For Photographers

Creating Tomorrow’s Heirlooms, Today.

I’m Amy! A former high school science teacher, turned full-time photographer who loves taking Heirloom Portraits of children. As a life-long learner, it is my goal to help others learn the art of heirloom portrait photography in an easy to follow format at a price that will pay for itself after one session.

Learn How!

Whether you're a budding heirloom photographer or a seasoned professional, my easy to follow tutorials will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to elevate your craft. Discover the secrets to creating heirloom portraits that resonate with emotion and tradition. Invest in your passion and create unforgettable memories with these heirloom portrait photography courses.

Heirloom Portrait Photographers

Online Courses for

Mini Course Offerings

  • Getting Started

    A mini-course perfect for those who want to get started as an heirloom portrait photographer.

  • Studio Lighting for Heirloom Portraits

    Go from natural to studio lighting heirloom portraits with ease! Learn all the tips & tricks that I use in studio and on location.

  • Hosting Heirloom Portrait Pop-Ups

    How to plan, market, and execute successful Heirloom Pop-Up events to grow your business and reach new clients.

  • Heirloom Vignette Template

    Use my Photoshop (.psd) template file and instructional video.

Heirloom Portrait Bootcamp

Online

LIMITED TIME OFFER AT $499

Regularly $599

*This is not available to customers who
live within 200 miles of Raleigh, N.C.

Everything you need to know about shooting & selling heirloom portraits. From camera to client, I walk you through set-up, lighting, editing, and products. You will also have access to bonus material such as my pricing guide, gear list, & become a “fly on the wall” for one of my heirloom portrait sessions… all from home!

What is included in the Bootcamp?

✔ The gear & set-up I use for every session

✔ How to use studio LED lighting for consistent, picture perfect results

✔ My culling & editing workflow in Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop

✔ Making vignettes in Photoshop

✔ Creating 3 & 5 image composites in Photoshop

✔ My session workflow

✔ The prints & products I offer (including my pricing guide)

✔ How I market my heirloom portrait sessions

✔ Personalized check-ins via email

✔ AND MORE. I am always updating videos to meet your needs!

  • BONUS: Watch my edit video

  • BONUS: Watch a full heirloom session with siblings

  • BONUS: Hosting heirloom pop-up events

  • BONUS: Vignette template for easy cut & paste!

Heirloom Bootcamp Success Story

Heather Strahan is a portrait photographer who invested in the Heirloom Bootcamp. She said, “I’m really looking forward to adding this genre to my offerings.” After watching the bootcamp, she hosted a model call and this is her first ever heirloom portrait.

Check out Heather’s work at https://heatherstrahan.com if you are in the northern Mississippi and Greater Memphis Area.

Join the Bootcamp!

Join the Bootcamp!

Heirloom Portrait Bootcamp
$499.00
One time

The all-inclusive course with over 3 hours of content that covers lighting, posing, editing, & selling heirloom portraits. This is everything you need to know to get started or to perfect your heirloom portraits. Includes free bonuses such as my pricing template & how to host pop-up events! Not available for purchase within the state of North Carolina.


✓ Gear, Studio Lighting, and Wardrobe Suggestions
✓ Studio Lighting, Posing Prompts, & be a "Fly on the Wall"
✓ How I edit in ACR & Photoshop, including composites
✓ Products, Selling, & Pop-Ups (FREE as a BONUS)
✓ BONUS: Pricing Guide/Session Guide Canva Template

  • No! Although I teach my method using an LED continuous light, the same process can be used with natural or strobe lighting.

  • 100%! I walk you through each step from set up, to shooting, camera settings, prompts, and editing.

  • Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw operate very similarly. All of the edits I do in ACR can be done in LR.

  • Not a problem! I show you how you can set up on location to host your heirloom sessions.

Questions before you dive in?

Heirloom portraits are a great addition to any photography business to

  • fill the gaps on slower months

  • reach high-end clients with a once-in-a-lifetime service

  • partner with local businesses to host pop-ups

  • have quick sessions any time of day


What People Are Saying

“I was so intimidated by studio lighting until you broke it down into simple terms. The bootcamp is so amazing - so simple, easy to follow, helpful, everything you need to take consistent heirloom portraits.”

“You are a miracle worker. I’m obsessed. They look so much better because of you! I feel so much more confident.”

Available Courses

Hosting Heirloom Pop Ups
$59.00
One time

For experienced heirloom photographers who want to expand their business.


✓ Guided video with Slideshow Content
✓ FREE Hostess Guide
Lighting Heirloom Portraits
$99.00
One time

Learn how to use studio light to take consistent heirloom portraits anywhere, anytime, without having to worry about the natural light available.


✓ Slideshow with Voiceover
✓ Bonus Studio Set-up Video
Heirloom Portrait Bootcamp
$499.00
One time

The all-inclusive course with over 3 hours of content that covers lighting, posing, editing, & selling heirloom portraits. This is everything you need to know to get started or to perfect your heirloom portraits. Includes free bonuses such as my pricing template & how to host pop-up events! Not available for purchase within the state of North Carolina.


✓ Gear, Studio Lighting, and Wardrobe Suggestions
✓ Studio Lighting, Posing Prompts, & be a "Fly on the Wall"
✓ How I edit in ACR & Photoshop, including composites
✓ Products, Selling, & Pop-Ups (FREE as a BONUS)
✓ BONUS: Pricing Guide/Session Guide Canva Template