No prior newborn photography experience is required. Our workshops welcome beginners and photographers who already offer newborn sessions and would like additional guidance, structure, and hands-on practice.

You will leave with practical knowledge, real-world experience, and a clear framework you can continue practicing and developing in your own business. You will also receive portfolio-ready images that you are licensed to use for your website and marketing.

Yes. This is a fully hands-on learning experience. You will have time to practice wrapping, building setups, handling newborns, and photographing each setup under guided instruction in a supportive environment.

Class size is intentionally limited to 5 students (typically, unless stated otherwise in the class description) so that each participant receives personalized guidance and ample hands-on time.

Worskshop are typically one-day (unless otherwise stated in the description of the workshop).  The schedule includes live demonstrations, business discussion, hands-on practice, and portfolio building.

Yes. All participating photographers may use the images created during the workshop for portfolio, website, and marketing purposes.

Images may not be sold, submitted to contests without written permission, or used to promote competing workshops or educational content.

You will need your camera, lenses, charged batteries, memory cards, and any personal items you prefer to use while shooting. A detailed prep email will be sent after registration.

Light refreshments will be provided. Lunch is typically not provided. Details will be shared in each workshop description. 

The workshop will be held at Nestled in Time Photography Studio in Old Town Pasadena, California. Our studio address is: 

4 East Holly Street, Ste. 215

Pasadena, CA 91103

Because seating is very limited, all workshop registrations are non-refundable. However, your seat may be transferred to another photographer or fees can be transfered to a future workshop or mentorship with advance notice.

If you would like to arrange a black car service, you may contact Elite Auto Source LA at
https://eliteautosourcela.com/
Please let them know you are attending a workshop with Joanna from Nestled in Time Photography.

The most convenient hotel option is the Courtyard Marriott, located directly across the street from the studio:
180 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA

This location allows you to easily walk to and from the workshop each day.

Street parking is available via “Pay to Park” meters which may only be used via the City’s parking mobile app; maximum 2 hours per feed. Best places to park are at the parking structures located surrounding our studio location. The following parking structures are great options with ample amount of parking spaces and are listed based on vicinity to our studio. Please note that we try to keep parking prices up to date but we are not affiliated with any of these parking locations and prices may change without our knowledge. Be sure to bring cash in case in case the parking garages do not have functioning card machines on the day of your session (this happens often).

• 75 N. Fair Oaks Ave Parking – Monday thru Friday $2.00 each 15 minutes with a daily maximum of $16.00. Weekend daily maximum is $10.00. This lot is the closest to our studio as it is less than one block from the studio.
• The “One Colorado” parking structure located at the corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and Union Street (across from The Container Store, 30 East Union Street). $1.00 each 20 minutes with a daily maximum of $9.00. This structure is located across the street behind our building.
• The Marriott Garage is located at 171 N Raymond Ave. $1.00 for the first 2 hours, $2.00 each additional hour with a $12.00 daily maximum.

Parking costs are not included in workshop/mentorship session fees and we will not be able to reimburse clients for parking expenses. If you choose to park at the meters or in the meter lot across the street from our studio, please be mindful of your time and feed your meter as needed.

Absolutely! Our mentorships are designed to cater to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced photographers looking to refine their techniques.

Yes, our mentorships are fully customizable. You can choose the topics you want to focus on, ensuring the session meets your specific needs and goals.

We offer various packages, including Mini, Half-Day, and Full-Day mentorships, each varying in duration to fit your schedule and learning objectives.

Check out our mentorship page HERE for detials. 

Our mentorships and trainings aren’t just for photographers in the Los Angeles area—we welcome photographers from across the U.S. and around the globe! Our studio is conveniently located directly across the street from a Courtyard Marriott, making lodging easy and stress-free. Plus, we offer a black car service add-on for seamless pick-up and drop-off to and from LAX, Burbank Airport or Ontario Airport. Join award-winning, certified newborn photographer Joanna Law for a personalized mentorship experience designed to elevate your skills and confidence in newborn photography!

Yes, we will have at least one baby model come in duirng our 1-to-1 training so that you may build your portfolio with a baby. 

Yes, we recommend bringing your own DSLR camera and any specific equipment you use regularly. We also encourage our mentees to bring a 24mm-70mm lense as Joanna primarily uses it throughout her newborn sessions. Bringing your own equipment allows you to learn and practice with the tools you’re most comfortable with.

You can book a mentorship session by  clicking HERE to visit our mentorship page for detials. You can may also complete our mentorship interest form and Joanna will personally reach out and discuss the detials.