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master your locations.
control your lighting.  

create beautiful photos.

IN ANY SITUATION

LEARN HOW TO

IF IT CAN HAPPEN FOR THEM

It can happen for you!

Real Students |
Real Results

Real Students | Real Results

BEFORE

AFTER

is this really what you need right now? 

SEE IF ANY OF THESE ARE TRUE FOR YOU:

you're a slave to editing

you think "I'll fix it later" while shooting

you sometimes panic when picking locations

you play it safe and get the same ol' images

you never feel in-control of your camera

your pre-shoot anxiety is getting worse

there's something missing that others have grasped

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"I just have to rave on these courses for a minute. This course has been life-changing for me!"

- COURTNEY ROXANNE

"This course from Katelyn is mind-blowing! This makes SO much sense now! "

- Megan Bivins

"Just began this course and it is the missing piece to my puzzle even though my style is different!"

-Caitlin Lamoureux

Imagine what life
could look like ...

get paid what you're worth to do what you love!

Imagine knowing that you can make EVERY session amazing, no matter what. Harsh light? No problem!  Client picked a horrible location? You'll have a solution. No shade? You'll have a plan!  This is what catapults your credibility... when you can make magic happen anywhere!

never get paralyzed
by a location

Arrive to your shoots excited to be there instead of flooded with crippling pre-shoot anxiety. Leave your shoot KNOWING you have amazing images on your memory cards instead of cringing while they are uploading.  When you have a formula to use to consistently find great light and locations, sessions become FUN again!!

You can’t manage negative space, utilize the rule of thirds, look for lead lines and properly compose an image if you're spending all of your shoot time scrambling to find good light. The thing is, all of those characteristics are what make people stop scrolling on Instagram…. mastering lighting is the first step towards setting yourself apart.

You can’t raise prices if you don't attract the right kind of clients… and you can’t attract high-paying clients if your work never improves. You need the tools that will help you elevate your client experience, enhance your image quality, and increase the TRUST of your clients. 

finally create
scroll-stopping images

stop doubting your
professionalism

Stop thinking that your crazy hours behind your computer are normal.  After taking the Lighting & Location Course, you'll be consistently shooting in the right locations and in the type of natural light that produces clean skin tones and perfect pop! Cut your editing time in half!

less time editing,
more time for your life

Your light determines your luxury-level. If you can fool people into thinking your budget bookings were actually high-end, there is literally no stopping you!  These images were taken 10 feet apart. Let me teach you how to instantly elevate your images!

make a $5k wedding look like a $150K wedding

when it finally clicks

Real student examples of

here's WHAT'S INCLUDED:

"LIGHTING AND LOCATION" DIGITAL WORKBOOK 

off camera flash

The Lighting & Location Course includes a Bonus Mini-course that will teach you all you need to know to begin with flash! If you're diving into wedding photography, this is knowledge you can't live without! 

freaked out by flash?!

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shooting basics
understanding kelvin
equipment
aperture
capturing sharp images
the power of light
light, location, layout
secondary light
direct lighting
backlighting basics
light wrapping
shooting in harsh light
diffused backlighting
indirect lighting
setting up for success
taking control
background goals
elevations &Perspectives
Understanding backgrounds
laying out your image
location issues
cropping & composition
layers & foregrounds
hotel room
ugly church
downtown
sunset & golden hour
fog & harsh light
real wedding day

The answer is no, great natural lighting techniques can be applied to any style!
SEE DIFFERENT STYLES BELOW:

does this only work for one style?

in case you're wondering:

#GOALS

what OUR STUDENTS ARE EXPERIENCING:

"THANK YOU KATELYN FOR MAKING IT ALL CLICK!"

"If you're on the fence about investing in the Lighting & Location Course...DO IT! This is my sixth year as a wedding photographer and I really wanted to challenge myself this year to put what I'm learning in KJ's course into action...aka take more risks and don't play it "safe" when it comes to lighting and locations on a wedding day!

Before KJ's course I would have never chose to photograph at this spot...there was no shade, and super harsh light...BUT I decided to challenge myself to make it work and used what I was taught. Using body-blocking and natural reflectors made this location amazing and I am so proud of myself for producing these end-result images 🙌" -Jenna T.

"BEFORE KJ'S COURSE, I WOULD HAVE NEVER CHOSE TO PHOTOGRAPH AT THIS SPOT" 

"Can't believe how much this course has improved my portfolio. I started to cry when I saw this completed collage because I was so happy with my work. I was able to edit this engagement session so quickly because the majority of the photos were taken correctly in camera and the client sent me the sweetest message about how much she loved them and found them to be artistic and beautiful. This is far from where I started before the course!" - Kassandra O.

"I WAS ABLE TO EDIT THIS SESSION SO QUICKLY BECAUSE THE MAJORITY OF PHOTOS WERE TAKEN CORRECTLY IN-CAMERA!

"Thank you! I was able to use SO MUCH of what you taught in this course to capture these, even when the light was harsh at the beginning, and especially in choosing the locations. What you teach is a GAME CHANGER!!! Now I know exactly why some photos seem to turn out better than others!! Thank you for helping to make my work more consistent. You just amaze me!!" -Stephanie K.

"NOW I KNOW EXACTLY WHY SOME PHOTOS SEEM TO TURN OUT BETTER THAN OTHERS!"

"My first wedding since taking the course! I can see such a difference in the consistency of my work in the past few sessions and especially this wedding. So often I was getting great shots "on accident" and didn't know why the light was so magical in some and blah in others. I took ALL of their portraits in one area and made the best use of light in that one spot instead of focusing on other areas just for diversity's sake! Thank you Katelyn for making it all click!" -Brandi K.

CREATE consistent WORK

STOP GETTING "ACCIDENTAL" GOOD SHOTS

TIRED OF PLAYING IT SAFE?

GET IT RIGHT IN-CAMERA

success stories

join the thousands of

confidence & epic results

Real student examples of

"This class has made my life! I feel so much more confident searching for the right light now!"

-Charity Gilley

"The Lighting & Location Course has worked wonders on me and been a life saver!!"

-Victoria Binkley

"I've had it 2 weeks and it's a GAME CHANGER. My only regret is not buying it sooner!"

-Mary-Margaret W.

hear from someone just like you

don't just take my word for it

Yes yes yes!! If you’re a photographer who photographs PEOPLE of any kind, and you love natural light, this is for YOU! We specifically included some behind-the-scenes examples with individuals and a child to ensure that this is a game changer for you! 

IS THIS COURSE A GOOD FIT FOR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS?

Yes! However, it will not always be available at this price. 

Will This course be offered again?

No! All you need is your brain and internet access! :)

DO I NEED ANY ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE OR PROGRAM TO FIND THIS COURSE USEFUL?

You'll get access immediately! And have access FOREVER, so you can pull up these videos and lessons whenever you need a boost or a refresher course. Watch at your own pace with one lesson a week … or binge-watch the entire course over the weekend! I know you have family needs and other things to tend to, so I want to make sure you have access to these tools forever. Once you enroll, you'll get access the same day! Woo hoo! 

How and when do I get access?

ABSOLUTELY!!! Yes, it’s so much smarter to do all of this at the very beginning and set your business up for success well, instead of having to go back and change things a year or two in! Learn how to get your images how you desire straight out of camera!! 

IS THIS A GOOD FIT FOR A BEGINNER?I'M JUST STARTING OUT!

You will not need to download the video files in order to access them. You will simply be able to log in and view your videos online. However, you will need an adequate internet connection to allow the videos to load so you can watch them! 

WILL I NEED TO DOWNLOAD lessons TO MY HARDDRIVE?

I have a super tight return policy -- but it’s only because I want to make sure I’m attracting dedicated, serious photographers. I have worked so hard to make this program serve you right where you are, but I certainly understand the fear in buying something you can’t fully experience before purchase--that would give me pause, too! As such, by purchasing, you’re agreeing to my 30-day guarantee: if you complete the entire course and do all the work within 30 days from date of enrollment and aren’t satisfied, just show me your work, let me know why it wasn’t a great fit for you and I’m happy to buy the course back from you. 

IS THIS PRODUCT REFUNDABLE?

Our dedicated KJ Support Team would love to chat with you, and make sure this is the right fit! Email us at katelyn@katelynjames.com with any questions and we'll get back to you asap!

I HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS, HOW CAN I REACH OUT?

Our dedicated KJ Support Team would love to chat with you, and make sure this is the right fit! Email us at katelyn@katelynjames.com with any questions and we'll get back to you asap!

I have other questions, how can I reach out?

"Hey katelyn, look at what ya'll have helped me do!"

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