Unlocking the Magic of your Camera
Learn how to get confident
with your camera and take beautiful pictures
(Without having to spend hours searching for YouTube videos, spending thousands of dollars on new equipment, or trying to piece together information from different places?
You've got the camera and the creative spirit... but how can you take consistently great photos?
HEY FRIEND!
I have a "nice camera" but it's just collecting dust, because I'm not really sure how to use it.
I get so nervous before sessions, because I don't feel confident, and I'm just hoping for the best.
Editing takes me forever because I'm constantly trying to fix things, and I wish my images looked better straight out of the camera.
I can see how I want my images to look in my head, but I don't know how to make them look like that in real life!
Does this sound like you?
Nodding along so far? Then I'm so glad you're here!
Create consistent images so others will start to notice your work and your calendar stays full with sessions
Preserve precious memories for your clients (and your own family) in a beautiful way and make an impact
Learn how to edit so that your images truly stand out as professional and attract higher paying clients
Save SO much time instead of trying to piece together information, so you can master these skills quickly
Know exactly how to find great light so you don't have to spend a ton of time editing
Make adjusting your settings feel like second nature so you can adapt to different situations quickly
Feel confident every time you shoot so you can charge higher prices
With this course, you can...
Because i have good news for you!
You can take pictures you're proud of using the Unlocking the Magic course, because I give you my step-by-step approach so you can succeed
In this online course, you'll learn how to take professional quality images, master your camera, learn how to edit, and develop a skill that you'll be able to charge generously for.
UNlocking the magic of your camera
Introducing
When I first started, I knew what made a good picture and I could SEE my images in my head the way I wanted them to look. But in real life? If I was honest with myself, they were decent but nowhere close to the professional vibe that I was going for.
My background was in medicine (I didn't know much about photography besides that I liked taking pictures). So I spent YEARS doing allllll the things... googling topics and trying to piece together information, downloading all the freebies, and spending hours behind the computer editing and trying to fix my photos. But it just led to unnecessary confusion, and my growth was way slower than it could have been.
But over the past 10 years as a photographer, I've learned exactly how to create images that I'm proud of. Now, I show up to sessions feeling confident that I can create beautiful pictures for my clients, no matter what the situation throws at me.
I've taken everything I've learned on my journey and put it into this course, because I wish I would have had all of this in one place when I was first starting out! It would have saved me so much time, energy, and frustration. I'm so glad you found me and I can't wait to get this into your hands so you can start taking pictures you love as well!
I wish I had all of this when I first started
Hi! I'm Kristen
Yes, this is what I've been looking for!!
Metering modes and other advanced settings
LIGHTING AND COMPOSITION
white BALANCE
Culling and EDITING
FOCUS
DEPTH of Field
Get out of auto mode for once and for all
Unlock the secret power of each setting
Learn which order to change the settings in, and how they work together
Master exposure, ISO, aperture, and shutter speed
Technical stuff made super simple
How to create those dreamy backgrounds
The 3 secret ingredients to great bokeh
How to choose the right lens to make your vision come alive
Tips for creating bokeh with the gear you already have
Understand focal length and how it affects your image
Nail focus every single time - say goodbye to blurry images
How (and why) to use back button focus
How to get large groups in focus
Secrets to capturing movement
Troubleshooting tips for when the focus just seems off
Understand the metering modes and when you should use each
Get good exposures even in backlit situations
Create silhouettes and other fun effects
See my favorite custom settings
The settings you need to create stunning images
Know how to find great light, even in challenging situations
The secret to beautiful light in your images
How to avoid common lighting mistakes
Compose your images in a way that makes your work stand out
The best strategic angles and shooting with a plan in mind
My method for nailing white balance in camera
Perfect colors, every time
How to expose for skin tones
Editing tips to deal with tricky colors
Speed up your editing time by getting your white balance right!
My approach to choosing the best images quickly
Watch my editing process from start to finish
How to use layer masks in photoshop
Add in skies, do head swaps, and other fun techniques
Learn how create consistency in your images
mANUAL MODE
Here's what you'll learn:
CURIOUS IF THIS COURSE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Access to an exclusive online community where you can ask me anything.... I answer every question personally, so you're never left without support along the way! This is HUGE and not a part of so many other online courses out there! Having someone you can go to with all of your questions is a game-changer! And I'd love to help!
Pre-recorded video lessons, so you can watch them at your own pace and refer back to them as much as needed
Printable PDF Workbook, so you can take notes and get all of your ideas on paper
What you get inside of the course:
Feel confident charging for your work, knowing that you can consistently provide your clients with high quality images
Be happy that you saved so much time by learning this all in one place, instead of trying to figure it out on your own with trial and error
Have a lifelong skill that you can use to capture your own family's memories
Be able to edit pictures faster and get hours of your life back, instead of spending so much time trying to fix your images
Feel confident every time you go on a shoot, knowing that you'll be able to produce professional quality photographs
After the Unlocking the Magic of your Camera course, you'll:
Kristen captured our family beautifully. She worked her magic with the littles and even got authentic smiles from my husband! I could not be more pleased with Kristen, our experience, and her work - every shot is exceptional!!
If you are looking for a photographer who personalizes your photo session and who makes every moment enjoyable, then you need to look no further, because Kristen is the absolute Best photographer we have ever entrusted with our family memories!! We enthusiastically recommend Kristen!!
Kristen is not only amazing at what she does, she makes it enjoyable for everyone! It's so obvious that she loves what she does so much, which translates into the best experience for her clients! She genuinely wants your photos to be the best they can be and it's such a pleasure to work with her!
Kristen, our photos are simply stunning. I will hardly be able to choose favorites. Thank you for working your magic, for your patience, guidance, and most importantly your insane talent! I'll now get back to obsessing over these all night long!
to help you get testimonials like these!
It's my mission
Meagan
Katie
Andrea
Janet
Yes! This is ALL of the stuff I wish I had when I was brand new to photography! As long as you have a DSLR or mirrorless camera that you can set on manual mode... this program will help you unlock the magic in your camera! Everything is explained in a super easy to understand way that makes learning fun!
It depends! Even if you've been shooting for awhile and have paying clients, if you're not seeing the results you want... this program will help! Even if you technically know how to shoot in manual, but it still isn't second nature, or you don't know how to find great light, nail focus, and compose your images professionally... this course will help your break through that barrier!
Absolutely! Most photographers start out with an entry-level camera and 1-2 basic lenses. I did too! That's perfect! This program will show you how to take beautiful images no matter what gear you use! And even though the settings might look a little different across different brands, they're similar enough that it's not hard to translate!
I get it... life is busy! So no worries... you'll have lifetime access to all of the prerecorded lessons. There are over 8 hours of content in those lessons - and I highly recommend watching each lesson and then spending some time mastering that skill before moving on!
After checkout, you'll be added to my private online Slack community. I set aside time every day to be in there, personally answering questions from my students! So, you'll always have someone to go to with your questions as you work through the material!!
YES! This course is for you too! That's exactly how I started out. After I had my children, I picked up my camera to capture their lives. This course will help you learn how to use that camera that is collecting dust on the shelf... so that you can take beautiful images of your children as they grow up - from everyday moments around the house, to vacations and more. You'll be so glad to have high quality images to look back on!
YES! This course is for you too! That's exactly how I started out. After I had my children, I picked up my camera to capture their lives. This course will help you learn how to use that camera that is collecting dust on the shelf... so that you can take beautiful images of your children as they grow up - from everyday moments around the house, to vacations and more. You'll be so glad to have high quality images to look back on!
6. What if I'm just a mom who wants better pictures of my own family?
After checkout, you'll be added to my private online Slack community. I set aside time every day to be in there, personally answering questions from my students! So, you'll always have someone to go to with your questions as you work through the material!!
(This is HUGE and not a part of many other programs you see out there.)
5. What IF I have questions during the course?
I get it... life is busy! So no worries... you'll have lifetime access to all of the prerecorded lessons.
There are over 8 hours of content in those lessons - and I highly recommend watching each lesson and then spending some time mastering that skill before moving on!
4. I'm so busy... how much time will this take?
Absolutely! Most photographers start out with an entry-level camera and 1-2 basic lenses. I did too! That's perfect! This program will show you how to take beautiful images no matter what gear you use! And even though the settings might look a little different across different brands, they're similar enough that it's not hard to translate!
3. I use a different camera than you... is that ok?
It depends! Even if you've been shooting for awhile and have paying clients, if you're not seeing the results you want... this program will help! Even if you technically know how to shoot in manual, but it still isn't second nature, or you don't know how to find great light, nail focus, and compose your images professionally... this course will help your break through that barrier!
2. I'm experienceD... will I get anything out of this?
Yes! This is ALL of the stuff I wish I had when I was brand new to photography! As long as you have a DSLR or mirrorless camera that you can set on manual mode... this program will help you unlock the magic in your camera! Everything is explained in a super easy to understand way that makes learning fun!
1. I'm Brand new to Photography... is this for me?
FAQ's
You might be wondering...
I'm so excited to welcome you to the Unlocking the Magic of your Camera course. Inside, I'll show you exactly how to take consistent images that are as good in real life as they are in your head. This is the first step to being able to charge for your work and to stand out among the crowd!
Beautiful photos and a whole new world of possibilities are just one click away
