Kristie Lloyd – The Art of Heirloom Portraiture V2.0

The Art of Heirloom Portraiture V2.0 is Kristie Lloyd’s five-module course for working portrait photographers who want to add a luxury heirloom artwork product to their business. It follows a focused workflow from a natural-light session through editing, framed artwork and in-person sales.

Designed for established family, newborn and maternity photographers, the course assumes familiarity with Lightroom and Photoshop layers. The refreshed V2.0 edition includes updated lessons and bonus materials.

Skills you’ll build in heirloom portraiture

• Shoot natural-light heirloom portraits using Lloyd’s ISO 640-1000, f/2.2-2.8, 1/320s recipe
• Pose children from six months to age eight in classic vignetted compositions
• Edit consistent results with the Lightroom base preset and signature Photoshop vignette PSD
• Build framed wall-art products that justify a premium price point
• Run an in-person sales flow using the included Artwork and Pricing Guide template
• Present mock-ups to clients with the Canva template pack to close higher-ticket bookings

A portrait workflow built around heirloom artwork

Rather than teaching portrait photography across many styles, Lloyd concentrates on a single classic, Southern-inspired vignetted look. The course connects the photographic process with the presentation and sale of finished wall art, giving established photographers a way to develop an offering beyond digital galleries.

What’s inside the V2.0 bundle

The five video modules are accompanied by working resources for editing and presenting artwork. The materials include a light-and-airy Lightroom base preset, a signature Photoshop vignette PSD with a video walkthrough, an Artwork and Pricing Guide template, and a Canva mock-up pack of roughly ten pages.

Posing references and a shot list are included in Module 2. The downloadable materials include videos, documents and PDFs.

From window light to framed artwork

Module 1, Gear and Lighting, introduces Lloyd’s natural-light setup. Module 2, Posing, focuses on classic vignetted compositions for young children and includes references to use alongside the shot list.

Module 3, Editing and Composites, brings together the Lightroom base preset and the Photoshop vignette PSD as the foundation for a consistent look. Module 4, Artwork, moves from the finished image to framed heirloom pieces.

Module 5, Marketing and Sales, covers the in-person sales booking flow, pricing guide and client experience. The Canva mock-ups support the presentation of artwork to clients.

Who the course is designed for

The course is aimed at professional family, newborn and maternity photographers who already work with paying clients and want to introduce a luxury wall-art product. Its natural-light method and classic vignetted aesthetic are central to the approach.

About Kristie Lloyd

Kristie Lloyd is a Nashville-based luxury maternity, newborn and family photographer and the owner of Studio Ivoire in Franklin, Tennessee. She has worked professionally since 2013 and is a former labor and delivery nurse and mother of three.

Her editorial features include PEOPLE Magazine, Nashville Baby Guide, YOUR Williamson, The Kindred Path, Sugar and Snails Magazine and Maury County Living. Her Instagram bio cites a Franklin, Tennessee Best Photographer distinction for 2025–2026.

Frequently asked questions

What does The Art of Heirloom Portraiture V2.0 cover?

The five modules cover gear and lighting, posing, editing and composites, artwork, and marketing and sales. The course centers on a classic vignetted children’s portrait and its development into framed wall art.

Is the course suitable for beginner photographers?

It is intended for working photographers who already book clients and are comfortable using Lightroom and Photoshop layers. It is not a beginner course.

What materials come with the course?

Materials include videos, documents and PDFs, plus a Lightroom base preset, Photoshop vignette PSD with a walkthrough, an Artwork and Pricing Guide template, and a Canva mock-up pack. Module 2 also contains posing references and a shot list.

Do I need studio strobes for the lighting method?

No. Lloyd teaches a natural window-light approach that does not require strobes.