September 18-21, 2026
The program will be held in Heather Tietjen studio
10 Midland Ave, suit M-06, Port Chester, NY 10573
The Baby Academy – Final Edition (California & New York, 2026)
A rare opportunity to learn from Ana Brandt in her final Baby Academy series!
This 4-day intensive workshop is designed for photographers of any level looking to master newborn photography while building a sustainable business. Each day begins with a morning meeting and hands-on newborn sessions until lunch. Afternoons are focused on rotating topics including business development, pricing, AI tools, marketing, and social media strategy.
Days 2–4 feature full hands-on posing practice with newborns, parents, and siblings — including beanbag posing, prop integration, and flow posing techniques.
Workshop Highlights:
For any skill level – beginners to pros
Daily morning newborn sessions
Afternoons on business, AI, marketing & more
Small group (max 10 attendees)
Final Baby Academy events – 2 in CA, 2 in NY (2026)
Over 30 successful past academies
Many students have gone on to open studios & become educators
Join a legacy of success — and be part of Ana’s last Academy workshops ever.
🗓️ Tentative Schedule – Baby Academy (4-Day Intensive)
Day 1 – Foundations & Flow
8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast & Morning Meeting
9:00–12:30 PM:Newborn Photography (Workflow, Flow Posing, Beanbag + Props)
12:30–1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30–3:00 PM:
Editing Basics
Introduction to AI Tools for Photographers
Social Media Strategy & Homework Overview
Homework: Social media content draft + edit 2 images using AI
Day 2 – Parents, Siblings & Pricing
8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast & Morning Meeting
9:00–12:30 PM: Hands-On Newborn Photography (Parent & Sibling Posing Integration)
12:30–1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30–3:00 PM:
Advanced AI Editing
Pricing Models for Newborn Photographers
Communicating Value to Clients
Homework: Create a pricing sheet draft + edit family set using AI
Day 3 – Client Prep & Business Building
8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast & Morning Meeting
9:00–12:30 PM: Hands-On Newborn Photography (Advanced Posing + Custom Scenarios)
12:30–1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30–3:00 PM:
Client Preparation & Communication
Business Development: Studio Setup & Scaling
Defining Future Goals & Vision
Homework: Draft a business vision statement + prep guide outline
Day 4 – Final Practice & Wrap-Up
8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast & Morning Meeting
9:00–12:30 PM: Hands-On Newborn Photography (Mock Full Session + Guidance)
12:30–1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30–3:00 PM:
Review & Group Critique
Final Q&A
Graduation & Closing Discussion
October 2-5, 2026
The program will be held in Ana Brandt studio
2620 Walnut Ave
STE 5AB
Tustin CA 92780
The Baby Academy – Final Edition (California & New York, 2026)
A rare opportunity to learn from Ana Brandt in her final Baby Academy series!
This 4-day intensive workshop is designed for photographers of any level looking to master newborn photography while building a sustainable business. Each day begins with a morning meeting and hands-on newborn sessions until lunch. Afternoons are focused on rotating topics including business development, pricing, AI tools, marketing, and social media strategy.
Days 2–4 feature full hands-on posing practice with newborns, parents, and siblings — including beanbag posing, prop integration, and flow posing techniques.
Workshop Highlights:
For any skill level – beginners to pros
Daily morning newborn sessions
Afternoons on business, AI, marketing & more
Small group (max 10 attendees)
Final Baby Academy events – 2 in CA, 2 in NY (2026)
Over 30 successful past academies
Many students have gone on to open studios & become educators
Join a legacy of success — and be part of Ana’s last Academy workshops ever.
🗓️ Tentative Schedule – Baby Academy (4-Day Intensive)
Day 1 – Foundations & Flow
8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast & Morning Meeting
9:00–12:30 PM:Newborn Photography (Workflow, Flow Posing, Beanbag + Props)
12:30–1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30–3:00 PM:
Editing Basics
Introduction to AI Tools for Photographers
Social Media Strategy & Homework Overview
Homework: Social media content draft + edit 2 images using AI
Day 2 – Parents, Siblings & Pricing
8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast & Morning Meeting
9:00–12:30 PM: Hands-On Newborn Photography (Parent & Sibling Posing Integration)
12:30–1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30–3:00 PM:
Advanced AI Editing
Pricing Models for Newborn Photographers
Communicating Value to Clients
Homework: Create a pricing sheet draft + edit family set using AI
Day 3 – Client Prep & Business Building
8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast & Morning Meeting
9:00–12:30 PM: Hands-On Newborn Photography (Advanced Posing + Custom Scenarios)
12:30–1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30–3:00 PM:
Client Preparation & Communication
Business Development: Studio Setup & Scaling
Defining Future Goals & Vision
Homework: Draft a business vision statement + prep guide outline
Day 4 – Final Practice & Wrap-Up
8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast & Morning Meeting
9:00–12:30 PM: Hands-On Newborn Photography (Mock Full Session + Guidance)
12:30–1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30–3:00 PM:
Review & Group Critique
Final Q&A
Graduation & Closing Discussion
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