Ana Brandt Education · 1999 – 2027
The Final Opportunities to Train With Me
Group workshops are retired. Here is every hands-on spot still open before I move fully into mentoring in 2027.
A note before the list
I started my business in 1999. In 2008 I began teaching other photographers, and for nearly two decades I've stood in rooms around the world showing people how to pose, wrap, light and run a newborn studio.
In 2026 I officially retired from group workshops. In 2027 my focus is mentoring — small, hands-on and personal.
Heading into my 28th year, I'm one of the most recognized newborn photographers in the world, with more than 37 million views on YouTube and a social reach in the millions. What you see below is the last of it. These are the final opportunities to learn from me in person, and most of them are down to their last few spots.
Before the year ends
December 2026
1 spot left
Private Mentoring — Long Island
Saturday, December 5 · 9am–3pm · $450
A small private group, fully hands-on with live newborn models. You shoot, I coach.
- Newborn posing, transitions and wrapping
- Lighting and reading the glow on skin
- Session workflow from setup to after the shoot
- Newborn safety throughout
2 spots left
Mini Mentoring — New York
Sunday, December 6 · Port Chester, NY · $360
Three hours of hands-on, personalized mentoring at Heather Tietjen's studio.
- Posing and wrapping with a model
- Editing and workflow support
- AI tools and how to actually use them in your business
- Marketing strategy and direction
Last shoot out of 2026 · 8 photographers max
Newborn Shoot Out
Thursday, December 10 · 9am–3pm · $800
A full day on set with me. We bring in three newborns, build creative sets together, and you shoot every one of them.
- Hundreds of portfolio images, shot by you
- How I design a set from scratch
- Posing and safety, live
- A lighting setup you can repeat in your own studio
Into the new year
2027
4 spots left
The Baby Retreat
January 9–10, 2027 · Orange County, CA · $2,500
Two days, four live sessions, twelve photographers, one house. Saturday you shoot. Sunday you edit, build your sets and write the marketing.
- Four sessions: two newborns, newborn with sibling, full family
- Editing on your own files, plus AI used honestly
- Social media and marketing materials ready before you leave
- Overnight stay and all five meals included
Just opened · Newborn only
California Mentoring Days
February 21 · April 4 · June 13, 2027 · My Tustin, CA studio
These are the only mini mentoring days I'm offering in 2027, and they're California only. Two photographers per three-hour slot — we can do a lot in three hours. Want the time to yourself? Book both spots in your slot.
- Hands-on posing and wrapping with a live newborn model
- Lighting, angles and transitions
- Prop posing and beanbag posing
- Three time slots each day
24 hours only: use code mentorme to take your spot for $250 (regularly $500).
For everything else
Full-Day 1:1 Mentoring
From $2,250
Looking for mentoring in AI, maternity, business or anything outside of newborn? Individual mini mentoring spots are no longer available — going forward, I only offer full-day mentoring.
- A full 8-hour day built around your goals
- Live newborn and/or maternity models arranged for you
- Three follow-up strategy calls
- A personal plan for your shooting, editing and workflow
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