When I first started in photography there wasn't a lot of options for education. Besides getting a college degree in photography, we were pretty much left to our own devices. I spent all of my free time learning, reading photography forums, trying new settings, and annoying every person I knew to let me photograph them. I want education to be something easier to access.  There are educators out there that only give you the surface level answers, I'm not one of them. I love seeing the people I teach succeed, and it reminds me that we don't have to do this all alone anymore. Every single one of us is unique and has something good to offer to our clients, I want to help you step into that power. 

WHY I EDUCATE

WHAT I OFFER

  • Patreon Education: Over 43 Hours of content, cheapest option is $5 a month.
  • Custom Mentorships: Built for your needs. Month long options + shorter calls.
  • Retreats: A limited option (most of the old attendees snag tickets quick), but it is an in person, live together, work together, learn together, option. 
  • Louisville workshops: I host workshops in studio for a few hours, or you can book a private option.

MY QUALIFICATIONS 

  • 2017 : I taught my first local workshop (sold out)
  • 2018: Double Exposure course was released (sold 200+)
  • 2019: 99 Posing Prompts released (sold 200+)
  • 2019: Red River Gorge Retreat (sold out)
  • 2019: Sedona Retreat (sold out) 
  • 2019: Seattle Retreat
  • 2019: WPPI Panel 
  • 2019: Speaker at Rooted to Thrive in Italy
  • 2020: Started Patreon (Over 43+ Hours of Learning) 
  • 2020: Started the Long Term Mentoring program (14 mentees) 
  • 2020: Louisville Retreat
  • 2021: Kansas City Retreat
  • 2021: Louisville Retreat
  • 2022: Complete Posing Guide released (sold 100+)
  • 2022: Speaker at Let's Go Workshop in Oregon
  • 2022: Oregon Coast Retreat (sold out)
  • 2023: Oregon Coast Retreat (sold out)
  • 2024: Oregon Coast Retreat (sold out)
  • 2026: Oregon Coast Retreat (sold out)

RETREATS

The retreat has become one of my favorite parts of the year. We live together, eat together, learn together, shoot together. It's community building at it's best. I've met some of my closest photo friends at the retreat. There's just something so much more intimate about being able to teach in comfy clothes around a fire place or kitchen table that I can't get over. I generally host one retreat a year, and since 2022 they've all been in Oregon. The 2027 Oregon Coast Retreat will be announced soon. 

TESTIMONIALS

"If you have a chance to learn from Brandi, DO IT. I’ve done her mentorship and now her retreat. She has a way of cultivating community like no other! The entire week felt like I was hanging out with new friends but at the same time I learned so much. I can be pretty socially awkward but I was never made to feel left out and everyone made me feel like it was safe to be myself. I value everyone I met in the retreat and we have all kept in touch even after. I left with a fresh perspective and a feeling like I could take my business to the next level. It’s exactly what I needed and it’s why I’ll continue to go every time she has one."

-Jess Glass, has attended in 2023, 2024, and 2026

"I left Brandi’s retreat feeling creatively rejuvenated. It wasn’t a jam-packed, fight-for-your-shot kind of workshop. We moved at an organic pace and were able to each have our moment with the couple we were photographing. Watching Brandi pose and direct the couple was incredibly helpful. She created such a sense of community and I truly value every single person I met there. There’s a reason we all signed up to do it again next year!"

-Milly Baine, has attended in 2023, 2024, and 2026

MENTORSHIPS

THE STUDIO SESSION

THE ARTISTS ATELIER

There are two options, An in person, two hour, mentoring session at my studio (Louisville, KY). Or a two hour video call. What we'll cover: 

  • Social Media
  • Content Creation
  • Portfolio Review 
  • Websites
  • Posing 
  • In person shoot IF in Louisville

Testimonial:
"Brandi was so sweet, kind and open. She was knowledgeable and honest and had my best interests at heart. She’s not going to tell you what you want to hear she’s going to tell you what you need to hear. Pulling from her career experiences, struggles and joys, she’s going to listen to your goals and your interests and she’ll help you map out a plan to get there. This mentorship is a perfect mix of dreaming big and being strategic. And bonus points: you might get to see her dogs."

- Elie Bucklin 
A full month of mentoring that's completely custom to your needs. With the option to do an in person shoot if you're willing and able to come to Louisville, KY. You'll have access to text, voice message, and weekly video chats to check in and go over your homework. 
 A sample timeline for the month: 

  • Week One: A deep dive into your social media. Custom homework and a new social media plan.
  • Week Two: Website and Portfolio Review. Custom homework and a new blogging plan. 
  • Week Three: Client Communication overview + Marketing. Custom homework. 
  • Week Four: Posing and Shooting overview + Custom homework. to work on shooting technique. 

How we communicate
  • Text
  • Voice Memo
  • Facetime or Google Meet
  • Shared note or Google Doc