Brooke has been teaching classes about photography, Photoshop, business, and creativity since 2010. Her accessible, laid-back style of teaching combined with her infectious passion for the craft will educate and inspire.
Teaching opportunities include:
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Full Day Workshop
$3,000
A full-day workshop includes how to conceptualize high-impact images, how to execute a fine art, conceptual photo shoot, key compositing in Photoshop, and branding/marketing/business advice. -
2-Day Workshop
$4,500
A two-day workshop includes everything that a one-day workshop covers, but goes into more depth with shooting and editing, including creating multiple images from start to finish. Brooke will also work with students 1-1 to give portfolio advice for groups up to 10. -
Online Presentation
$500+
Brooke is an energetic, insightful, and engaging speaker, even online! Using a professional setup to stream to live audiences, Brooke is available for up to a 3-hour session virtually to provide a behind-the-scenes look into her process, whether that’s focused on ideation, shooting, editing, business, or all of the above. -
1-1 Workshop
$2,000+
Brooke is happy to host you for a 1-1 workshop that lasts 6-hours and will cover anything you want to focus on! Brooke can design the curriculum to match exactly what you’re looking to learn, whether that be ideation, shooting, editing, or business…or all of the above! Rates vary depending on location. -
1-1 Mentorship
$500
Mentorship is available on a very limited basis. Your sessions will consist of two 45-minute Zoom calls where you can ask anything you like! Brooke requires two calls to establish a relationship, assess your needs, and assign homework so she can follow up for best results. Both calls will take place within a month of booking.
1-1 Mentorship is not currently open for enrollment.
TOPICS INCLUDE
Compositing
Learn how Brooke composites surreal, whimsical images with straightforward techniques that will help build your editing skills no matter how you apply them.
Cut people and objects out
Color theory and color blending
Extensive lighting adjustments
Create believability via shading, color/light matching, perspective, and more
Shooting
Watch then shoot alongside Brooke as she breaks down how conceptual images are shot, from what you need to capture in camera to best practices for shooting for a pre-conceived final piece.
Camera settings, angles, lens choice
Lighting from natural to flash
Posing to create natural characters
How to shoot for the composite
Conceptualization
Brooke is known for her extensive conceptualization of her work before shooting, often knowing exactly how the image will look before she’s even taken a picture.
Use symbolism to create deeper work
Learn vital story techniques
Hone your personal message
Translate ideas into reality that resonates with an audience
Business
Making a business out of fine art is difficult in the best of times, but Brooke has broken down the important steps to get started and keep it sustainable.
Write your artist statement and origin story
Diversify your income
Pricing, contracts, and administrative tools
Marketing, branding, social media
Get into galleries, museums, juried shows, and more