Styled Shoot/Workshop
Join us for a hands-on photography workshop and styled shoot designed to elevate your craft and business! We’ll focus on capturing authentic connection, raw emotion, and beautiful light through an at home family and maternity session.
Beyond the shoot, we’ll dive into photography business tools, client workflow, and Lightroom editing to refine your process. This is also an opportunity to connect with like-minded photographers, gain fresh inspiration, and update your own branding with optional headshots.
Whether you're looking to strengthen your portfolio or streamline your business, this experience is designed to fuel your passion and growth. Let’s create, learn, and be inspired together!
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this workshop will cover all the essentials and beyond—from perfecting your camera settings to delivering an exceptional client experience.
Date: June 1, 2025
Time: 4-8pm
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Investment: $350
We'll dive into:
Working with Light & Emotion - During the styled shoot, we’ll show you how to use light and connection to enhance your images and evoke emotion in your subjects. We’ll also teach you how to create a relaxed atmosphere and help clients feel more comfortable during the shoot.
Camera Settings & Posing - Learn how to master your camera settings for optimal shots, and explore the art of posing to make your clients feel confident and natural.
Session Prep & Guide - Discover tips for prepping for a shoot, including creating a session guide that ensures a smooth and successful experience from start to finish.
Working with Clients - Gain insights into how to connect with clients, guide them through their session, and ensure they feel comfortable and relaxed.
Photography Tools - Learn how to use tools like HoneyBook for scheduling, Pic-Time and ShootProof for client galleries, and Use Session for streamlining your workflow.
Culling, Editing & Lightroom Classic Tools - Get hands-on experience with Lightroom Classic tools such as working with the sliders, white balance, shadows, highlights, whites/ blacks, and curves, to elevate your editing. We'll also discuss cropping and how to perfect your session review process.
Styled Shoots & Branding - Understand how styled shoots can enhance your portfolio and how to brand yourself effectively. Your online presence is key—what you post is what you book, so we’ll cover how to brand yourself through social media.
Meet your Hosts
Katie Findlay
Katie is a photographer based in the Milwaukee area, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, and two dogs. Her love for photography comes from the deep appreciation for moments that make life so special. As a child, she would often get lost in old photos, feeling the emotions and stories behind them. It wasn’t until she became a mother that she truly realized how quickly time passes, and how important it is to hold onto those memories. Her style is a warm, boho, documentary vibe, focused on capturing life’s real moments. Katie’s goal is to help preserve the memories that mean the most, the tiny fingers holding mom’s hand, the splash in the puddles on a spring day, the homemade pizza nights with the ones you love, the moments that make you feel like you're right back there, reliving them all over again.
Kari Fellabaum
Kari is a laid-back, introverted mom of four who has always had a creative spark, whether it was through writing poetry, singing, or dreaming of becoming a painter. A passion for storytelling led her to become an English teacher, and she believes it's that love for narrative that drew her to lifestyle and documentary photography. Her photography journey began after the birth of her second child, and since then, her kids have taught her the art of patience and adaptability—skills she now brings to every family session. Kari believes that being a family photographer requires the ability to switch gears quickly and creatively capture those authentic, fleeting moments that make each family unique.