This is for you if:

  • You’re not sure how to prepare your families for the shoot so you're all on the same page, with no mismatch of expectations

  • You'd like to be able to tailor each shoot to each individual family in a meaningful way

  • You'd like to know the differences between photographing different age groups and how to adapt your approach accordingly to get the best results

  • You're keen to know how to ensure you work harmoniously with both adults and children whilst on the shoot itself

  • You'd like practical advice on how to avoid and manage common problems experienced on shoots at every age group

  • You'd find it useful to have a suggested and effective shoot format to work to

  • You'd like an efficient admin workflow to support you and your clients both before and after the shoot

NB: If you previously purchased The Roost

This course was previously part of The Roost family photography course

The Roost family photography course is no longer available. It was broken down into 3 separate trainings (Cheese-Free Zone, Keep It Together & Soulful Sales) and updated for 2023. Therefore, if you've previously purchased The Roost, please do not buy this! Drop me an email on [email protected] and I will happily give you access to this course for free :)

Testimonials

"The best training tool for new family photographers"

Kristian Leven

“Anna is rightly regarded as one of the very best family photographers in the country, with the best training tools for new family photographers, so for me there was no question that I wanted to learn from her. The course itself is truly impressive, and there were so many takeaways throughout. It felt like I was learning new skills for the first time – despite being a professional wedding photographer for a decade! The course gives you the confidence to tackle all age groups as well as how to structure a shoot. There’s loads to take in, so I’ll definitely be watching them again before my first shoot. Thanks so much again Anna!”

"The best bootcamp for making family images"

Ange Ward-Brown

“Anna is a wise owl who is brim full of knowledge. The course guides you through the whole client journey so that people come back to you time & time again to continue the story of their lives through your eyes... all while retaining all the heart needed for such a special thing."

"The tools to create photographs with meaning and value""

Simon Biffen

"This has given me the confidence to use my experience as a wedding photographer and adapt it into the family photography environment. By setting out not just how to do this with practical steps and advice, it also gives you your reason why. From one of the best family photographers in the country you’ll be given the tools to create an experience that leads to photographs with meaning and value.”

"Anna knows her stuff"

Charlotte Hueso

"Anna knows her stuff, teaches from experience and speaks from the heart"

"I can't recommend enough"

Lyndsey Goddard

“Having run a wedding photography business for over 10 years, the thought of venturing into family photography was exciting and yet daunting. Having Anna’s expert guidance, experience, and support was the difference between me procrastinating about it forever and actually getting the wheels in motion. Her previous experience as a teacher is evident; the way the course is structured, laid out and delivered cannot be faulted. Whether you are a novice photographer or have years of experience, this course is suited to you. I can’t recommend Anna highly enough.”

"I feel like a weight has been lifted"

Lowri-Ellen Owen

“I feel like a weight has been lifted and I now have some direction. Thanks so much Anna for such an amazing and informative course! My head is spinning from an overload of information (in a good way!) So many many many thanks!”

What's included

  • Managing expectations

    How to prepare your families for the shoot so you're all on the same page and everyone is reassured, including using a welcome guide and questionnaire to avert potential problems and create a bespoke plan for each family

  • Different age groups

    How to adapt your approach to different age groups to avoid common problems and work harmoniously with every family to get the best results for them, including maternity, newborn, babies, toddlers, older children, teenagers and mixed age groups

  • Workflow

    Efficient workflows to support both you and your clients throughout the whole process - both before and after the shoot, as well as suggested format for the shoot itself

Course curriculum

    1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    2. Private student Facebook group

    3. Workbooks

    1. 01 - About this course (07:28)

    1. 02 - Managing expectations (09:21)

    2. 03 - The Welcome Guide (12:42)

    3. 04 - The Questionnaire (08:09)

    1. 05 - Maternity (08:57)

    2. 06 - Newborn (11:44)

    3. 07 - Younger babies (05:27)

    4. 08 - Older babies (02:46)

    5. 09 - Toddlers (04:26)

    6. 10 - Older children (02:54)

    1. 11 - Working harmoniously (20:51)

    1. 12 - Beauty in imperfection (09:28)

    2. 13 - Maternity (06:08)

    3. 14 - Babies (11:49)

    4. 15 - Toddlers (11:57)

    5. 16 - Older kids (08:32)

    6. 17 - Mixed age groups (02:58)

About this course

  • 25 lessons
  • 3 hours of video content

Family Photography Bundle

This course is available as part of this discounted bundle, which also includes the other two essential elements of running a succesful family photography business

The Shutterhood

A year's access to this course (and all others in the Family Photography Bundle) is included for free in The Shutterhood, my 12 month program to get your photography business growing and thriving. In there, you'll also have access to weekly coaching calls with me, image critiques, a supportive community and much more - check it out!

NOTE: Access to all Library trainings is a perk of joining The Shutterhood. The cost of any previously purchased Library courses such as this cannot be redeemed against the cost of joining The Shutterhood. The Shutterhood contains an ever-increasing number of trainings and a huge amount of additional exclusive courses, resources and support (some outlined above) that far exceed the combined value of all Library trainings.
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