Learn with Luminarie: enthusiastic, expert support for photographers and other creative professionals.
Hi, it’s me, Dallas!
You’ve got questions, and I’m an open book.
Super quick version of how I got started:
As a second-generation photographer, creative work has been a part of my life since my early childhood. I got my first camera when I was three, then spent my kid time and tween years endlessly styling, directing and taking pictures of friends. I was the high school yearbook photographer, a photo editor at my University’s student newspaper, then I spent evenings and weekends moonlighting as a part-time photographer after clocking out of my day jobs for years. Finally, in 2013 I made the leap to full-time photography and never looked back.
My job is my dream come true.
I’ve learned so many valuable lessons along the way and love to pass along my knowledge, tips and tricks. Let me save you time and stress by addressing the topics that are currently challenging you the most.
TOPICS
Photography & Artistry
How I shoot
How to find your style
My gear and accessories of choice
My editing and retouching workflow
Creating your own presets
Phone photography workflow
Planning and producing creative projects
How I continually educate myself
Creativity, self-care and mental health
Business & Marketing
All the systems I use to run my business
What exactly I outsource and how
How I balance client work and creative projects
Creating structure and boundaries
Income goals and how often I shoot
How I approach social media and marketing
My client experience
Partnerships and collaborations
Balancing business and motherhood
MENTORING SERVICES
Q+ A session (virtual)
We chat over Zoom about the question or issue that’s top of mind for you. This is an approachable and convenient option when you have a particular burning question. We can officially work through one principal topic per hour, typically, but I’m a fast talker so often we get through a lot! Bring a list of burning questions and we’ll see how much we can cover.
$195 + GST per hour
Creative Development Session
This 3-hour intensive session is the perfect way to connect, get answers to your biggest questions, and also get real experience shooting and editing with detailed, real-time guidance.
We have coffee or tea, followed by a practice shoot that’s designed to address a current technical or creative challenge, then we process a few images from that very shoot to work through questions about editing or retouching by using the appropriate software (Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop) and sharpen your desired skills.
Q + A coffee date
Creative practice shoot in studio
Editing and retouching lesson
$950 + GST
The Luminarie Mentorship
This signature experience is designed for the aspiring or developing photographer who wants to significantly level up. We work together closely for a full year, fostering your creativity and skills as an artist as well as your vision and acumen as a creative professional.
In-person kick off session (3 hours)
Monthly virtual meetings (1 hour each)
Quarterly practice shoots in studio/on location (1 hour each)
Detailed review of your brand new portfolio at year-end
$2995 + GST - special introductory price
Coffee + Creative Conversation
This is a creative consultation for anyone looking for assistance brainstorming about a creative issue. Perhaps you are trying to dream up your next personal project, want some feedback on an idea you’re working on, or a fresh set of eyes to audit your brand and provide creative guidance about next steps. We approach one issue per session, and I offer gentle yet direct and constructive feedback, unlimited ideas, relevant resources, suggested next steps, with zero gatekeeping.
We meet for coffee in West-Central Edmonton and chat about what’s on your mind.
$295 + GST per hour