PHOTOGRAPHY
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by ELIZABETH MESSINA
ARTE MATERNITY
FILMED AROUND A REAL, MULTI-DAY, MATERNITY SHOOT
MOST MATERNITY COURSES OFFER TECHNICAL TIPS OR POSING LISTS. THE ARTE OF MATERNITY GOES DEEPER:
- TAUGHT UTILIZING FILM & DIGITAL CAMERAS
- STUDIO & OUTDOOR LOCATIONS
- SHOWS HOW SMALL ARTISTIC DECISIONS SEPERATE ORDINARY IMAGES FROM EXTRAORDINARY ONES
- EMPHASIZES CONNECTION, TRUST & NUANCE: THE ELEMENTS THE GENUINELY SET A PHOTOGRAPHER'S WORK APART
- GIVES FRAMEWORK TO ADAPT TO ANY CLIENT, BODY TYPE, OR LIGHTING SCENERIO
this comprehensive course was
ELIZABETH MESSINA
OF ALL LEVELS -
this immersive course BY
CREATED FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
is for photographers who want TO CREATE
MATERNITY IMAGES THAT FEEL
REFINED, HONEST &
EMOTIONALLY RESONATE
FROM BEGINNERS TO
EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS
ARE YOU READY TO:
ELEVATE THE EMOTIONAL QUALTY OF YOUR IMAGES
WORK WITH
NATURAL LIGHT
IN ANY environment
DIRECT WITH
SUBTLETY & INTENTION
STYLE WITH A
FINE ARTE SENSIBILITY
ESTABLISH TRUST & EASE WITH CLIENTS
BUILD VARIETY WITHIN
EACH SESSION
This course was created to help you photograph pregnancy with a sophisticated & arte forward eye. Elizabeth teaches you how to use subtle direction, refined styling, and expressive light to create maternity work that stands apart.
With a more consistent and elevated portfolio, you’ll be able to book more of the clients you love working with and grow a business that feels aligned with your creative voice.
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COURSE DETAILS
Explore editing demos across different lighting conditions on film and digital, and learn how to unify your images with a consistent, refined look.
POST PRODUCTION
& SO MUCH MORE
Step inside Elizabeth’s studio and learn how she creates the iconic maternity images she’s known for. Enjoy hours of educational videos, styling demonstrations, posing instruction, studio resources, and more. All designed to support and elevate your craft
See how subtle changes in hand placement can completely shift the tone of your photographs. Through clear video demonstrations, you’ll learn how to move beyond stiff posing and prompt your client with ease to create soft, natural, expressive images.
ARTISTIC HANDS
Discover how you can make compelling photographs anywhere. Follow Elizabeth through a variety of environments: her home studio, a park, and the open beach, and learn how to work confidently in different spaces
MATERNITY STYLING
Learn how to navigate standing, sitting, and reclining poses through clear instruction and behind the scenes video examples. Watching Elizabeth work in varied scenarios will give you practical tools to create images that feel authentic
STUDIO & ON LOCATION
Explore how well chosen pieces can transform the look and feel of your photographs. With thoughtful styling, the visual story becomes more seamless
IN DEPTH POSING
Learn how to create an environment where your client feels seen, supported, and at ease. When trust is present, everything opens, her body relaxes, her expression softens, and your images naturally become more honest and beautiful
CULTIVATING CONNECTION
ELABORATE & MINIMAL
From decadant perals, and high fashion, to a little black dress or au natural. Feel confident exploring a varierty of ways to photograph maternity that feel true to your vision and your clients comfort
NATURAL LIGHTING
See how natural light can transform a scene: whether it’s diffused window light or vibrant, backlit glow. Learn how to shape light confidently
ELIZABETH MESSINA is
She is a New York Times best selling author & a passionate teacher.. Elizabeth was named "one of the most influential photographers of our decade" by PDN.
Elizabeth has been capturing evocative photographs of women since she picked up a camera at the tender age of 12. Her images are a reflection of her heart. Elizabeth Messina is a visionary, her images tell stories of longing, solitude & the tangible beauty of the human experience.
Although Elizabeth's photography takes her all over the world, her home is in Southern California, where she lives with her 3 children & 3 dogs. She continues to be a seeker of beautiful light, strong coffee & meaningful connections.
a world renowned, award winning, celebrity photographer.
FAQ
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Yes, absolutely. Maternity photography is a natural extension of wedding work. Many wedding photographers go on to photograph their clients through pregnancy, motherhood, and beyond. This course focuses on emotional connection, refined portraiture, and creating images that feel intentional and artful: skills that translate beautifully into wedding photography. Elizabeth will show you how to guide and support women in a way that deepens trust, strengthens client relationships, and leads to ongoing work long after the wedding day.
This course requires you to be connected to WiFi so you can stream the videos. The videos are not able to be downloaded.
Yes, this course is a wonderful fit for family photographers. The foundations of maternity work, building trust, guiding with ease, and capturing authentic, heartfelt moments, directly support and elevate the work you’re already doing.
We are thrilled that you love this course enough to want to share it with a friend, however the purchase of this course is only valid for one student. Please have your friends purchase the course for themselves so they can enjoy everything you had the opportunity to, including the empowerment of investing in their craft.
This course is a beautiful place to begin. Elizabeth shares the knowledge, experience, and philosophies she wishes she had when she first started, nothing is withheld. You’ll receive clear guidance, real-session examples, and practical tools that will support you at any stage of your journey. While the course is not centered on technical settings, Elizabeth does walk you through how she uses her camera, light, and direction to create soft, luminous maternity images.
Yes! All of our videos have the option to watch with English Closed Captions. Just click the CC button on the bottom of the video.
Maternity photography is portraiture at its most tender and expressive, and this course will help you bring more intention, artistry, and emotional depth to every person you photograph, and give you the skills to start photographing maternity.
Although you can buy & view the course from your phone, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer to stream the course after purchase.
Maternity photography fits naturally within the work of a family photographer. Learning how to guide and photograph expecting mothers with ease, clarity, and emotional connection will elevate every part of your family sessions. These skills help you support your clients through one of the most meaningful seasons of their lives and often lead to long term client relationships.
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