Classes

Quit hiding in that Kindle, we’re creating images that are just as epic as the fantasy novels you escape to! You’ll explore how themes, settings, and characters from novels can guide wardrobe, set design, lighting, and posing. We’ll break down how to turn literary inspiration into shootable, sellable creative work that’s both visually stunning and deeply intentional.

By the end of this class, attendees will be able to:
-Translate literary themes and fantasy characters into styled session concepts
-Use storytelling as a creative planning tool for composition, posing, and styling
-Break out of traditional portraiture and explore high concept sets
-Take home an optional reading list + concept sketch worksheet for your next shoot

This class is perfect for photographers craving a bold creative challenge or anyone who wants to push past realism and design art that feels like it stepped off the page.

Heads up: Optional book club homework will be offered ahead of time. Come ready to dream BIG.

“Can you make it look light and airy but moody… but also timeless? Oh, and kind of vintage? But modern? And make it all super blurry!”

Sound familiar? In this fun but brutally honest class, Bethany tackles the confusing world of client requests and teaches you what they really mean when they use buzzwords like “timeless,” “editorial,” or “vintage vibes.”

We’ll break down how to ask better questions, how to read between the lines (or pins), and how to deliver a product your client loves without betraying your creative identity. You’ll also learn how to talk clients off the “TikTok trend cliff” and redirect their energy into something that actually works for them and for your brand.

By the end of this class, attendees will be able to:
-Translate client buzzwords into actionable creative direction
-Gently redirect unrealistic or trendy requests without making clients feel shut down
-Build a “style boundary” that helps attract aligned clients (and repel chaos)
-Handle conflicting client feedback with humor, clarity, and confidence
-Create sessions that feel “timeless” without becoming beige or boring

Whether you’re tired of sepia-tinted confusion or just need stronger scripts for creative control, this class is your permission slip to stop chasing every trend and start building work that actually lasts.

Feeling creatively stuck or disconnected from your work? This class is your reset. You’ll learn how to shift from shooting reactively to designing with intention, resulting in sessions that feel more personal, consistent, and impactful.

By the end of this class, attendees will be able to:
-Identify and refine your unique visual and emotional style
-Perform a portfolio audit to uncover what’s working and what’s not
-Filter out trend driven noise and stop relying on Pinterest for inspiration
-Create mood boards that reflect your artistic voice and guide your sessions
-Build sessions with cohesive tone, styling, and story
-Communicate your vision clearly with clients

Whether you’re in a creative rut, rebuilding your brand, or ready to elevate your session planning, this class will help you reconnect with your why and shoot with soul again.