We are always excited for the new year around here. As a company, we love the idea of setting  new goals and getting another fresh start.

But with that said, reflection is at the root of every artist’s heart. It is such a pivotal piece of creation. So what better way to reflect on the past year at Unraveled Academy than to celebrate the top 10 Courses in the Academy?!? 

If you haven’t checked these out, we highly suggest you do so! There is no better time than the new year to learn a new skill!

ONE: 

Golden Hearts | Emotive Family Photography with Shiloh Colleen 

In this course with Shiloh Colleen, students will learn and practice how to authentically engage and document their family sessions. You will be provided unique tools, descriptive prompts and preparedness techniques to cultivate emotive family work. This course will help you create meaningful engagements with your clients so that ultimately you can document them in their most organic interactions.

TWO: 

Off Camera Flash with Scott Milam 

In this course with Scott Milam, you can learn everything you need to know about using off camera flash. This courses covers gear, settings, terms, adjustments, and variations. If you practice these skills for 20 minutes every night for 1 week, you will develop the muscle memory and fundamentals needed to confidently use OCF lighting at every wedding or event!

THREE:  

Making Magic in Your Living Room with Tiffany Benacquista 

This course by Tiffany Benacquista sets out to prove that you do not need a studio or a ton of expensive equipment to make magic with your photography. You can literally do it ANYWHERE, even a messy living room. Tiffany will touch on how to make the most of what is around you and how to add magic with unique props and editing. 

FOUR: 

Creating Family Films with Charlotte Truant 

In this course with Charlotte Truant , you will learn all about family film-making, including coverage of: gear, settings, camera stabilization, film structure, camera movements and editing in premier pro. 

FIVE:

Up Above | Drone Photography with Sara Price 

Through thorough behind the scenes and step by step guides by Sara Price, you will walk away from this course knowing exactly how to get your drone up in the air, be totally legal while you’re doing it and see how offering drone photography into your business will not only set you apart but recharge you creatively while simultaneously getting you more bookings!

SIX:

Editing with Abbey Anderson 

Abbey Anderson dives into her editing process and shares her secrets of how to edit in lightroom and then take your photo into photoshop to do some crazy Photoshop manipulations. She shows you a quick look into some photoshop techniques that can revolutionize the way that you edit and view your photos.

SEVEN:

Every Day | Documenting Life with Allie Clarke

This course with Allie Clarke will cover, in detail, how to document your life (you included!) and will also help you identify your why, because knowing what makes you pick up your camera is crucial to preserving the most meaningful stories. 

EIGHT:

Breaking The Ice & Forging a Quick Connection With Your Clients by Mel Dalton

Go behind the scenes with Mel Dalton as she reveals tips on how to quickly break down any walls between you and your clients, ease everyone’s nerves, and make your clients ready to have fun with you- the stuff that great images are made of!

NINE:

Studio Newborn Photography with Stefanie Faherty

Learn how to take the stress out of your posed newborn sessions with this foolproof workflow that can make magic even with “difficult” babies. 

TEN:

A Stab in the Dark: A Beginners Course on Studio Photography with Savita Sittler

This course is designed to help beginner’s understand studio lighting and how it works. Savita breaks down her knowledge in easy-to-understand sections, discussing equipment, gear and lighting setups/results. This course will make studio lighting finally feel less scary and get you ready to dive in head first. 

Before we wrap this up, we also have to mention two other courses that JUST released at the tale end of 2022 that KNOW you will love:

The Art of Vulnerability | Self Portraits with Idara Ekpoh

This course will teach you how vulnerability can allow you to create powerful self portraits and how it can also lead to healing. 

The Art of Intimate Studio Maternity with Lauren Grayson 

Learn the art of intimate maternity portraits in a natural light studio setting.

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