Human eyes. Honest stories. These workshops grew out of what I teach and write about on this blog, and from more than 40 years of telling stories with a camera.
Pick the topic that fits where you are. Each workshop lists who it is for and what you will leave able to do. Dates are posted under each one as they are scheduled.
For photographers and storytellers
Hands-on sessions for people who make pictures, write, or shoot video and want to get better.
Seeing Like a Storyteller
A photograph shows something. A story makes someone care. This workshop is about the seeing that comes before the shutter.
Who it’s for: Photographers, writers, and videographers at any level.
- Introduce characters so viewers meet a person, not a subject
- Show the story instead of explaining it
- Notice what you have stopped seeing in familiar places
- Build a practice habit with personal projects
- Dates coming soon. Get notified
Photojournalism and Documentary
Tell true stories with pictures, sound, and words, using the methods newsrooms use.
Who it’s for: Students, working shooters, and anyone who wants to document people and events well.
- Make a strong one-face, one-story portrait
- Shape a feature or photo essay with a beginning, middle, and end
- Record audio that carries a story
- Write captions that give the picture its facts
- Dates coming soon. Get notified
Lighting
Practical lighting setups you can repeat, taught by building them step by step.
Who it’s for: Photographers ready to move beyond natural light and get consistent results.
- Rembrandt lighting and 3:1 lighting ratios
- Mixing strobes with available light
- Clamshell lighting for headshots
- Flambient real estate and tabletop backgrounds
- Dates coming soon. Get notified
Camera Fundamentals
Get off auto and understand what your camera is doing. It has never really been about the gear.
Who it’s for: Beginners and anyone who feels stuck shooting in auto.
- Set exposure manually with confidence
- Control depth of field and choose the right lens
- Take home a simple checklist for better photos
- Dates coming soon. Get notified
Workflow and Asset Management
Find any photo in seconds and stop worrying about losing your work. Drawn from decades of digital asset management experience.
Who it’s for: Photographers with growing archives, and small teams that share images.
- Ingest, cull, and rename efficiently
- Caption and add metadata in batches
- Build a backup routine that holds up
- Choose tools that will not leave you stranded
- Dates coming soon. Get notified
The Business of Visual Storytelling
Making great pictures is one job. Finding clients and keeping them is another.
Who it’s for: Freelancers and photographers building or restarting a business.
- Understand what clients are really looking for
- Build a network by becoming useful to it
- Pitch editors and license your work
- Dates coming soon. Get notified
Specialty Sessions
Focused, one-time sessions on a single skill or subject, scheduled as they come up.
Topics may include: Drone photography, wildlife and sports, event and concert photography.
- Learn the specific techniques each subject demands
- Understand the odds when you cannot control the subject
- Dates coming soon. Get notified
For businesses and organizations
For marketing teams, nonprofits, and owners who want their stories seen and shared.
Storytelling for Organizations
The stories people share are often not about what you sell. Learn to find the ones worth telling and put them where your audience will meet them.
Who it’s for: Marketing directors, communications staff, nonprofit leaders, and business owners.
- Find stories in your people, your community, and your customers
- Plan one shoot that serves several channels
- Know where your audience is when they encounter your story
- Understand how organizational storytelling differs from journalism
- Dates coming soon. Ask about a private session for your team. Contact me
Not sure which workshop fits?
Tell me what you shoot, what you want to improve, or what your organization needs, and I will point you to the right one. If you would rather work one-on-one, see private lessons.Ask about a workshop