Explore techniques for recording authentic, emotionally resonant family moments. In Family Photography: Modern Storytelling, Kirsten Lewis teaches the craft of creating meaningful documentary-style family photographs that honor real-world moments.
Kirsten Lewis employs a distinctive perspective on family photography, deliberately avoiding traditional posing setups and studio lighting to document life as families actually experience it. Throughout this course, Kirsten shares her methods for developing client relationships and establishing comfortable environments that encourage genuine self-expression in her subjects during shoots. You'll reconsider how visual storytelling works in still photography and learn strategies for integrating narrative elements when photographing families. Kirsten explains how to establish client partnerships that facilitate honest documentation across major life events, from newborns through childhood, while fostering sustainable business growth. You'll discover fresh approaches to framing images and finishing your work so your final product remains both gorgeous and truthfully representative of your subjects' reality.
If you want to strengthen connections with your subjects and produce photographs that convey both beauty and authenticity, participate in this extensive exploration of documentary-style family photography with Kirsten.
Comprehensive Lesson Structure:
- Introduction and Professional Background
- Three Core Storytelling Principles
- Telling a Story Using Individual Photos and Photo Collections
- Video Interview with Photojournalist David Murray
- Five Tips for Successful Photography Sessions
- One-Hour Family Portrait Sessions
- Documenting the Family Story Authentically
- Reviewing Session Photos Part 1
- Reviewing Session Photos Part 2
- Lightroom Post-Production Workflow
- Photoshop Post-Production Methods
- Six Guidelines for Birth Photography Session Success
- Conversation with Birth Photographer Jenna Shouldice
- Five Tips for Newborn Portrait Session Success
- Discovering Your Personal Artistic Voice
- Gathering Inspiration and Building Personal Collections
- Finding Your Artistic Voice Q&A Session
- Client Discovery and Acquisition Strategies
- Client Relationship Development and Management
- Creating Digital Galleries and Client Retention Methods
- Daily Life Photography Sessions Part 1
- Daily Life Photography Sessions Part 2
- Daily Life Photography Sessions Part 3
- Pricing Strategies and Homework Review for Daily Life Sessions
- Portfolio Review and Discussion
- Impact of Photography: How Images Transcend Time
- Power of Photography: Increasing Significance Over Time
- One-on-One Instruction Program
- Professional Feedback Section 29 - Participant Evaluations
- Continued Participant Feedback Session
- Portfolio Website Evaluation
- Example of High-End Professional Editing Process
- Demonstration of Image Selection for Professional Portfolios
- General Questions and Answers
- The Sophie Project
