Classes

Do you feel like you’re just not creative enough to plan a great styled shoot? Do you have a dream shoot but you struggle to bring it to life? Or maybe you feel like you’re too creative and you have trouble not throwing everything into the photo? Harness your ADHD chaos brain and your passions for good. In this class you’ll learn to:

-come up with an easy central theme
-expand on your ideas
-throw out what doesn’t work
-use that plan to build your sets and pick your gear

Photographing dancers isn’t just about catching the leap-it’s about timing, language, and trust. In this class, you’ll see a live tethered photo session with a real dancer. We’ll walk through names of common dance poses, review real image examples (the good and the not-so-good), and talk openly about what makes an image successful, not just technically but emotionally. The dancer and her mom will share their thoughts on posing, wardrobe, and how to keep sessions appropriate and encouraging for young performers. This is a practical class for anyone photographing teen dancers, with an emphasis on skill, respect, and age-appropriate photo results.

You don’t need a trunk full of gear to create beautiful, flattering outdoor portraits. In this live demo, I’ll show you how to work with what you’ve got—just your camera, a medium lens, and natural light. We’ll walk through location scouting, pose flow, light direction, and background choices in real time, then I’ll photograph a full mini session using one model and no modifiers, props, or assistants. You’ll learn how I find the light, place my subject, choose my angles, and keep the session relaxed and efficient—even in a less-than-ideal location. No reflectors, no stress—just simple, thoughtful outdoor portraits that feel honest and connected. This is a demo-only class. You’ll watch, ask questions, and see exactly how I work in a real-world outdoor setting.