Behind the Scenes of Real Portrait Sessions
No Fluff, No Filters
Ever wish you could just watch another photographer run a session—from the awkward hellos to the final shot, lighting hiccups and all? Well, here’s your all-access pass.
No fluff. No fakery. Just real sessions with real people (and real chaos) so you can finally see what actually works and start showing up to your own sessions like a pro.
You’re in the Right Place If You’ve Ever…
Felt nervous before a shoot, wondering if you’re doing it “right.”
Wished you could just watch a real session from start to finish.
Struggled with posing or client communication (especially with kids or teens!).
Wanted to edit more consistently but didn’t know what was missing.
Hoped to learn from real-life, not just picture-perfect tutorials.
Here’s Everything You Get Access To
Bonus Content
→ How we pick the best locations (even when the light’s...not ideal)
→ The exact questionnaires we send to clients
→ How we handle unpredictable moments on the fly
→ Ways we create an experience clients love (and rave about)
Real Sessions, Real Lessons
→ 5 Full Senior Sessions (3 female, 2 male)
→ 6 Full Family Sessions (yes, we kept the crazy in)
→ Mini Session: Homecoming dance mini session pics
Editing Tutorials
How we go from RAW to ready—our full Lightroom editing process plus our favorite presets (yep, included).
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→ Walking into your next session actually excited, not nervous
→ Knowing how to gently guide families and seniors into natural poses that feel like them
→ Editing your gallery quickly—and it all looks cohesive
→ Never second-guessing your camera settings or lighting again
→ Finally feeling like the professional you’ve always wanted to be
Imagine This
What If You Didn’t Have to Guess Anymore?
This is the behind-the-scenes course we wish we had when we were starting out.
After a decade of photographing seniors and families—and building a business that’s now fully booked months in advance—we’re pulling back the curtain.
You get to see every pose, every lighting decision, every client interaction, every editing step.
This isn’t theory. It’s this is what we did when the toddler wouldn’t let go of the stick real.
“Seeing how you handled real families made me feel so much more confident going into my own sessions.”
Jessica M.
“I’ve paid more for courses that taught me half as much. This felt like having mentors in my back pocket.”
Mary D.
“It’s like being right there with them. So helpful!”
Rachel K.
Hear From Our Students
11 full behind-the-scenes sessions
Complete editing tutorials
Our go-to Lightroom presets
Client prep tools + questionnaires
Bonus tips for handling challenges & standing out
Lifetime access so you can rewatch anytime
For $197, you’re getting:
This isn’t just a course. It’s like being on the job with us—without the pressure, the awkwardness, or the stress sweat.
11 full behind-the-scenes sessions
Complete editing tutorials
Our go-to Lightroom presets
Client prep tools + questionnaires
Bonus tips for handling challenges & standing out
Lifetime access so you can rewatch anytime
Ready to Join Us?
We’re Emily and Erin
Meet Your Instructors
high-energy, real-talk photographers who love beer, junk food, working out, and teaching other photographers how to thrive without the overwhelm.
We’ve built a fully booked portrait business (without burning out) by keeping things simple, fun, and strategic. This course is your chance to learn exactly how we do it.
FAQs (a.k.a. Let’s Clear This Up)
A: Both! If you're newer, you’ll love seeing how real sessions actually go down. If you’re more seasoned, you’ll pick up new ideas, tricks, and ways to refine your process.
Q: Is this for beginners or experienced photographers?
Q: Do I need fancy gear?
Q: How long do I have access?
Q: Are these full sessions?
Q: What software do you use for editing?
Q: What makes this different from other courses?
A: Nope. We’ll show you what we use and why—but you don’t need high-end equipment to benefit.
Q: Is this for beginners or experienced photographers?
Q: Do I need fancy gear?
Q: How long do I have access?
Q: Are these full sessions?
Q: What software do you use for editing?
Q: What makes this different from other courses?
A: Forever. Watch it now, later, or on a random Tuesday five years from now.
Q: Is this for beginners or experienced photographers?
Q: Do I need fancy gear?
Q: How long do I have access?
Q: Are these full sessions?
Q: What software do you use for editing?
Q: What makes this different from other courses?
A: Yep. You’ll see it all—from setup to final pose, weird moments and all.
Q: Is this for beginners or experienced photographers?
Q: Do I need fancy gear?
Q: How long do I have access?
Q: Are these full sessions?
Q: What software do you use for editing?
Q: What makes this different from other courses?
A: Lightroom Classic. We walk you through every step and give you our presets too.
Q: Is this for beginners or experienced photographers?
Q: Do I need fancy gear?
Q: How long do I have access?
Q: Are these full sessions?
Q: What software do you use for editing?
Q: What makes this different from other courses?
A: This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s real, messy, and raw. And it’s exactly what we wish someone showed us when we started.
