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.
Newborn · Baby · Maternity
Dreamy, lovingnewborn photographyeducation
I have been photographing newborns since 2012 and teaching photographers since 2014. Start with my free styling guide, or join my online course in English.
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.
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.
theClassic style
Timeless posing on the beanbag, beautiful props and headbands. Safe, steady technique so every pose looks effortless.
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
Read moreOnline course in English
learn with meMy signature course
One online course, all about my natural newborn way of working. Watch at your own pace and rewatch whenever you like. It is €47 excl. VAT, and it is coming soon.
Natural Newborn Photography
My signature style. Soft light, simple setups and parents in the picture, from your first wrap to the final image.
Coming soonFree 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
freedownload
The shop
pretty toolsfor your studio
Templates and digital goodies made in my style, ready to use for your own clients.
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
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.
Pinterest
Styling ideas to pin
Boards full of newborn styling, poses and props. Save the looks you want to try in your own studio.