In 2024, you have options for online photography education — a crazy difference from when I released the very first Newborn Posing Guide back in 2011. No one in the business has been teaching as long as I have, and I’m saying this not to act like I’m better than what’s out there — I’m saying that because I’ve learned that it’s not only about what you teach, but how you teach it.
Being a phenomenal photographer doesn’t always translate to being a good teacher. And being able to teach won’t translate into education if the curriculum and videos and communication isn’t there.
Without sounding like a total cheesy idiot — the Collective really is so much more than online photography education…it’s a community. It’s why not only will you learn from me through videos, but we have guest instructors, group chats, live demos, lesson workbooks, downloadable freebies and an active Facebook group to connect daily.
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I'm Rachel your regular monthly teacher! In 2021, we moved from the bustling city ot Indianapolis to the picturesque (and tiny) town of Brookville...about 40 minutes West of Cincy! I'm always cold, nearly always barefoot, I love glitter and new tattoos, I'm passionate about newborn safety, oversized sweaters and helping others.
In 2007, I was a stay at home mom who had a knack for using my Konica Minolta camera to take photos of my young children. That hobby slowly bloomed into a small photography business and I took up my first ever client via Craigslist in the spring of 2008. Sixteen years later, my passion to help other photographers turn hobbies into businesses and businesses into successful careers has been the driving force in creating this industry’s top source of online education.
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Each month you'll be seeing me teaching over my newest methods. My videos- while primarily focused on newborns and families, will cover a wide range of topics like posing, studio light, natural light, location, editing, styling and so much more.
(I took this headshot myself!)
as soon as you sign up, you can watch all of the past collective videos, downloadable freebies and have access to the active facebook group!
as soon as you sign up, you can watch all of the past collective videos, downloadable freebies and have access to the active facebook group!
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do you need a more structured gameplan when it comes to photography education?
In 2023, I launched a college-course style of education that is curated for the photographer who wants to immerse themselves in an intensive, two month program that has proven over and over to produce results in both newbies and photographers who have been in this business for decades!
Both the Newborn and Family 60-day bootcamps come with weekly lesson plan, videos, workbooks + homework with a goal oriented deadline!
push yourself!
What makes the Collective
Different
Simply put...EVERYTHING makes this program different, but our favorite part is the adaptive way we serve up fresh content each month. Most online courses will start you at the beginning of the program filmed years ago, leaving you with an ever-evolving gap between you and your peers in this industry.
Having relevant content is a huge problem in the online education world, which is why so many photographers will take course after course and still feel like they are two steps behind.
Unlike most online courses, the Collective is filmed a couple of months before the release dates with the most current methods trending in the industry instead of starting at you at square one. Inside the Collective you will still have backlog access to all of my recent teachings so you can brush up on past methods while also getting the most current released education for each new month freshly filmed.
The Collective strives to get you the results and skills that are happening in the NOW! Not only from one teacher's perspective but from dozens of leading and innovative photographers around the world! Consider this your time machine to a blooming career!
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Once a month, we’ll drop a new video that will cover a number of topics, past videos have included: newborn, family, mini-sessions, lighting (studio and natural), maternity, beach sessions, setting up your business, editing, sitter sessions and so much more!
The video will either be from our guest teacher of the month or Rachel --and will stay up to all Collective members for as long as you keep your membership. During the first 30 days after a guest is released, you'll be able to ask the guest questions in our exclusive Facebook group!
The other video of the month will be some kind of LIVE education - either a demo, lecture, walkthrough, live shooting, Q&A or editing!
Inside your membership you'll see all of Rachel's Collective teachings since 2018 and any new 2023 guest educator and beyond!
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Whether your unsure if the Collective membership is a good fit for you or your just looking to score some good free knowledge, we've got you covered! Enjoy this Collective membership sampler, check out any of these free resources and start learning today! When you're ready to keep growing Sign-up and join the best community around!
"the collective saved my business! i was on the brink of calling it quits."
I was so tired of struggling with posing, lighting, confidence in myself, my work...every session was so stressful. I had been following Rachel's work for years and purchased a few of her other videos so I jumped on the opportunity to have constant learning! I was instantly in tears when things just started clicking...lighting was the biggest struggle for me. After watching the lighting video it just clicked and I haven't struggled since! Posing was another stress. Then she started doing the deconstruction series and everything just made sense! And lastly her unsoothing method...game changer...I would panic if the baby wouldn't settle, now I get excited lol! I love what I do again. I'm confident in myself now. I don't get stressed.
- Ashley Kinney | Collective Member
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