Every time you pick up your beloved camera, you find yourself wondering if you’re actually good enough
to do this for real.
You scroll through Instagram drooling over the feeds from other photographers, bloggers and brands you love, dreaming of traveling the world, checking off a few bucket list items while you shoot photos like the ones they're posting—
When all of a sudden that sinking feeling returns and you're once again playing mental badminton, swatting at the negative thoughts of self doubt and comparison ... again.
You’re wallowing a bit, questioning your talent and asking, “Will my photos ever be THAT good?”
You're ready to be the confident photographer you were always meant to be, but there's just one tiiiinnnyyy problem …
You really want to be partners in crime with your camera, the kind of ride-or-die besties nobody questions—
But come low-light situations and a desperate need to remember what settings you need to use before you miss the shot —and that feeling of defeat clicks in faster than your shutter.
So, you flip her into “auto mode” and try to fight back the feeling that you’re always going to be stuck trying to fake it til ya make it.
Not again ...
IT'S LIKE THIS:
But, that's the thing, you're not faking it—
you’re out there DOING it … butttttt you don’t exactly
feel like you know what you’re doing either.
These days prepping for shoots feels a lot like searching Pinterest for "inspiration" while fighting back nagging self doubt and a weirdly crippling fear of the weather forecast.
Plus, that anxiety & second guessing?
It’s only causing more issues when you look through your lens.
And not for lack of trying (after all, you *think* you can keep learning “on the job”)
but so far no amount of shooting is really making things click.
You’re getting lost trying to figure out everything on your own—grabbing at bits and pieces of information without knowing if it’s actually getting you closer to where you wanna go.
You assume this is how all the “greats” started, right?
It's like you're lost in a forest trying to make sense of which
direction is which, only to realize you’re going in circles…
... really you just wish you knew what to do next.
It's not like you can totally avoid shooting in hard situations—nor do you want to!
But every time you have to white knuckle your way through a shoot that goes a little wonky, or looking through your photos feels more like finding a few frames that are passable than choosing the best of the best, you find yourself feeling less and less worthy of calling yourself a photographer.
You assume this is how all the “greats” started, right?
It's like you're lost in a forest trying to make sense of which direction is which, only to realize you’re going in circles…
... really you just wish you knew what to do next.
I've been right where you are—
and, I hear ya, it can feel super defeating.
ALRIGHT, HOLD IT RIGHT THERE ...
I've been right where you are—and, I hear ya, it can feel super defeating.
I’ve spent the last decade of my life traveling the world shooting campaigns for brands like Target, Free People, Tone it Up, Victoria’s Secret, and more.
Pinch me … sometimes I wonder how I got here ;)
hi, i'm nicole.
Along the way, I learned that life as a commercial brand and fashion photographer (or really any kind of photographer, for that matter) is pretty much as simple as a couple *key* factors:
How well you know your craft & how you show up confidently in your niche.
Props to you for cannonballing into the deep end …
Maybe you dropped $1k+ on a camera you didn’t know how to use,
or shot a friend’s wedding to test out your chops (whoa) …
Photography is hard — it's both art and science.
It's oddly technical and wildly nuanced: what one person thinks is inspired, the next will call lazy …it's a beautifully diverse medium and it's awesome.
but that feeling you're fighting right now ...
(You know the one—you’re wondering if you can ever squeeze out of the tension between your dreams and how uncomfortable you are right now wondering how you could EVER, possibly get there? Yeah, that one.)
It's got to go.
Maybe you dropped $1k+ on a camera you didn’t know how to use, or shot a friend’s wedding to test out your chops (whoa) …
Photography is hard — it's both art and science. It's oddly technical and wildly nuanced: what one person thinks is inspired, the next will call lazy …
it's a beautifully diverse medium
and it's awesome.
Because, if you're going to confidently attract your dream clients,
you're gonna need to actually build that confidence
and assemble the portfolio to back it up.
And sure, maybe confidence feels like it'll come from something like 20k Instagram followers
and a calendar booked SOLID with jobs and shoots …
But really it comes from mastering the fundamentals of photography and building a portfolio that showcases your unique perspective.
It comes from knowing who you want to serve, how you want to be seen as a photographer— and having the proof of your talent on display for your prospective clients.
Because, if you're going to confidently attract your dream clients, you're gonna need to actually build that confidence and assemble the portfolio to back it up.
And sure, maybe confidence feels like it'll come from something like
20k Instagram followers and
a calendar booked SOLID
with jobs and shoots …
It comes from knowing who you want to serve, how you want to be seen as a photographer—
and having the proof of your talent on display for your prospective clients.
In order to make it in one of the world’s most desirable industries, you’re going to need two things:
A mastery of the technical fundamentals—which really isn’t all that hard to achieve when you stop having to piece it together yourself.
here's what you might not know ...
Of that remaining 40%, another 25% fail within the second year. The ones who make it are the remaining 15% who endure through the third year.
A clearly-defined plan for what you want to shoot and who you want to serve, and a portfolio that connects with your kind of people.
But, can I let you in on just one more little secret?
In the first year, 60% of photographers
give up their business.
that's a staggering 85% turnover rate.
In the first year,
60% of photographers
give up their business.
Of that remaining 40%, another 25% fail within the second year.
The ones who make it are the remaining 15% who endure through the third year.
As long as you avoid the biggest pitfalls that defeat most would-be photographers, the path leading straight to your successful photography career is pretty much paved right in front of you.
say what?!
As long as you avoid the biggest pitfalls that defeat most
would-be photographers, the path leading straight to your successful photography career is pretty much paved right in front of you.
What if I spelled it out for you, start-to-finish, and helped you find your footing so you could start your journey toward the photography career you dream about?
In a world where it can feel like there are hundreds of photographers right outside your door and social media isn’t making the whole comparison trap any easier to avoid …
It’s disheartening to see people with real talent give up on their dreams because the path doesn’t seem clear or the road ahead
seems too crowded.
So what if a professional photographer who’s already walked the walk talked the talk?
What if I spelled it out for you, start-to-finish,
and helped you find your footing so you could start your journey
toward the photography career you dream about?
In a world where it can feel like there are hundreds of photographers right outside your door
and social media isn’t making the whole comparison trap any easier to avoid …
It’s disheartening to see people with real talent give up on their dreams
because the path doesn’t seem clear or the road ahead seems too crowded.
And sure, you can enroll in the University of Google to get your DIY degree in Photography …
Buttttttt, in this day and age, there’s an awful lot of information for you to sift through—it could take FOREVER to find your way.
Plus, DIY-ing and piecemealing things together from Google searches and YouTube isn’t exactly a perfect recipe for really honing your skills and learning this craft—how can you be sure you’re even asking the right questions?
This is the program that sets you up to create your own future with foundational preparation that can take you anywhere you want to go—and maybe a few places you never thought to dream about.
This is different—this is about teaching you to be a photographer.
Plus, DIY-ing and piecemealing things together from Google searches and YouTube isn’t exactly a perfect recipe for really honing your skills and learning this craft—how can you be sure
you’re even asking the right questions?
This is the program that sets you up to create your own future
with foundational preparation that can take you anywhere you want to go—and maybe a few places you never thought to dream about.
The complete, step-by-step roadmap from beginner to baller.
Your guide to discovering who you’re meant to be as a photographer,
mastering the technical skills to prepare you for a lasting professional career,
and building your portfolio to win the clients you dream about.
INTRODUCING
Traveling the world and shooting in remote locations you might not have ever gotten to see.
Whether you dream about —
Your guide to discovering who you’re meant to be as a photographer, mastering the technical skills to prepare you for a lasting professional career, and
building your portfolio to win
the clients you dream about.
Seeing inquiries come in from big-name brands, where you’re actually really glad you were sitting down when you opened your email.
Booking out months in advance so you can plan for your future in a way that feels secure & sustainable.
Creating a side business you love, even while you work full-time.
Turning a hobby into a career—so you can leave your current job and become a full-time photographer.
Maybe even creating a 6-figure photography business.
Finding a photography style you’re proud of and feel confident pursuing—and sticking to it!
I created The Photographer’s Path to give you everything I wish I had when I was starting my career—the fundamentals that prepared me for anything, and the ability to build a portfolio proving I had the talent to work with the kind of clients I dreamed about.
More importantly, you’ll have a comprehensive program where I’ll hold nothing back and personally guide you through each step of building your confidence in the technical side of things, producing your shoots with a well defined concept, and curating a portfolio that will help you build your dream photography career in a way that’s easy to follow (and in an order that makes sense).
Inside The Photographer’s Path, you’ll learn everything under the sun about photography’s technical fundamentals and the big picture blueprint for achieving your goals.
Inside The Photographer’s Path, you’ll learn
everything under the sun about photography’s technical fundamentals and the big picture blueprint for achieving your goals.
More importantly, you’ll have a comprehensive program where I’ll hold nothing back and personally guide you through each step of building your confidence in the technical side of things, producing your shoots with a well defined concept, and curating a portfolio that will help you build your dream photography career in a way that’s easy to follow (and in an order that makes sense).
Develop an incredibly strong photography foundation and a hyper-focused plan of action for the future of your photography career.
Move from questioning yourself, your skills, and whether or not you have a future in a highly-competitive industry to unwavering confidence in your skills, your artistic eye, and your ability to attract the right kind of clients
without worrying about what anyone else is doing.
Along the path, you will:
Move from questioning yourself, your skills, and whether or not you have a future in a highly-competitive industry to unwavering confidence in your skills, your artistic eye, and your ability to attract the right kind of clients without worrying about what anyone else is doing.
Puts you in TOTAL control of your creativity
No filler, no wasted time, no more bad habits! You’re pushing the reset button and building your photography foundation from the ground up to give you absolute control over creating your vision.
The calm feeling that comes from knowing you’re doing everything right while having a focused plan of attack will quickly dissolve the self-doubt that was holding you back.
Helps you discover your personal style
Becoming intimately aware of the visual styles that speak to you, and with the strong foundation you’ve built for yourself, you’ll find it easy to achieve a consistent aesthetic across your images. This is where your style is born.
Walks you down the path to success
Your photography career is so much more than just taking pretty pictures. You’ll have your dream clients in mind with each intentional action you take and “What do I do next?” will be wiped from your vocabulary.
Is the only program of it's kind that ...
The Photographer's Path
Lifts your confidence to new heights
"I went from buying a camera right before the course started to having paying clients in a matter of months, and I would not have been able to do that without this course."
My confidence in photography has exploded since taking this course. I literally knew nothing going into this... before this course I'd take photos with my cell phone and thought they were great. Now I'm taking photos that mean something, photos that are creating memories for other people.
I signed up to make a career change—I've been in the same field for ten years and sometimes you just need a change. I needed more flexibility. I needed something that I felt passionate about, and now because of this course I have been opened up to this whole new world in which I create my path, where I'm my own boss, and I have flexibility.
Now, I'm doing something that I love, something that literally sets my soul on fire and that is because of this course.
Photography was something I was passionate about and wanted to learn more about and I did it, and it has changed my life 100%.
- Cassie Wegeng
SUCCESS STORIES
It All Breaks Down ...
here's how
Starting from a blank slate, it’s officially time to break ground and begin laying down the foundation for your success—you’ll get familiar with the core concepts of photography, what actually happens inside your camera every time you take a photo, and why having manual control of all your camera settings is so critical for success.
Become BFF's With Your Camera
module 01
The rubber meets the road as you gain a clear understanding of your equipment and the key elements — think shutter speed, aperture, ISO, exposure and sensor size — that empower you with total creative control.
Gain a proper foundation of technical awareness and common terminology you’ll use for the rest of your photography career.
Wake up the sleeping giant living inside your camera to bring your images to life and ensure the richness of your colors reach their maximum potential to set you up for major success in making your vision a reality.
Master your camera's autofocus settings so you can enter any scenario knowing that you'll be able to nail PERFECT focus, every time, no matter what.
It’s time to get your hands dirty! This module is the heart and soul of your technical training. By the time you finish this module, you will possess ALL of the skills required to shoot in ANY scenario and ANY lighting conditions, knowing exactly what camera settings to use, and with absolute control over your equipment.
Best of all, you’ll stop questioning whether you’re even doing it right while secretly hoping for that lucky shot. You’ll learn to create your own luck with your freshly honed skills and your ability to take your creative ideas and capture them with consistency, exactly the way you imagined them!
Take Control Of Your Creativity
module 02
Gain complete creative control by learning the methodology behind your camera’s main settings and what results to expect.
Work backward by first defining the creative style you’re aiming for — then use your newfound knowledge to dial in your settings accordingly.
Unlock the secret weapon that guarantees you’ll capture perfect exposures every time—no matter where you are or what lighting conditions you’re in!
Learn the foolproof method to find the sweet spot in your camera settings that perfectly aligns with your creative vision and the simple trick for achieving accurate, as-you-saw-them colors in ANY environment.
Train your eyes to see the world through a new lens. Here, you’ll learn how to confidently see, shoot, and enhance the light you’ll encounter in all of the most common indoor or outdoor environments. From harsh sunlight to shade to fluorescent overhead bulbs, learn exactly how to make your subjects shine—even if you’ve never thought about lighting before!
Lighting People In Any Setting
module 03
We all know there’s such a thing as “good light”—learn how to create it to light your subjects in the most flattering way.
Feeling moody? Vibrant? Peer through the looking glass at the different characteristics of light and how they alter feel of your images.
Get familiar with the game changing tools to manipulate and enhance the lighting in ANY environment (regardless of the natural conditions).
Learn to “see” the light so you can shoot confidently ANY time of day—because you can assess, identify, and troubleshoot any and every lighting scenario to create the most flattering images possible.
No longer simply “show up” and shoot. Instead, level up your photography game by preparing WELL beforehand. Introducing: pre-production. Your style, the outcome you want, the vibe of the whole shoot — it all starts here. With clear, intentional preparation, you'll be set up to capture your big vision in REAL, tangible ways. No more guessing here!
Plan Your Photoshoot
module 04
Implement the exact process I’ve used for the past 10 years when producing all of the photoshoots for my clients to create a seamless, stress free environment when shooting so you can stay present, in the moment and focus on what you do best… taking pictures.
Uncover the secrets to creating an engaging story with your images, one with depth and dimension where the viewer can’t look away!
Never miss a shot again with these 4 key components to staying organized and prepared.
Unlock the mystery behind location scouting and why it is an essential part of your photoshoot success.
Never show up to a shoot unsure of how to pose your subjects again! Discover how to communicate from behind the lens to create a super comfortable environment that lends to a seamless connection between you and your subject. Unveil your subject’s beauty, uncover their shyness and evoke natural-looking poses without your final photos feeling staged.
Pose People Successfully
module 05
Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes most photographers make when it comes to posing (hint: it’s less about the pose and more about how your subject feels).
Master how to engage with your subjects to unlock the fullest potential for a successful shoot that doesn’t feel forced.
Use my proven approach to determine verbal cues and key phrases that will create effortless communication with subjects on your next shoot.
You’ve followed the path, and now you’ve got hundreds of shots from the beautiful photoshoot you produced AND executed flawlessly—now it’s time to edit those beautiful photographs you just took!
Workflow & Editing 101
module 06
Follow my EXACT editing workflow from start to finish—tap into what I do, and why, and the mentality I adopt when it comes to editing your images.
Join me on a deep dive into camera raw and Photoshop. Why? Because this essential tool is where you take your editing skills to the next level creating consistency and putting your own personal spin on your images. (You’ll notice I didn’t say Lightroom—I’ll explain that, too.)
Hone in on the exact aesthetic YOU want to create and understand how to achieve it using Photoshop—a tool that lends more advanced color correction than other tools (magic, if you will) and will set your work apart from other photographers.
Plus, my fool-proof system for organizing and managing your photos in a super-efficient way.
Now it’s time to unlock and discover your personal style—the voice inside that sets you apart. Get clear on what makes you unique, and what will make you stand out when there are a thousand other photographers out there who shoot exactly what you want to.
This module is not designed to teach you a SPECIFIC style, it’s designed to guide you to find YOUR style. Your special voice and vision is meant to be shared with the world—I don’t want to change that, I want to unlock it! Your dream clients are out there, and they are waiting for exactly what YOU have to offer.
The Path To A Successful Photography Career
module 07
Go on an introspective journey to discover who you are and what you want to say to the world, so that you can build a portfolio that attracts your dream clients.
Learn my tricks for curating a portfolio that shows off your laser-focused style and aesthetic, without looking like a one-trick pony.
Avoid this major mistake new photographers make when assembling their “portfolio”—spoiler alert: our portfolio, website, and social media are separate tools, with separate purposes.
"The Photographer's Path gave me the confidence to turn down a job that I wasn't passionate about
and pursue photography."
I've realized that I don't need to settle and that I am worthy of an extraordinary life through photography. My passion can be my career and I can be successful at it. I've discovered my passion and a clear vision for my dream life by being a part of The Photographer's Path. Since being a part of The Photographer's Path, I've created a business name, website, IG account and now book paying clients!
This community gave me a safe place, free of judgement, to share my deepest insecurities. I was able to connect with other women who shared in my dreams but also shared in my struggles.
I never felt alone. The support & encouragement I received was invaluable. Half the battle on this journey is feeling supported & I can honestly say this group of women gave me the courage to pursue my dream. I've been able to say 'no' to things that didn't serve my long term goals because I had the support of the community & for that I am forever grateful. I never felt like quitting because I knew I had an army of women who had my back.
- Shelby Marioras
SUCCESS STORIES
"The Photographer's Path exceeded all my expectations, completely transformed my photography and was life giving in so many ways."
- Paolina Hernandez
Working with Nicole was extraordinary, her professional standards are clearly above what is expected. Not only is she professional but she also genuinely cares about your success. She is warm, kind, and readily available. She makes you feel comfortable to ask any questions and goes the extra mile to help you understand.
My biggest fear when deciding to take this course was the financial investment because you're kinda taking a leap of faith without really knowing if you are going to get what you want out of it, but wow it was 150% worth the time and financial investment in myself.
This is definitely like a college-level course for photography but even better because because it’s so personalized. There is so much one-on-one communication with Dustin and Nicole whenever you need help. Nicole is also so encouraging and always cheering for you. It makes you feel like you can really do this, you feel so supported in this community. Simply stated, whatever Nicole and Dustin create next, I'll be signing up for.
SUCCESS STORIES
"I was really able to learn about my camera on a more intimate level and this is a camera that I've had for eight years. So that's really really saying a lot."
You can really tell this course was created by seasoned professionals because the content was so concise and easy to understand which I believe can only come from having real world experience practicing that craft. This course is able to get across really complex information but in a way that was much easier to understand.
- Michelle Flemming
There was not one material that came out where I thought to myself...
I already knew that. I learned something new every single time.
The amount of information kind of blew me away. I don't know what I was expecting. But the quality of my of information that I was able to learn was really really high and I'm really picky about that kind of stuff. I've taken a lot of courses online so I'm really picky about how courses are delivered and the quality of content that is included. I was truly impressed with this course and how it was set up, the way it was delivered and everything that I learned. It was definitely definitely worth the investment, and honestly has been life changing.
SUCCESS STORIES
Seven topical trainings to set you up for success as a world-class professional photographer
Become BFF's With Your Camera
Module 01
Take Control Of Your Creativity
Module 02
Lighting People In Any Setting
Module 03
Plan Your Photoshoot
Module 04
Pose People Successfully
Module 05
Workflow & Editing 101
Module 06
The Path To A Successful Photography Career
Module 7
Curriculum Value: $2,997 USD
Our tight knit, super supportive private online community is the perfect place to foster new friendships, exchange feedback, provide encouragement, and share your wins with the highly motivated photographers who are pursuing their dreams right alongside you.
Also inside the Facebook group...
Bonuses
plus these
to take your training to the next level
Membership Inside The Photographer's Path Private Online Community
In addition to the PRICELESS feedback you’ll get from your peers, I’ll personally host LIVE coaching sessions inside the group on a weekly basis for 8 weeks. We'll be going deep into the topics that you're interested in learning the most, and you'll have a chance to get your most pressing questions answered, along with tips from me to you.
8 Weeks Of Live Coaching Calls with Nicole
Membership Inside
The Photographer's Path
Private Online Community
If you’ve ever felt that knot in your stomach before a shoot that comes from fear of the unknown, TRUST me, you’re NOT alone! And that’s exactly why I’m taking YOU along with me, behind-the-scenes, on location in HAWAII(!!!), for 2 full days of photo shoots! Get ready to come on ‘virtual set’ with me where you'll watch and learn first-hand from my real life experiences. You’ll have a front row view into the good AND the bad—because being a professional photographer means thinking on your feet, being adaptable, and performing under pressure.
You’ll see my ENTIRE process from start to finish, from location scouting to lighting, interacting, posing, adapting to the changing environment, and everything in between in this documentary-style bonus.
All Access Video: Behind the Scenes in Hawaii
That's a total real-world value of over $4,500 ...
But because I'm super excited to welcome you to The Photographer's Path, I'm giving you the opportunity to enroll in The Photographer's Path today for only ...
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Photographer's Path Promise
plus, your investment is backed by the 14-day
In your first 14 days, you’ll have received access to the first two modules and have had the opportunity to master the technical fundamentals of photography (while developing a deeper understanding of photography as a whole) BEFORE making a final commitment.
If you have completed the first two modules and the related assignments and don't feel the course has given you new tools to pursue the rest of the course material, simply reach out, show us you’ve put in the work, and we’ll refund your investment.
For more details, read the Terms & Conditions here.
In your first 14 days, you’ll have received access to the first two modules and have had the opportunity to master the technical fundamentals of photography (while developing a deeper understanding of photography as a whole)
BEFORE making a final commitment.
If you have completed the first two modules and the related assignments and don't feel the course has given you new tools to pursue the rest of the course material, simply reach out, show us you’ve put in the work,
and we’ll refund your investment.
For more details, read the Terms & Conditions here.
"Just six months after starting The Photographer's Path I’ve not only replaced my salary, I’m making
FOUR TIMES what I made at my 9-to-5.
Before photography, my whole paycheck went to daycare, to take care of my kids and I didn't even get to see them. I didn't see my oldest one’s first steps, or crawling, or his first laugh. Now, I’m completely booked out, working just a few hours every weekend and the rest of the week I’m with my boys, every day at home being a mom.
The Photographer’s Path completely changed my life."
- Angelique Neilson
"Just six months after starting The Photographer's Path I’ve not only replaced my salary, I’m making FOUR TIMES what I made at my 9-to-5.
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Success Stories
Before The Photographer's Path I had just lost my job. I was stuck at home wanting to expand my photography but not knowing where to start. After completing this course everything has changed for me! My days are now full of photoshoot planning, shooting and location scouting.
"I would have been lost without this course and probably would have settled for a miserable desk job in an unhealthy working environment."
- Nicole Furey
I'm now pursuing the areas of photography that fill my heart with joy, instead of simply doing what’s other think I should do.
I now have the confidence to walk out that door knowing that I can take a photo in ANY lighting condition; something I couldn’t have said a few months ago. It is truly life changing having that reassurance. I’m also more comfortable taking photos anywhere and everywhere, because I can achieve the photos I want faster and have the confidence to not care what others think. It makes me so happy I could cry typing this right now. You can’t get this knowledge anywhere else. The Photographer's Path was everything I needed, and has been the best decision I could have made for my career.
SUCCESS STORIES
"I was hesitant to join at first, but in the end I decided to take a leap of faith and it was the best decision that I could have made. This program has absolutely been everything and more than I could have asked for."
Best of all you get to be part of such an amazing community, the women that I have met through this program are incredibly talented, knowledgeable, kind, and supportiv, I could go on and on about them and never truly have the right words to say. If you get the chance to join The Photographer’s Path you will not regret it, Nicole and Dustin are the absolute best mentors and they are truly passionate about teaching you what they know and helping you on your journey to be the absolute best photographer.
- Ana Ortega Garcia
You learn so much in such a short amount of time but it’s not convoluted or rushed, every lesson gets broken down into different modules so that it’s easy to follow and easy to grasp the information.
SUCCESS STORIES
"Um, the lighting module? I feel like I’ll never be the same!! I’ve shot in natural light my whole professional career and that module blew my mind. I feel like that alone was worth the investment. "
Although my work may look “advanced” I was still in the dark in a lot of areas I didn’t even realize before taking this course! The amount of security I feel now when I’m adjusting my settings on the spot is such a huge difference. To have this HUGE wealth of knowledge all in one place from the lady I love learning from has given me an understanding I know I wouldn’t have been able to get elsewhere.
-Renee Schaefer
If you're hesitant to invest in this course because you’re self taught like me, let me just say this course gives you the security of what taking a photography class at a college would bring you, but with all the flexibility and fun of learning from a best friend.
The girls in this community are SO supportive and everyone is so willing to help and answer questions, it’s amazing. And the Facebook Lives! I know myself and so many others who want to take the course again just so we can get back in on those lives!! It was so amazing to have Nicole answer our specific questions and it really felt like a really in depth online course, catered to our specific class. I feel like I now have a firmer grasp on the technical aspects of my camera and of photography itself, and I feel more excited and confident that I can capture my exact vision at a shoot.
SUCCESS STORIES
"This course has been the best thing I have ever done for myself, period. Words can't describe what I have gotten from this course. "
This community has helped me so much and still do. When no one else believed in me they did. When I doubted myself they were there, always. Supporting me, answering my “stupid questions, just being there for me in general. This community is something very special. I'm so much more confident now because of Nicole, Dustin and the entire community.
-Nanna Brix
I'm mind blown by the community this course has created, like where did all these amazing women come from, heaven or something?! I have never experienced such a strong support and love anywhere else.
The Photographer's Path has helped gain the confidence I needed to start my journey as a photographer. I wasn’t ready until this course came into my life. This course blessed me with the best teachers and the best community you could dream of. I’ve learned everything that I know about photography through this amazing course!
SUCCESS STORIES
"I really felt seen and heard, I've never felt so much support in my life, it's just been so incredible."
Before I started The Photographer's Path, I didn’t feel like I was worthy enough to be a photographer. I was a little intimidated to come online and start posting my work and connecting with other photographers. But now after The Photographer's Path I know I’m bringing something to the table that no one else is. I know that i’m not just some other photographer coming out of the woodwork, I am someone with a purpose. I’m someone who has all the tools in my tool belt to be successful and it's just so gratifying to feel like you actually belong doing something that you truly love to do.
- Jessica Huntsman
Nicole really cares about you and what you’re doing, she’s not just doing this for money. She genuinely cares about you, the entire community, the course and your journey.
Nicole even continued to add material that she didn't need to! Other people would make you pay for that and hold things back because it's like the “secret sauce” but not Nicole she just lays it ALL out for you. She has just been so amazing with being so transparent and supportive and just wanting to see you be the best you that you can be, and I just love that so much. I don’t know why more people aren’t as transparent and genuine as Nicole and Dustin are.
SUCCESS STORIES
"Life is just too darn short to not say "yes" to your dreams! You can't help but feel like you can do anything after this course."
The Photographer's Path was actually not the first photography course I tried! But it's the first photography course I finished. I have to be honest, when I signed up for this course, the community and the FB lives were the last things I was excited about. I am an introvert, and I tend to be a little shy at first. So the thought of putting myself out there with strangers sounded scary and best avoided. I feel much safer flying under the radar. But man... those were the very things I had no idea how much I needed. This community absolutely RADIATES positivity, and the FB lives lift you UP. Not to mention, this same positivity is injected into every ounce of the course itself.
- Kelsey McCormick
I didn't know how much I just needed someone there to remind me that whatever pace I was going at was okay, and to keep trying. And these reminders always came along right when they were needed.
Not only did the community make me feel less alone, but it was also uplifting to see how quickly this community would show up for one another. For me, this was the difference between giving up and pushing forward. To know that I was never alone, and to have reminders that no matter my progress, I was not "behind," motivated me to keep going! I also look forward to the fact that I now have this empowering community forever!
SUCCESS STORIES
Here’s what your fellow photographers asked before starting their journeys
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m new to photography and I only have an entry level camera. Will this course still work for me?
Yes! No pro level gear required here! Any entry level DSLR or Mirrorless Camera will still allow you to get the most out of your training. The Photographer’s Path is ALL about empowering you with the skills and knowledge needed to achieve complete control of the equipment you already have. You’ll come to discover that it’s the photographer that makes the camera, not the other way around!
I have experience and I’m pretty comfortable with my camera. Will I really get anything out of this course?
Absolutely! Unless you already feel 100% confident with your ability to consistently capture your vision (every single time), and you’re already working with your ideal clients, then this course is for you! You’ll be pushing that reset button and rebuilding your photography foundation from the ground up (to guarantee you’re not missing any of the super important steps along the way). But most of all, you’ll see the big picture with clarity and you’ll have an actionable, easy to follow, proven path ahead of you that guides you straight to your goals.
I’ve bought other photography courses before and have been disappointed. I’m worried that this is “just another photography course.” How is yours different?
The Photographer’s Path isn’t about teaching you the basics of shooting in manual mode or showing you how to give your photos a super specific look. It’s SO much more than that. It’s about putting you in complete control of your ideas so that you can develop your own personal style (that separates you from the crowd) and capture it with consistency every time. But what good is being able to shoot amazing photos if you don’t have a clear plan for reaching your goals? You’ll be following a step-by-step roadmap that leads straight to your success. You’ll have your dream clients in mind with each intentional action you take and “What do I do next?” will be wiped from your vocabulary forever.
I really want to pursue my passion for photography, but I’m afraid I’ll get overwhelmed and lose focus.
Overwhelm happens when you don’t know where to find the answers to your questions, and don’t have an actionable, easy to follow path to stick to. You’re not gonna be doing everything all at once. You’ll be following each super detailed, step-by-step lesson, and building your photography foundation one layer at a time (with total clarity on how to become your own success story). As long as you follow each step in order (and resist skipping ahead!), I promise to keep you on track.
Right now is a really busy time for me and I’m worried I won’t have time! Do I need to follow week by week or can I go at my own pace?
The Photographer’s Path is a 7 week program, meaning that the training modules are released over a 7 week period. With that said, everyone’s photography journey is different and I really encourage you to take your time and really absorb each concept at your own pace. You can also go back and re-watch each training video as many times as needed until everything just clicks (which will happen!). The weekly live coaching calls + Q&A sessions typically last about an hour, so if you have the time to show up live and ask questions, great! But if not, no worries! You can submit your questions ahead of time and the replay videos will always be available for you to watch at your own leisure.
How long will I have access to the content? Will the course expire?
This course is yours for life! Meaning, you’ll be able to come back and access all of the course’s lessons and resources any time you find yourself with a question. I’m always tweaking and improving the content too, so once you’re in, you’ll have everything that’s waiting for you now, AND anything that’s coming in the future!
And you want to make sure you absolutely NAIL IT right from the start by having an easy to follow, step-by-step roadmap laid out for you.
The Photographer's Path is PERFECT for you if...
still undecided ?
You’re just getting started with photography...
But it left you overwhelmed and more confused than when you started
and now you’re ready to take charge once and for all.
You’ve already tried the ‘figure it out on my own’ method...
And you’re ready to get clear on your long term goals and the actionable steps you can take to achieve them.
You’re aware that your successful photography career is more than just taking
pretty pictures...
A photography career is the only life you can imagine for yourself, and you’re ready to step up and put in the work to get there (even if it takes time).
Photography is your passion and...
Even if you’ve lost focus and felt overwhelmed in the past, you’re currently feeling a wave of motivation, knowing that by this time tomorrow you can be tapping into an easy to follow system that takes away all of the guesswork by building your photography foundation one step at a time.
You’re excited to try The Photographer’s Path framework...
You either do the work and experience the excitement that comes from making a transformational leap in your freshly honed skills...or you shoot me and my team an email and let us know that it wasn’t a good fit for you and we’ll be happy to refund your investment.
You feel confident grabbing access to the program knowing that you have 14 days to test it out and put it to work...
You’re excited to try
The Photographer’s Path framework...
You’re aware that your successful photography career is more than just taking pretty pictures...
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Your step-by-step guide to discovering who you’re meant to be as a photographer, mastering the technical skills to prepare you for a lasting professional career, and building your portfolio to win the clients you dream about.
Become BFF's With Your Camera
Module 01
Take Control Of Your Creativity
Module 02
Lighting People In Any Setting
Module 03
Plan Your Photoshoot
Module 04
Pose People Successfully
Module 05
Workflow & Editing 101
Module 06
The Path To A Successful Photography Career
Module 7
Curriculum Value: $2,997 USD
Your step-by-step guide to discovering who you’re meant to be as a photographer,
mastering the technical skills to prepare you for a lasting professional career,
and building your portfolio to win the clients you dream about.
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