TOTS TO TEENS
Photograph Kids With Confidence at Every Age
Learn the posing, lighting, communication, marketing, and session strategies Sandy Puc has used for decades to create beautiful children’s portraits and build clients who return year after year.
Founders Pre-Launch Price $49 • Regularly $149
CREATING REAL CONNECTION
Beyond “Say Cheese”
Photographing children is about so much more than getting them to look at the camera and smile. Every age brings a different personality, attention span, comfort level, and way of connecting.
In Tots to Teens, you’ll learn how to communicate with children, build trust quickly, guide natural expressions, and adjust your approach for different ages and personalities so your sessions feel easier and your portraits feel genuine.
TECHNICAL CURRICULUM
The Framework For Magic
Moving beyond intuition into intentional craft. This is the exact technical roadmap to consistently capture authentic, editorial-quality images in any environment.
POSING THAT WORKS
Natural posing looks different at every age. You’ll learn simple prompts and positioning that help toddlers move, school-age kids relax, and teens feel confident—so you can get real expressions without forcing a stiff “perfect” pose.
LIGHTING FOR REAL SESSIONS
Whether you’re in studio or using window light and open shade, you’ll learn practical ways to find good light fast, place your subject, and make small adjustments when the light isn’t ideal—so your results stay consistent without overcomplicating it.
SESSION FLOW
Keep sessions moving before attention fades. You’ll learn how to build variety quickly, keep children engaged, and pivot when something isn’t working—so you can go from one setup to the next smoothly and still deliver a full, strong gallery.
Every Age Is Different
A toddler, a six-year-old, and a teenager all require a completely different approach. Learn how to adjust your communication, posing, pacing, and expectations so you can confidently work with children at every stage.
- TODDLERS & PRESCHOOLERSKeep little ones engaged with movement, play, redirection, and simple techniques that work with their short attention spans instead of fighting against them.
- SCHOOL-AGE CHILDRENLearn how to build connection, give clear direction, and create natural poses and expressions while letting their individual personalities come through.
- TWEENS & TEENSCreate a comfortable, collaborative experience that helps older kids feel confident in front of the camera without making them feel overly posed or awkward.
Photographers Just Like You
Sandy’s mentorship was pivotal in my journey as a professional photographer. The resources, time and insight created practices and skills I still use to this day. ❤️
My time with Sandy, both in classes and as a client, have definitely changed me. From the first class that I attended, her teaching style matched my learning style perfectly. I learned so much from her, that I signed up for more classes, each time she was in town. When she offered her talent to photograph my family, I jumped on it. Our time together during the photo session taught me so much, in a very different way, and it truly made me love her and her talents even more! Sandy continues to be an inspiration, and I cannot wait to attend another class!
Every year when sandy toured back out to Southern Ca I knew I had to be at the workshop. Not only did she teach about photography and lighting, she also thought about business plans and how to structure a business to succeed. Here hands on workshop were always great. All the different types of workshops benefited me in ways I didn’t even know I needed. I could go on and on about everything I have learned and how successful my business is because of the things I have learned from Sandy, but I won’t. Anyone who invests in Sandy and her crew will not regret it.
Sandy Puc not only opened my mind and made this photography thing click to my brain, but she also brought me to tears with her story of her involvement with the Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep program. I was hooked. Since that time, I have attended numerous Sandy Puc Tours. From being captivated by her educational stories to being hands-on photographing a model in a pool, it has always been a highlight when I am around Sandy. Not only have I grown as a photographer from learning from Sandy, but I have also been honored to have her take the time out of her travels to photograph my family. Those photos will always be cherished. When photography education comes to mind, Sandy Puc will always be at the top of my list!
CLIENT RETENTION
Give Them a Reason to Come Back
Kids grow fast—and that’s what makes children’s portraits such a relationship-driven business. When you photograph a family well, you’re not just booking one session; you’re starting a story you can continue through birthdays, milestone ages, seasonal sessions, new siblings, updated family portraits, and eventually senior portraits. This course shows you how to create the kind of experience that keeps families excited to come back, year after year.
FOUNDERS PRE-LAUNCH PRICING
Choose Your Path
Start with Tots to Teens or get the complete Sandy Puc Education collection. Either way, you can lock in special Founders pricing before the courses officially release.
TOTS TO TEENS
Individual Course
$49
Founders Pre-Launch Price
Regularly $149
Get complete access to Tots to Teens and learn how to confidently photograph children while building a children’s portrait program that keeps families coming back.
What’s Included:
- Complete Tots to Teens course
- Posing & lighting techniques
- Working with toddlers through teens
- Marketing & client retention strategies
- Building children’s portrait programs
- Product line & sales strategies
- Course resources and materials
BEST VALUE
The Founders Collection
$299
7-Day Founders Price
Eventually $997
Go beyond one course and get Sandy’s complete photography education collection, with all 19 courses covering photography, lighting, posing, marketing, sales, studio management, business, and more.
What’s Included:
- All 19 Sandy Puc Education courses
- Tots to Teens included
- Photography & lighting education
- Posing & specialty photography courses
- Marketing, pricing & sales education
- Studio management & business training
- Access as each course releases
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
37 Years Behind the Camera.
A Lifetime of Lessons to Share.
Sandy Puc has spent 37 years building a successful portrait photography business and more than 25 years teaching photographers around the world.
Since beginning her teaching career in 2000, Sandy has educated more than 10,000 photographers, sharing the real-world techniques, business strategies, and lessons that helped her build and maintain a seven-figure portrait studio.
Children and families have always been at the heart of Sandy’s studio. Tots to Teens brings together decades of experience photographing children at every stage, from learning how to connect with different personalities and create genuine expressions to developing programs that keep families returning year after year.
This isn’t theory. It’s what Sandy has learned from thousands of real sessions, decades of running a working studio, and a career spent adapting, growing, and finding ways to keep portrait photography profitable.
Canon Explorer of Light • Canon Print Master • Former PPA Board Member • Founder of Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
“I’ve spent my career learning what works, what doesn’t, and how to build a photography business that lasts. Now I want to pass those lessons on.”
- Sandy Puc
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about Tots to Teens? Here are a few things you may want to know before enrolling.
Who is Tots to Teens for?
Tots to Teens is designed for photographers who want to feel more confident photographing children at every stage, from busy toddlers to independent teens. Whether you are building a children’s photography business or want to strengthen an existing one, the course covers both the creative and business sides of working with children.
Do I need experience photographing children?
No. The course teaches foundational techniques for posing, lighting, communication, session flow, and working with different ages and personalities. More experienced photographers can also use the course to refine their approach and strengthen their children’s portrait programs.
Do I need a photography studio?
No. The techniques taught in Tots to Teens can be applied in the studio or on location. You’ll learn principles you can adapt to your own photography style, available space, and the equipment you already use.
What will I learn in Tots to Teens?
The course covers posing, lighting, communication, genuine expressions, working with different ages, session planning, marketing, client retention, children’s portrait programs, product lines, and strategies for building a profitable children’s photography business.
When will I get access to the course?
Tots to Teens officially releases October 15, 2026. When you enroll during the Founders Pre-Launch, you’ll lock in the special Founders price and receive access when the course goes live.
What is the Founders Pre-Launch price?
Tots to Teens is available during the Founders Pre-Launch for $49. The regular individual course price will be $149 after the Founders Pre-Launch period.
Can I get access to all of Sandy’s courses?
Yes. The $299 Founders Collection includes all 19 Sandy Puc Education courses, including Tots to Teens. Courses become available as they reach their scheduled release dates. The complete collection will eventually be priced at $997.
Photography education built from 37 years behind the camera and in the studio. Real experience, practical education, and lessons designed to help photographers create, connect, and build a business they love.
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