Ep 278: How to be the best photographer of newborns in the world with guest Anne Geddes

8 January 2020

Anne Geddes is one of the world’s most respected photographers. She creates images that are iconic, award-winning and beloved. Like no photographer before her, her imagery singularly captures the beauty, purity and vulnerability of children embodying her deeply held belief that each and every child must be “protected, nurtured and loved”. Anne’s work has been published in over 84 countries and translated to 24 languages, with over 19 million books and 13 million calendars sold. A multiple New York Times bestselling author, Anne’s photography has been treasured and enjoyed by many generations. Anne has also been inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame. Anne is based New York.

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Show Notes

How to be the best newborn photographer in the world with guest Anne Geddes
One of the world’s most respected photographers, Anne creates images that are iconic, award-winning and beloved. Like no photographer before her, her imagery singularly captures the beauty, purity and vulnerability of children embodying her deeply held belief that each and every child must be “protected, nurtured and loved”.

Anne’s work has been published in over 84 countries and translated to 24 languages, with over 19 million books and 13 million calendars sold. A multiple New York Times bestselling author, Anne’s photography has been treasured and enjoyed by many generations. Anne has also been inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame.

Anne also lives this message as a Global Advocate for children, working alongside the United Nation’s Foundation, the March of Dimes and campaigning for awareness of meningococcal disease. Anne is based New York.

We discuss:

Her early years working as a portrait photographer
Selling her first calendar door to door
Being discovered by Celine Dion and Oprah and becoming a New York Times bestseller
Developing a unique style
The importance of shooting meaningful and authentic images
What does a typical shoot look like
The importance of having a team of people you can trust
Charity work and how you can get involved in her next calendar shoot.
And much more