Lighting 

know where to shoot in any location

module one

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Do you ever show up to sessions, look around and freeze up because you don't know where to shoot? Do you wish you had a go-to system for finding the most beautiful light no matter where you are? In this module, we get you inside our head and show you how to avoid the worst light and see the best light, use open shade to your advantage, select intentional backgrounds for that light, airy look, master backlighting (like a boss), harness reflectors on cloudy days, schedule and time your sessions for the best light, and even rock indoor window light when you can't go outside. 

COMPOSITION

take your photos to the next level

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module two

Do you ever run out of ideas when you're shooting? Do you think, "What else can I do here?" We've been there! In this module, we'll help you get unstuck when you're in one place and need fresh ideas, and give you the tools you need to shoot the heck out of special locations so you never miss golden opportunities. We'll break down composition fundamentals - like the rule of thirds, framing, layering and leading lines - and then give it an advanced twist: revealing how we combine all of them for maximum effect and even to flatter our subjects' bodies in the process. 

MANUAL MODE

say goodbye to guesswork

module three

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Tired of guessing and inconsistent results? Are you shooting in automatic mode? Does the "exposure triangle" spin you in circles? Or maybe you've been shooting in manual for a while, but it looks and feels a lot more like guessing. In this module, we remove the guesswork and walk you through the step-by-step process we still use at every shoot to maximize our aperture, ISO and shutter speed to produce high quality images that we're proud to show our clients on the back of the camera - and are a breeze to edit later. 

depth of field

learn the secrets to dreamy images

module four

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Do you LOVE creamy, dreamy backgrounds? We do, too! But there's a lot more to it than just aperture. A LOT. In this module, we go deep with depth of field, explaining our checklist for getting the blurriest blur possible from every background, while still maintaining focus, and show you exactly how to know which lens to pick (and why) for the best results. Only watch this module if you love bokeh. 

FOCUS

say hello to sharp images

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module five

Do big group shots freak you out? Have you ever gotten home from a session thinking you'd nailed a signature shot, only to zoom in on your computer screen and feel disappointed because it's out of focus? Maybe you've been on a shoot where NOTHING was in focus and you felt terrified because you didn't know how to fix it. In this module, we give you our focus framework, a game plan for tackling sprinting kids, massive families and everyone in between - plus all of our troubleshooting techniques so you'll never have to feel that focus fear again.

WHITE BALANCE

perfect colors, every time

module six

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Are you embarrassed to show your clients the back of the LCD screen? Better yet, if your LCD screen stopped working in the middle of a shoot, could you keep going? Guys, this module is worth the entire price of the course, because we'll show you our proven, step-by-step system for getting clean, custom white balance with every frame. For the rest of your career. Count the hours you save editing after we show you how to do this. Then, figure out what to do with that second lifetime. 

CAMERA SETTINGS

feel confident with your camera

module seven

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Nobody comes out of the womb knowing how to use a digital camera. We sure didn't! (If you did, that's weird.) Understanding your camera settings has nothing to do with innate intelligence. It's just head knowledge. You just need someone to tell you what it all means. In this module, we take you inside our camera (like Magic School Bus!) and show you our favorite custom settings, why we love them and why we think you will, too. This course is designed to help you feel confident with your camera and never hesitate when you tell someone you're a "photographer" again. 

CULLING

choose the best images faster than ever

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module EIGHT

Do you have the HARDEST time choosing images fast and feeling confident you made the best choices? In our busiest year of shooting, we took over 250,000 frames. If we didn't have an efficient system for keeping the good ones, ditching the bad ones and making close calls without blinking an eye, we wouldn't be where we are today. In this module, you'll get the click-by-click approach that will cut your culling time to a small fraction of its former size and give you more time back for the most important things. 

EDITING

love your images and get your life back

module nine

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Lightroom is like the bathroom: You have to go in there, but when you do, the goal should be to spend as little time inside as possible :) In this module, we'll walk you through exactly how we edit our images in Lightroom and show you our favorite tools, tricks and tweaks to keep you out of Photoshop. We'll show you step-by-step how we fix problems, and edit in tough situations. We'll show you how to edit in harsh light, how to edit in green places, and how to keep your work consistent, no matter where around the world you're shooting.