What The F/
A PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS FOR CREATIVES PRIORITIZING HONEST EDUCATION, RELIABLE INFORMATION AND TRUSTWORTHY EDUCATOrs
f/ yeah. this is not your mothers classroom.
What the f/
ϟ Stop.
STOP FEELING ALONE AND OVERWHELMED BY YOUR GEAR
STOP worrying about the quality of education you’re FINDING
stop ALLOWING SOCIAL MEDIA TO DICATE YOUR LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE
STOP EQUATING FREE ADVICE WITH GOOD EDUCATION
STOP PRETENDING NONE OF THE ABOVE IS HAPPENING
and instead..
ϟ START HOLDING YOUR SELF ACCOUNTABLE!
ϟ START LEARNING YOUR CAMERA GEAR!
ϟ START BEING THE ARTIST YOU DESERVE TO BE!
ϟ START PUTTING YOURSELF AND YOUR BUSINESS FIRST!
F-Stop is the term used to denote aperture measurements on your camera.
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F-Stop is the term used to denote aperture measurements on your camera. 〰️
F/ SOCIAL TRENDS
your career is worth more than social media trends. learn your gear and start your own trends.
F/ GATEKEEPING
we all have access to our camera manual but outrageous workshop prices help no one.
F/ LOW STANDARDS
stop letting AMATEUR social media accounts teach you bad information + wrong technique.
And f/ all those workshops, retreats, digital content and styled shoots that continuously fail you! They’re in it for money. They’re in it for popularity. They’re in it for social clout. They’re in it for themselves.
ϟ THEY ARE NOT PRIORITIZING YOU. ϟ
What The F/ is a one-day intensive MASTERCLASS for PHOTOGRAPHERS of any business level, looking to:
ϟ Use Their Gear To The Fullest
NO ONE WANTS TO ADMIT WHAT THEY DON’T KNOW. BUT THIS ISN’T A CONTEST. WHO IS PAYING YOUR BILLS? WHO DO YOU WANT TO MAKE PROUD AT THE END OF THE DAY? THE BASICS OF PHOTOGRAPHY CAN BE THE HARDEST ELEMENTS TO UNDERSTAND, SO INSTEAD OF FAKING IT, LET US TEACH YOU EXACTLY HOW YOUR CAMERA WORKS SO NOW YOU CAN TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR WORK, INSTEAD OF PRESSING THE SHUTTER AND HOPING FOR THE BEST.
ϟ Blaze Their Own Trail
RULES ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN. BUT HERE’S THE TRUTH: YOU CAN’T BREAK THE RULES UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND THEM. THE FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS THAT CREATED PHOTOGRAPHY ARE BASED ON HOW THE HUMAN MIND INTERACTS WITH VISUAL ART. LET US TEACH YOU WTF THAT MEANS SO YOU CAN BREAK THE RULES, FOLLOW THE RULES, OR WRITE YOUR OWN RULES. ONCE YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND WHAT MAKES A STRONG PHOTOGRAPH, YOU CAN BEND THOSE TECHNIQUES TO FIND YOUR CREATIVE VOICE.
ϟ Find Trustworthy Education
IN A WORLD SATURATED WITH SOCIAL MEDIA EDUCATORS, WE KNOW THERE’S A NEED FOR AN HONEST VOICE. NOT ONLY DO WE HAVE DECADES OF HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN THE PHOTOGRAPHY INDUSTRY WITH A SUCCESSFUL WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT BUSINESS, BUT PAIGE ALSO HAS A MASTERS DEGREE IN DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE TEAM HAS YEARS TRAININGS, CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE PHOTOGRAPHY INDUSTRY.
ϟ Rise Above The Bullshit
LET’S NOT TRY TO HIDE IT. THE EDUCATION INDUSTRY IS AN ABSOLUTELY HOT MESS AND EVERYONE BELIEVES THEMSELVES TO BE AN EDUCATOR. WHILE I BELIEVE WE ARE ALL CAPABLE OF ANYTHING WE STRIVE TO ACCOMPLISH, HOLDING EDUCATORS TO THE HIGHEST STANDARD IS A NECESSARY STEP IN ENSURING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR INDUSTRY.
NOT EVERYONE IS EQUIPPED TO BE AN EDUCATOR AND THAT’S OKAY. HOLD YOUR EDUCATORS TO THE HIGHEST STANDARD - IT’S A FUCKING HONOR.
Is The Masterclass For You?
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Is The Masterclass For You? ϟ
WISHING YOU HAD TAKEN A PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE IN SCHOOL? WANTING TO FULLY UNDERSTAND YOUR GEAR WITHOUT FEELING JUDGED? NOT SURE WHO TO TRUST OR WHAT INFORMATION ONLINE IS RELIABLE?
WE’RE HERE FOR YOU.
THIS MIGHT JUST BE THE PLACE.
silence the bullshit
We love our students.
Fiercely.
And we’ll fight for them.
But that’s just a fucking amazing bonus to being an educator in this field.We’re not in it to make friends.
We’re not here to grow our social media platform.
We’re in it to change the industry.
We’re in it because you deserve access to trustworthy education.
We’re in it to silence the bullshit and call out the social trends + viral posts hurting our industry by lowering the education standard.
Alright, let’s be honest…
The internet is an absolute shit show when it comes to photo and video education.
ϟ false, vague, and ILL-RESEARCHED information
ϟ lowered standards of professionalism
ϟ NO PROOF OF CONTENT QUALITY
ϟ unqualified educators + improper techniques
ϟ No follow-through or reliable help
ϟ can only speak on their style
ϟ cannot explain the fundamentals
ϟ lost practice and artform
this is why we created the:
What The F/ Masterclass
A comprehensive, no filler, 100% researched and tested curriculum, taught by educators with decades of practice and qualified degrees to transform your artwork.
Reviews matter.
We strive for excellence.
We continuously put in the time, effort and dedication to earn incredible reviews.. just like you do for your own businesses!
reviews matter. when you feel lost in a sea of self-proclaimed social media gurus, ground yourself by coming back here and leaning on educators with a proven history and track record.
You know your value.
We both know your value.
you’re pretty fucking priceless.
now stop and take an honest moment to think about everything you already do for your business. everything that helps define your worth. not your follower count or most loved photo — what you do differently, to change the trajectory of your clients life?
(this only works if you put in the effort. focus.)
ϟ do you offer planning services?
ϟ do you scout locations in advanced?
ϟ Do you create guides and resources?
ϟ Do you update social media with tips and an inside perspective?
ϟ DO YOU OFFER CUSTOMIZED EMAIL NURTURING AFTER THEY INQUIRE?
ϟ Do you update your website or blog to set realistic expectations?
ϟ do you deliver with an awesome online service?
no shit.
of course you do this. Or at least some of this. most of this. probably all of this.
Because This is what every educator teaches you.
this is whAt every reel tells you to do.
this is what every “free” webinar repeats over and over again.
stop.
What i want to know is this:
are you taking photographs, or are you creating artwork?
one more time for the skimmers…
ARE YOU TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR ARE YOU CREATING ARTWORK?
your value, first and foremost is always your artform.
you are a fucking artist.
period.
The social media, the location guides, the vendor lists… all those details come from experience.
you are an artist, first.
$1500
a 2-DAY workshop, snacks, workbook, free goodies and TWO badass styled shootS with hands-on practice and your instructors accompanying you.
THIS TICKET PRICE ALLOWS ACCESS TO BOTH STYLED SHOOTS AND THE EDITING WORKSHOP.
$1200
A full workshop day, snacks, workbook, free goodieS, AND ONE INCREDIBLE STYLED SHOOT WITH HANDS-ON PRACTICE AND EXPERT GUIDANCE.
THIS TICKET PRICE ALLOWS ACCESS TO ONE STYLED SHOOT, WITH NO EDITING WORKSHOP.
ϟ Why is there no option for styled shoot only?
our exclusive ss concepts are for students only. this is a masterclass, not JUST a portfolio building opportunity.
the goal of this course is to elevate your entire brand through photo education. remember your value.
ticket price does not include lodging or transportation
What’s behind closed the closed doors?
masterclass students get access to the following:
ϟ in-person intensive class
ϟ Customized curriculum + Limited seats
ϟ 100 page workbook and guide
ϟ A styled shoot for hands-on practice
ϟ earlybird tickets for educational retreats
ϟ open Q&A to certified inStructors
ϟ Networking with vendors + creatives
ϟ SNACKS + DRINKS throughout the day
But wait, it get’s better!
ϟ FREE basic photography contract
ϟ FREE GOing Home Co. CANVA TEMPLATES
ϟ FREE “FEELINGS” EBOOK FOR EMOTIONAL IMAGERY
ϟ Optional Second styled shoot
ϟ EDITING WORKSHOP UPGRADE
ϟ LIFE LONG FRIENDS + HYPE TEAM!
course curriculum and topics:
◦ image exposure
◦ inner workings of your camera
◦ history of camera development
◦ white balance (including kelvin)
◦ metadata settings + options
◦ shooting modes
◦ focusing methods
◦ flash techniques
◦ intentional motion blur
◦ understanding your lenses
◦ compressing space with telephoto
◦ chromatic abberation
◦ composition (classic + new techniques)
◦ image theory
◦ thoughtful cropping
◦ creating impactful art
◦ finding your why
◦ ideal clients + marketing
◦ discovering your creative style
◦ And more! Plus customized topics dependent on your needs.
ϟ names: paige + corey
ϟ location: the sunshine state
ϟ values: honesty; emotion; acceptance
ϟ specializing in: human connection; adventurous elopements; intimate weddings; the American West
ϟ favorites: our border collie; Airstream nomad life; the Wild West; true crime podcasts; chipwiches;
ϟ certifications: adobe lightroom; avid media composer; canon eos; inbound marketing
ϟ degrees: BFA photojournalism; BFA multi-media productions; MFA digital photographY
ϟ EXPERIENCE: 26 hosted workshop in 21 US states (sponsored by CanonUSA and B&H PHOTO), WEDDINGS SINCE 2008, multi-day retreats, styled shoots, e-books and more…
ϟ Join us! Here’s the rundown:
What the f/ masterclass: summer 2024
Full day workshop. bring your laptops, bring the workbook we’ll be sending you. this shit is about to get real. (Limited amount of students to ensure education is prioritized)
Styled shoots + optional Editing Workshop. What’s the point in adding to your portfolio, if you don’t have the skills to replicate the shot? find your confidence to create stellar work, over and over again! And if you’re looking to take your business to the next level, stick around for our comprehensive editing course!
learn everything you need to take control of your business. from mastering your camera to setting up a legal business that proudly represents your truth and the unique offerings you bring to the table. find your why and never question your worth again.
Take what you’ve learned and put it to the test. we all absorb information differently… so either sit back and listen to the course, take extensive notes or record it for later. The styled shoot is your opportunity for hands-on practice, with us right beside you.
we encourage you to ask us anything, try new techniques, test us with the craziest question you have and get your monies worth. this is your course. make us work for you.
Remember:
you’ll only receive what you put into this. you’re paying us to rock your world and give you the tools and skills you need to enhance your business. we’re not here to teach you to play nice with others or how to open yourself up to possibiltiy that you don’t know everything. if you’re not ready to leave your ego at home, this is not the space for you.
What The F/ Masterclass: Summer 2024
ϟ DETAIL ϟ
WORKSHOP LOCATION:
Orlando, Florida
Styled Shoot ONE Location:
Styled Shoot ONE Theme:
STYLED SHOOT ONE MOOD BOARD:
Styled Shoot TWO Location:
Styled Shoot TWO Theme:
STYLED SHOOT TWO MOOD BOARD:
