Kelly Brown
Kelly Brown is an internationally acclaimed newborn and family photographer, educator, and industry leader. Since launching her first business in 2004, she has built one of the world’s most respected photography education platforms through NewbornPosing.com and Kelly Brown Online, offering over 750 video tutorials and a thriving global community. A Double Master of Photography (AIPP), SWPP Fellow, and Canon Master, Kelly is also an ambassador for Canson Infinity and Graphistudio. For over 16 years, she has taught thousands of photographers worldwide, blending artistry, technique, and business strategy to elevate the craft.
Fine Art Pet Portraits: Lighting, Styling, and Expression
Join Kelly Brown for a hands-on Photo Walk where she’ll demonstrate how to turn a simple pet session into a fine art portrait experience. Photographi… Join Kelly Brown for a hands-on Photo Walk where she’ll demonstrate how to turn a simple pet session into a fine art portrait experience. Photographing a dog live, Kelly will guide you through setting the right environment to ensure comfort and coop… Join Kelly Brown for a hands-on Photo Walk where she’ll demonstrate how to turn a simple pet session into a fine art portrait experience. Photographing a dog live, Kelly will guide you through setting the right environment to ensure comfort and cooperation while capturing personality and emotion in every frame. You’ll explore how different lighting styles—from soft and timeless to bold and dramatic—can transform mood, and discover practical styl… Join Kelly Brown for a hands-on Photo Walk where she’ll demonstrate how to turn a simple pet session into a fine art portrait experience. Photographing a dog live, Kelly will guide you through setting the right environment to ensure comfort and cooperation while capturing personality and emotion in every frame. You’ll explore how different lighting styles—from soft and timeless to bold and dramatic—can transform mood, and discover practical styling and preparation tips that make all the difference. This session is designed to give you both inspiration and practical skills to elevate your pet portraits into expressive, emotive works of art. You will learn: How to create a comfortable, cooperative environment for pets Ways to use lighting styles to shape mood and impact Practical styling and preparation tips for expressive portraitsShow MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
Maternity Lighting With One Light: Endless Creative Possibilities
In this live demonstration, Kelly Brown will show how to create stunning maternity portraits using just one light. You’ll learn how to shape light for…In this live demonstration, Kelly Brown will show how to create stunning maternity portraits using just one light. You’ll learn how to shape light for a variety of looks, from soft and flattering to bold and dramatic, while refining poses that comple…In this live demonstration, Kelly Brown will show how to create stunning maternity portraits using just one light. You’ll learn how to shape light for a variety of looks, from soft and flattering to bold and dramatic, while refining poses that complement each lighting technique. Kelly will break down how to work with different angles, adjust your light placement, and fine-tune posing to highlight the natural curves and beauty of pregnancy. With a…In this live demonstration, Kelly Brown will show how to create stunning maternity portraits using just one light. You’ll learn how to shape light for a variety of looks, from soft and flattering to bold and dramatic, while refining poses that complement each lighting technique. Kelly will break down how to work with different angles, adjust your light placement, and fine-tune posing to highlight the natural curves and beauty of pregnancy. With a focus on workflow, this class will help you build confidence and efficiency when photographing expecting mothers, ensuring that every session produces results your clients will love. Whether you’re new to studio lighting or want to simplify your approach, this session will inspire you to see just how much can be achieved with one light and a creative vision.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
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The Portrait Summit
Spend a full day immersed in the art and craft of portrait photography with six leading experts who will challenge and inspire you to elevate your wor…Spend a full day immersed in the art and craft of portrait photography with six leading experts who will challenge and inspire you to elevate your work. This summit covers every angle of portraiture, from discovering your personal style to building s…Spend a full day immersed in the art and craft of portrait photography with six leading experts who will challenge and inspire you to elevate your work. This summit covers every angle of portraiture, from discovering your personal style to building striking concepts on a budget. You’ll explore how to guide authentic expression through emotion-driven posing, use light intentionally to shape mood, and make styling choices that create maximum impact…Spend a full day immersed in the art and craft of portrait photography with six leading experts who will challenge and inspire you to elevate your work. This summit covers every angle of portraiture, from discovering your personal style to building striking concepts on a budget. You’ll explore how to guide authentic expression through emotion-driven posing, use light intentionally to shape mood, and make styling choices that create maximum impact. Rounding out the day, you’ll learn how to craft portraits that tell powerful stories within a single frame. Whether you’re refining your voice or seeking fresh creative approaches, this summit will leave you with practical tools and renewed inspiration to transform your portrait work. Additional information on The Portrait Summit can be found here. 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Kelly Brown, In-Camera Creativity: From Concept to Capture9:15 AM - 10:15 AM: Jerry Ghionis, Effortless Posing for Powerful Portraits10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Laretta Houston, Broad Contrast: Shaping Light for Modern Portraiture 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM: Lunch (on own) 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: AB+DM, The Fashion Eye: Mastering Editorial Vision in Portraiture2:15 PM - 3:15 PM: Julia Trotti , Behind the Portrait: Planning, Shooting & Editing 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Caroline Tran, The Art of the Pivot: How to Build a Portrait Brand That Evolves With YouShow MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
