what is the

60 day family bootcamp?

If there’s one thing I absolutely love about being a photography educator, it’s witnessing those light bulb moments during workshops. But traditional workshops have a major downside: they’re crammed into just one or two days.

Think about it: would you have mastered cursive in a single day as a child? Or tackled the Pythagorean Theorem in high school on Monday only to be tested by Wednesday? Learning doesn’t work that way, and photography is no exception.

If there’s one thing I absolutely love about being a photography educator, it’s witnessing those light bulb moments during workshops. But traditional workshops have a major downside: they’re crammed into just one or two days.

Think about it: would you have mastered cursive in a single day as a child? Or tackled the Pythagorean Theorem in high school on Monday only to be tested by Wednesday? Learning doesn’t work that way, and photography is no exception.

whether you struggle with posing, lighting or editing...

it's for everyone.

past students have included total beginners to seasoned photographers with over a decade of experience.

come take a two-month deep dive into the fundamentals of family photography. It's a focused, modern program that equips you with the skills you need to succeed.

From graded assignments to weekly video office hours, from step-by-step instructional videos to personalized feedback, I saw growth in ways I’d never witnessed in 15 years of teaching in-person workshops.

From graded assignments to weekly video office hours, from step-by-step instructional videos to personalized feedback, I saw growth in ways I’d never witnessed in 15 years of teaching in-person workshops.


Lighting and Location Scouting: The foundation of every great session.

Family Posing Flow: Simple, effective techniques that work for families of all sizes.

Interaction and Prompts: Tailored for kids and adults at every stage.
Editing: Bring it all together with techniques that wow your clients.
You’ll get:

Weekly videos and live demos (indoor and outdoor lighting)
Bi-weekly virtual office hours for Q&A

A digital workbook tailored to each week’s lessons

Pre-class assessments, homework, and a graded final project

A certificate of completion to show off your achievement




Lighting and Location Scouting:
The foundation of every great session.






Family Posing Flow:
Simple, effective techniques that work for families of all sizes.






Interaction and Prompts:
Tailored for kids & adults at every stage.






Editing:
Bring it all together with techniques that wow your clients.






Weekly videos and live demos (indoor and outdoor lighting)






Bi-weekly virtual office hours for Q&A.






A digital workbook tailored to each week’s lessons.






Pre-class assessments, homework, and a graded final project.






A certificate of completion to show off your achievement!



$799

Enrollment is limited to ensure every student gets the attention they deserve. For $799, you’ll receive two months of transformative education designed to elevate your work just in time for the busy season.

Enrollment is limited to ensure every student gets the attention they deserve. For $799, you’ll receive two months of transformative education designed to elevate your work just in time for the busy season.

Here's what to expect inside the bootcamp:

Mark your calendars: May 2025 is when the next Family Bootcamp begins!

 Whether you’re ready to blow your clients away with newfound skills or start your career equipped with tools I wish I had in 2008, this is your chance.

hear from bootcamp grads!

Neasa Waller

laura lewis

briana henry

rebecca brandau

“Rachel, I want to thank you for giving me the courage to try minis for the first time this year! The 60 Day Family Bootcamp was my best photography investment all year!” 

“Comparing these two sessions makes me happy in my heart! Thank you, Rachel! I know we aren't finished but I feel like I can see a HUGE difference already in just 3 weeks of your course!”

“Ughhh it's just so good. Rachel, thank you for letting me pay you to teach me lighting.
 
Seriously.”

“I wanted to share that my editing is much faster than it used to be and I have one VERY happy Momma (client)! 
Thank you, Rachel!!!”

neasa ann photography

hope believe photography

brandau photography

break free photography

“Finally I was able to get my model shoot done tonight at the place I scouted and with some sun. I've learned so much about light and posing from this class and I think most importantly my families are having more fun during the session. I've learned so much from this course - thank you, thank you!”

- Neasa Waaler

want to start before may?

beanbag posing & location scouting for the good light

The Go-At-Your-Own-Pace format gives you flexibility without compromising quality.

Create a free account to check out these two videos and see why my education is like nothing else in the industry. The newborn video was from a 2022 Collective feature, and the location scouting one is from the Family Bootcamp, and was also a teaser video inside the Collective membership!

You’ll work through weekly videos, complete with real-world demonstrations (both indoor and outdoor lighting), plus a workbook and quizzes to keep you on track. You’ll also have access to a private community of past students, where I’ll be available for support and feedback along the way.

$499

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Rachel Vanoven

Rachel specializes in finding the best light possible to photograph families, babies and every age in between along with teaching other photographers how they can simplify their business and love what they do.

Rachel specializes in finding the best light possible to photograph families, babies and every age in between along with teaching other photographers how they can simplify their business and love what they do.

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