Want to Create Extraordinary Children's Portrait Sets That Stand Out in Your Market?
Discover the 6 DREAMS Principles behind realistic, storytelling portrait sets designed with intention.
Get My Free DREAMS Guide →“There is nobody greater than you, Cindy… I learned so much from you.”
— Jeanine Shevlin McLeodFrom Simple Beginnings to Extraordinary Sets
My very first set was a simple pond. I've refined it again and again over the years, and that one set has generated over a million dollars.
Where I Began
My very first pond set, 1994
Same love for children… a deeper understanding of design.
The Same Pond Today
Decades of refining one idea
The DREAMS Principles™ Guide
The principles behind profitable children's set design. Six keys to creating sets with purpose, depth, and lasting impact.
Yours free!
- D
Depth
Create dimension that draws the viewer into the scene.
- R
Realism
Design authentic environments children belong in.
- E
Experience
Craft a memorable session from start to finish.
- A
Artwork
Create portraiture families are proud to display.
- M
Meaningful Storytelling
Design with purpose and emotion.
- S
Showcase-Worthy
Produce images that stand out in your market.
Imagine Creating Sets Like These
Every set on this page was physically built in my studio and photographed with real children. None of these images are AI.
Once Upon a Time
Where imagination becomes art.
A Day in the Country
Every detail tells the story.
Country Roads
Storytelling never goes out of style.
Forest Fairies
Where wonder meets design.
What Photographers Are Saying
I took your class and bought your program. It was so inspiring… and changed my life and my work! I went on to win many PPA awards.
Rosanne Rainville
Former student, PPA award winner
I have used Cindy's materials for 20 years and you won't find any better child photographer anywhere. Fantastic ideas and inspiration.
Thomas Morelli
Photographer
No one knows how to create set designs like you!! Your knowledge is priceless.
Carol Nichols
Photographer
Meet Cindy Baxter
- 42 years in photography
- 30+ years designing children's sets
I'm a professional photographer, set designer, and educator. I built my very first set in 1994, a simple pond, and I've been designing children's sets ever since.
For about 15 years I taught and spoke nationally, helping photographers learn how to design, build, and photograph extraordinary sets of their own. The DREAMS Principles are everything I've learned, distilled into one guide.
“Children inspire me to see the world with fresh eyes.”
— Cindy BaxterYour free guide is waiting
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