World-Class
Photographers & Instructors
Meet the Minds Shaping
Your Journey
They don’t just teach photography—they live it.
From fine art and storytelling to lighting, editing, and business mastery, these world-class photographers bring their unique genius to NewGen Education.
This is where real mentorship begins.
Imagine this:
Learning directly from the photographers you’ve admired for years—the ones whose work has moved you, challenged you, and set the bar.
These creatives have been exactly where you are.
They’ve navigated unpredictable light in newborn sessions, mastered client experience under pressure, and found their voice in a crowded, competitive market.
Now, they’re here to show you the way forward—faster, clearer, and with fewer stumbles.
From award-winning portrait artists to sought-after maternity, family, and lifestyle photographers, each instructor brings a lifetime of lessons, creativity, and proven strategies to the table.
They’re not holding back.
They’re giving you the tools, mindset, and methods they wish they had when they started.
Scroll down and meet the visionaries.
Explore their unique styles, specialties, and the courses they teach—so you can find the perfect mentor for every stage of your creative journey.
Ready to Learn From the Best IN THE WORLD?
This is Where Education Meets Inspiration
MEET YOUR
MENTORS & VISIONAIRES
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We created NewGen Photographers because we saw a need for something truly different—a global platform where education, community, and prestigious awards unite. It’s a place where photographers not only learn from the industry's best but also connect, compete, and grow together. This isn’t just another education platform; it’s a movement dedicated to elevating photographers everywhere.
My mission is simple: to empower photographers around the globe, helping them discover their potential and leave a lasting legacy through their art.
Hi! I’m Serap, the founder and CEO of NewGen Photographers. With over a decade of experience capturing timeless moments for families from around the world, I've learned that photography isn’t just about taking beautiful images—it’s about creating meaningful connections, celebrating authentic stories, and inspiring photographers to build thriving businesses.
CEO + Founder of NEWGEN PHOTOGRAPHERS
Serap Seker
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Known for her minimalist, natural, and pure approach to newborn and family photography, Shan Fisher has mastered the art of white photography, where simplicity enhances the raw beauty of the moment. Her work is all about light, connection, and storytelling, making her a leader in the lifestyle newborn photography world.
FOUNDING LEADER
Shan Fisher
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Amanda Highbarger isn’t just a photographer—she’s a storyteller, a laughter-chaser, and a firm believer that the best moments are the ones you can’t script. Her photography is a celebration of love, connection, and the magic of everyday moments that families will treasure for a lifetime.
WHITEPINE Photography
Amanda Highbarger
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Mélanie Winter, the visionary behind Moka Photography, is known for her breathtaking creative maternity portraits that blend elegance, emotion, and artistry. With a signature style that incorporates dramatic lighting, movement, and fine art posing, Mélanie has inspired photographers worldwide to push the boundaries of traditional maternity photography. Her work is a masterclass in turning a maternity session into a timeless masterpiece.
Moka fotografie
Melanie Winter
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Kirsty is an award-winning children’s photographer and educator, known for her emotive portraits, painterly editing style, and passion for artistic storytelling. With a background in visual art and a gift for digital creativity, Kirsty creates textures, backdrops, and Photoshop tools that empower photographers to bring their visions to life.
SWEET SOUL STUDIOS
Kirsty Brassington
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Esther Kay is a renowned maternity photographer and educator, celebrated for her ability to capture the raw beauty and grace of pregnancy with a unique artistic touch. Her deep understanding of light, composition, and emotion allows her to craft maternity portraits that feel intimate, powerful, and timeless.
Esther Kay Studio
Esther Kay
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Ana Brandt is one of the most recognized voices in modern newborn and maternity photography. With over two decades of experience, a global teaching presence, and a heart for mentorship, Ana has helped shape the way photographers pose, style, and grow their businesses worldwide.
Ana Brandt Photography
Ana Brandt
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Tiffany Crenshaw is a lifestyle newborn and family photographer based in Huntsville, Alabama, known for her deeply emotional, story-driven approach to photography. Her work is rooted in authenticity, representation, and legacy, and her perspective brings an incredibly meaningful voice to the NewGen educator family.
Animal House Photography
Tiffany Crenshaw
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Liz Devinny is a storytelling master, known for her ability to capture authentic emotion in outdoor portraits. Whether it’s a family session, a teen portrait shoot, or a magical golden hour moment, Liz’s images evoke depth, warmth, and a sense of nostalgia.
LIZ DEVINNY PHOTOGRAPHY
Liz Devinny
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Sophia is a fine art portrait photographer and educator known for her bold, editorial style and emotionally rich storytelling. She blends modern fashion aesthetics with purposeful direction to create powerful, timeless images—especially celebrating women and women of color. Her teaching inspires photographers to step into their own creative power with confidence and clarity.
SOPHIA BARRET PHOTOGRAPHY
Sophia Barrett
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Kendra Swalls is a mom of two, photographer, podcast host, and marketing coach who knows exactly what it’s like to juggle creativity and business. After building her own photography brand from the ground up, she discovered that success wasn’t about hustle—it was about strategy, relationships, and systems that actually work.
GIRL MEANS BUSINESS
Kendra Swalls
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Tiffany is an award-winning luxury boudoir photographer, educator, and studio owner. She has 9 years of experience creating evocative, cinematic portraits that blur the line between vulnerability and strength. Tiffany now mentors photographers in building authentic, high-end boudoir brands rooted in story, substance, and soul.
PHOTO EUPHORIA STUDIOS
Tiffany Griffit
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Angela is an educator, creative mentor, and the founder of Social Templates Co, built on a deep belief in balance, healthy rhythms, and creating without pressure or burnout. Angela created a space to support creatives more sustainably—sharing industry knowledge, curating intentional content, and helping photographers navigate social media with clarity and ease.
Social TEMPLATES CO
Angela Shae
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Sissi Wang is the creative force behind JusKidi Studio, a world-renowned newborn photographer, educator, and artist who understands the power of preserving childhood in a meaningful way. Known for creating one-of-a-kind artworks, she blends creativity with intention to deliver breathtaking images that families cherish for generations.
JUST KIDI STUDIO
Sissi Wang
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Falguni Aditya Kharwa is an internationally certified photographer and educator based in Mumbai, India, specializing in maternity, newborn, child, and family photography. With a rich background in graphic design and over 20 years in the creative industry, she brings a refined artistic vision to every image. Falguni is trusted by celebrities, royals, and influential families across India.
FALGUNI KHARWA PHOTOGRAPHY
FALGUNI KHARWA
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Yancy Villatoro is a maternity and portrait photographe, known for her sculptural lighting, high-fashion concepts, and transformative client experience. Her work bridges fine art and editorial styles, combining timeless elegance with cinematic storytelling to create elevated, magazine-worthy imagery. Recognized as one of the Top 5 Most Influential Maternity Photographers in the U.S.
YANCY VILLATORO PHOTOGRAPHY
YANCY VILLATORO
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Aspen is an artist at heart, a storyteller by nature, and a photographer deeply inspired by love, connection, and the beauty of real life. Aspen has always used art as a way to process, feel, and connect. She pours that sensitivity into creating images that feel intimate and meaningful—helping families slow down, soak it all in, and preserve the quiet magic that often passes too quickly.
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Liliya Stasenia is an internationally recognized newborn and maternity photographer, educator, and speaker. She has taught over 2,000 students through online and in-person workshops across Europe and the Middle East, earning a reputation for her refined posing techniques, efficient workflow, and emotionally rich visual style.
YANCY VILLATORO PHOTOGRAPHY
LILIYA STASENIA
Why These Instructors? Because Your Growth Deserves the Best.
We didn’t choose our instructors based on popularity—we chose them for their powerful teaching, proven success, and deep commitment to helping others thrive.
Each educator in NewGen isn’t just a great photographer—they’re a great mentor. They’ve built careers from the ground up, navigated failure, refined their craft, and now they’re here to share it all with you.
From posing and lighting to editing and business, they bring real-world knowledge and a passion for helping others rise. That’s what makes NewGen different: we don’t just teach—you evolve.
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What You’ll Learn With the NewGen Instructors
COURSES
You’ll learn how to:
This isn’t surface-level education. This is the deep, practical, real-life stuff—the kind of guidance that actually changes the way you shoot, work, and grow.
Pose clients naturally with confidence—from maternity to multi-generational families
Master lighting for both studio and natural light scenarios
Edit faster, more creatively, and with intention
Build a business that reflects your vision and supports your life
Market your work authentically and attract your dream clients
Create meaningful storytelling through every photo
Elevate your style, your pricing, and your brand presence
And you’ll learn all of this through pre-recorded lessons and direct feedback from photographers who’ve walked the path before you.
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Serap Seker
Serap seker photography
The Magic of Newborn Photography
Mélanie from Moka Photography
Maternity Photography: Elegance & Emotion
Amanda HIGHBARGER
WHITE PINE PICS
How to Guide Clients Through a Natural, Emotion-Filled Session
FROM the MENTORS
AMAZING COURSES
The Most Powerful Certificate in Photography Education
You didn’t just follow—you mastered.
You invested in your growth.
You learned the craft, not just trends.
You showed up for yourself.
It Means...
There’s no regulation in this industry.
No official diploma.
No exam that says, “You’re ready.”
Anyone can call themselves a photographer.
Anyone can make a certificate on Canva.
And anyone can sell you one.
But not everyone will put in the work.
And not everyone will complete a full year of deep, intentional education in maternity, newborn, family, outdoor, and portrait photography.
That’s why this certificate means something.
NEWGEN EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
You won’t hang this just on your wall—
You’ll carry it in your work, your confidence, and your future.
It’s a marker of your evolution.
When you complete the full NewGen Education journey, you’ll receive the most meaningful certificate this industry has ever seen—signed by every instructor who taught you.
The Olympics of Photography Awards
NewGen Awards — the ultimate destination for photographers to showcase their best work, connect with a global audience, and earn the industry's most prestigious accolades.
NEWGEN AWARDS
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