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.
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MENTORS & VISIONAIRES
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With over a decade of experience capturing timeless newborn and maternity portraits, Serap Seker is an internationally acclaimed photographer known for her classic, emotive, and perfectly lit images. Her deep understanding of posing, lighting, and composition has helped photographers worldwide master the craft of capturing delicate newborns and glowing mothers-to-be.
Serap Seker Photography
Serap Seker
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Małgorzata Sulewska is a fine art photographer specializing in captivating children’s and portrait photography that feels straight out of a painting. Her work is rich in depth, emotion, and artistic expression, making her one of the most sought-after educators in the fine art portraiture world.
format K Photography
Malgorzata Sulewska
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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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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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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.
Shan Fisher Photography
Shan Fisher
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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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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.
WHITE PINE PHOTOGRAPHY
AMANDA HIGHBARGER
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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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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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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
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, live sessions, 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
Małgorzata Sulewska-Czarnecka
FORMAT k PHOTOGRAPHY
Mastering Timeless Portraits
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