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1:1 Mentoring

I would love to work 1:1 with you to help you elevate your newborn images. My mentoring sessions are 2 days full of babies, business, posing & editing. I will share my secret to the perfect creamy baby skin & how to tighten up those poses to perfection. Both days will be hands on instruction, so bring your camera & laptop & be ready to learn!! :) I cannot wait to help you take your newborn photography to the next level! 

 

Must be 60 miles outside of the St Louis Metro Area. Lodging not included in pricing. Email for pricing. 

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Carrie Carpunky Photography Studio

Just a quick little tour of my happy place! Video credit to Megyme Productions

All You Need is Love

I have mentored with Carrie for two years.  Carrie is an amazing person.  The very first time I met her it seemed like I had known her forever.  Prior to my mentoring session she asked what I wanted to focus on most during my session.  She answered every question I had!  Carrie was very patient with me while I was learning how to pose.  She would show me step by step how she works her magic with her newborn clients then guided me as I applied what I learned on my own.  Carrie saw the potential in my work and gave me the confidence I needed to go back to my studio and rock my newborn sessions!  I would not be where I am in my career without Carrie!  She has helped me master posing, props, lighting and skin tones.  I highly recommend Carrie to anyone who wants life changing results in their newborn sessions.  After my mentoring session Carrie and I stayed in contact.  She has made herself available when I had a question, or just needed a pep talk!  Thank you so much Carrie for sharing your gift with me and being one of the best decisions I have made to achieve my photography goals. 
 
Much love, Kristin Sherman at K Sherman Designs
 
 
 
 

 

What camera do you shoot with?

My current go to is the Nikon Z6ii! I have 2 D750's as well! 

What lenses do you use?

Well, in the studio I shoot mainly with the 24-70 2.8. It is a workhorse lens that never fails. I also have the Sigma 35 Art lens & of course my nifty 50!! :) I have the Nikon 105 macro that I will use as well.

Outside, my Sigma 135 is my absolute fav! It is a great lens for all types of outdoor portraiture. 

 

Where are you located?

I am in Godfrey, IL. Alton is about 35 minutes across the Mississippi River from St Louis. It is a super cute little river town that also boasts being one of the most haunted towns in America!! 

What do you use to pose newborns?

I am currently using a table with 1 inch foam on top and then cover that with about 9 blankets. I use the Shape Shifters from Hello Little Props under my blankets & just love the flexibility I have with that system. 

 

Where do you get all of your props?

 Well...I have a few gals that I have supported for years & then I have some amazing new gals that I have added to my go to vendors list. 

A lot of the gorgeous floral headbands come from So Tweet Designs, Huckleberry Baby, & Girlologie Photo Props.  

For newborn outfits, So Tweet Designs & No 2 Willow Lane are my favs! Timeless pieces that will never go out of style. 

My beds, baskets & posing fabrics come from quite a few different vendors. A couple of favs are Bailey's Knits, Hello Little Props, Roses & Ruffles, & Freebird Props. 

Mentorship Review

A one on one mentorship with Carrie allows you to learn from a talented artist but still be true to your own style. Carrie doesn’t just hand on sugar cookies, she challenges you to be a better version of you. I came to Carrie with some very specific areas I needed to address and not only did she show me what to do, she had me do it! (Of course with her close by to help). I returned to my studio with solid things to incorporate into my own practices and artwork. It’s not just “look what I do” mentorship it’s a “look what YOU can do” mentorship.

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