relaxed.
I’ve never felt that confident in a session. Ever. Thank you, Rachel!”
“My editor just asked if I was doing something different. I said “oh yes, I’m taking a bootcamp.”
She said the images have been beautifully lit and more consistent
Thank you Rachel. From the bottom of my tired heart. Thank you.”
“Just submitted my final images and I am blown away by my progress. I still have much to improve upom but this course has given me the tools and confidence to light and pose a newborn safely, correctly, efficiently, and given me the ability to really SEE what adjustments need to be made with my light and posing to create a more beautiful image. Thank you is not enough!! This is the course I wish I had taken years ago. Thank you, Rachel for everything!!!”
emmalee ruth photography
carrie heitman photography
adriane costa photography
amy cherie photography
Thank you so so much to Rachel for this great bootcamp! I’m so forever grateful for this opportunity! I finally got good lighting and pose on womb pose”
—Emmalee Bessler
Rachel Vanoven
Rachel specializes in finding the best light possible to photograph families, babies and every age in between along with teaching other photographers how they can simplify their business and love what they do.
Rachel specializes in finding the best light possible to photograph families, babies and every age in between along with teaching other photographers how they can simplify their business and love what they do.