Newborn · Baby · Maternity

Dreamy, lovingnewborn photographyeducation

I have been photographing newborns since 2012 and teaching photographers since 2014. Work with me in a personal coaching session, explore my Etsy shop, or discover my upcoming online courses in English.

1:1 coaching Visit my Etsy shop

Sleeping newborn girl hugging a soft white goose

Mother hugging her toddler and newborn in white

Brenda Olie in her studio holding knitted baby outfits

Hi there

I'mBrenda Olie

Newborn photographer and educator from the Netherlands. I photographed my first newborns in 2012, went full time in 2013 and I have never stopped photographing since.

I founded Ollieschool in 2015 and have trained more than 1,500 photographers. I teach both the classic posed style and the natural style, because there is no single right way. Only the way that fits you.

Read my story

2012Photographing newborns

2014Teaching photographers

1,500+Photographers trained

2,000+Newborns in my hands

Two styles, one feeling

posedor natural

I started with the classic posed style and slowly found my way to natural newborn photography. I teach both, for newborn, baby and maternity sessions.

Newborn held by the hands of mother and big sister

theNatural style

Light, airy and close. Baby in mama's arms, simple wraps, soft beige tones and real connection. Calm sessions that feel like home.

Wrapped newborn posed in a white bowl on lace

theClassic style

Timeless posing on the beanbag, beautiful props and headbands. Safe, steady technique so every pose looks effortless.

The portfolio

a glimpse ofmy work

Baby fingers curled around her father's finger

View the gallery

Brenda in a white dress, smiling at the camera

One on one

personal coachingMentoring call

Two hours on Zoom, just you and me. We look at your portfolio and at the business behind it: what is working, what is holding you back and how to set up your prices, your offers and your week smarter.

After the call you get a written plan with the points to work on, so you know exactly what to do next.

Your portfolio, photo by photo
Your offers and your prices
How your business is set up
A plan you can start with

€997excl. VAT

Online courses in English

learn with meThe courses

Six online courses, each one focused on one part of the craft. Watch at your own pace, rewatch whenever you like. Every course is €47, and all six are coming soon.

Mother holding her sleeping newborn against her shoulder

Newborn€47

Natural Newborn Photography

My signature style. Soft light, simple setups and parents in the picture, from your first wrap to the final image.

Coming soon

Newborn€47

Classic Posing Photography

The classic beanbag poses, safe transitions and composites, so you can pose with confidence and calm.

Coming soon

Laughing baby with her arms up in a small white bed

Baby€47

Baby Photography

Sitters, crawlers and first birthdays. How to work with babies who move, smile and have their own opinion.

Coming soon

Expecting mother holding her little girl close while they smile at each other

Maternity€47

Maternity Photography

Flowing dresses, flattering poses and soft studio light for maternity sessions that feel elegant and real.

Coming soon

Close up of a sleeping newborn with a white bow

Editing€47

Editing in Evoto

My complete editing workflow in Evoto. Clean skin, creamy tones and that soft finish, fast and without overediting.

Coming soon

Baby girl sitting up in a lace romper and bow

Business€47

Mini Shoot Magic

How to launch a mini shoot the smart way. Pick a theme, set a price that pays, open signups and keep every session organized from the first mail to the last gallery.

Coming soon

Free download

my little black bookThe Styling Guide

All the shops I love, from all over the world. Where I buy my wraps, outfits, props and backdrops, so you can build a beautiful styling collection for your own studio.

Wraps & swaddles
Newborn outfits & bonnets
Backdrops & floors
Props, baskets & beds
Maternity gowns
Shops in Europe, the US & beyond

Page about Brenda from the styling guide

Front cover of the styling guide: The Styling Guide for Natural Newborn Photography

freedownload

The shop

pretty toolsfor your studio

Templates and digital goodies made in my style, ready to use for your own clients.

Front page of my info magazine template in English: a welcome guide for newborn sessions

Canva templates

Client info magazines

The exact info magazine I send my newborn clients, as an editable Canva template. Also for baby and maternity sessions.

Shop templates

On Etsy

Digital backgrounds

Soft textures in off white, beige and nude.

Visit my Etsy shop

Watercolor rainbow baby clipart set with soft rainbows, clouds and sweet words on an off white background

On Etsy

Clipart & cards

Watercolor clipart for client cards, invitations and gift tags.

Visit my Etsy shop

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For photographers

run your businessStudio Management

In 2020 I launched Studio Management: one all in one system where photographers run their entire business. Hundreds of professional photographers in the Netherlands and Belgium use it every day.

And now Studio Management is available in English too.

Inquiries & bookings
Contracts & invoices
Client questionnaires
Galleries & workflows

Discover Studio Management Visit the website

Studio Management dashboard open on a laptop

Come along

behind the scenesfollow me

YouTube

Watch me work

Free tutorials, real newborn sessions and the business side of photography, in English.

Instagram

@brendaolie.newborn

Daily inspiration, sneak peeks and little tips for your next session.

Prints and an embossed album laid out on a table

Styling ideas to pin

Boards full of newborn styling, poses and props. Save the looks you want to try in your own studio.