FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: I'm a hands-on learner and I’d rather take a live course than an online one. How will I learn from this?

I completely understand this and feel the same way! That’s why I’ve created easy to use worksheets and shooting challenges so you can practice the lessons within the course and hone your skills as an artist at your own pace on your own schedule. You have the opportunity to go back and reread or re-watch the material countless times! These masterclasses aren’t meant to be watched just once- they’re meant to train your brain and then work as reference material that you can return to for years to come. There are many PDFs throughout the masterclass that you can save to your phone and refer to on wedding days or shoots, including my illustrated shot list, timeline templates, camera bag checklist and so much more! Every student will also get access to my Facebook community where you can share images and receive constructive feedback. I’m creating an art school experience where you can learn and grow together!

Q: I’m brand new, is this right for me?

Yes! This course was created with you in mind, giving you all the tools I wish I had when I was starting out. I set out to create a “career in a box” giving you all the knowledge necessary to launch or level up your business and set it on the fast track to success. Your skills as an artist are at the center of your business and are the focus of much of the course, because your artistry is what enables you to build a brand and reputation for yourself, commanding higher pricing. However, the masterclass goes beyond artistry and also addresses the practical side of running a business too, like pricing for profit and streamlining your workflow. My past students will tell you this is a MUST for anyone starting out. 

Q: I’ve been shooting for 5+ years, will this be too basic for me?

This course was designed for anyone looking to level up their business, whether you’re just starting out or have been working for 10+ years. So many self-taught photographers work for years on auto pilot, not truly understanding why they do the things they do and it holds them back from reaching the next level of their career. They plateau and can’t charge their worth or book their dream clients. This course will teach you the fundamentals of business and art to fill in any gaps in your knowledge and provide you with the tools to understand why you create your art the way you do so you can hone in on what you're already doing well and amplify it! If you’re looking for a more comprehensive course, head over to Weddings 201, but if you’re not ready to make the time or financial commitment yet to enroll in the advanced masterclass, there’s a ton of value for you here!

Q: I’m a little nervous to invest. How do I know this is worth it? 

The saying is true: You can't make money without spending money. You can't expect to grow your business if you don't invest back into it. This could be time, money or a combination of the two. But it's not alchemy, you have to put something into your business to get something out of it. Most business courses will tell you to reinvest 30-50% of your profit back into your business, that’s a little aggressive for us as small businesses, but we should aim to reinvest 10-20% if we want to grow. And if you’re worried whether or not this is a good investment, let me assuage your fears by guaranteeing that you’ll see a return! If you complete the course, do all the work, and don't earn back the cost of the course in 18 months, I’ll fully refund your investment! *See refund qualifications at checkout in terms and conditions.

After completing this course, if you raise your prices by just $500/wedding (and hopefully you'll raise even more!!), the course will pay for itself after just 2 weddings. And anything after that is pure profit! If you book 22 weddings for your next season with your new pricing, the course will pay for itself and you'll earn an extra $10,000 in revenue for the year. That's why I'm so passionate about creating education with good ROI. I believe good education should pay for itself (and then some)!

Q: I already own some of your courses, will this be redundant?

Absolutely not! While all of my old courses have been incorporated into Weddings 101 and 201, they’ve been re-worked and I’ve introduced SO much new content that I’ve been hard at work on for the last two years, but never made available till now. If you’ve already purchased More Than Pretty Tones or Introduction to Flat Lay Styling, please email me at info@rypweddingphotographyacademy.com, with a copy of your receipt(s) and exactly which courses you’ve purchased and I will send you a discount code for my new masterclasses equal to 50 cents on the dollar of what you previously invested . Please note, you must have purchased the course directly from me to be eligible for the discount, it is not available for courses purchased through any third party bundles. Discount can not be combined with other promotions or discounts and can only be applied to the full priced course.

Q: Can I take both Weddings 101 and Weddings 201?

Absolutely! While there is some overlap between the two courses, Weddings 201 greatly expands upon and dives much deeper into each topic; including advanced lessons on posing, artificial and natural lighting, composition, photojournalism, pricing, economics, branding, marketing, networking, sales, and SO much more. It includes over 100 resources, worksheets, and shooting assignments.

Weddings 201 is a larger financial and time commitment than Weddings 101 so we recommend starting with 101 if you're in your first 3 years of business or haven’t formally studied photography before.. The 101 has a module on getting started and building your career in the earlier stages that you won't want to miss out on! Plus it includes a 45-minute crash course video lesson on shooting with intention that will instantly transform the way you see the world through your lens.

For students who graduate from the 101 and want to continue their studies by enrolling in the 201, you'll be able to apply 40% of the 101's tuition to the 201’s investment—which is $340!

Q: Which masterclass is right for me?

Great question! Weddings 101 is my foundational masterclass for wedding photographers who are ready to level up their careers and want to thrive in the luxury market. It was designed for photographers in the first 5 years of their career. It’s meant for photographers who are looking to learn the basics of composition and begin the journey of refining their craft. It’s an introduction to intentionality with shorter lessons that are easier to digest and complete. A good indication is if you’re not fully booking a full season yet, start here.

Weddings 201 is my advanced course for wedding photographers who are looking for a more in-depth experience and are ready to make a larger financial and time investment into your business. For this course, you should have at least 3 years of experience and be filling up your calendar (even if you’re not booking the ideal weddings or price point you want). 

To clarify, Weddings 101 introduces artistic concepts and provides overviews of them. Weddings 201 dives deep into them with a 600+ page e-book and five-part video series that will become your “art-school-in-a-box.” If you’re between the two courses, you will get more out of 201, but you’ll need to dedicate more time to it to learn and master the techniques since it’s a much more robust and in-depth course. 101 is faster to complete and will have an immediate impact and is an absolute necessity for photographers in their first few years of business.