Photography Workshops

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Photography is storytelling. Just as you begin with alphabets and phonetics before you can write, you first learn about the building blocks, only then can you create infinite stories from something as simple as 26 alphabets. In the same way, when you understand your camera, and the language of color, texture, composition, light, shadow, and more, you move beyond taking pictures. You begin to speak visually. You become the artist who can narrate without words.

This is exactly what this workshop does.

I don’t just teach you the skills the technical foundation you need to see and create with clarity. I also guide you to reconnect with the artist within you. Because skill alone doesn’t create meaningful work. It’s the meeting of skill and self-expression that does. If you have been holding back either procastinating learning or questioning your creative ability, this is designed to strip that away .

Through these sessions, you will learn to trust your eye, make intentional choices, and create work that becomes your style. All workshops are hosted live via zoom in a studio, where you can follow me as I guide you through the process in real-time.

Buy your session and schedule it at your convenience. To view the list of available workshops please scroll below. To schedule workshop, use contact sheet below.

  • Chicago food photographer photography workshop about food styling lighting honing your skill and creativity

    Mentorship Program

    Shooting confidently in manual mode. Mastering the exposure triangle, metering, white balance, histogram & exploring all key camera features.

    Understanding and honing composition, color theory, styling, prop selection and sourcing.

    Working with natural light and artificial light. Understanding depth, shadows, light and dynamic range.

    While there is a clear structure, the program is fully customizable. I shape it around your needs whether you want more direction in technical skills, styling, storytelling, or building consistency in your work. Schedule your sessions at your convenience.

    In real time on Zoom.

    10 sessions: 9 hours of learning

    Cost: $540

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  • Food lifestyle photography workshop detail basic camera skills exposure triangle shooting in manual mode chicago food photographer

    Photography Basics

    This workshop teaches you to shoot entirely in manual mode, giving you full creative control over every image.

    You’ll master the exposure triangle: ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, while exploring shutter modes, aperture settings, metering, white balance, histogram and more.

    You’ll also learn focus modes, depth of field, motion control, exposure compensation, and how to read and adjust for different lighting conditions, ensuring every shot is intentional.

    By the end, you’ll confidently handle your camera manually, making technical decisions that enhance your creative vision.

    In real time on Zoom.

    4 sessions: 3 hours of learning

    Cost: $210

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  • Chicago food photographer photography workshop about food styling lighting honing your skill and creativity  shooting a camera in manual and learning skill styling color theory

    Styling Basics

    This workshop teaches you everything you need to know about styling an image, from conceptualizing a storyboard to translating it into the final photograph.

    You’ll learn how to choose props, select colors, build composition, create layers, and elevate the hero of the shot.

    I will cover texture, contrast, balance, plating, portioning, and how to make each element support your story visually. You’ll also explore surface selection, background choices, color harmony, negative space, patterns, and the interplay of light and shadow to enhance your styling.

    By the end, you’ll be able to craft images that are not only visually stunning but also emotionally compelling and true to your narrative.

    In real time on Zoom.

    4 sessions: 3 hours of learning

    Cost: $210

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  • mastering light photography workshop food skill learning hands on one on one live value for money

    Mastering Light

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