Classes

We all know that word of mouth will always be our number one marketing tool, but social media such as Instagram, Facebook, Reels and even your website need to be in order if you are going to start attracting new clients with little to no marketing expenses. Join me as I chat about what I have found most of my potential clients are looking for, what grabs their attention as soon as they discover my online accounts and what you should be doing to gain a bigger audience that converts to paid bookings. Not only will you get your online presence in order right after my class (or maybe even during like others have done in the past) you will feel confident in your content and understand what you need to do on a daily basis to start profiting more immediately!

As a photographer, adding videography services can open up a world of opportunities and increase your earning potential. However, making the leap from still photography to capturing video can seem daunting. Don’t worry – this beginner-friendly class will provide you with the essential tools and knowledge to confidently venture into the exciting realm of wedding videography.
In just two power-packed hours, you’ll learn:
The ins and outs of essential video gear, from cameras and lenses to audio equipment – all tailored to any budget.
Videography fundamentals, including shooting techniques, camera movements, lighting considerations, and audio recording tips.
How to storytell through your lens, capturing the beautiful narrative of a couple’s wedding day with cinematic flair.
Workflow essentials, from ingesting footage to basic editing techniques in popular software like Adobe Premiere Pro.
Strategies for launching your videography services, building an impressive portfolio, and marketing yourself effectively.
Whether you’re looking to offer hybrid photo/video packages or transition fully into the videography realm, this class will give you the confidence and know-how to stop standing still and start capturing those magical moments in motion!

Capture the spirit of modern fashion trends through street photography, using spontaneous moments and candid portraits against the backdrop of city life.

Does directing and posing couples give you anxiety? Are you losing sleep before the wedding day stressing about your couple portraits?
Get ready to step up your posing game and capture a multitude of dynamic shots in minutes! Join our hands-on speed posing photography class! In this high-energy session, you’ll learn how to direct models quickly and effectively to create stunning poses that convey emotion, movement, connection and style. With practical tips and tricks, you’ll master the art of posing on the fly and leave with an impressive portfolio of shots. Nailing 30-40 quick and easy couple portraits in less than 30 minutes can free you up on a wedding day to have the time to get creative. Our speed posing will help you get your must have couple portraits in the bag in no time. As a special bonus, you’ll get our pocket posing guide as a quickie reference to have on your phone if you ever get stuck.

Looking to get started with studio photography but don’t know where to start? In this session we will discuss techniques to get you started taking amazing photos in studio with little hassle and minimal set up. We’ll discuss lighting setups, modifiers, one light and multi light set up so you can feel confident in your next studio session.

From a single off camera flash (or constant light) to a full 3-4 light setup, I’m going to show you the method that I use for every shoot so I can quickly get to high impact images with little stress and confusion. If you struggle with adding light to your images that’s intentional and creative, this class is for you!
I’ll start out this hands-on class showing the core method with flash but we’ll have a number of constant light setups to avoid needing triggers.

AFTERSHOOT, LIGHTROOM, EVOTO, AND N-VU
What does your photography life look like during the week? We will explore the tools that automate workflow after the shoot in more detail.
How can you shoot and run an IPS for 30 photoshoots a month and still have a life outside work?
This is how to take your life back, 1 Hour start to finish postproduction:
• Leveraging Aftershoot – culling, color correction
• Lightroom – quick and dirty, efficient AI masking
• Evoto – take an image from the nice to the wow
• N-Vu – integration into IPS

Do you want to take your senior photos to the next level? Posing can be key! In this class, we’ll not only give you posing ideas for both girls AND guys, but we’ll show you how to make your poses better to be more flattering for your clients and create better images. Come ready to learn and shoot with us!

Learn from a studio photographer who has been there, seen it, done it in a Class that will elevate your Maternity Portraits to the next level. From Different lighting set ups to show you the subtle nuances that takes the light from ok to great, posing that will flatter your client and then a workflow that will show you how to polish the images to a high standard that clients and competition judges love. Let me really take these images for you to the next level.
Learn the triumvirate of Pose, Light and Refine to ease the worries that you have for producing these images.

From small families of 3 to extended families of 30, I will show you my strategy from start to finish of how I walk into every session with a plan to shoot and sell before picking up my camera. From there, I will walk you through my in-person sales session, complete with the different Collections and options that I offer to maximize profit from family sessions on any scale.

Do you cringe when you get an inquiry for a family session? Does the thought of losing control during the shoot due to unpredictable children or whiny-ass husbands make you veer away from the genre altogether? Well, you’re not alone! In this hands-on class, I will help you navigate and embrace the chaos that goes along with 99% of family sessions to still produce beautiful images that will have your clients saying, “”Wow, how in the WORLD did you get these?!”” when they come in for the sales session.

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn essential posing and lighting techniques to help you master the art of photographing men. You learn how to find and utilize
natural light in challenging conditions, and explore methods to create your own lighting using off-camera flash (OCF) and Constant lights.

In this training, we’ll cover how to take the craft you spent so much time learning and turn it into a profitable business. You can use these techniques to find new clients who are eager for your work, make higher sales to each client, and even understand how to structure their business on the backend! I will even show you how you can find new clients even though there are more photographers than ever! Don’t miss this breakthrough training that will finally show you how to market, sell, and structure your business at a high level so you can become profitable.
Here’s just a sample of what we’ll cover in this incredible training event:
● The marketing strategies that generates me 50 leads a month so you’re able to have a consistent stream of hungry customers ready and willing to work with you.
● The sales strategy that allows me to bring in on average $10k from a wedding, and $2500 from a session which helps you charge what you are worth and feel comfortable charging it, so you can stop being a broke artist.
● My entire backend system that i use to manage my clients and nurture them throughout the length of our relationship. and how you can set your business on autopilot and stop spending all day communicating with your clients and more time shooting and selling.

Have you ever taken a photo and felt something was missing? This course is perfect for those who want to learn how professionals use color to tell the story within their photography. Within this course, you will learn about the psychology of color, how lighting affects how we perceive color, and how Commercial/Fashion photographers use color to tell a story to catch the gaze of the viewer. We will focus on Monochromatic, Complimentary, Split Complimentary, and many other techniques concerning color. Once you finish this course you will approach your photography with an entirely different eye.

Ready to elevate the types of weddings you photograph? Learn what attracts luxury clients, and keeps them happy all while leveling up your photography and business. Find ways to pursue luxury vendor relationships, brand yourself as a luxury wedding photographer, and what that all means for the future of your career.
Learn how to:
– cull your portfolio for a higher end couple
– understand what luxury clients do and don’t find valuable
– be friends with the bitches in the luxury space

Do you need a 5-light setup? Not always. Did you just get your new flash and want to see the possibilities? Let me open up the door and show you how to create endless looks using only one flash. I will demonstrate how to approach any location, and use one flash with simple and accessible modifiers so that you can blow minds on your next photoshoot! Sometimes ONE is all you need!

How do you separate yourself from all the other boudoir photographers around you, especially as the market is filling up with brand new boudoir photographers? Other than offering a discount, how do you move potential clients from “I might do a shoot someday” to “I’m ready”? Are you looking for a way to get more consistent boudoir bookings? Would you like for past clients to tell you how much their shoot with you changed the way they saw themselves and changed their relationships?
Society and especially the media traditionally portray women over 40 as no longer sexy. Its time to turn that image around.
Women over 40 are an awesome market for boudoir. Many are at a point where their kids are reaching adulthood and they are ready to start thinking about themselves again. They often have more money to spend than younger women. And many are at a point in life where they’re ready to try new things and worry less what someone else thinks of them.
In this class, we’ll cover:
• How to craft the perfect message to create demand and reach even those women who’ve never thought about doing a boudoir shoot.
• Ways to set your Over 40 boudoir sessions apart from everyone else’s “40 over 40” campaigns, and stop the “shopping around” by turning your project into a “cause.”
• Two key strategies we’ve used outside the “shoot and sell” process to attract women to the project and get them to refer their friends.
• How we’ve harnessed marketing automation to shoot 50+ sessions a year, while both still having day jobs.
This class is intended for intermediate to advanced photographers, and is geared towards photographers who already shoot boudoir. We will focus on how we market and sell the experience, not how we shoot the sessions.

Uninspiring topic? perhaps.
Essential? ABSOLUTELY!
Let’s address “”the elephant in the room””: What’s the point of having incredible photography skills if you’re not turning them into a livelihood?
Settling for the average market price? Not anymore.
Tired of the guesswork in pricing your services? Your struggle ends now.
Let’s face it – your pricing strategy is off! I’ll demonstrate how 90% of photographers are undervaluing their work, resulting in lost profits.
Following its tremendous success at SF23 and SF24, this revamped class is returning stronger than ever! Gain exclusive access to a game-changing tool refined over my 25-year career, guaranteed to plug the profit leak instantly!

In this hands-on class, we’ll cover how to ensure that every time you go to take a portrait you will have a system to follow that will ensure your images are sure to wow your clients. You can use these techniques to have a guaranteed system to follow for creating epic images every time, understand the techniques needed to create epic portraits, and even develop your portfolio with epic photos that will elevate your portfolio! I will even show you the formula I use in all my portraits to ensure I can sell large prints to my clients! Don’t miss this breakthrough hands-on class that will finally show you the secret behind the (com+pose+light=epic) formula.
Here’s just a sample of what we’ll cover in this incredible hands-on class event:
● How to use creative compositions to make your images need to be purchased in a large format which enables you to charge what you are worth and get more money from each client. .
● How to pose and direct your quinceanera so both she and mom love the images. which lets you sell mom large prints and make the quinceanera brag about you to all her friends.
● How to use dramatic lighting to ensure your image stands out from the crowd. and how you can ensure your images look different from the other photos that are crowding the market

Let’s step back in time and learn the secrets to capturing the timeless elegance of Golden Age Hollywood portraits! We’re going to deconstruct some of the techniques used by legendary photographers to create iconic portraits of the silver screen’s stars.
* Lighting for Legends: Delve into the art of classic Hollywood lighting setups to achieve signature high-key and dramatic looks.
* Camera & Composition: Learn the camera settings and posing techniques favored by Golden Age photographers to create flattering and captivating portraits.
* Posing with Poise: Discover the classic postures and expressions used to capture a subject’s confidence and charisma on film.
* Modern Tools, Classic Style: Learn how to adapt modern lighting equipment and cameras to achieve the desired Golden Age aesthetics.
OBJECTIVES
* Understand and recreate the iconic lighting styles of Golden Age Hollywood, and of course, fun!

Maybe you’ve tried to create a senior influencer team and it didn’t go well… or maybe you haven’t tried because you heard they don’t work. In this class, Jenn will give you the process of building a team, what to look for in your applicants, how to create a team that works for you, and WHAT TEENS REALLY WANT. We’ll talk about Gen Z and what makes them tick. Jenn’s influencer team is the fruitful foundation of her senior business… learn to make it work for you too.

The heart on the pregnant belly photos are long gone. Now is the time to make the Pregnant woman look like a Diva- ready to walk on a Fashion Ramp. In this session, I will take you through my creative process of how I come up with a concept for the shoot and bring it to life using Styling, Lighting, and Creative elements. I will show you how to create High Impact Dramatic Maternity Images which are to die for. Every person you click has a story to tell. Now as a photographer are you able to bring that hidden story – that persona of your mom into the portrait?
I love to use bold colors in my shoots, I love the play of light and shadows and I aim to create something unique for my clients each day. I mix the Hard and Soft Light sources to create unique lighting concepts. And of course – Grids are my best friend and they will be your’s too once you attend this session.
Creativity is not a Eureka Moment – It’s a constant process that you do every day. Toward the end of the session, I will also share my secret creative process which has helped me come up with hundreds of unique ideas and how can you use that too.
By the end of this session, you will learn
– The Process behind creating Hi-Impact Dramatic Maternity Images
– 5 unique ways to light up a subject
– Creative Elements to add the fashion flair to your portraits

In this tell all lecture, I will share my exact process on how I seal the deal with 95% of my inquiries and keep getting new clients often. We will chat about client gifting, word of mouth, how to respond to emails, when to reach back out, constant contact, your online presence and aesthetic, keeping clients after the session is over and generating consistent income from them instead of always searching for new bookings.

Trade shows, open houses, and charity events are hit and miss for most photographers. Very few love it but most give up on it way too early.
This class is for you if you’ve been thinking about setting up a booth at an event or just feel frustrated with your past attempts.
If you want to convert curious attendees into loyal clients, you can’t miss this class.
Learn how to create an irresistible booth, perfect your pitch, and turn every interaction into a viable, high quality opportunity. Don’t just attend trade shows—own them!

Throughout the course of a wedding day, wedding photographers face numerous challenges with regards to both on and off-camera lighting. This could include the following:
1) Improper light positioning or poor posing of subjects in relation to light position.
2) Color temperature Issues when working in mixed lighting conditions.
3) Power limitations, especially when shooting outdoors.
4) Space limitations and issues properly controlling light
5) Creating dimension through light placement during candid moments (church/reception)
In this Live Demonstration, using a bride and groom as our main subjects, we will focus on solutions to these challenges and potentially others so that you can feel more confident in your approach as you work through the course of a wedding day. Over the last 9+ years, I have developed a skillset that has allowed me to react quicker in this fast-paced environment and still achieve pleasing results. Knowing what to do and anticipating what might go wrong before it happens will have you better positioned for success and consistency.
Please note that in order to properly demonstrate certain scenarios and challenges, we may be required to move from our initial meetup location, so please plan accordingly. It is also possible that we may also ask for a few attendees to stand in if necessary as test subjects in order to better demonstrate scenarios and solutions. I look forward to helping you feel more confident in your approach!

Struggling to capture beautiful photos of interracial couples? Don’t let uneven lighting ruin your shots. Learn how to light all subjects effectively and make your couples shine in their true colors. Discover the secrets to creating captivating images that will leave your clients feeling confident and authentic
Learn the essential skills of lighting couples of all skin tones correctly to create stunning images that truly reflect your couples’ beauty. Discover how to use available light, natural light reflectors, and diffused artificial light to showcase their natural colors and shades and make them feel good about their photo experience with you at the engagement session, and finally at the wedding day!
Expectations: Students should walk away feeling more confident about correct exposure, subject placement, and finding favorable environments to light their couples.
Needed:
-DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
-Reflectors
-Speedlites and modifiers welcome, but not required

Ready to create top-notch video and audio content? Join us for an engaging lecture-style class where we’ll reveal the gear we use for professional results. We’ll show you what’s in our bag, including cameras, lenses, and lighting equipment, and share tips on getting the best shots.
We’ll also explore audio recording, discussing the best microphones, audio interfaces, and sound editing software for crystal-clear sound. You’ll learn how to choose the right tools and set them up to capture the best audio for your videos.
The class will cover practical tips and tricks, helping you understand how different pieces of equipment work together to produce high-quality results. Whether you’re a beginner looking to get started or someone with experience wanting to refine your skills, you’ll leave with valuable insights and a clear roadmap for your projects.
While this class isn’t hands-on, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the tools and techniques needed to produce high-quality multimedia content. By the end, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to choose and use the right gear for your projects confidently.

In this class, you will learn how to use High-Speed Sync and shoot at shutter speeds faster than your camera’s maximum sync speed, enabling you to freeze motion, control ambient light, and create stunning images in challenging lighting conditions. You will be able to understand the fundamentals of High-Speed Sync photography, learn how to Select the right equipment and accessories, sync your camera with external flash units, and control ambient light, and balancing exposure in challenging conditions.
Whether you’re looking to expand your photography repertoire, impress clients with innovative techniques, or simply take your skills to the next level, this class will empower you to unleash the full potential of High-Speed Sync photography and create images that truly stand out. Join us and embark on a journey of discovery, creativity, and visual excellence.

Ready to take your boudoir photography to the next level? Join our hands-on class where you’ll not only learn but also get to shoot using studio lighting with gels to transform your sessions into pure artwork. Forget what you think you know about just slapping a colored piece of plastic over a light – this is where the real magic happens!
We’ll guide you through playing with shadows and hues to create stunning, sensual images that go beyond the ordinary. You’ll get hands-on experience in sculpting your subjects with light and gels to add depth, emotion, and a touch of the extraordinary to every shot. Under expert supervision, you’ll practice the techniques that make boudoir photography a true art form, leaving your clients absolutely amazed.
Say goodbye to bland and hello to bold. This class isn’t just about theory; it’s about putting those ideas into practice. You’ll shoot, experiment, and refine your skills in real-time, making each photograph a masterpiece. Get ready to dazzle your clients and set yourself apart as a true artist in the boudoir photography scene. Sign up now and discover the endless possibilities of light and color!

If you have not yet begun using colored gels in your portrait work, then now would be a great time to start. In this Live Demonstration, I would like to open your mind to the power of incorporating more color into your images and the awesome possibilities that exist through the use of color. You’ll learn how to transform ordinary portraits and scenes into more vibrant and interesting images using colored gels. Discover techniques for controlling and manipulating light to evoke mood and add more visual interest to your photographs. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this class will inspire you to explore new avenues of expression and take your indoor photography to a new level.
We will plan to work with a female model styled in trendy street fashion attire to create some beautiful and dynamic images with a focus on different color combinations and compositions.