Essential Photography Lessons
The “Driver’s Ed” of Photography, master the basics so you can shoot with any camera.
Learn the core skills to take beautiful, intentional photos.
Think of this as driver’s ed for photography. Once you know the rules of the road like how to steer, how to brake, how to read the signs you can drive any car.
It’s the same with photography. Once you understand the essentials: how to see light, frame your shot, and tell a story you can pick up any camera (phone, DSLR, mirrorless) and know exactly what to do.
Because here’s the thing: a camera is just a tool, like a car.
Once you understand how to operate it, you can switch between different makes and models you’re still in control, you’re the one driving the car.
In Essential Photo Lessons, I’ll teach you those core skills. These are the foundational lessons that make every photo stronger no matter your gear or your experience level.
If you take just one photography class for your birth business… this is the one to start with.
THE FOUNDATION EVERY BIRTH WORKER NEEDS
WHAT WE’LL COVER
💡 Exposure Made Simple
No math degree required — understand how light, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO work together so you can control your results (even on auto).
🌤 Types of Light & How to Use Them
Window light, overhead light, golden hour, candlelight — how each changes the mood and skin tone, and how to choose the best one for your shot.
✨ Making Mom Look Her Best
Gentle, flattering angles and simple posing tips that honor her beauty in the moment.
🎯 Rule of Thirds & Strong Composition
The easiest way to make your images look instantly more professional.
📐 Angles & Framing for Birth Photography
Where to stand, what to include, and how to guide the viewer’s eye through the story.
📷 The 1-2-3 Method
My go-to approach for making sure you capture everything: the wide shot, the medium shot, and the close-up detail.
📝 Telling the Story
Using your images to create a narrative that’s emotional, powerful, and client-centered.
Once you understand these essentials, every other photography skill becomes easier whether you’re using a phone, a mirrorless, or your grandpa’s film camera.
You’ll be able to:
Understand light and how it affects your photograph.
See the story unfolding and know exactly how to capture it.
Take intentional, powerful images that clients will treasure.
Know how to compose a compelling photograph.
This course is recommended for my advanced courses like Shooting in Manual and Mobile Video Method.
Why this class works?
By the end of this class you’ll be able to:
Understand different light and how to utilize them to your advantage.
See the story unfolding and know exactly how to capture it.
Take intentional, powerful images that clients will treasure.
Know how to compose a compelling photograph.
Who is this for?
Doulas and birth photographers who want professional-looking images fast.
New photographers who feel overwhelmed by all the technical jargon.
Experienced shooters who want a strong, back-to-basics refresh.
Anyone who wants their photos to feel as powerful as the moments they witness.
You don’t need thousands of dollars in equipment to learn this skill — just like you don’t need a luxury sports car to learn how to drive. You can start with whatever camera you already have — your phone, a hand-me-down DSLR, or that mirrorless camera that’s been sitting in the closet. What matters is learning how to use it, not what it costs.
“LOVE this course soooo much!!! As a high-end birth doula who includes birth photography in all packages, I’ve learned everything I know from Easy Photo Lessons for Doulas.
It’s a simple, fast and easy to understand course that I’ve come back to again and again! Highly recommend!!
Also.. I only shoot birth photos with my iPhone… so don’t let intimidation with camera stop you from learning this amazing new skill!” - Lexi
READY TO ELEVATE YOUR BIRTH BUSINESS?
Here’s the best part: these skills don’t just make your photos better — they make your clients’ experience better.
When you can confidently capture their birth story, they feel more cared for and more connected to you.
Great photos also work for you long after the birth is over.
You’ll have stunning images to use in your marketing, helping you stand out from other doulas and birth workers
and allowing you to charge more per birth because you’re offering a richer, more valuable service.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
Instant access — watch on your own schedule, at your own pace.
Lifetime access — come back anytime for a refresher.
Works for ANY camera — yes, even your phone.
Usually $197
ONLY $97
Bonus!! Get lightroom presets and the mobile editing class ($97) absolutely free!