Hey there, mama!

As a professional photogRapher and a mom to three littles myself…

Motherhood is hard… Am I right?

The daily grind of motherhood is relentless. One day is amazing and the next day is awful. And then its amazing again and awful again. And between all those amazing and awful moments its ordinary, mundane and routine. And it’s all the time, NEVER-ending.

“The struggle is REAL” isn’t just a clever phrase.

Being a good mom while we are tired, sad, depressed, anxious, busy, worried, emotional, and overwhelmed is one of the hardest things we’ve ever had to do. Pouring into littles from an empty cup is HARD. Some days, it even feels impossible. And, if i’m being honest, sometimes we might even wonder if we are even capable of being a good mom…

But here’s the thing, mama!

You are…

You were MADE to be their mama. Only You. And some days are going to be hard… like REALLY hard. But you, mama, were made to do hard things, and you are the TOUGHEST person I know.

I want to help you RECLAIM JOY in motherhood by sharing with you how I found beauty in the mundane moments…

through photography

But not just any photography… BEAUTIFUL photography that YOU are capable of taking. Pictures that are frame-worthy. Pictures that you are eager to make your profile picture. The kind of pictures that even make your friends ask if you will take their pictures for them.

But even more than teaching you to take beautiful pictures,

I want to take you on a journey…

A journey that reminds you how to sit back and marvel at your life as it is RIGHT NOW! A journey that will change your perspective and help you see the mundane as marvelous and the messy as beautiful…

because I believe this with my whole heart…

But there’s one problem….

Just like mommin’… photography isn’t easy!

Does this sound like you?

If you feel that way, good news!

you’re normal.

I felt that way at the beginning, too.

That’s why I created this course.

This course is no longer ONLY available in person…

for the first time ever,

I will be offering an online course JUST for mom-tographers…

because who has time to meet in person?

finding a day that works
hiring a babysitter
and trying to learn everything in 2 hrs. and hoping it sticks

no thanks!

Now, you will be able to easily digest all this amazing information

| at your own pace|

| in your own time |

|any. time. you. want.|

(nap time anyone!?!)

In this course, I’M GOING TO TEACH YOU #ALLTHETHINGS

Module 1

**CAMERAS AND LENSES!**
+ what to look for when you’re shopping for a camera!
+ what lens you NEED to have in your camera bag!
+ what type of camera is best for your lifestyle!

Module 2

**LIGHTING!**
+Where the best light is indoors.
+Where to shoot when your outside.
+What time of day is BEST when taking pictures of your kids.
+How to find the right light ANYWHERE you go.
+What kind of light to avoid
+What kind of light to look for
+Behind the scenes footage of me scouting locations for just the right spot.

Module 3

**HOW TO USE YOUR CAMERA LIKE THE PROS!**
+Blurry Backgrounds.
+Sharp and Crisp Photos.
+Pictures that are not too dark and not to bright.
+What is ISO, SHUTTERSPEED, and Aperture and why do they matter?
+What do all these buttons on my camera mean?
+Which ones should I use?
**After this module you can take a big sigh of relief because photography will no longer feel overwhelming!**

Module 4

**TROUBLESHOOTING!**
+what to do if your pictures are too bright
+what to do if they’re too dark
+what to do if you want more blurry background
+what to do if the subject is blurry

Module 5

**PHOTOGRAPHY & MOTHERHOOD!**
+How to find beauty in every day moments
+How to get REAL smiles out of your kids
+How to photograph movement (Soccer games, Swimming Lessons, Running toddlers…)
+How to Photograph Family Vacations

Module 6

**PHOTO STORAGE AND ORGANIZATION!**
+Afraid to delete the photos off of your phone?
+Not sure how to free up space on your computer without losing all of the pictures?
+How should I organize my pictures… I have so many!?!
In this module I teach you everything you need to know about organizing your photos and storing them so that they never get lost!

Module 7

**STAY HOBBY OR GO PRO?**
In this module we:
+celebrate the fact that you can now take AMAZING pictures of your kids
+And I give you some things to consider if you’re thinking about making this a profession!

Bonus Videos

+ Phone photography and the best apps to edit them ***($50 value)***
+Behind the scenes videos of me finding light
+Editing 101 ***($100 value)-*** what programs should you buy and why do you need it!
+Facebook Group JUST for course takers ***(always priceless)*** so you can connect with fellow students, continue growth, and get answers to any questions that arise.

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before

after

“ I AM CRYING. I cannot believe I took these pictures of my child. No more constant questioning and wondering what I am doing wrong(in photography or motherhood)… Ariel’s course is 1000% worth the investment and I am SO GRATEFUL for inspiring words and her ability to make the complex simple!”
-Jenni P.

“Ariel’s course is worth EVERY. SINGLE. PENNY. and MORE! Thank you so much Ariel for putting out such an amazing course!”
-Jordan C.

before

after

”When I purchased my camera I found it overwhelming on what I could control when shooting in manual mode. i know a lot of different resources are available, but ariel’s course broke it down into simple steps. not only were the methods used in this course helpful, but the videos that ariel made are always available for me to refer back to when i need. with ariel’s help i’m a confident photographer in the process of growing my own business. i find so much joy knowing i know what to do when snapping pictures!”
-Jennifer P.

“I just want to say that when I first started, I constantly struggled with understanding my camera settings and how exposure works. Ariel covered this so well! I refer back to my notes often and I love how you explained light. I came into this course with a list of questions and you answered them ALL without me even having to ask, haha!
-Amanda

“I couldn’t be happier that I signed up for your coaching class. I was SO FRUSTRATED with my camera and how it took pictures before… honestly, I was ready to buy a whole different camera because I was SO aggravated. I had already spent a decent amount of money on this one and then when I bought your class… LIFE CHANGING. I couldn’t be happier with how my pictures are turning out. I love how you showed me how my very own camera model works and what each setting does. I’m a hands-on learner so this course helped me a LOT!“
-Danelle

before

after

“i’ve been behind the camera on and off for about 7 years now. this has allowed me to gain a good understanding of how to use my dslr. as a result of this, i questioned whether this course would be a good investment for me. but after going through with the course, i can absolutely say that it is a great investment. ariel does a fantastic job walking you through what you need to know & explaining why it’s important. she does a great job walking you through every scenario & making it very relatable. you wil lget a lot out of this course regardless of your skill level with a dslr. i know i sure did. i honestly wish thsi course would have been available years sooner.”

-Julie L.

“Ariel, thank you for taking the time to create the course for mamas like myself! It was so easy to follow and learn from! my favorite thing is that I can refer back to the videos when i need a refresher! i was able to take photos of my own family on the beach! I didn’t have to find someone or make an appointment! we were in control of when the photos were taken and could change our schedule due to the kids moods, weather, etc.! this course has saved me so much money! thank you, thank you!”

-Abby K.

A little bit about your teacher…

Let me tell you a little story…

That girl there on the left is me holding my first born. I loved her to pieces. More than I have ever loved anything before. But when I look at this picture, you know what I remember?

I remember the struggle. I remember struggling that my body would never be the same, sleep was a distant memory, and anxiety was my best friend. I remember not knowing what to do with this motherhood thing. And honestly, I remember rolling my eyes at the advice of others to “treasure every moment” or “soak it all in” because all I could see was the MESS of motherhood. All I could see where my imperfections and all of the inadequacies. The overwhelming parts of motherhood made the good ones fade.

But you know what happened?

I found joy.

I was able to embrace the mess, laugh at the sleepless nights, and truly cherish every single good, bad, ugly, and amazing minute. How?

Through photography.

Through photography, I was able to find joy in this thing called motherhood and I've made it my mission and i’m 100% confident I can teach you to do the same.

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What if I don’t have a DSLR camera?

Perfect! My very first video is going to help you decide which camera is right for your lifestyle as well as give you a list and links to some of my FAVORITE camera’s for momma’s and why!

Do I NEED a DSLR camera?

If you like saving money and getting gorgeous pictures… YES! This course does have a free BONUS video on phone photography however it is aimed for those who own or are getting a DSLR camera.

Isn’t my phone “good enough”?

Oh goodness, this is one of my favorites. Let me ask you this…

How many times has your toddler moved during a photo and their arm ends up blurry?
How many times have their eyes disappeared instead of showing off that true blue color?
How many times have you tried to take a picture before only to see that there isn’t enough light and and the flash just makes them look like washed out, red-eyed, zombies?
How many times have you ever tried to print a picture off of your phone only to have it end up blurry instead of crisp and clean?

With a DSLR you will get:

High-quality photos that look good on screen AND in print
Good photos in dimly lit locations
Sharp and Crisp Images
Accurate, vibrant colors
Beautiful creamy, blurry backgrounds that the pro’s have.

I’ve tried learning before but it just didn’t work?

Girl, I’ve been there! Reading blogs and trying to put them into practice and figuring out how that persons camera model is different than your own DOESN’T work! It just leave’s us feeling frustrated and sometimes MORE confused that when we started. That’s why i’m starting this course.

I know how to shoot both Canon AND Nikon so I’ll be able to explain BOTH camera settings to you!
As a mom who learned photography myself, I know what language to use to walk you step by step through all the things in terms that are understandable and EASY TO REMEMBER!
And as a fellow momma, I’m SKILLED in knowing how to explain hard topics in an easy way because that’s what I do EVERY SINGLE DAY!

I don’t know that my husband will want me to spend money on this?

I feel you, my husband is the definition of SAVER. But… when I was able to sit down and show him the numbers of how much money I would be saving long-term and that this is an investment, not a useless luxury, he was much more understanding.

This course will give you a LIFELONG SKILL that you can use to document YOUR everyday life for generations to come.

And… can you ever have enough pictures of the people you love the most?

Won’t this take a lot of time?

Nope! The good news is you have LIFETIME, UNLIMITED ACCESS to these videos! You can watch them at your pace when YOU have the time. After learning all of the things that I’m teaching in this course, I started my business only 6 months later and began making money for my family.

What if i’m not a mom?

No worries at all! There are no pre-requisites from taking this class. I have material created for all beginner photographers. Whether its someone who is just picking up their first camera or someone who wants to perfect the skills they’ve learned thus far. While I began as a mom teaching moms, I’ve since expanded to include beginning photographers from all over with varying skill levels and interests. I happily welcome everyone!

How much is it?

The starting price will be $147, however, for those on the waitlist… there will be a SPECIAL launch price coming to them in July!

What all will we learn?

Literally #allthethings from picking out a camera, how to use it, lighting, light to avoid, light to look for, how to get kids to smile FOR REAL, how to see beauty in the everyday moments, Intro. to Editing, and even how to store your photos so they NEVER get lost! Check out the whole list of content, HERE.

Will you cover editing?

There will be an Intro. to Editing module… however, I will say that my goal is to get the image as perfect in camera as possible. I believe that editing should be like spices when we cook. Only used to enhance an already good dish rather than trying to make a disgusting dish taste good.

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