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200+ educational videos
My Patreon community, Made to Make, is now an archive-only resource for creatives who want access to over 200+ educational videos I’ve shared since 2020. While this community is no longer producing new content, everything that’s been created over the past five years remains available for you to watch, rewatch, and learn from at your own pace.
WHAT YOU GET:
200+ video lessons covering topics like photography, creativity, styling, editing, business, clients, social media, marketing, finances, behind-the-scenes of my shoots, creative direction, trending topics, and more. Videos range from 5min - 45min in length each.
Some videos also feature guest interviews with incredible creatives like Brandon Woelfel, Miles Leavitt, Kylie Katich, Cassidy Lynne, David Urbanke, and more.
See below for a full list of each video's topic.
If you're ready to dive in, you’ll find years worth of tutorials and insights waiting for you.
All videos are available on demand and never expire as long as you’re an active member. Join anytime, binge everything, cancel anytime — and come back whenever you want. Videos have Closed Captions in English.
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complete list of videos
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- Lesson 1: How To Shoot In Manual Mode (6:53)
- Lesson 2: Making Your Clients Feel Comfortable (6:40)
- Lesson 3: How To Shoot Self Portraits (11:21)
- Lesson 4: Writing Instagram Captions (6:06)
- Lesson 5: Collaborations (5:21)
- Lesson 6: Photography Contracts (13:53)
- Lesson 7: Branding Yourself ft. Ashley Isenhour (23:17)
- Lesson 8: Gallery Delivery (14:28)
- Lesson 9: BTS of a Creative Portrait Session (14:20)
- Lesson 10: Pricing Yourself (13:14)
- Lesson 11: Strobe Lighting (14:34)
- Lesson 12: Website Content You Need (17:01)
- Lesson 13: Lightroom Basics (19:52)
- Lesson 14: Creating Packages (17:42)
- Lesson 15: TikTok Basics (14:55)
- Lesson 16: Content Creation ft. Kylie Katich (14:29)
- Lesson 17: Transitioning to Photography Full Time (15:06)
- Lesson 18: Lightroom Classic VS. Lightroom CC (18:41)
- Lesson 19: Creating a Website (11:55)
- Lesson 20: Tax Course SNEAK PEEK (4:47)
- Lesson 21: Wedding Photography Advice ft. Emily Mathewson (23:39)
- Lesson 22: 3 Things I Did to Start Booking Clients (10:06)
- Lesson 23: Retouching Backdrops (13:29)
- Lesson 24: Honeybook Explained (17:00)
- Lesson 25: Editing Skin Tones (12:06)
- Lesson 26: 7 Tips for Better Composition (10:30)
- Lesson 27: Retouching Skin (14:56)
- Lesson 28: Attracting Your Ideal Client (5:41)
- Lesson 29: 10 Couples Prompts for Better Photos (7:32)
- Lesson 30: Professionalism on Social Media (8:54)
- Lesson 31: How I Make BTS Videos (12:59)
- Lesson 32: Photography Usage & Licensing ft Christie Childers (16:06)
- Lesson 33: How to Plan a Styled Shoot (14:19)
- Lesson 34: Running a Photo Biz in High School ft Miles Leavitt (13:10)
- Lesson 35: My Post-Shoot Workflow (21:01)
- Lesson 36: Becoming a Destination Photographer ft Emily Prada (15:44)
- Lesson 37: Edit a Shoot with Me! (200 photos) (14:25)
- Lesson 38: Client Communication - Do’s and Don’t’s (7:00)
- Lesson 39: Relocating Your Photo Biz to a New City (8:54)
- Lesson 40: Working with Difficult Clients (10:38)
- Lesson 41: Photography Apps Review: are they worth it? (13:32)
- Lesson 42: My Role as an In-House Photographer (18:46)
- Lesson 43: 3 Mistakes I’ve Made & What They Taught Me (9:01)
- Lesson 44: Build & Bloom ft. Jessica Whitaker (18:03)
- Lesson 45: Styling Shoots on a Budget (13:15)
- Lesson 46: Separating your Instagram Accounts (6:04)
- Lesson 47: Edit with me on Lightroom for iPad (26:42)
- Lesson 48: Comparing my Work Through the Years (23:25)
- Lesson 49: Telling Your Client’s Story ft Christina Mellor (14:50)
- Lesson 50: 5 Things I’ve Learned from Social Media (6:43)
- Lesson 51: Lightroom Update - Changes to Masking (13:37)
- Lesson 52: Niching Down ft. Eden Strader (21:21)
- Lesson 53: Keeping Passion for Photography When It’s Your Career (8:30)
- Lesson 54: How to Say No to Brands Who Want You to Work for Free (7:49)
- Lesson 55: Self Portrait Creative Process ft. Olivia Edvalson (22:59)
- Lesson 56: Targeting Customers in FB/IG Ads (14:16)
- Lesson 57: How to Say No to Friends/Fam Who Want You to Shoot for Free (6:22)
- Lesson 58: Photographer & Influencer Relationships ft. Olivia Caputo (17:48)
- Lesson 59: Why Networking is Crucial (9:37)
- Lesson 60: BTS Shooting for a Brand (10:55)
- Lesson 61: DSLR vs. Mirrorless (5:35)
- Lesson 62: Building a Location List for Clients (13:43)
- Lesson 63 - The Basics of Videography - Camera Settings (4:34)
- Lesson 64 - 5 Tips for More Eye-Catching Photos (5:51)
- Lesson 65 - How to Use Color Theory in Your Photography (3:52)
- Lesson 66 - 5 Tips for Booking Return Clients (5:03)
- Lesson 67 - What Were My Camera Settings & Why? (10:31)
- Lesson 68 - Senior Photo Experience ft. Camryn Photo (20:36)
- Lesson 69 - Building Vendor Relationships (4:48)
- Lesson 70 - Creating Mood Boards (11:39)
- Lesson 71 - Behind the Scenes of a Creative Shoot (27:03)
- Lesson 72: Planning Your Instagram Feed (11:44)
- Lesson 73: Make a Preset from Scratch with Me!
- Lesson 74: Working with Modeling Agencies ft. Ashley Mulaik (10:28)
- Lesson 75: Video Export Settings (5:53)
- Lesson 76: Safety Tips for Photographers (6:31)
- Lesson 77: BTS of a Portrait Shoot (7:33)
- Lesson 78: Shooting in Kelvin (7:08)
- Lesson 79: BTS Shooting Self Portraits (6:24)
- Lesson 80: RAW vs. JPG (7:50)
- Lesson 81: BTS Shooting for a Skincare Brand (8:56)
- Lesson 82: BTS Shooting with Movement (5:28)
- Lesson 83: Exporting from Lightroom for Instagram (13:48)
- Lesson 84: Location Scouting Vlog (9:00)
- Lesson 85: Understanding SEO and Blogging (10:00)
- Lesson 86: Brands Reposting Your Work ft. Christie Childers (17:31)
- Lesson 87: Photoshopping Backgrounds (10:13)
- Lesson 88: Tips for a Better Portfolio (10:!4)
- Lesson 89: Utilizing Lightroom Masks (8:15)
- Lesson 90: BTS of a Creative Shoot I Styled (7:42)
- Lesson 91: BTS of a Creative Shoot I Styled (10:00)
- Lesson 92: BTS of a Creative Shoot (7:47)
- Lesson 93: Programs for Business Management (10:12)
- Lesson 94: Lightroom Updates (20:09)
- Lesson 95: BTS Self Portraits (8:14)
- Lesson 96: BTS of a Creative Portrait Shoot (6:58)
- Lesson 97: BTS Styling A Creative Shoot (9:54)
- Lesson 98: Boudoir Photography Tips ft Shelby Mullen (12:08)
- Lesson 99: R5 vs. 5DMK4 - First Impressions (23:14)
- Lesson 100: Q&A Burning Questions + SPECIAL SURPRISE!
- Lesson 101: Reacting to Unseen Footage of My First Photo Shoots (17:37)
- Lesson 102: Creative Shoot BTS (7:49)
- Lesson 103: BTS of A Wes Anderson Inspired Photo Shoot (8:31)
- Lesson 104: Tips for Shooting Video on iPhone (11:08)
- Lesson 105: BTS of a Neon Studio Shoot (7:30)
- Lesson 106: Shed Tour: Tips for Shooting in Confined Spaces (16:06)
- Lesson 107: Creating a Cinematic Photo Series (13:58)
- Lesson 108: Shooting in Low Light Ft. Brandon Woelfel (29:39)
- Lesson 109: BTS Snowy Editorial Shoot (6:56)
- Lesson 110: Production Tips ft. Alice Best (29:34)
- Lesson 111: Shooting Runway Pieces in Malta (6:08)
- Lesson 112: Gaining 30K Followers From Reels (28:35)
- Lesson 113: BTS Crafty Self Portraits (5:42)
- Lesson 114: Masking Clothing in Lightroom (13:54)
- Lesson 115: Concert Photography ft Adam Rioux (22:00)
- Lesson 116: Tips for Overshooting (11:53)
- Lesson 117: Photoshop Generative Fill (23:42)
- Lesson 118: Planning a Styled Shoot (14:32)
- Lesson 119: 3 Ways to Make Passive Income (7:29)
- Lesson 120: BTS Poppy Field Shoot (17:07)
- Lesson 121: BTS Beauty Photo Shoot (17:22)
- Lesson 122: My Typical Workday Vlog (16:37)
- Lesson 123: Wardrobe Styling Tips (12:23)
- Lesson 124: Marina Edits YOUR Images (21:28)
- Lesson 125: Cancellation Policies (12:17)
- Lesson 126: Sunrise Mountain Shoot (17:28)
- Lesson 127 - Tax Write Offs (15:51)
- Lesson 128 - 7 Tips to Elevate Your Client Experience (6:46)
- Lesson 129 - Editing Your Images (21:46)
- Lesson 130 - Tips For Aspiring Models With Sierra Nicole Rose (43:00)
- Lesson 131 - BTS of a Sunset Sunflower Shoot (10:09)
- Lesson 132 - Shooting Flash ft. Cassidy Lynne (20:28)
- Lesson 133 - AdobeMAX Vlog! (24:18)
- Lesson 134 - Editorial Photography ft. David Urbanke (21:34)
- Lesson 135 - Storytelling Through Photography ft. Alexsey Reyes (28:04)
- Lesson 136 - BTS Colorful Shoot (21:04)
- Lesson 137 - Shooting & Developing Film ft. Molly Hauer (23:06)
- Lesson 138 - Pitching To Fashion Magazines ft. Olivia Bossert (31:24)
- Lesson 139 - BTS of a Creative Shoot with Bella Carosello (15:57)
- Lesson 140 - Documentary Wedding Photography ft. Christian Noble (27:09)
- Lesson 141 - BTS 5 Looks with Olivia Caputo (19:20)
- Lesson 142 - Puppet Warp in Photoshop Tutorial (13:12)
- Lesson 143 - Content Credentials (13:39)
- Lesson 144 - Behind the Scenes Creative Shoot (11:04)
- Lesson 145 - Behind the Scenes of a Valentines Shoot (11:46)
- Lesson 146 - BTS Slow Shutter Shoot (17:21)
- Lesson 147 - My Biggest Expenses In 2023 (9:36)
- Lesson 148 - Behind the Scenes Harsh Sun Shoot (9:01)
- Lesson 149 - Product Photography ft Weekend Creative (31:26)
- Lesson 150 - Adding Subtitles in Premiere Pro (12:49)
- Lesson 151 - Editing One Image Three Ways (17:05)
- Lesson 152 - Behind the Scenes Beauty Shoot (8:58)
- Lesson 153 - Behind the Scenes of a Cherry Blossom Shoot (9:55)
- Lesson 154 - Shooting & Editing Wide Angle Portraits (22:38)
- Lesson 155 - How To Make a GIF In Photoshop (9:41)
- Lesson 156 - Lightroom and Photoshop Update Demo (15:52)
- Lesson 157 - Colorpop Concepts Explained (34:26)
- Lesson 158 - Behind the Scenes Poppy Portraits (14:17)
- Lesson 159 - My Favorite Gear Right Now (8:37)
- Lesson 160 - My Current Feelings About Photography (23:12)
- Lesson 161 - Things I Use To Do That I Would Never Do Now (10:23)
- Lesson 162 - Behind The Scenes Sunrise Portraits (13:13)
- Lesson 163 - Things I Would Do Differently If I Was A Wedding Photographer Now (9:09)
- Lesson 164 - Behind The Scenes of a Sunset Photoshoot (14:46)
- Lesson 165 - Tagging and Credits On Instagram (9:02)
- Lesson 166 - Re-Editing Old Photos (17:57)
- Lesson 167 - Behind The Scenes of a Creative Shoot (10:42)
- Lesson 168 - Culling A Creative Portrait Session With Sierra (39:57)
- Lesson 169 - Behind The Scenes of a Creative Shoot (11:42)
- Lesson 170 - Culling A Creative Portrait Session With Becca (18:42)
- Lesson 171 - Lightroom & Photoshop New Features (17:36)
- Lesson 172 - Behind The Scenes of a Creative Shoot (16:25)
- Lesson 173 - Culling and Editing a Shoot (22:48)
- Lesson 174 - Recap: Shooting My First Wedding In 4 Years (16:52)
- Lesson 175 - Tips for Posing and Directing (17:16)
- Lesson 176 - End of The Year Recap and Goals (21:38)
- Lesson 177 - Behind the Scenes Ombre Sunset Shoot (18:03)
- Lesson 178 - Behind the Scenes of my First Shoot of 2025 (15:31)
- Lesson 179 - Diversifying Your Content (The Tiktok Ban) (6:41)
- Lesson 180 - Tips to Land More Work With Brands (8:00)
- Lesson 181 - Photoshop Reflection Removal (13:07)
- Lesson 182 - Canon & Adobe Brand Trips: A Recap (12:20)
- Lesson 183 - I’M MOVING!!! + thoughts on relocating (12:15)
- Lesson 184 - 3 Tips for Changing Your Editing Style (12:18)
- Lesson 185 - Using Guides & Geometry to Straighten Images (10:50)
- Lesson 186 - Designing a Space for Content Creation (21:01)
- Lesson 187 - Tips to Make Tax Season Easier (7:04)
- Lesson 188 - Financial Decisions I've Never Regretted (10:12)
- Lesson 189 - 3 Canon Features You May Not Know About (9:36)
- Lesson 190 - Boosting Your Instagram Engagement (11:15)
- Lesson 191 - Interiors Photography ft. Ian Michelman (1:00:24)
- Lesson 192 - BTS of My First Shoot Since Moving! (7:41)
- Lesson 193 - BTS Downtown Photo Shoot! (9:23)
- Lesson 194 - BTS Vintage Motel Shoot (15:38)
- Lesson 195 - Boosting Colors Without Losing Skin Tones (11:05)
- Lesson 185 - Using Guides & Geometry to Straighten Images (10:50)
- Lesson 186 - Designing a Space for Content Creation (21:01)
- Lesson 187 - Tips to Make Tax Season Easier (7:04)
- Lesson 188 - Financial Decisions I've Never Regretted (10:12)
- Lesson 189 - 3 Canon Features You May Not Know About (9:36)
- Lesson 190 - Boosting Your Instagram Engagement (11:15)
- Lesson 191 - Interiors Photography ft. Ian Michelman (1:00:24)
- Lesson 192 - BTS of My First Shoot Since Moving! (7:41)
- Lesson 193 - BTS Downtown Photo Shoot! (9:23)
- Lesson 194 - BTS Vintage Motel Shoot (15:38)
- Lesson 195 - Boosting Colors Without Losing Skin Tones (11:05)
Several of our video lessons include interviews with my favorite collaborators and other industry experts, including ...
Guest Interviews
Kylie Katich
Brandon Woelfel
Cassidy Lynne
Weekend Creative
David Urbanke
Miles Leavitt
Olivia Caputo
Ashley Isenhour
Eden Strader
Why I started Made to make
When I started my business, I felt wildly underprepared (even with a photography degree!) and had to learn everything the hard way - finding my style, booking clients, building a business, managing the difficult parts, and going through growing pains. I started Made to Make as a way to share what I’ve learned through this process with you.
These videos pull back the curtain on my entire process, including raw footage of me directing, planning, and editing my shoots. My goal was to be an open book with how I create my work from start to finish.
Although the Patreon is no longer active with new posts, the archive remains here for anyone who wants to deepen their craft, learn something new, or revisit lessons whenever inspiration hits.
If you're ready to dive in, you’ll find years worth of tutorials and insights waiting for you.
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