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The Newborn Photography Mistake You’re Making (And How to Fix It Fast!)

Hey, knackered mums, beginners, pros!
Ever snap a dud pic and miss the magic? I’ve been there—new mum flops, no clue. I wish I’d known this fix back then! After 10+ years and 100s of bubs (mums, beginners, pros!), I’ve spotted a mistake we all make—especially with lighting—that kills the glow. My hacks fix it fast—phone or DSLR, no fancy gear! My free masterclass will have you taking pro-looking photos – click here for my free 30-min video.

Jess's photography masterclass for newborns and toddlers

Why Fixing This Wins

One slip-up can tank your pics—here’s why these hacks rock:

  • Fast: 5-min tweaks—perfect when bub’s calm, no time wasted.
  • Cheap: Home stuff—zero cash, all cozy vibes.
  • Real Deal: Pro shots, any stage including tricky toddlers —mums save those memories, pros snag clients and be proud of their work!
    Other tips need expensive gear or professionals to do the work—mine’s simple, free, and gets it done. Let’s fix it!

1. Shaky Snaps and grotty lens – Steady Up

  • Mistake: Wobbly hands—blurry pics hide those sleepy grins (I’ve binned tons!). Not taking 2-seconds to wipe your lens can also make your images blurry!
  • Fix: Hold phone with both hands, steady on both feet. If needed place elbows on a table—steady as, crisp every time. DSLR? Use a Shutter of 1/250 or up, no shakes.
  • Tip: Reminder: Clean that lens—pockets make it grotty, sharp shots come free!

2. Bed Blah – Mix It Up

  • Mistake: Same old bed shot—every pic’s a snooze, no variety (yawn!).
  • Fix: Prop bub on a pillow or partner’s hands—new angles, no boring bed blah. Layer a neutral knit blanket—texture pops fast. Avoid bright or busy patterned bed covers as they can take away the focus from bubs and this works for tricky toddlers too! Not to mention bright colours can cast/reflect horrible colours on your baby’s skin – not what you want to photograph.
  • Tip: Shoot overhead—lifts the vibe, weekly shots glow different!
    Mums weekly keepers for the album, pros can wow their clients!
newborn photo tricks photography free masterclass

3. The Lighting Sneak – Glow Killer (Tease!)

  • Mistake: A lighting oops you’ll spot it everywhere once you know—flattens pics, it looks so unnatural and steals the magic (not just brightness!).
  • Fix: My course cracks it—simple tweak, huge difference, no gear needed. For now though this single tip is a game changer – try a window + white sheet (especially if sun is shining in through the window) —soft glow, no harsh flops.
  • Tip: Join my free masterclass for a hint—click below, see pics in a new light!
baby and mum using winow light magic photography

Level Up with My Free Masterclass (and More!)

These hacks fix the flops, but want the lighting secret pros miss? My free masterclass unlocks gorgeous pics with a settled bub—30 mins to pro shots! – it can be all that you need!

  • Light tricks—no gear, just wow.
  • Baby-whispering moves—calm ‘em quick.
  • Easy poses—cute pics, no fuss.
    It’s 30 mins to pro pics—phone or DSLR—mums save memories, beginners and pros level up!
    Love it? My $179 course (reg. $359, worth $579) spills all—0–12 months and beyond, messy homes, Canon DSLR manual mode, Tara’s sleep tips (Gentle Sleep Specialist) for bub’s first 3 months. One shot—cute pics for your babies first year album or client cash to start your photography career, your pick!
Jess’s free newborn photography masterclass graphic – best-newborn-courses

How I Nailed Pics After Flops

I’m Jess—mum, Netflix binger, pork crackling fiend. My first pics? Total mess—blurry, flat, tears everywhere! Ten years on—workshops, 100s of bubs, my own studio—I’ve cracked it with hacks even pros steal. My JJP Method’s yours—mums, beginners, pros worldwide, snap those wins! Talking in our language, no fancy big words here!

Fix Those Pictures Fast (it’s easier than you think!) & Kick-start your freedom!


This mistake’s a game-changer—these hacks = pro shots, easy and fun! My free masterclass teases the lighting twist but tells you what you need to know to improve your newborn or toddler photos — join here!. Want it all? My $179 course has every trick you need to feel confident— just mastery!

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