ALL HEART VIDEO: Imperfect Family Love Stories as Art
$1,200
*Afterpay available at checkout as payment plan option
*Afterpay available at checkout as payment plan option
I created this course because portrait photographers need to be offering films as an add-on to their photo sessions — it really is the future. Not only does it give you the potential to earn 30-60% more on each session that’s already booked, already styled, you’ve driven to, without any extra investment of time shooting or money for gear (using tools that you already own & clients you don’t have to market to get in the door). It also expands your creative expression as an artist in such a deeper & more soul filling way than still photos can. It gives your clients priceless heirlooms that make them feel their story & moments more profoundly.
It generally takes me 4 hours to create a film. I’m not trying to train you to be a videographer, but a portrait photographer who can simultaneously shoot a 3-5 minute film within your 1-hour session. It’ll keep you home with your family more, so you don’t have to book as many sessions which can lead to burn out, and maximize the opportunity right in front of you. In this oversaturated market, marketing to new clients can be one of the most dreaded parts of running a photography business. Most people I know loathe being a slave to social media, SEO & constantly trying to get more clients to find you – this is a phenomenal way to make your clients who already love you, love you even more when you start offering these, by showing them how they need this new way of documenting their moments.
There’s been this veil over videography that intimidates a lot of portrait photographers from even trying video. Whether it’s the learning curve of trying something completely new, not wanting to suck at something when you’re already creating amazing photos, or the overwhelm with investment in gear needed to actually do it. I want to rip that veil off for you and make this doable, profitable and sustainable without burning you out with production times. Not to mention it’s insanely gratifying to create cinematic poetry that brings your clients to tears. This isn’t just a “how to”. We’ll additionally be doing a deep dive to pull the art & emotion out in these, making them something your clients have to have. Breaking down creating videos that poetically & uniquely show your clients their imperfect family love stories as art.
The tools taught here apply to any photo editing style; whether it’s bold & colorful, muted & earthy or bright & airy — you can implement your current photo editing vibe in the workflow I’m teaching here.
I created this course because portrait photographers need to be offering films as an add-on to their photo sessions — it really is the future. Not only does it give you the potential to earn 30-60% more on each session that’s already booked, already styled, you’ve driven to, without any extra investment of time shooting or money for gear (using tools that you already own & clients you don’t have to market to get in the door). It also expands your creative expression as an artist in such a deeper & more soul filling way than still photos can. It gives your clients priceless heirlooms that make them feel their story & moments more profoundly.
It generally takes me 4 hours to create a film. I’m not trying to train you to be a videographer, but a portrait photographer who can simultaneously shoot a 3-5 minute film within your 1-hour session. It’ll keep you home with your family more, so you don’t have to book as many sessions which can lead to burn out, and maximize the opportunity right in front of you. In this oversaturated market, marketing to new clients can be one of the most dreaded parts of running a photography business. Most people I know loathe being a slave to social media, SEO & constantly trying to get more clients to find you – this is a phenomenal way to make your clients who already love you, love you even more when you start offering these, by showing them how they need this new way of documenting their moments.
There’s been this veil over videography that intimidates a lot of portrait photographers from even trying video. Whether it’s the learning curve of trying something completely new, not wanting to suck at something when you’re already creating amazing photos, or the overwhelm with investment in gear needed to actually do it. I want to rip that veil off for you and make this doable, profitable and sustainable without burning you out with production times. Not to mention it’s insanely gratifying to create cinematic poetry that brings your clients to tears. This isn’t just a “how to”. We’ll additionally be doing a deep dive to pull the art & emotion out in these, making them something your clients have to have. Breaking down creating videos that poetically & uniquely show your clients their imperfect family love stories as art.
The tools taught here apply to any photo editing style; whether it’s bold & colorful, muted & earthy or bright & airy — you can implement your current photo editing vibe in the workflow I’m teaching here.
Student
Testimonials
Little Bear Photography (Kailani DeLorenzo)
Let me start by saying I’ve been trying to find a course that teaches the art of capturing families on film (video) for some time now and I mean YEARS. Every road led to a dead end for me in regard to online video education going into detail. Enter Stormy Solis’ video course and Oh. My. Goodness. I’ve never sat and binged a course as hard as I did this one. I’ve learned so much! She covers so much ground, from gear to lighting, logistics, guiding and prompting, behind the scenes, editing, music, interviews, all down to delivery. She even goes over films she’s captured in detail as well. My favorite lessons: “Connecting with your clients to tell their authentic story & operating from a place of vulnerability & purpose” and “Mirroring a beautiful life” brought me to tears and inspired me so much.
This entire course was a long time coming, it’s blazing a trail in the family photography world, and as a complete beginner, now I feel so much more confident and inspired to capture these films for my clients. This course is suited for a complete novice to the experienced, everyone will have takeaways from this very detailed course. I’m just so happy to have this now and to feel an overwhelming sense of inspiration and excitement that I get to apply this to my work and offer this to my clients. Thank you Stormy.
Clarissa Mae Photography
Stormy takes you on a deep dive through self-reflection to help you break through your own walls & remember your “why.” She shows you how profound the gift of genuinely seeing someone, and reflecting back their story can be. As she walks you through the course, she teaches the technical details of video, all while tugging at your heart strings. Every video is packed full of invaluable knowledge. You can feel how much of her heart she poured into this, which is a gift in practicing vulnerability with both yourself, and holding space for your clients.
Kendra Rose Photography
This is exactly what the photo industry needs right now!! It’s pure GOLD! This course enables you to set yourself apart from other photographers, increase your client offerings, and increase your profit with tools you already have. Stormy breaks the film creation process down step by step, making it so easy and fun. As a photographer who has already been offering films as an add-on to my portrait client sessions for a few years, I found it so inspiring & helpful to find more gems of knowledge to further this outlet that fills my soul. This course is so thorough, and is applicable to any photographer skill level from beginner to advanced. I am so thankful for the knowledge I’ve gained and can’t wait to incorporate it into my films.
What’s Included
- Welcome
– Why it was so important to me to make this course for you (14:25) - Logistics, Gear & Prep
– Gear & how to get started with the tools you already have (12:11)
– Jumping In (easiest & most efficient ways to get started) (24:07)
– Focusing (19:24)
– Handheld Stabilization (4:22)
– Utilizing the best & easiest light for editing (26:56)
– Shoot Logistics that make all the difference (36:54) - Showing Up for Deeper Purpose
– Connecting with your Clients to tell their Authentic Story & Operating from a place of Vulnerability & Purpose (41:39)
– Owning Your Story (39:40) - Guiding & Prompting Strategies for Emotive Films
– Pushing Through & Dealing with Freezing Temps, Rain & Discomfort (30:51)
– Pulling Emotion & Meaning from Yourself (33:34)
– Mirroring a Beautiful Life (30:39)
– Working with Large Blended Families (37:11) - Behind the Scenes Shoots
– BTS #1: Family of 6 (Colorado – shot with DSLR / Nikon D750) (1:30:34)
– BTS #2: Motherhood (Hawaii – Shot with Mirrorless / Canon R5 & Drone ) (44:47)
– BTS #3: Couple (Hawaii – Shot with Mirrorless / Canon R5) (47:13) - Editing to Delivery
– Editing Video Clips in Lightroom (14:50)
– Music (38:13)
– Horizontal Video Workflow in iMovie (27:07)
– Vertical Video Creation for Social Media (3:43)
– Type (10:09)
– Grain & Transition Effects (8:28)
– Export & Delivery (8:59) - Marketing & Pricing
– Pricing (29:38)
– Marketing (26:36) - Already making videos, but can’t get clients to add them on? This is what you’re doing wrong.
– Critique with Justine Owsley (43:36)
– Critique with Lucki Malloy (38:45)
– Critique with Jess Harris (37:36) - Zoom Mentorships
– Tiffany Bergamino (1:02:37)
– Jordan Brennan (58:22)
– Kara B Photography (33:05)
– Bronwyn O’Brien (45:39) - Private Facebook Student Group
- Favorite Resources & Discount Codes
THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU...
- If you want to potentially increase your sales by 30-60% with existing clients with the tools you already own, not requiring additional software or gear investment or extra time shooting (you do need to own iMovie & Lightroom)
- If you want to set yourself apart in an oversaturated market
- If your heart is longing to create poetic videos that make your clients cry & become their life’s most treasured possessions
- If you’re a beginner to advanced portrait photographer working with families, children, couples (non-wedding), maternity & motherhood sessions, that wants to be able to add videos to your photo shoot offerings
- If you have felt ready to expand your creative expression in new & deeper ways
- If you charge at least $350 for your photo sessions & own iMovie & Lightroom
- If you want to grow your clients out of posed / look at the camera session flows & create more emotion & authenticity in your work
- If you already make videos, but are struggling with getting clients to add them on to their photo sessions & aren’t sure what you’re missing
* Due to the digital nature of this product, all sales are final and non-refundable. I reserve the right to modify, substitute, remove or change content as needed. Software used & demonstrated in this course are Lightroom and iMovie, so you’ll need to already own those to utilize the education & a camera that can take video at 1080p 60fps. All content is owned by Stormy Solis and All Heart Access, copyrighted and illegal to share, sell, create your own education with or trade. By purchasing, you agree to these terms at check-out.
LIFETIME ACCESS
All content will be available to view for the lifetime of my online education platform. In the event I should decide to no longer offer online education, students will be given a year advance warning (via social media announcement), to have enough time to soak it all in, before it expires.
