Saturday Classes, April 25

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...

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...

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...

Feeling overwhelmed by AI? Confused by all the hype, jargon, and robots that somehow write better emails than you do? You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. Learn how to use AI to streamline your workflow, spark new ideas, and maybe even get your life back from your to-do list. No experience required, no tech degree needed—just a willingness to click buttons and laugh when things get weird (because they will)...

Video is HOT right now! And if you're a photographer who has been frustrated with learning it, or if you've been too daunted by the idea to even try it, this course is designed just for you! Garon approaches the subject from a photographer's mindset to get you into 'filmmaker mode'. You'll learn how to 'think in video', get shot ideas, discover what to do and what not to do during the process, get familiar with some video gear, learn the basics of editing, and pick up loads of tips and ideas. The entire goal is to leave you with actionable steps to get started creating great video promotional content and exciting new offerings for your clients...

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...

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...