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Creatividad con Flash: Transforma lo Básico en Extraordinario
Transforma lo Básico en Extraordinario está diseñada para ayudarte a descubrir el verdadero potencial del flash. En esta clase aprenderás a ir más allá de los esquemas simples dominando técnicas para controlar, modelar y combinar la luz de forma creativa.
“Fast Track to Flawless: Lighting, Posing & Preset Techniques That Save Time”
This class will cover: "shaping the image How to build an image to have Impact. Learn to develop greater control, consistency, and polish your work. You will also learn tips on design and hand posing to help complete the image.
From Raw to Refined: Master Retouching Through Live Practice with a Pro
Watch, learn, and practice retouching techniques that give your images that polished, professional, “how’d-they-do-that?” finish. Whether you shoot portraits, landscapes, products, or food, Michelle VanTine will show you how to finesse your edits in Lightroom and Photoshop so your work looks polished and perfect—down to the last pixel. This class is packed with techniques you can plug into your workflow—regardless of what you shoot.
Designing the Luxury Newborn Experience: Art, Service, and Sales Aligned
Step inside the world of high-end newborn photography and discover how to design a studio experience that blends fine art imagery with white-glove service and powerful sales strategies. Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to refine an established brand, this class will guide you through creating wall-worthy artwork, curating an unforgettable client experience, and building a business that attracts luxury buyers.
Foundations of a Profitable and Sustainable Portrait Studio
Ready to watch your craft and passion create meaningful paychecks? Success in business is never "overnight" and never an accident. All too often in our industry, photographers are stumbling quickly and chaotically from hobbyist to paid photographer without a plan and without clear direction. Whether that describes you or you're a professional photographer with a business you know is poised for growth and refinement with the right tools in your toolkit, this class is a fantastic way to kickstart your Texas School experience.
Scenes & Stories: A Creative Set Building Workshop for Fine Art Portraits
Step into a world of visual storytelling in this hands-on, one-day pre-con class focused on creative set building for storytelling portraits. You’ll learn how to build immersive environments using foam, paint, props, and texture, and how to bring them to life with intentional lighting using Nanlite gear. This class will cover techniques for designing and constructing sets that elevate your storytelling, lighting setups that enhance mood and depth, and tips for keeping your builds cost-effective and manageable in your studio space.