Crafting your Own Photographic Vision, Great Composition & Beyond

Welcome to Our Virtual Class Offering
This engaging online program includes 9–10 hours of live instruction, interactive group reviews, and a complimentary 30-minute one-on-one portfolio review.

What to Expect:

You’ll join a dynamic series of group classes and photo reviews designed to sharpen your eye and elevate your craft. The private portfolio review is a personalized analysis of your current stage as a photographer—an honest, constructive conversation about what you’re doing well and how you can grow, complete with actionable tips to help shape and refine your unique photographic vision.

Through these virtual sessions, we’ll go deep into the art and psychology of photo-making. We’ll explore critical tools like composition, storytelling, and capturing decisive moments. From understanding the Rule of Thirds and layered compositions to mastering points of entry and escape, this course is filled with techniques to help you anticipate and react in real time—and yes, you’re encouraged to ask as many questions as you’d like!

After This Class, You Will:

• Understand the Psychology of Great Photography
  Gain insight into why certain images resonate more powerfully than others.

• Recognize Visual Anchors
  Learn how they guide the viewer’s eye and create stronger compositions.

• Master Points of Escape
  Identify and eliminate distractions that weaken your frame.

• Create Layered Compositions
  Understand how layering adds depth and storytelling power to your photos.

• Crop with Intention
  Know when to crop for impact, when to crop for proportion—and when not to crop at all.

• Sharpen for Digital Precision
  Learn why sharpening is essential in digital photography and how to apply it effectively.

• Refine Tonal Adjustments
  Use levels and curves with confidence, knowing when to enhance and when to stop.

• Practice Continuous Reassessment
  Develop the habit of constantly evaluating your scene and subject for the best results.

• Dodge and Burn with Purpose
  Understand the why behind brightening or darkening parts of your image—not just the how.

• Improve Your Photo-Editing Eye
  Learn how to select your strongest frames and know when your editing work is done.

• Recognize the Power of the Candid
  Learn to appreciate the authenticity and value of spontaneous moments versus staged shots.

• Identify and Anticipate Decisive Moments
  Train yourself to see and seize the most compelling instants as they unfold.

• Tell Stories One Frame at a Time
  Understand the visual language of storytelling and how to say more with less.

• Activate the Photographer’s Mindset
  Learn the “Four A’s of Photography” and how to apply them in the field.

• Adopt the Sculptor’s Mindset
  Learn how to eliminate visual clutter—whether while shooting, selecting, or editing—to reveal the true essence of your photo.

…and so much more.

This class offers a unique approach, focusing on the underlying principles that guide photography decisions, rather than solely on technical execution. You’ll come away with a well-rounded, common-sense understanding of how to create more impactful images. This class is not so much about the technical aspects, but about nurturing your vision and learning how to best express your artistry.

“The workshop nurtured my creativity and photographic skills as well teaching me new ways of seeing in ways I never thought possible. Each lesson felt like a revelation, inspiring me to see the world through a new lens and capture moments with newfound depth and creativity. I am immensely grateful for this experience and highly recommend this workshop to photographers who want to unleash unleash their creative potential behind the lens of a camera.“-M.H.