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.
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.
This course is designed for professional photographers ready to elevate both their imagery and their income. Whether you’re refining your style, restructuring your pricing, or simply ready to grow, this class will meet you where you are—and move you forward. Each morning covers proven strategies in branding, pricing, sales, AI-driven marketing, and sustainable business models. Afternoons shift to hands-on instruction in posing and lighting for both studio and on-location work.
This weeklong class is designed for photographers who want to break into — or level up — their photo booth and event photography business. You’ll gain real-world experience by working two live events during the week, including the high-energy Monday Night All-School Party and our very own in-class Costume Party. You’ll rotate through multiple photo booth and print station setups, mastering both digital delivery and on-site printing workflows.
This is a wide-ranging class covering lots of ground. It is based on being creative, artistic and leveraging your camera's strengths. Through discussion and hands on learning, this week promises a whirlwind of imagery and education. Studies will include Macro, Floral, Animal and Cityscape. Content from these programs will cover camera strategies that you can apply regardless of where your photographic interests may take you.
This class will transform you as a photographer. It does not matter where you are in your career; each participant will receive specialized instruction from concept to print. Learn to see differently before you even put the camera to your face. Carl will cover; the psychology of the portrait, the right light for the situation, the power of seeing shape, form, and lines, and learning how to harness whatever light you have. This class will open your eyes to the world of natural light and artificial light portraits in an all encompassing learning experience.
Transforming Ideas into Painterly Storytelling Imagery is an immersive workshop designed to deepen your understanding of visual storytelling and enhance your post-processing skills. You’ll learn Amber’s step-by-step award-winning portrait capturing process from start to finish.
Ready for an adventure into all things high school senior? Feel like you need a creative push alongside others that have been in business for a while? If you have an established senior business and are looking to break into Media Day style Sportraits or Varsity Teams (or vice versa), this advanced lighting, posing, and business class is where you need to be. Learn how to plan & attack the pre/on-site/& post processes to keep you organized and moving forward.
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In this immersive class, award-winning portrait artist Shannon Squires will guide you through reconnecting with the fearless, imaginative creativity we all had as children—and learning how to practice it with purpose. We’ll explore actionable strategies to ignite your creative thinking, break through blocks, and approach image-making with playfulness and intention.
