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Light Painting: The Art, the Science and the Business

Light painting is one of the most creative expressions in photography, allowing you to use continuous light to sculpt and shape your subject with precision not possible by any other means. John Hartman has developed a systematic approach to light painting that will help you learn how to both light and edit your subject, providing a look unlike any photograph you have ever made.

Light Painting: The Art, the Science and the Business2026-01-30T14:23:39-06:00

Like a Fairytale – Natural and Artificial Light Photography

SOLD OUT! Step into a space where photography becomes more than a technical act — where portraits breathe emotion, color sets the tone, and each frame tells a quiet story. This class is a journey into visual storytelling through portraiture. Together, we’ll explore the poetic side of photography - how to craft atmosphere, evoke feeling, and use subtle tools like light, composition, wardrobe, color, and posing to create images that resonate.

Like a Fairytale – Natural and Artificial Light Photography2026-01-29T16:28:35-06:00

The Signature Switch: From Overlooked to Overbooked

Transform your photography business from ordinary to extraordinary in just 5 days! This intensive class will guide you step-by-step—from foundational branding to crafting a signature style, social media and branding strategies, to high-ticket client attraction. Leave with a clear roadmap to stand out in the industry and scale your revenue like never before.

The Signature Switch: From Overlooked to Overbooked2025-08-22T11:00:40-05:00

Photoshop Zero-Sixty in a Week

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Learn the basics (and not so basics) of Photoshop in a week-long program. You’ll work Hands-On learning the tools, actions, other techniques for speeding up your images snap, crackle and pop. Camera Raw, retouching, cloning, healing brush, keyboard shortcuts and many more ways to help build your skills. Learn the easiest ways to remove people and objects from your image. How to composite, change colors of various things.

Photoshop Zero-Sixty in a Week2026-04-17T14:10:35-05:00

Heart, Art & Profit: A Family Portrait Blueprint

Heart, Art & Profit is a transformative weeklong course designed for photographers who want to build a meaningful, sustainable family portrait business rooted in emotional storytelling, beautiful artwork, and real profit. Whether you're just beginning your portrait journey or ready to refine your client experience and sales model, this course offers a complete blueprint - from artistic foundation to business strategy.

Heart, Art & Profit: A Family Portrait Blueprint2026-02-11T12:52:07-06:00

The Story-Driven Portrait: A Masterclass in Emotion, Technique, and Creative Impact

The Art of Vision & Story: A Hands-On Masterclass in Portrait Photography and Cinematic Storytelling Step into the next level of your creative journey. This immersive class is not your average photography class—it's a transformational creative experience designed for visual artists ready to go beyond technical proficiency and into emotional, narrative-driven mastery.

The Story-Driven Portrait: A Masterclass in Emotion, Technique, and Creative Impact2025-08-13T10:22:07-05:00

Unlock Lightroom (and Upgrade Your Life!)

This class is for anyone who wants to improve their workflow, enhance their images, and who wants to get back their life with time-saving and productive ideas they can implement right away! A greater understanding of the amazing features and benefits of Lightroom Classic can mean less time at the laptop, giving you more time with your family and friends, and more time enjoying your camera!

Unlock Lightroom (and Upgrade Your Life!)2025-10-15T19:13:56-05:00

Commercial Photography: Beyond the Basics

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to apply solid, professional techniques to real-world assignments — from product photography to food styling, reflective surfaces, interiors, and architectural exteriors. We’ll cover working with art directors and clients, and how those relationships affect your workflow and creative decisions. You’ll start with product photography fundamentals, then move on to challenging subjects like chrome, glass, and highly reflective surfaces.

Commercial Photography: Beyond the Basics2025-08-13T11:50:15-05:00

Harness Flash: From Fearful to Fearless in One Week

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If flash feels frustrating, confusing, or like it’s holding your work back — this class is for you. You’ll learn how to control your light instead of letting it control you — and more importantly, how to use it with purpose. This class is built for photographers who understand the exposure triangle, sync speed, and the difference between flash and continuous light.

Harness Flash: From Fearful to Fearless in One Week2026-02-06T10:54:39-06:00

Built for More: Growing a Portrait Business When No One Believes You Can

This class is for the photographer who's ready to go from “just getting by” to confidently booking dream clients, posing with intention, and actually making money doing what you love. During this week learn to elevate your work and boost your bottom line by adding in new offerings like boudoir. We’ll dig into natural, flattering posing techniques for wedding couples and individuals that create images your clients can’t stop talking about.

Built for More: Growing a Portrait Business When No One Believes You Can2026-02-03T15:26:09-06:00
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