Photography Classes

My in person photography classes are done in January and February/ I have many classroom based classes on-line/ on demand - available here
Private mentor sessions and photography lessons can be scheduled year round.

Interested in multiple classes, contact me for possible discounts or if you have any questions. Unless indicated classes are in person and held in Ponder Texas.

Black Background Mini Workshop:
Spend the first part of the workshop finding the correct light. Learn up to three different methods, one to produce a soft light, one to produce more of a contrast using all natural light and if time allows, using studio lighting. Discover how to pose horses and get great expressions. Since a good part of getting a black background, the second part of the class will be post-production learning how to use Lightroom and Photoshop to get the effect you want, all while developing your own style.
Participants NEED to have a good working knowledge of their camera and basic Lightroom & Photoshop skills. If you are not sure I can send you a questionnaire to help determine this.
Limited to 6 students. Also available through Equine Photographer’s Network - On-Line/ On-demand HERE
NEXT CLASS: TBD

Basic Posing & Posing with Horses Class :  
Spend an afternoon at a beautiful location in Pilot Point Texas learning how to pose and direct your models for the most flattering poses. Learn a variety of prompts and how to make your subject at ease. After some basic knowledge we will add some horses to pose with our models. Discover your posing style by seeing the diversity of poses from lifestyle to fashion.
Clothing options will be discussed. What works and what doesn't.
We will introduce the horses and show poses that sell, when to make sure the horse looks good too. Horse owners are just as picky about their horses looking good as they are about themselves looking good. What angles, what equipment and safety will all be discussed. Models, horses, fashion and location provided. Model releases provided by request. A good working knowledge of your camera is recommended. No camera instruction with be provided, but suggested camera settings will announced, but highly recommend adjusting to reflect your photography style.
Great learning or portfolio building experience.
If we cannot social distance, I do ask mask to be worn.
Next Class; Feb 27, 2021 3:00-6:00pm Pilot Point Texas $299 Register Here

Lightroom Basics & Workflow :  Improve your workflow by learning to cull your images quickly, make simple exposure and color correction.  Importing and exporting your images.
Limited to 5 students
NEXT CLASS: TBD -$39

Starting Your Photography Business 
We will cover what items that I wish I knew and the mistakes I learned from when I first started out.  
Part I - Getting started- building a portfolio, networking, standing out, social media, pricing. What equipment to invest in and what not to waste money on.
Part II - Websites, marketing, customer service, sales and specialization.
Sign up for the class following this one to learn how to work with your client during a photo session.
Sign up early, limited to 8 students. Also available on-line/ on-demand : Part I & Part II
NEXT CLASS: TBD$99

NEW: Basic Posing - Working & Directing with your subject.
Learn how to direct your model to make them feel comfortable in front of the camera. How to direct them in an easy to understand method to make a relaxed and fun session. Demonstration and some behind the camera opportunities. Models provided. Need some promo shots, we will also photograph each other.
NEXT CLASS: TBD - $39

NEW: Equine Head Shots
Equine head shots are always a favorite and best sellers from equine photo sessions. Learn how to instruct your client to have the horse looking its best. What backgrounds look best with different coat colors. Demo of the best angles and how to get the wow factor expressions. Sign up for the Photoshop class following this class and learn how to remove the lead rope and fix blemishes.
Limited to 6 students
NEXT CLASS: TBD -$49

NEW: Lightroom & Photoshop for Equine/Equestrian Photographers
Lightroom and Photoshop class designed for common fixes for equine based photography. Remove lead ropes, distracting elements, people. Enhance coats without altering the structure of the horse. Basic Photoshop knowledge is highly recommended.
Limited to 6 students Also available on-line/on-demand here.
NEXT CLASS:TBD -$39

Basic Photoshop Class: Learn how to enhance your photos with Photoshop.  We will cover the toolbar and other options. You will learn some of the more popular tools and how to use them. You will also learn about image size and basic file types. Raw file editing (Adobe Raw), layers, blending modes and masking will be covered. This will be hands on so you will need to have your computer with Photoshop loaded. If you do not have Photoshop, you can download a free 7 day trial before the class. Elements can be used, but not all tools may be available.
Limited to 5 students   
NEXT CLASS: TBD $49

Sale Horse Photography Class: Learn the basic photography techniques for sale horse photography. We start out with some basic conformation so you understand why certain angles work. Learn the angles, light and backgrounds to help make your sale photos stand out! Class will be limited to 10. Also available on-line/ on-demand here
Next Class: Spring 2020 $59

Horses & Humans On-line Class: Hosted by Equine Photographers Network, presented by Terri Cage Photography. To register, go to the EPN Link here. 3 week class,
NEXT CLASS: March 9, 2020 http://www.equinephotographers.org/courses/hhtc.php

Basic DSLR Class : Learn basic camera operations and functions. Learn what camera options you should use in certain lighting situations. You will learn the different camera settings your camera has and what all those buttons and symbols mean. Part II we will review basic camera operations and functions. Learn more about getting the correct color and exposure. If time allows- some time behind the camera. There are 2 versions of this class. One covers a little more advanced operations. Also available on-line/ on-demand Part I & Part II
NEXT CLASSES: Full Class Date TBD - $49/ Short Version 2-18-2020 6-7:30pm $35

 Next 3 Day Workshop April 22-25 2021

Not sure what class works for you fill out this questionnaire

Classes are limited.  Those who sign-up will receive a questionnaire, please fill out so we can get an idea of what level you are.
Your payment is a full payment/ retainer to hold your spot. 
If you miss a class you may use your retainer to upgrade to a private session.
If not enough people sign up, the class will be canceled or rescheduled.