CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHERS

are skilled, passionate and committed birth artists and workers who exemplify the highest of industry standards.

Meet the Board

  • Leilani Rogers

    Veteran birth photographer, doula in training and the mentor behind CPBP. Also the founder of Birthbound Photographer.

  • Laura Eckert

    Certification Facilitator and veteran birth photographer. Also an instructor for Birthbound Photographer.

  • Lisa Weingardt

    High risk labor and delivery RN for 19 years. Birth photographer and certification instructor.

  • Lora Denton

    Certified midwife of 8 years. Veteran birth photographer and certification instructor.

  • Sarah Boccolucci

    Certified doula and veteran birth photographer. Also a Birthbound and certification instructor.

  • Amanda McGhee

    Business coach and veteran birth photographer. Also a Birthbound and certification instructor.

What's inside the Certified Professional Birth Photographer Curriculum?

  1. 1

    • 1.) An Introduction From Your Director

    • 2.) How to use this course

    • 3.) Suggested Schedule
  2. 2

    • 1.) Laying the Foundation | Intro, Stages of Labor and When-To-Go (Pages 1-7)

    • 2.) Laying the Foundation | Equipment (Pages 8-9)

    • 3.) Laying the Foundation | Lighting Basics (Pages 10-12)

    • 4.) Laying the Foundation | Life On Call and Childcare (Pages 13-16)

    • 5.) Laying the Foundation | Working With a Backup Photographer (Pages 17-18)

    • 6.) Laying the Foundation | Website, Networking and Marketing (Pages 19-22)

    • 7.) Laying the Foundation | Pricing (Pages 23-25)

    • 8.) Laying the Foundation | Product and Image Delivery (Pages 26-27)

    • 9.) Laying the Foundation | Infant Loss (Pages 28-30)

    • 10.) Laying the Foundation | Glossary of Important Birth Terms (Pages 31-35)

    • 11.) Laying the Foundation | Composition & Artistry (Pages 36-41)

    • 12.) Laying the Foundation Printables (6 total)

    • 13.) CONTRACT TEMPLATE

    • 14.) Portfolio Building Guide for New Birth Photographers (5 pages)

    • 15.) SUGGESTED READING

    • Quick Check: Foundations
  3. 3

    • 1.) VIDEO | Building A Profitable Birth Photography Business

    • 2.) WORKSHEET | Financial Planning

    • 3.) SUGGESTED READING

    • Quick Check: Business
  4. 4

    • 1.) VIDEO | Birth Photography Through the Eyes and Heart of a Midwife

    • 2.) VIDEO | The First Latch

    • 3.) Emergency What-To-Do Guide (8 pages)

    • Quick Check: Home Birth
  5. 5

    • 1.) VIDEO | A Nurse's Perspective: Forging Better Relationships In The Hospital Setting

    • 2.) The NICU Guide (3 pages)

    • Quick Check: Hospital Birth
  6. 6

    • 1.) VIDEO | Documenting Birth in the OR

    • 2.) OR Tips for Partner/Nurse Printable

    • Quick Check: OR
  7. 7

    • 1.) VIDEO | Birth Photography Ethics

    • 2.) VIDEO | Racial Bias in Birth

    • 3.) Being More Inclusive of the LGBTQIA+ Community

    • 4.) The CPBP Code of Ethics

    • 5.) SUGGESTED READING

    • Quick Check: Ethics
  8. 8

    • 1.) Your Final Portfolio Review Guide (10 pages)

    • 2.) Feedback Forms and Letter of Recommendation Instructions

    • 3.) Your Final Exam

    • 4.) CEU and Recertification Information

    • 5.) Recommended Reading and Viewing List for Recertification

    • 7.) Your Feedback

Invest in your future and the future of the birth photography industry by becoming a CPBP today.

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THE PROCESS IS SIMPLE:

Complete 6 courses, Pass portfolio review, Submit Letter of Recommendation/ Supply References, Pass Final Exam, Reap lifelong Benefits

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